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HIGH-PRESSURE PLASTIC PIPE SYSTEMS

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INTRODUCTION

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The bigger picture

SoluForce is part of Pipelife
International GmbH, one of the
world's leading suppliers of plastic pipe systems and present in
27 countries. Pipelife develops,
manufactures and distributes a
wide range of quality pipe systems. It provides solutions for the
complete water cycle, energy and
power distribution, for telecommunication networks and industrial applications.

Constant improvement and innovation lie at the heart of Pipelifes

commitment to quality. Pipelife
is developing its products with
strong focus on comfort, reliability, simplicity of installation and
use but above all safety. This
inventiveness, not only in production but also in the Group's
integrated approach towards
value-added
for
customers
ensures the design, production

and marketing of highly competitive solutions.

Thats why customers rate Pipelife
products and services so highly.
As a trusted expert in its field,
Pipelife promotes outstanding
competence, extraordinary team
spirit and visionary management.
These are part of its DNA and
vital to its desire to be number
one for customer satisfaction.

Our promise
Environmental sustainability is
central to the world of plastic
pipe technology. Ever mindful
of the many communities that it
serves Pipelife has a commitment

Who we are
At SoluForce we develop, manufacture and market flexible
composite pipes for various uses
in the oil and gas industry. We are
the technological leader in manufacturing
flexible
composite
pipes, or RTP. Customers around
the world have been benefiting
from the SoluForce system products, know-how and experience
since 2000. They use our system
for both onshore and offshore

applications such as flow lines,

water injection or gas transport.
The SoluForce pipe system
is completely non-metallic and
meets international standards for
water, hydrocarbons and gas applications.
We supply a complete fitting
system for our flexible RTPs.
This makes it easy to connect a
SoluForce pipe to a conventional pipeline infrastructure, as well

as to other SoluForce pipes. Our

philosophy is to add value for our
customers and make their operation safe and more efficient. So
naturally we supply installation
equipment and certified installation engineers to wherever our
customers require them.
SoluForce is a registered trademark and part of Pipelife International GmbH.

to Corporate Social Responsibility

(CSR) that is embraced by all its
business operations throughout
the world. We therefore take responsibility for the impact of our

activities on the environment,

consumers, employees, and all
other stakeholders within the
public sphere. For more information, please visit Pipelife.com.

Contents

Benefits and Certification 04-07
Water SoluForce Solutions 08-11

Hydrocarbons SoluForce Solutions
12-17
Connection Systems 18-19
Installation Equipment 20-21
SoluForce Offshore 22-26

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Benefits

At a glance

Ready to roll
SoluForce RTP delivers the benefits of next-generation technology, today!
It provides a significant improvement in the way hydrocarbons, water and gas
are transported in a number of key areas.

SoluForce flexible choices,

always the right solution

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SOLUFORCE BENEFITS
1. Solves corrosion problems
2. Fast installation
3. No scaling no erosion
4. Re-usable
5. Maintenance free
6. Design life up to 50 years
7. 400 meters length per coil
8. Very robust

Flexible in many ways: depending

on the application various SoluForce
RTP pipes are also available in a High
Temperature (HT) and a Gas Tight
(GT) specification.

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SoluForce RTP pipe

The standard SoluForce RTP

pipe offers you all the benefits of
a reinforced thermoplastic pipe
that youd expect from SoluForce.
The system can be used for a
number of applications such as
high pressure water injection
lines, oil and gas flow lines and
gathering lines. Depending on
your application area you can
find additional details further in
this brochure.

SoluForce RTP-HT
High Temperature
The SoluForce High Temperature pipe provides you with all
the benefits inherent to a SoluForce reinforced thermoplastic
pipe but it also enables you to
transport gases and fluids up
to 85C/185F. The system can
be used for a number of applications, such as oil and gas flow
lines and gathering lines. Depending on your application area you
can find additional details further
in this brochure.

