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REINFORCED LINE PIPE

 SOLUFORCE® RLP (Reinforced Line Pipe)

SOLUFORCE® RLP is a new product offering from PipeLife International’s

proven line of high pressure pipe systems for oil and gas field use known
as SOLUFORCE® RTP (Reinforced Thermoplastic Pipe). RTP has been manufactured
and used extensively since 2000 with over 700 miles installed worldwide in Europe,
the Middle East, Africa and S.E. Asia.

The concept of a non-corrosive pipe system for high pressure hydrocarbon applications
came about through the demand from oil and gas companies that proactively participated
in the development and qualification of RTP in conjunction with PipeLife. In 1998 a JIP
(Joint Industrial Project) was created bringing together manufacturers, users (such as Saudi
Aramco, Petrobras, Shell & BP) and testing institutes to develop a standard to meet their
demands. Out of the JIP was developed the API standard (API RP 15S) in 2006.

SOLUFORCE® RLP is a non-metallic pipe qualified for use in high pressure Water,
Oil and Gas applications. RLP is independently certified by DNV (Det Norske Veritas)
of Norway, a third party certification company, to API RP 15S standards.

Manufactured by PipeLife in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, SOLUFORCE® RLP is supplied on

disposable wooden reels which are easily transported by either road or ship. Subsequently
there are no reel deposits or reel rental charges.

SOLUFORCE® RLP comes with a complete coupling and fitting system. We provide
installation equipment and certified installation technicians wherever the customer requires.
Training of third party crews is available on demand. Couplings and end fittings are supplied
in either 316L stainless steel or thermoplastic.

SOLUFORCE® is a business unit within the PipeLife International group of companies based
in Vienna, Austria and benefits from belonging to one of the world’s largest and oldest plastic
pipe manufacturers.

SOLUFORCE® RLP is the most economical, non-corrosive and dependable

composite pipe on the market today!
Liner
• HDPE 4710

Shield
• HDPE 4710
• Black or White

Polyester (PET) Fiber Reinforcement

• Braided structure provides the
highest mechanical stability
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SURNADAL

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ÖLSREMMA

ENKHUIZEN
GDANSK ZHUKOV
BAD ZWISHENAHN
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KALMTHOUT RADOM
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GAILLON
VIENNA
DEBRECEN
CHÂTEAUROUX MIERCUREA CIUC
KARLOVAC

ZARAGOZA
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THIVA

SILOAM
SPRINGS

SUMMARY

BENEFITS Pages 4-5

PipeLife Plant
Siloam Springs, Arkansas SOLUFORCE® RLP Pages 6-7
Connection Systems Pages 8-11
Installation Pages 12-13
SOLUFORCE® RTP HEAVY Pages 14-15

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 SOLUFORCE® BENEFITS

Solves corrosion problems No scaling - No erosion

Lowest cost transportation Design life up to 50 years

Very robust Very fast Installation

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 SOLUFORCE® BENEFITS

• A true non-metallic composite pipe.

• Environmentally friendly.
• Excellent performance in extreme cyclic service applications.
• Pipe can be squeezed off allowing for installation of well-ties with
no loss of strength. Pipe regains its original round shape.
• Ease of installation and construction: Complete QA/QC joining processes.
• Manufactured and marketed under ISO9001
• Cost of ownership is considerably less than steel pipe.
• Disposable wooden reels means no reel return freight charges, deposits,
late return fees or expensive reel leasing programs.
• Made from corrosion resistant materials impervious to water, hydrocarbons,
H2S or CO2 in any concentration thereby eliminating the need for corrosion
inhibitors or expensive cathodic protection systems.
• Braided polyester (PET) fiber reinforcement structure provides the highest
mechanical stability of any reinforcement materials.
• Pipe ID expands 7.5% at MAOP due to elasticity of polyester fibers.
• True global player: Plastic pipe technology leader since 1957.

