Non-Metallic Materials - Selection and Application
Non-Metallic Materials - Selection and Application
Non-Metallic Materials - Selection and Application
DEP 30.10.02.13-Gen.
February 2012
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................5
1.1 SCOPE........................................................................................................................5
1.2 DISTRIBUTION, INTENDED USE AND REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS .........5
1.3 DEFINITIONS .............................................................................................................5
1.4 CROSS-REFERENCES ...........................................................................................10
1.5 SUMMARY OF MAIN CHANGES.............................................................................10
1.6 COMMENTS ON THIS DEP .....................................................................................10
1.7 DUAL UNITS.............................................................................................................10
1.8 SOURCES ................................................................................................................10
2. GENERAL.................................................................................................................11
2.1 CATEGORIES OF NON METALLICS ......................................................................11
2.2 MATERIALS SELECTION PROCESS .....................................................................11
3. THERMOPLASTIC MATERIALS.............................................................................12
3.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................................12
3.2 PLASTICISED POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) .......................................................12
3.3 UNPLASTICIZED POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC-U) ..............................................12
3.4 CHLORINATED POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC-C).................................................12
3.5 POLYETHYLENE (PE) .............................................................................................13
3.6 POLYAMIDE (PA).....................................................................................................15
3.7 POLYPROPYLENE (PP) ..........................................................................................16
3.8 FLUORO POLYMERS (PTFE, PCTFE, PFA, FEP, PVDF)......................................18
3.9 POLYPHENYLENE SULPHIDE (PPS).....................................................................20
3.10 POLYETHERETHERKETONE (PEEK) ....................................................................21
4. THERMOSET MATERIALS AND COMPOSITES ...................................................22
4.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................................22
4.2 TEMPERATURE LIMITATIONS ...............................................................................22
4.3 CHEMICAL RESISTANCE OF RESINS...................................................................22
5. ELASTOMER MATERIALS .....................................................................................24
5.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................................24
5.2 NATURAL RUBBER (NR).........................................................................................24
5.3 STYRENE BUTADIENE RUBBER (SBR) ................................................................24
5.4 POLYCHLOROPRENE RUBBER (CR)....................................................................25
5.5 BUTYL RUBBER (IIR) ..............................................................................................25
5.6 CHLOROSULPHONATED POLYETHYLENE (CSM) ..............................................25
5.7 NITRILE BUTADIENE RUBBER (NBR) ...................................................................26
5.8 HYDROGENATED NITRILE BUTADIENE RUBBER (HNBR) .................................26
5.9 ETHYLENE PROPYLENE DIENE-M RUBBER (EPDM)..........................................26
5.10 FLUOROELASTOMERS (FKM) ...............................................................................27
5.11 PERFLUORO ELASTOMER (FFKM) .......................................................................28
5.12 POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE/PROPYLENE (FEPM)......................................29
5.13 FLUORO-SILICONE RUBBERS (VMQ, PMQ, FMQ) ..............................................29
5.14 POLYURETHANE RUBBERS (AU, EU)...................................................................29
5.15 RAPID GAS DECOMPRESSION OF ELASTOMER SEAL MATERIALS ................29
5.16 ELASTOMER SELECTION – UPSTREAM SERVICES...........................................29
5.17 ELASTOMER STORAGE .........................................................................................32
5.18 QUALIFICATION OF ELASTOMERS.......................................................................32
6. CERAMIC MATERIALS ...........................................................................................33
6.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................................33
6.2 NON-OXIDE CERAMICS..........................................................................................33
6.3 OXIDE CERAMICS...................................................................................................33
7. INSULATION MATERIALS ......................................................................................33
8. REFERENCES .........................................................................................................37
9. SOURCES ................................................................................................................39
APPENDICES
APPENDIX 1 MATERIALS....................................................................................................40
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 SCOPE
This DEP specifies requirements and gives recommendations for the selection and
application of non-metallic materials. The following categories of non-metallic materials are
covered:
• Thermoplastic materials;
• Thermoset materials;
• Fibre reinforced materials;
• Composite materials;
• Elastomeric materials;
• Ceramic materials;
• Insulation materials.
This DEP, and the companion Informative document, contain a compilation of screened
internal and external references and provide materials data for non-metallic materials in
contact with media related to specific (petro)chemical and oil and gas services. The DEP
Specification is streamlined for project use and includes guidance that may be used by the
Contractor.
It should be noted that this DEP provides requirements and guidelines to be applied on
projects, but is not a materials specification.