SoluForce RTP-GT
Gas Tight
The SoluForce Gas Tight pipe
provides you with all the benefits
you can expect of a SoluForce
reinforced thermoplastic pipe,
but it also allows you to transport
gases and fluids in a completely
non-permeating pipe. This system can be used for a number of
applications, such as gas pipelines, water distribution, oil and
gas flow lines and gathering
lines. Depending on your application area you can find additional
details further in this brochure.

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Certification

Design and reliability

Quality assured

Built to last

The SoluForce system has a solid track record in the oil and gas industry
and has been in use since 2000 for a variety of applications. These include
oil and gas utility pipelines, water distribution / injection lines, oil and gas
transportation flow lines, and gas and oil gathering lines.

The reliability of SoluForce is guaranteed by extensive lab testing and

long-term field experience. To assess long-term strength, SoluForce is
pressure-tested for over 10,000 hours thats more than one year in line with
internationally accepted standards.
One of the most important test
criteria ensures that the fitting
system is stronger than the pipe
itself. After corrosion, third party
interference is the major cause of
conventional pipeline failure. Because SoluForce Light and Classic are completely non-metallic,
including the fitting system, they
offer the ultimate solution in corrosion resistance. Their resistance to third party interference,
earthquakes and landslides has
been verified in the lab by falling
weight impact testing, axial load
and bending testing under the

Every SoluForce product is developed with a strong focus on

reliability, simplicity of installation
and use but above all safety.
SoluForce maintains the highest
levels of quality in the design, manufacturing and testing of all its
products. As a result, they meet
or exceed the various recognised
international standards.
SoluForce products comply with
the following standards:
Oilfield service
API RP 15S Qualification of
Spoolable Reinforced Plastic
Linepipe (SoluForce Light and
SoluForce Classic pipe system)
API 17J Specification for Unbonded Flexible Pipe (SoluForce
Heavy, pipe system)

Gas distribution and transport

ISO TS 18226 Reinforced Thermoplastic Piping Systems for
Gaseous Fuels (SoluForce Light
and SoluForce Classic, gas transport & distribution)
DVGW VP 642 Faserverstrkte
PE-Rohre (RTP) und zugehrige
Verbinder fr Gasleitungen mit
Betreibsdrcken ber 16 Bar
(German standard for gas distribution and transport, SoluForce Light
and SoluForce Classic)
Qualification and certification
The design, testing and qualification of SoluForce is verified according to the applicable standards

by ISO accredited independent

institutes. For oilfield applications:
Det Norske Veritas (DNV). For
gas distribution and transport:
RWTV. Certification by Bureau
Veritas for oil applications at 150
bar working pressure. Bureau
Veritas certifies that SoluForce
complies with AP 17J (specification for unbonded flexible pipe) 3rd
edition for sour applications.

Squeeze test

Elevated temperature testing in a hot water bath

at 85C

Quality assurance and quality

control
SoluForce is developed, manufactured and marketed under
ISO9001 QA/QC system, approved by KIWA.

Bending test

supervision of major oil companies. In-field impact testing with

digging machines has shown
equal or better performance than
conventional steel pipe.
SoluForce has been field-proven
since 2000, when the first flow
lines were installed in the Middle
East desert. These pipes have
been in service since then without
any interruption. Meanwhile,
SoluForce has been installed
worldwide, both onshore and
offshore, at major oil and gas
companies and there has never
been a report of failure in service.

Axial force test

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Water solutions

SoluForce Water
High-pressure plastic pipe systems for water

SoluForce offers a range of products for the transportation of water. All feature a
polyethylene liner and non-metallic fittings which ensures that the complete system
is non corrosive. This allows the pipe to be used for transporting various types of
water contents.
SoluForce Classic and Light are resistant to ALL
chemicals involved in water injection, as well as
in extreme sour environments, including:
H2S in any concentration or pressure
Strong inorganic acids like HCl and H2SO4
Strong alkaline materials, including NaOH, KOH
and NH3 solutions
CO2 in any concentration or pressure
Anti-corrosion additives
Mineral salts

SoluForce RTP is frequently

used for these applications:
Transportation of water
Water distribution lines
Water injection pipelines (high pressure)
Effluent water disposal
Temporary surface lines

