1. Which major oil companies have used your repair systems?
   
   The list is extensive. ConocoPhillips, Shell, ExxonMobil, Chevron, BP, Nigerian Petroleum Company, Sasol, Hess, Maersk,  Statoil Hydro, Total, Gupco, Apache, Petro Canada & Occidental are to name just a few.
   
   
2. Are your repair systems recognized by any of the leading certifying bodies?
   
   Yes. ISO TS 24817 and ASME PCC-2-2006, HSE 2005/038 Temporary/Permanent Repairs, Provision of Competence Assured Supervisors and Technicians SVQ3 and A1 Assessors qualified and deriver training.
   
   
3. What temperatures and pressures can Technowrap™ repair systems be used for?
   
   Technowrap™ repair systems can be used for pressures up to 3625 PSI and temperatures ranging from -103° F to +428° F.
   
   
4. What needs to be supplied to Technopipe America in order for a designed repair to be processed?
   
   We will send you a Pipe Data Repair Sheet or your can use our 5 Minute Quote which lists the necessary parameters for design-engineered in-house calculations to be produced. This design calculation defines the dynamics of the composite repair necessary to re-instate the integrity of your system.
   
   
5. What happens if I need a repair over the weekend?
   
   Technopipe America provides a 24-hour response to both Technical and Application queries. There is a Operations Manager available at (985) 801-0414.
   
   
6. What substrates has Technowrap 2K™ systems been validated against?
   
   Carbon Steel, Cast Iron, 304 /316 Stainless Steel, Titanium, Duplex, Super Duplex, 6Moly, Cunifer and FRP.
   
   
7. Can the Technowrap 2K™ materials be flown out to a worksite or platform?
   
   Yes. This is requested especially where an urgent repair needs to be processed offshore. We complete the appropriate paperwork accordingly.
   
   
8. What is the minimum landing area that is required to allow a repair to be installed?
   
   Normally 4" is the minimum, but in some instances where restricted landing areas are of a concern, the Design Calculations can be amended & take this into account.
   
   
9. If the pipe work is in close proximity to other structures, what is the minimum distance around the pipe work can that you can install a repair?
   
   To install a full circumferential repair at least 2" clearance is required to enable the required thickness to be installed and compressed with either stricture or the vacuum compression system.
   

 

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