More detailed guidance on materials selection for non-metallic materials is provided to the
engineering community of the Principal in Section 2 of the companion Informative
document.
This is a major revision of the DEP of the same number dated April 2003.
1.3 DEFINITIONS
1.3.1 General definitions
The Contractor is the party that carries out all or part of the design, engineering,
procurement, construction, commissioning or management of a project or operation of a
facility. The Principal may undertake all or part of the duties of the Contractor.
Term Definition
Ceramic Crystalline or partly crystalline structure produced from essentially
inorganic, non-metallic substances and formed either from a molten mass
solidified on cooling, or simultaneously or subsequently formed by the
action of heat (ASTM C 242).
Coating A liquid or mastic compound which, after applying as a thin layer,
converts into an adherent, solid and protective, decorative or functional
film (ASTM D 16).
Elastomer A polymer material with similar properties to rubber (ASTM D 1566).
NOTE: This term should not be used as a synonym for rubber.
1.3.3 Abbreviations
Abbreviations are commonly used to describe non-metallic materials. A number of
abbreviations standardised in various codes, e.g., ASTM D 1418 and ASTM D 1600,
ISO 1043 and ISO 1629, are listed below.
Term Definition
ABR Acrylate Butadiene Rubber
ABS Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
ANSI American National Standards Institute
API American Petroleum Institute
ASA Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate
ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials
BR Butadiene Rubber
Term Definition
BS Butadiene Styrene
CA Cellulose Acetate
CAB Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
CAP Cellulose Acetate Propionate
CFM Polychlorotrifluoroethylene
CM Chloropolyethylene
CP Cellulosepropionate
CPE Chlorinated Polyethylene
CPVC Chlorinated Polyvinylchloride
CR Chloroprene Rubber
CSM Chlorosulphonated Polyethylene
DAP Diallyl Phthalate
ECTFE Ethylenechlorotrifluoroethylene
EPR Ethylene Propylene Rubber
EPS Expanded Polystyrene
EP Exploration and Production
EPDM Ethylene Propylene Rubber
ESC Environmental Stress Cracking
ETFE Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene
EVA Ethylene Vinylacetate
EVAC Ethylene Vinylacetate
EVAL Ethylene Vinylalcohol
FEP Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene
FKM Fluorocarbon Co-polymer
FFKM Perfluoro Elastomer
FMK Fluor-Silicone Rubber
FMQ Fluor-Silicone Rubbers
FRP Fibre Reinforced Plastic
GR-A Apolybutadiene Acrylonitrile Rubber
GR-I Butyl Rubber, Polyisobutylene Isoprene Rubber
GR-N Nitrile Rubber, Nitrile Butadiene Rubber, Polybutadiene Acrylonitrile
Rubber
GR-S Styrene Butadiene Rubber, Polybutadiene Styrene Rubber
GRE Glass Reinforced Epoxy
GRP Glass Reinforced Plastic
GRUP Glass Reinforced Unsaturated Polyester
GRVE Glass Reinforced Vinyl Ester
HNBR Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber
Term Definition
IIR Butyl Rubber
IM Polyisobutene Rubber
IR Isoprene Rubber
ISSO International Standards Organisation
MDI Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate
MF Melamine Formaldehyde
NBR Nitrile Butadiene Rubber
NR Natural Rubber
OP Oil Products
PA Polyamide (Nylon)
PAI Polyaramide Imide
PAN Polyacrylonitrile
PB Polybutylene
PBTP Polybutylene Terephthalate
PC Polycarbonate
PCTFE Polychlorotrifluoroethylene
PEEK Polyetheretherketone
PE Polyethylene
PE-C Polyethylene, chlorinated; preferred term for CPE
PE-HD Polyethylene high density; preferred term for HDPE
PE-LD Polyethylene, low density; preferred term for LDPE
PE-LLD Polyethylene, linear low density; preferred term for LLDPE
PE-MD Polyethylene, medium density; preferred term for MDPE
PE-UHMW Polyethylene, ultra high molecular weight; preferred term for UHMWPE
PE-VLD Polyethylene, very low density; preferred term for VLDPE
XLPE or PEX Cross-linked Polyethylene consisting of long polymer chains in a
3-dimensional structure
PEI Polyetherimide