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Water solutions

Soluforce WATER Data Sheet

L450

L540

M480

M570

H415

H515

Nominal diameter

100 mm / 4"

150 mm / 6"

100 mm / 4"

150 mm / 6"

100 mm / 4"

150 mm / 6"

Outside diameter

125 mm / 5"

150 mm / 6"

125 mm / 5"

150 mm / 6"

125 mm / 5"

150 mm / 6"

Inside diameter

100 mm / 4"

125 mm / 5"

100 mm / 4"

125 mm / 5"

100 mm / 4"

125 mm / 5"

Soluforce type
Dimensions

Weight in air

< 6 kg/m / 4.2 lb/ft

Make the right choice

Fast, easy, cost-effective installation with a complete, non-corrosive coupling
system: thats what makes SoluForce the natural choice for water pipelines.

<10 kg/m / 7 lb/ft

Technical Details
Liner material

HDPE, black, type PE100

Cover material

HDPE, white, UV stabilised, type PE100

Reinforcement

Aramid Fibre

High strength steel wire cord

Ratings
Pressure Ratings
Hydrostatic Design Basis (HDB),
LCL 20 years (API RP 15S)

45 barg /
644 psig

36 barg /
522 psig

Design pressure, FAT (API 17J)

Shortterm bursting pressure
(STHB)
Maximum continuous operating
pressure (20 yrs)

111 barg /
1610 psig

90 barg /
1305 psig

N/A

N/A
195 barg /
2828 psig

195 barg /
2828 psig

> 144 barg /

2088 psig

> 115 barg /

1670 psig

> 360 barg /

5220 psig

> 270 barg /

3915 psig

> 450 barg /

6525 psig

> 360 barg /

5220 psig

36 barg /
522 psig

29 barg /
421 psig

90 barg /
1305 psig

72 barg /
1044 psig

150 barg /
2200 psig

150 barg /
2200 psig

Operating temperatures
Maximum ambient and/or
fluid temperature

65C / 150F

Minimum ambient and/or fluid

temperature

Above freezing point of fluid

Design and Construction Parameters

Flow
Hazen Williams friction factor (C)

150

Darcy Weisbach surface

roughness (e)

0.0015 mm

Design lifetime
Surface installed

20 years

Buried

50 years

Minimum bending radius

In storage

1.25 m / 4' 1.2"

In service

3.00 m / 9' 10.1"

Test pressure
Maximum Hydrotest Pressure

49 bar /
711 psi

40 bar /
421 psi

123 bar /
1784 psi

100 bar /
1450 psi

195 bar /
2828 psi

195 bar /
2828 psi

Packaging
Length per coil

400 m / 1312'

220 m / 721'

Dimensions per coil (l x h x w)

400 x 420
x 115 cm

410 x 420
x 146 cm

400 x 420
x 115 cm

410 x 420
x 146 cm

Weight per coil

2200 kg /
4846 lbs

2720 kg /
5991 lbs

2240 kg /
4933 lbs

2760 kg /
6079 lbs

10

410 x 420
x 146 cm
1940 kg /
4273 lbs

2380 kg /
5242 lbs

SoluForce Light: L450/L540

SoluForce Light is reinforced with
synthetic fibre tape and has a
maximum operating pressure of
36 bar for the 4-inch L450 pipe
and 29 bar for the 6-inch L540
pipe. SoluForce Light provides
an excellent, flexible solution for
low to medium-pressure fluid
transportation. Because it is fully
non-metallic, it serves any sour
application without restrictions on
H2S and CO2 content.

SoluForce Classic: M480/M570

Soluforce Classic is also reinforced
with synthetic fibre tape but it has a
maximum operating pressure of 90
bar for the 4-inch M480 pipe and
72 bar for the 6-inch M570 pipe.
SoluForce Classic is an excellent,
flexible solution for medium to high
pressure fluid transportation. Being
fully non-metallic, it is ideal for even
the toughest application, such as
sour service, without restrictions on
H2S and CO2 content.