Electrofusion BENEFITS
• The SoluForce® RLP high pressure electrofusion coupling consists of
a GRE-reinforced plastic sleeve with an integrated heating coil.
• The complete “welding” process is computer controlled with no possible
human error. The equipment is fully automatic and CNC controlled.
• The computer controls all aspects of non-destructive testing NDT.
• Connection time required is approximately 45 minutes.
• Full bore ID eliminates flow reductions normally associated
with metallic couplings.
• Electrofusion couplings are stronger than the pipe’s highest rating
and therefore do not need any special engineering attention.
• Ease of installation provides a continuous interconnected pipe system
using fully corrosion resistant materials.

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REINFORCED LINE PIPE

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 SOLUFORCE® RLP DATA SHEET
OIL GAS AND WATER SERVICE

Product Range RLP 750 RLP 1000 RLP 1500

Nominal Diameter 4 3 4 6 2 3 4 6

Design Pressure (LCL20years/150°F

[psi] 1125 1500 1500 1500 2250 2250 2250 2250
according to API RP 15S / ASTM2992-B)

Recommended maximum operating

[psi] 750 1000 1000 1000 1500 1500 1500 1500
pressure
Maximum allowable axial load [Lbs.] 5310 3540 5310 8818 2212 3540 5310 8818

Outer Diameter [‘‘] 4.92 3.85 4.92 6.85 2.79 3.85 5.06 6.85
Internal Diameter [‘‘] 3.78 2.87 3.62 5.24 1.89 2.87 3.62 5.24
Internal Diameter at Working Pressure [‘‘] 4.06 3.08 3.89 5.63 2.03 3.09 3.89 5.63

Weight in air, empty [Lbs./ft.] 3.0 2.0 3.3 6.0 1.3 2.5 4.0 7.0
Minimum Bending Radius (in storage) [ft.] 2’11’’ 2’11’’ 2’11’’ 3’10’’ 2’11’’ 2’11’’ 2’11’’ 3’10’’
Minimum Bending Radius (in service) [ft.] 7’ 5’ 7’ 12’ 2’11’’ 5’ 7’ 10’

Reel length [ft.] 1000 1800 1000 500 2400 1800 1000 400

Maximum Allowable Operating Temperature [°F] 150°F

Minimum Allowable Operating Temperature [°F] -40°F

Hazen Williams flow coefficient 150

Darcy Weisbach equivalent surface
[‘‘] 0.00006’’
roughness

Design lifetime (exposed to direct

[yrs.] 20 years
sunlight, white HDPE cover material)
Design lifetime (exposed to direct
[yrs.] 10 years
sunlight, black HDPE cover material)
Design lifetime (buried or protected
[yrs.] 50 years
from sunlight)

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 SOLUFORCE® RLP CRIMPED FITTING SYSTEM

SOLUFORCE® RLP MidlinE Couplings and Weld Neck fittings

• 316L Stainless Steel Midline Coupling

• 316L Stainless Steel Weld Neck end fitting

with schedule 40 end preparation

Flanges AND Tees

• 316L Stainless Steel Lap Joint flange

with stub end

• 316L Stainless Steel Raised Face

Weld Neck flange

• 316L Stainless Steel tee

SOLUFORCE® RLP STEM & FERRULE FITTING SYSTEM

The SoluForce® RLP fitting system is comprised of a 316L stainless steel stem insert and a carbon
steel Zn-Ni coated ferrule which are crimped onto the pipe forming a robust and easily installed
connection.

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 SOLUFORCE® RLP CRIMPED FITTING SYSTEM

Midline Coupling and End fittings field connected with hand tools

Crimping machine

• Secure 4,640 psi hydraulic crimping force

• One crimp process ensures tightest crimp connection possible
• Convenient field transport
• Safe operation

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 SOLUFORCE® RLP ELECTROFUSION SYSTEM

In field electrofusion coupling

Terminations

Electrofusion 10 feet pipe

coupling with a crimped
Electrofusion machine end fitting

Electrofusion coupling to interconnect coils

Electrofusion provides a continuous interconnected pipe system using couplings entirely consisting
of non-metallic materials impervious to water, hydrocarbons, H2S & CO2.

