Pipe Reinforcement & Composite Repair for External Corrosion
From -20C (-4F) to +55C (+131F)
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REINFORCEKiT4D DESCRIPTION
REINFORCEKiT 4D is an advanced permanent composite repair system
for pipelines and piping suffering from corrosion defects and
mechanical damage. Reinforcekit 4D is engineered to restore pipe
original integrity without shutdown. It is a non-metallic technical
alternative to metal clamps, welded sleeves and pipe replacement.
Thoroughly tested by third-party laboratories REINFORCEKiT is a 3X
Engineering patented concept which provides the required strength
according to ASME B31G, ISO 24817 and ASME PCC-2 codes and
standards.
The original 3X concept is a combination of Kevlar tape and
specific epoxy resin. The bi-directional woven high-strength
aramid-fiber material provides reinforcement in the hoop and axial
directions. The epoxy resin allows binding and transferring loading
through the whole composite system.
REINFORCEKiT 4D is a wet lay-up system. It is wrapped
helicoidally around the pipe in order to bring the mechanical
resistance to the damaged pipe section. The number of layers,
determined by calculation, is linked not only to the pipe pressure,
temperature, diameter and thickness but also to the pit depth and
length, the steel grade and the pipe location. The repair design
and material requirements is provided by 3X software REA after
information compilation according to ASME B31G, ISO 24817 and ASME
PCC-2 codes and standards.
REINFORCEKiT4D-EC FEATURES
REINFORCEKiT 4D-EC is recommended to repair and reinforce pipe
operating at temperature between -20C (-4F) to +55C (+131F) subject
to external corrosion, dents or mechanical damages. The system
restores the pipe integrity and prevents from further
deterioration. This composite sleeve is made of 400 g/m Kevlar tape
and ceramic reinforced epoxy resin. This specific resin composition
provides good anti-abrasion and chemical features.
USES
External corrosion Pitting Dents Weld defects Mechanical damages
Suitable for -20C (-4F) up to +55C (+131F)
BENEFITS
No heating or post-curing required Online repair (no shutdown)
Conform to any shape including welds, elbows and tees In accordance
with standards No overload on corroded pipelines Not hazardous for
users
RESIN SPECIFICATION Chemical Name R3X1060 Chemical Family Epoxy
(bi-components) Color Black Mixing ratio by weight (Part A : Part
B) = 2 : 1 Pack size 1.7 kg/set Solids 100% VOCs none Storage
Between +10C (+50F) and
+32C (+90F) if long term storage Shelf life 2 years in unopened
containers
FIBER SPECIFICATION Fiber nature Aramid Kevlar 49 Fiber
directions towards pipe axis Hoop/axial (0 / 90) Fiber type Woven
type Tensile strength 2 900 MPa (420.5 Kpsi) Tensile Modulus 110
GPa (15 950 Kpsi) Density 1 450 Kg/m3 (90.6 Ib/cu.ft.)
Pipe Reinforcement & Composite Repair for External Corrosion
From -20C (-4F) to +55C (+131F)
3X ENGINEERING, 9 avenue Albert II - Tel: +377.92.05.79.81 -
Fax: +377.92.05.72.71 - 98 000 MONACO www.3xengineering.com ref:
RD4-EC TDS 11/2014 EN
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COMPOSITE SPECIFICATION
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Percentage of Fiber in Volume Between 30% to 35%
Nominal ply Thickness 0.8 mm* (0.032inch) *: depends on ambient
temperature and viscosity Total layers normal range (Typical) 6 to
30 layers Density 1.25 Kg/m3 (78.0 Ib/cu.ft.) Application
temperature From +10C (+50F) to +50C (+122F) Service temperature
From -20C (-4F) to + 55C (+131F) Glass transition temperature (ASTM
D7426) +80C (+176F) Curing time after job completion:
- given values could be shorten by using ATEX approved heating
belts
- values just given as information
+10C (+50F) +16C
(+60F) +25C
(+77F) +28C
(+82F) +32C
(+90F) Light load 4 days 36 hrs 30 hrs 24 hrs 22 hrs
Full load 7 days 72 hrs 60 hrs 48 hrs 44 hrs
ME
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Tensile Strength in Hoop direction long-term (ASTM D1598) 188
MPa (27 260 psi)
Tensile Strength in Axial direction long-term (ASTM D1598) 50
MPa (7 250 psi)
Tensile Modulus in Hoop direction (ISO 527 or ASTM D3039) 32 GPa
(4 650 Kpsi)
Tensile Modulus in Axial direction (ISO 527or ASTM D3039) 8.5
GPa (1 230 Kpsi)
Poissons ratio (ISO 527 or ASTM D3039) 0.16 Shear Modulus (ASTM
D5379) 3 GPa (435 Kpsi) Impact resistance (ASTM G14) 11.2 J/m2
Shore D hardness (ISO 868 or ASTM D2583) >71 shore D Lap Shear
Strength (BS EN 1465 or ASTM D3165) 16 MPa (2 320 psi) Cathodic
disbondment (NF A49 711) Passed Fatigue test (defect dependent)
>35 000 cycles (70-100% MAOP) with wall-through defect
CH
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Resistance to pH From 3 to 12
Chemical resistance Excellent
* values are given for indication and may vary depending on the
environment
APPLICATION NOTES
KIT COMPOSITION The REINFORCEKiT 4D-EC is made of 50 m long
Kevlar tape and 5 kg of R3X1060 epoxy resin.
SURFACE PREPARATION Proper surface preparation is critical to
the long term performance of the composite. All rust, mill scale,
corrosion products and foreign matter must be removed from the
surface by a combination of solvent washing and MBX or abrasive
blasting. After surface preparation, roughness should achieve a
minimum of 70m and match with SA 2 or ST3 standards. Then the
surface must be cleaned and rinsed using an adequate solvent which
evaporates leaving no film residue.
APPLICATION Check atmospheric conditions before job start (TDew
point +3C< TSupport; 85%RH). If the pipe presents some pitted
areas, specific filler must be used to fill pits and reshape the
pipe. Apply a uniform layer of R3X1060 resin on the whole surface.
The Kevlar tape is then impregnated and wrapped helicoidally over
the pipe. Application instructions are provided to technicians
during a 3X training course. Apply a protective coating as per
company standards and local pipe environment (UV, swamp, etc).
SAFETY Each applicator should read and understand the Material
Safety Datasheet before use 3X products.
WARRANTY DISCLAIMER Every reasonable effort is made to insure
the technical information and recommendations of this data sheet
are true and accurate to the best of our knowledge at the date of
issuance. However, improvements being continuously implemented to
3X products, this information is subject to change without notice.
Please contact your 3X distributor for the most current products
specifications. This 3X Engineering technical datasheet warrants
the quality of this product when used according to directions. User
shall determine suitability of the product for use and assumes all
risk.