SoluForce Heavy: H415/H515

SoluForce Heavy is reinforced with
high-strength steel wire and has a
maximum operating pressure of
150 bar for the 4-inch H415 pipe
and 150 bar for the 6-inch H515
pipe. SoluForce Heavy is specially
developed for very high-pressure
(saline) water injection and provides an excellent, flexible solution
for high-pressure water transport.
The SoluForce Heavy pipe is
resistant to:

SoluForce Light is resistant to

all chemicals involved in water
injection as well as in extreme sour
environments, including:
H
 2S in any concentration or
pressure
S
 trong inorganic acids like HCI
and H2SO4
S
 trong alkaline materials,
including NaOH, KOH and NH3
solutions
C
 O2 in any concentration
Anti-corrosion additives
Mineral salts

SoluForce Classic has a similar

resistance to chemicals as the
SoluForce Light (see left column).

S
 trong inorganic acids like HCI
and H2SO4
S
 trong alkaline materials, including NaOH, KOH and NH3
solutions

Uprate the temperature

With SoluForce Classic, it is possible to uprate the maximum
pressure related to the maximum
ambient and/or fluid temperature.
You can find the uprating factors
in this table:
Temp
[C]

Uprating
Factor

M480
[bar]*

M570
[bar]*

10

1,54

137

109

20

1,45

129

103

30

1,34

120

96

40

1,24

111

89

50

1,14

102

81

55

1,1

98

78

60

1,05

93

75

65

90

72

As the pipe is reinforced with

steel wire, it has certain limitations with regards to fluid composition. Please contact SoluForce
for additional information.

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Hydrocarbon solutions

SoluForce
Hydrocarbons

High-pressure plastic pipe systems for hydrocarbons

SoluForce offers a range of products for the transportation of hydrocarbons. All feature a polyethylene liner and a nonmetallic fitting system which ensures that the
complete system is non-corrosive. This allows the pipe to be used for transporting
various types of hydrocarbons. Only SoluForce HT allows you to transport fluids up
to 85C/185F this is unique in the flexible composite market.
SoluForce Classic and Light are resistant to ALL
chemicals involved in water injection, as well as
in extreme sour environments, including:
H2S in any concentration or pressure
Strong inorganic acids like HCl and H2SO4
Strong alkaline materials, including NaOH, KOH and
NH3 solutions
CO2 in any concentration or pressure
Anti-corrosion additives
Mineral salts
Hydrocarbons of any composition

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SoluForce RTP is frequently

used for these applications:
O
 il and gas flow lines
O
 il and gas gathering lines
G
 as pipelines
G
 as condensate

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Hydrocarbon solutions

Tailored to your needs

SoluForce RTP is the ideal choice for transporting hydrocarbon. Its fast, easy and
cost-effective to install and features a complete, non-corrosive coupling system. The
product range is tailored to suit a variety of needs for hydrocarbon transport.

SoluForce Light:
L450/L540
A synthetic fibre tape reinforcement for lowerpressure applications.

SoluForce Classic GT:

M480/M570
The SoluForce Classic pipe with
an aluminium reinforcement for
transportation of gasses and
fluids in a completely non-permeating pipe.

SoluForce Heavy HT:

H415/H515
A highstrength steel wire reinforcement for highpressure
oil flow lines.

SoluForce Light
SoluForce Light is reinforced
with synthetic fibre tape and
has a maximum operating pressure of 26 bar for the 4-inch
L450 pipe and 21 bar for the
6-inch L540 pipe. SoluForce
Light provides an excellent, flexible solution for low to mediumpressure fluid transportation.

SoluForce Classic
SoluForce Classic is reinforced
with synthetic fibre tape and has
a maximum operating pressure of
65 bar for the 4-inch M480 pipe
and 52 bar for the 6-inch M570
pipe. SoluForce Classic is an excellent, flexible solution for medium-pressure fluid transportation.

SoluForce Heavy HT
SoluForce Heavy is reinforced
with high-strength steel wire and
has a maximum operating pressure of 150 bar for the 4-inch H415
pipe and the 6-inch H515 pipe.

This pipe is fully non-metallic so

it will serve any sour application,
without restrictions on H2S and
CO2 content.