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 SOLUFORCE® RLP ELECTROFUSION SYSTEM

ELECTROFUSION MACHINE

A completely
computer controlled and
automated process with
no possible human error.

Trimmer

Electrofusion control box

Heater plate

A 100% no failure record since

commercial launch in 2000 and
approved by oil companies around
the world

CNC control unit 11

 SOLUFORCE® RLP INSTALLATION

REINFORCED LINE PIPE

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 Soluforce® RLP
TRANSPORTATION AND DEPLOYMENT

SOLUFORCE® rlp Disposable wooden reels

• Pipe is delivered on disposable wooden reels

• No reel deposit charges
• No reel rental charges
• No reel return
• Substantially lower transportation costs than other spooled
pipe products
• Easily loaded and unloaded with a forklift

SOLUFORCE® rlp DEPLOYMENT TRAILERS

• Dual axels
• Outboard wheels easily convert to inboard for over-the-road
transportation
• Self-loading reel design
• Road legal

SOLUFORCE® rlp CERTIFICATION AND TRAINING

• Certification and training of third party crews is available

and encouraged
• Equipment leasing and purchase is available
• No hidden cost

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 SOLUFORCE® HEAVY RTP

REINFORCED LINE PIPE

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 SOLUFORCE® HEAVY data sheet
STEEL CORD REINFORCED RTP - API 17J
OIL GAS AND WATER SERVICE

Soluforce® type H415 H515 H415PA H515PA

Dimensions
Nominal diameter 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’’
Inside diameter 100 mm / 4’’ 125 mm / 5’’ 100 mm / 4’’ 125 mm / 5’’
Weight in air <10 kg/m / 7 Lb/ft
Technical Details
Liner material HDPE, black, type PE100 API grade Polyamide
Cover material HDPE, white, UV stabilised, type PE100
Reinforcement High strength steel wire cord composite
Ratings
Pressure Ratings
Design pressure, FAT (API 17J) 195 Bar / 2828 psi 195 Bar / 2828 psi 195 Bar / 2828 psi 195 Bar / 2828 psi
Short term bursting pressure (STHB) > 450 Bar / 6526 psi > 360 Bar / 5220 psi > 450 Bar / 6526 psi > 360 Bar / 5220 psi
Maximum continuous operating 150 Bar / 2200 psi 150 Bar / 2200 psi 150 Bar / 2200 psi 150 Bar / 2200 psi
pressure (20 yrs)
Operating temperatures
Maximum ambient and/or fluid temperature 65 °C / 150 °F
Minimum ambient and/or fluid temperature - 40 ºC / - 40 ºF
Design and Construction Parameters
Flow
Hazen Williams friction factor (C) 150
Darcy Weisbach surface roughness (e) 0.0015 mm
Bubble Point (according to ASTM F316)
Maximum bubble point pressure @ 65°C / 150 °F 21 Bar / 305 psi 21 Bar / 305 psi 150 Bar / 2200 psi 150 Bar / 2200 psi
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 195 Bar / 2828 psi 195 Bar / 2828 psi 195 Bar / 2828 psi 195 Bar / 2828 psi
Packaging
Length per coil 220 m / 721´
Dimensions per coil (l x h x w) 400 x 420 x 146 cm
Weight per coil 1940 kg / 4273 Lbs 2380 kg / 5242 Lbs 1940 kg / 4273 Lbs 2380 kg / 5242 Lbs

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REINFORCED LINE PIPE

www.soluforce-rlp.com

April 2012 / Copyright: Pipelife Nederland bv

Pipelife JET STREAM, INC.

1700 S. Lincoln Street
Siloam Springs, AR 72761
info.rlp@soluforce.com

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