PES Polyethersulfone
PETP Polyethylene Terephthalate
PEX Cross-linked Polyethylene
PF Phenol Formaldehyde
PFA Perfluoroalkoxy Copolymer
PFEP Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene
PI Polyimide
PIB Polyisobutylene
PiP Pipe-in-Pipe
PIR Poly-isocyanurate Rubber
Term Definition
PMMA Polymethyl Methacrylate
PMQ Fluor-Silicone Rubbers
POM Polyoxymethylene, Polyformaldehyde
PP Polypropylene
PPO Polyphenylene Oxide
PPS Polyphenylene Sulphide
PS Polystyrene
PSU Polysulfone
PTFE Polytetrafluoridethylene
PUF Polyurethane (foam)
PUR Polyurethane
PVAC Polyvinyl Acetate
PVAL Polyvinyl Alcohol
PVC Plasticised Polyvinylchloride
PVC-C Chlorinated Polyvinylchloride
PVC-U Unplasticised Polyvinylchloride
PVCC Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride
PVDC Polyvinylidene Chloride
PVDF Polyvinylidenefluoride
PVF Polyvinyl Fluoride
RGD Rapid Gas Decompression
SAN Styrene Acrylonitrile
SB Styrene Butadiene
SBR Styrene Butadiene Rubber
SI Silicone
SIC Silicon Carbide
TFE Polytetrafluoroethylene
TPE Thermoplastic Elastomers
TPU Thermoplastic Polyurethane
(A)U, (E)U Polyurethane AU (Polyester), EU (Polyether)
UF Ureum Formaldehyde
UP Unsaturated Polyester
UV Ultra Violet Light
VAC Vinylacetate
VC Vinylchloride
VMQ Fluor-Silicone Rubbers
w/w Type of percentage solution (weight/weight)
XPS Extruded Polystyrene
1.4 CROSS-REFERENCES
Where cross-references to other parts of this DEP are made, the referenced section
number is shown in brackets ( ). Other documents referenced by this DEP are listed in (8).
1.8 SOURCES
The sources used for data shown in this DEP are listed in (9) and are indicated in the
document by the use of square brackets [ ].
2. GENERAL
3. THERMOPLASTIC MATERIALS
3.1 GENERAL
The most commonly applied thermoplastics (or those having the greatest potential for use)
in EP, Refining and Chemicals applications are discussed in more detail in the following
sections. They are:
a) Plasticised Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC);
b) Unplasticised PVC (PVC-U);
c) Polyethylene (PE);
d) Polyamide (PA);
e) Polypropylene (PP);
f) Fluor Polymers (PTFE, PCTFE, PFA, FEP, PVDF);
g) Polyphenyle Sulphide (PPS);
h) Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX);
i) Polyetheretherketone (PEEK).
The application of thermoplastic liners in carbon steel pipelines and flow lines shall be in
accordance with DEP 31.40.30.34-Gen.
The application of polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) thermoplastic material for
external coating of line pipe shall be in accordance with DEP 31.40.30.31-Gen.
The application of thermoplastic material in flexible pipes is specified in ISO 13628-2.
NOTE: The minimum/maximum service temperatures provided in the sections below may be limited for
pressure pipe. Commentary on this topic is included in the DEP Informative.
PVC-U PVC-C
Polyethylenes have a limited suitability when aromatics are present in the fluids.
The maximum allowable temperatures for polyethylenes is in accordance with Table 3.5a
and Table 3.5b. For services not listed in the table, refer to external sources.
Environmental condition(s)
Medium/Media Maximum service Description
temperatured°C (°F)
H2S 0 to 60 No influence of H2S on stability of PE
(32 to 140) a in typical temperature range of oil and
gas transport.
CO2 0 to 60 As for H2S.
(32 to 140) a
HC/crude aliphatics, 0 to 60 Cross-linked PE (PE-X, XPE) exhibit
aliphatic oils (32 to 140) a,b better performance.
HC/crude aromatics, 0 to 20 Only cross-linked PE may be
aromatic oils (32 to 68) c acceptable in special cases. Problem:
swelling and permeation strongly
influence the physical properties.
HC/crude naphthenics, 0 to 20 As for aromatics: dissolution at higher
HC/crude cycloaliphatics, (32 to 68) c temperatures (e.g. > 100°C [212°F]).
cycloaliphatic oils
Brine 0 to 60 As for H2S
(32 to 140) a
Acids, 0 to 60 No effect from inorganic non-oxidizing
Bases (caustic service) (32 to 140) a acids or bases. Formic and acetic acid
have no effect up to 60% w/w
concentration.