Because this pipe is fully nonmetallic, it is ideal for even the

toughest applications, such as
sour oil service without restrictions
on H2S and CO2 content.

SoluForce Heavy is resistant to

most chemicals involved in hydrocarbon transportation including:
S
 trong inorganic acids like HCI
and H2SO4
S
 trong alkaline materials, including NaOH, KOH and NH3
solutions
Because the pipe is reinforced
with steel cord, it has certain
limitations for:
S
 our H2S applications (according to NACE MR0175/
ISO15156)
C
 O2 content in the fluid can be
up to 7% in the gas phase

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EASY TO INSTALL
1 
Simply 'dig & drop'; requires
only a small team.
2  Perfectly adaptable to a wide
range of existing pipelines.
3 Certified clean and safe
connections, suitable for any
climate.

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Hydrocarbon solutions

SOLUFORCE HYDROCARBONS data sheet

SOLUFORCE HYDROCARBONS data sheet

SYNTHETIC FIBre REINFORCED RTP API RP 15S

STEEL CORD REINFORCED RTP API 17J

Soluforce type

L450

L450 GT

L540

L540 GT

M480

M480 GT

M570

M570 GT

Dimensions

Soluforce type

H415

H415 GT

H415 HT

H515

H515 GT

Dimensions

Nominal diameter

100 mm / 4

150 mm / 6"

100 mm / 4

150 mm / 6

Nominal diameter

100 mm / 4

150 mm / 6

Outside diameter

125 mm / 5"

150 mm / 6"

125 mm / 5

150 mm / 6

Outside diameter

125 mm / 5

150 mm / 6

Inside diameter

100 mm / 4

125 mm / 5

100 mm / 4

125 mm / 5

Inside diameter

100 mm / 4

125 mm / 5

Weight in air

< 6 kg/m / 4.2 lb/ft

Weight in air

Technical Details

<10 kg/m / 7 lb/ft

Technical Details

Liner material

HDPE, black, type PE100

Liner material

HDPE, black, type PE100

Cover material

HDPE, white, UV stabilised, type PE100

Cover material

HDPE, White, UV stabilised, PE100

Reinforcement

Aramid Fibre

Reinforcement

High-strength steel wire cord composite

Ratings

Ratings

Pressure Ratings
Hydrostatic Design Basis (HDB),
LCL20years (API RP 15S)
Shortterm bursting pressure
(STHB)

Pressure Ratings
45 barg / 644 psig

36 barg / 522 psig

111 barg / 1610 psig

90 barg / 1305 psig

> 144 barg / 2088 psig

> 115 barg / 1670 psig

>360 barg / 5220 psig

> 270 barg / 3915 psig

Maximum continuous operating pressure HYDROCARBON LIQUIDS (20 yrs)

26 barg / 377 psig

21 barg / 305 psig

65 barg / 943 psig

52 barg / 754 psig

Maximum continuous operating

pressure GAS (20 yrs)

26 barg / 377 psig

21 barg / 305 psig

21 barg /
305 psig

65 barg /
943 psi

21 barg /
305 psig

Maximum partial GAS pressure in fluid

(20 yrs)

26 bara / 377 psia

21 bara / 305 psia

21 bara /
305 psia

65 bara /
943 psia

Design pressure, FAT (API 17J)

Shortterm bursting pressure
(STHB)

150 barg / 2250 psig

178 barg / 2280 psig

150 barg / 2250 psig

52 barg /
754 psig

Maximum continuous operating pressure

GAS (20 yrs)

21 barg / 305 psig

150 barg / 2250 psig

21 barg / 305 psig

21 barg / 305 psig

150 barg / 2250 psig

21 barg / 305 psig

21 bara /
305 psia

52 bara /
754 psia

Maximum partial GAS pressure in fluid (20 yrs)

21 bara / 305 psia

150 bara / 2250 psia

21 bara / 305 psia

21 bara / 305 psia

150 bara / 2250 psia

21 bara / 305 psia

1.0 bara / 14.5 psia

0.3 bara / 4.5 psia

10 bara /
145 psia

21 bara /
305 psia

10 bara /
145 psia

21 bara /
305 psia

10 bara /
145 psia

Maximum partial CO2 pressure in fluid (20 yrs)

Maximum partial H2S pressure in fluid

(20 yrs)

26 bara /
377 psia

1.0 bara /
14.5 psia

26 bara /
377 psia

1.0 bara /
14.5 psia

21 bara /
305 psia

1.0 bara /
14.5 psia

21 bara /
305 psia

1.0 bara /
14.5 psia

Maximum partial H2S pressure in fluid (20 yrs)

Operating temperatures

-40C / -40F

0.3 bara / 4.5 psia

1.0 bara / 14.5 psia

0.3 bara / 4.5 psia

0.3 bara / 4.5 psia

Operating temperatures
Maximum ambient and/or fluid temperature

65C / 150F

85C / 185F

65C / 150F

85C / 185F

Minimum ambient and/or fluid temperature

-40C / -40F

-40C / -40F

-40C / -40F

-40C / -40F

Flow

Flow
Hazen Williams friction factor (C)

Hazen Williams friction factor (C)

150

Darcy Weisbach surface roughness (e)

150

Darcy Weisbach surface roughness (e)

0.0015 mm

0.0015 mm

Bubble Point (according to ASTM F316)

Bubble Point (according to ASTM F316)

26 bar / 377 psi

21 bar /
305 psi

21 bar / 305 psi

65 bar /
943 psi

21 bar /
305 psi

52 bar /
754 ps

Design lifetime
Surface installed

20 years

Buried

50 years

Maximum bubble point pressure @ 65C / 150F

21 barg / 305 psig

150 barg / 2250 psig

21 barg / 305 psig

21 barg / 305 psig

150 barg / 2250 psig

21 barg / 305 psig

Design lifetime
Surface installed

20 years

Buried

50 years

Minimum bending radius

Minimum bending radius

In storage

1.25 m / 4' 1.2"

In service

3.00 m / 9' 10.1"

In storage

1.25 m / 4' 1.2"

In service

3.00 m / 9' 10.1"

Test pressure

Test pressure
49 bar / 711 psi

40 bar / 421 psi

123 bar / 1784 psi

100 bar / 1450 psi

195 bar / 2828 psi

Maximum Hydrotest Pressure

Packaging

Packaging
Length per coil

Length per coil

220 m / 721'

Dimensions per coil (l x h x w)

400 x 420 x 115 cm

410 x 420 x 146 cm

400 x 420 x 115 cm

410 x 420 x 146 cm

Dimensions per coil (l x h x w)

Weight per coil

2200 kg / 4846 lbs

2720 kg / 5991 lbs

2240 kg / 4933 lbs

2760 kg / 6079 lbs

Weight per coil

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10 bara / 145 psia

Design and Construction Parameters

Design and Construction Parameters

Maximum Hydrotest Pressure

> 330 barg /

4785 psig

150 barg / 2250 psig

26 bara /
377 psia

Minimum ambient and/or fluid temperature

> 360 barg / 5220 psig

223 barg / 3233 psig

10 bara /
145 psia

65C / 150F

> 450 barg / 6526 psig

150 barg / 2250 psig

26 bara /
377 psia

Maximum ambient and/or fluid temperature

195 barg / 2828 psig

> 413 barg /
5988 psig

Maximum continuous operating pressure

HYDROCARBON LIQUIDS (20 yrs)

Maximum partial CO2 pressure in fluid

(20 yrs)

Maximum bubble point pressure

@ 65C / 150F

H515 HT

220 m / 721'
400 x 420 x 146 cm
1940 kg / 4273 lbs

2380 kg / 5242 lbs

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Connection systems

Electro fusion

Flexible thinking
SoluForce fittings and connectors for the Light and
Classic systems rely on electro fusion. This means
that you need only limited equipment and crew on
site to create a safe, fast and durable connection
and this results in a maintenance-free system that has
been shown to stand the test of time.
The SoluForce inline coupler
connects two lengths of SoluForce pipe. The electro fusion
inline couplings are completely
non-metallic and ensure that the
transported fluids are never in
direct contact with steel, thus
preventing potential corrosion.