Surface-active 0 to 60 Stress corrosion cracking has to be
compounds (32 to 140) c considered and tested accordingly.
(inhibitors, emulsifiers, Cross-linked PE types are more
demulsifiers) stable.
Sulfur Solvents:
Amines 0 to 60 Cross-linked types are more stable.
(32 to 140) a
Spindle oil, diesel 0 to 60 Effects like the corresponding crudes.
(32 to 140) c
Disulfides 0 to 60
(32 to 140) c
NOTE: Cross-linked PE (PE-X) generally improves the resistance to chemical degradation.
a Proven applicability.
b Limited applicability.
c Testing required.
d Temperature limitations relate to HDPE.
Environmental condition(s)
Medium/Media Temperature Description
°C (°F)
H2S, CO2 0 to 70 No influence of H2S on stability of PA-11 and
(32 to 158) a PA-12 in typical temperature range of oil and
gas transport 0°C to 90°C (32°F to 194°F).
If presence of water cannot be excluded in all
cases, PA-11 and PA-12 (which undergo
hydrolysis at temperatures above 80°C
[176°F]) cannot be recommended for higher
temperatures.
HC/crude aliphatics, 0 to 70 —
aliphatic oils (32 to 158) a
HC/crude aromatics, 0 to 70 —
aromatics oils (32 to 158) c
HC/crude naphthenics, 0 to 70 —
HC/crude cycloaliphatics, (32 to 158) c
cycloaliphatics oils
Brine 0 to 70 At higher temperatures, hydrolysis occurs.
(32 to 158) a
b
Acids Acid degradation.
b
Bases Degradation by hydrolysis.
Surface-active 0 to 70 —
compounds (32 to 158) c
(inhibitors, emulsifiers,
demulsifiers)
Sulfur solvents:
b
amines Loss of mechanical properties.
spindle oil, diesel 0 to 70 —
(32 to 158) a
disulfides 0 to 70 —
(32 to 158) c
a Proven applicability.
b Not recommended.
c Testing required.
Effect of pH
pH shall be taken into account. For details, refer to the API 17TR2 report.
Environmental condition(s)
Medium/Media Temperature Description
°C (°F)
H2S 0 to 80 No influence of H2S on stability of PP in
(32 to 176) a the temperature range of 0°C to 110°C
(32°F to 230°F).
CO2 0 to 80 As for H2S.
(32 to 176) a
HC/crude aliphatics, 0 to 60 —
aliphatic oils (32 to 266) a,b
HC/crude aromatics, 0 to 20 Swelling and permeation strongly
aromatics oils (32 to 68) c influence the physical properties.
HC/crude naphthenics, 0 to 20 As for aromatics, dissolution at higher
HC/crude cycloaliphatics, (32 to 68) c temperatures.
cycloaliphatics oils
Brine 0 to 80 —
(32 to 176) a
Acids, bases 0 to 80 No effect from inorganic non-oxidizing
(32 to 176) a acids or bases. Formic and acetic acid
have no effect up to 60 % concentration.
Surface-active 0 to 80 Stress corrosion cracking has to be
compounds (32 to 176) a,b considered and tested accordingly.
(inhibitors, emulsifiers,
demulsifiers)
Sulfur solvents:
amines 0 to 70 —
(32 to 158) a
spindle oil, diesel 0 to 70 Effects like the corresponding crudes.
(32 to 158) c
disulfides 0 to 60 —
(32 to 140) c
a Proven applicability.
b Limited applicability.
c Testing required.
NOTES: 1) Some sources [4, 7], including Manufacturer/Supplier brochures indicate considerable higher
maximum service temperatures than listed in table 3.8a. In general, maximum operating
temperatures are specified for stress-less conditions (no mechanical load). It should be realized
that the mechanical properties (creep, tensile strength) and wear at high temperatures will be low.
This shall be taken into account.
2) PTFE is commonly used in HF Alkylation units.
3) PTFE shall not be used in polymerisation prone media (ethylene oxide (EO), PO, SM and
butadiene).
PVDF has good chemical and temperature resistance, in the range 0°C (32°F) to 130°C
(266°F).
Table 3.8b [4] provides guidance as to the performance of PVDF in media encountered in
oil and gas production.
Table 3.8c provides guidance as to the performance of PVDF in media encountered in
Downstream production.
Table 3.8b Performance of PVDF in oil and gas production
(Source ISO 23936-1 [4])
Environmental condition(s)
Medium/Media Temperature Description
°C (°F)
H2S, CO2 0 to 90 No influence of H2S on stability of PVDF in
(32 to 194) a typical temperature range of oil and gas
transport, (0°C to 90°C [32°F to 195°F]).