Electro fusion inline

couplings
F
 ully non-metallic due to a
combination of butt welding
and electro fusion
T
 he installed coupling is designed to be stronger than the
pipe itself

The right connections

Every business needs the right connections. For yours, we offer a wide range
of fittings and connectors to ensure a safe and solid coupling whether its to a
SoluForce product or existing infrastructure.
The SoluForce inline coupler connects two lengths of SoluForce
pipe. By using highly portable
machinery only limited equipment
is needed on site to create a safe,
fast and durable connection.
Result: a maintenance-free system
that has been proven over many
years of operation.
The SoluForce flanged fittings

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also use the same machinery and

deliver the same advantages.
These fittings are used to connect
to other standard pipeline components, such as valves and conventional steel pipe connections.
SoluForce fittings and connectors
are easy to install and need only
limited crew. Add in the long lengths
of pipe and its easy to see why a

SoluForce pipe-to-pipe
connector
A 316L stainless steel SoluForce pipe-to-pipe connector
with an electro fusion connection

Various SoluForce flanges

are available to suit your
specific needs:
Raised face or RTJ ANSI rated
Weld stubs for gas use
Other flange ratings upon
request
SoluForce end fitting with
stainless steel 316L flange
600#
The end fitting in stainless steel
316L with an electro fusion connection to the pipe
O
 ther flange ratings available
on demand
SoluForce end fitting with
weld stub
An end fitting with weld stub can be
used to weld the SoluForce pipe to
other standard components. Weld
stubs are generally used when
welded connections are preferred
instead of bolted connections.

IN-LINE COUPLINGS

In-line coupling

Pipe-to-pipe coupling (P2P)

END FITTINGS

Flange

Weld Stub

Protection Sleeves

HDPE UV resistant protection sleeve

SoluForce system can be installed

quickly and safely. Installations
can be supported by a SoluForce
technician or a local contractor can
be trained to install the system.
For the SoluForce Light and
SoluForce Classic pipe systems
electro fusion couplings are used.
For the SoluForce Heavy a swaging
system is used.

For your optimal connection please

contact SoluForce to discuss the
various options. Other alloys can
be supplied upon request.

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INSTALLATION EQUIPMENT

SWAGED FITTING SYSTEMS

High pressure, high quality

For the SoluForce Heavy system swaged fittings are used. The ease of installation,
limited crew needed and long lengths of pipe enable it to be installed in a fast and
safe way. Installations can be supported by a SoluForce technician or a local contractor can be trained to install the system.
There are two types of swaged fittings. Heres an at-a-glance guide.

Success made easy

On request youll receive training and support
from SoluForce to ensure that youre able to
install the system in a safe, quick and durable way.
The equipment, which can also be rented, is state of
the art and computer controlled. This guarantees that
all electro fusion couplings and fittings are installed in
a controlled, consistent and correct manner.

The electro fusion machine

C
 reates a leak-tight connection by butt fusion welding of
the liner pipe
E
 lectro fusion welding of the
coupling gives it strength
A
 completely non-metallic
pipe line is achievable
T
 otally corrosion-free
E
 lectro fusion of the end fitting
The

base for
The end flange
The weld stub
The pipe-to-pipe system
100%

traceability
Fully

automated

SoluForce swage fitting with

Grayloc connector in 316L
Easy connection system
Wellproven connection system
Hooks up with Grayloc hub
flange

SoluForce swage fitting with

weld stub end in 316L
Connection by steel welding
Hooks up with any type of
weld stub flange
Other flange ratings and materials available on request

Other alloys can be

supplied on request.

The swage machine

H
 ydraulic pressure to sandwich the RTP pipe between the swaged
fitting stem and ferrule
T
 he assembly compresses the external ring against the expansion
of the internal insert

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1 Electro fusion in the field

requires only limited
equipment and space
2 A fully automated CNC control
unit is used to ensure perfect
connections

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soluforce offshore

SoluForce
Offshore

High-pressure plastic pipe systems for offshore use

Typical applications of the
SoluForce Offshore pipe are:
H
 igh-pressure water injection lines
O
 il and gas transportation flow lines
G
 as and oil gathering lines
Well intervention
Landing / export lines

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SoluForce RTP is a suitable and a

cost-effective solution for offshore
applications, such as water injection
lines, oil flow lines and static risers
up to 6 inches in diameter. SoluForce
may also be recoiled and reused for
well intervention risers and test lines.

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SoluForce CLASSIC

Soluforce type

M480

M570

SoluForce HEAVY HT

Standard

H415 HT

H515 HT

Standard

Dimensions
100 mm / 4" 150 mm / 6"

Nominal diameter

100 mm / 4" 125 mm / 5"

Weight, empty in air

(kg/m)

4.6

5.9

7.0

9.0

Weight, empty submerged

(kg/m)

-8.1

-12.4

-5.6

-8.9

Weight, waterfilled, submerged

(kg/m)

-0.3

-0.4

2.2

3.1

Maximum pressure, water service

90 barg

72 barg

DNV

150 barg

150 barg

DNV

Maximum pressure, hydrocarbon service

64 barg

51 barg

API RP 15S

150 barg

150 barg

API 17J

Maximum pressure, gas service *

64 barg

51 barg

API RP 15S

150 barg

150 barg

API 17J

Maximum hydrotest pressure **

123 barg

100 barg

DNV

195 barg

195 barg

DNV

65C / 150F 65C / 150F

Maximum service temperature

Internal surface roughness (Darcy Weisbach)
Hazen Williams friction factor (C)

(mm)

85C / 185F 85C / 185F

0.0015

0.0015

0.0015

0.0015

150

150

150

150

* Special grade HDPE linerpipe ** Max 24 hours, test medium: water. For SoluForce Heavy see API 17J, chapter 9.

Far and away the smart choice

At SoluForce we work directly with oil operators, subsea contractors, engineering
companies, and industry suppliers to provide the added value required to run a
complex project. The SoluForce RTP pipe is easy to install, making it a durable
and economical solution for your offshore use.

SoluForce offers a number of

advantages over conventional (stainless) steel pipe and
other flexible pipe systems.
SoluForce is completely corrosion resistant even in extreme
sour service.
S
 oluForce has a smooth bore.

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This ensures a much lower

flow resistance and improved
flow capacity.
S
 oluForce has an external
pressure resistance with a
maximum empty water depth
use of 80 metres/260 feet.
However, when fluid filled,
SoluForce may be used even

in deep water. As a temporary

test line, SoluForce has been
used at a water depth of 1000
metres/3280 feet.
SoluForce is happy to advise you
about the various options.
The SoluForce RTP pipe during the installation process including
weights for stabile positioning on the ocean floor.

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disclaimer

General Technical Specifications

In this table you can find some general technical design parameters that apply for all SoluForce Classic
and SoluForce Heavy pipes.
SoluForce CLASSIC

SoluForce HEAVY

M480

M570

H415 HT

H515 HT

34 / 7642

42 / 9440

34 / 7642

42 / 9440

6 x 105

6 x 105

6 x 105

6 x 105

Dielectric constant (Hz)

2.2 x 105

2.2 x 105

2.2 x 105

2.2 x 105

Thermal conductivity (W/m/C)

0.49

0.49

0.49

0.49

no pressure (m/m/C)

1.4 x 10-4

1.4 x 10-4

1.4 x 10-4

1.4 x 10-4

under pressure (m/m/C)

9.3 x 10-5

9.3 x 10-5

9.3 x 10-5

9.3 x 10-5

Tensile strength
Axial load strength

(kN/LBs)

Electrical properties
Volume resistivity

( cm)

Thermal expansion

Long lengths of SoluForce RTP positioned for easy and fast installation.

For more information,

contact us directly at
info@soluforce.com or visit our
website www.soluforce.com
to download our brochure and
submit your questions.
Project references can be
supplied on request. A design
guideline for offshore installation
can be obtained from SoluForce.

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