HC/crude aliphatics, 0 to 130 —
aliphatic oils (32 to 266) a
HC/crude aromatics, 0 to 130 —
aromatics oils (32 to 266) a
HC/crude naphthenics, 0 to 130 —
HC/crude (32 to 266) a
cycloapiphatics,
cycloaliphatics oils
Brines 0 to 130 —
(32 to 266) a
Acids 0 to 80 —
(32 to 176) a
b
Bases —
Surface-active 0 to 60 Inhibitors like functional amines can
compounds (32 to 140) c degrade PVDF.
(inhibitors, emulsifiers,
demulsifiers)
Sulfur solvents:
b
amines Cross-linked types are more stable.
spindle oil, diesel 0 to 130 Effects like the corresponding crudes.
(32 to 266) a
disulfides 0 to 80 —
(32 to 176) c
a Proven applicability.
b Not recommended.
c Testing required.
4.1 GENERAL
Thermoset materials covered in this DEP are:
• Epoxy
• Vinyl Ester
• Polyester
The minimum recommended temperature for thermoset type composites, regardless of the
resin system, is minus 40 C (-40 F) although lower temperatures may be considered.
5. ELASTOMER MATERIALS
5.1 GENERAL
In this section and (5.17), the following elastomers are addressed:
a) Natural Rubber (NR);
b) Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR);
c) Neoprene Rubber (CR);
d) Butyl Rubber (IIR);
e) Chlorosulphonated Polyethylene (CSM);
f) Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR);
g) Hydrogenated Ntrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR, HNBR);
h) Ethylene Propylene Diene-M Rubber (EPDM);
i) Fluoroelastomers (FKM);
j) Polytetrafluoroethylene/Propylene (FEPM)
k) Perfluoro polymer (FFKM);
l) Fluor-Silicone Rubbers (VMQ, PMQ, FMQ);
m) Polyurethane Rubbers (AU, EU).
Type of Fluoroelastomer(a)
Cure System
Bisphenol Peroxide
Low & High Range Extremes VLow Low High VHigh VLow Low High VHigh VLo Low High VHigh VLo Low High VHigh VL Low High VHig
Deg C -40 -29 115 125 -40 -29 127 160 -26 -15 200 204 -10 0 200 204 -26 -15 260 315
Deg F -40 -22 239 257 -40 -22 260 320 -15 5 392 400 14 32 392 400 -15 5 500 599
Crude Oil OK (1) OK OK OK OK
Hydrocarbons (1) (2) OK (1) OK OK OK (3) OK
Hydrocarbons containing (2) (2) (2) (2) (2)
aromatics
Methane Gas (6) OK OK OK OK OK
Water OK OK OK OK OK
H 2 S < 100 ppm OK OK Upto 149C/300F OK OK(4) Upto 204C/400F NO
100 ppm < H2 S < 1000 ppm NO OK Upto 149C/300F OK OK(4) Upto 204C/400F NO
H2S > 1000 ppm NO NO Upto 149C/300F OK OK(4) Upto 204C/400F NO
CO2 Gas (6) OK OK OK OK OK
Water Based Muds OK OK Upto 149 C/300 F OK OK
Oil Based Muds OK OK OK OK OK
Brine Completion Fluid OK OK Upto 149C/300F (12) NO OK OK
Sea Water OK OK Upto 149C/300F NO OK OK
Zinc Bromide NO NO Upto 149C/300F NO OK NO Upto 204C/400F NO
Amine Inhibitors (7) (10) OK 121/250 OK 149/ 300 Upto 93C/200F NO OK NO Upto 204C/400F NO
HCl Acid (7) OK 121/250 OK 149/ 300 Upto 149 C/300 F 149/ 300 OK NO Upto 204C/400F NO
Methanol OK 121/250 OK 149/ 300 Upto 149C/300F (9) 149/ 300 OK OK
Glycol OK OK OK OK OK
Steam NO NO NO OK OK (11)
LEGEND & NOTES NORM AL RANGE: The elastomer type and its common compounds should survive a normal duration pumping or flowing ope ration within or upto the
spe cifie d temperature limitations.
121 C/ SELECT COM POUND SUITABLE FOR VLOW OR VHIGH: The suitability of the elastomer type outside the "gree n range ", but in the ambe r range , must be
250 F ve rifie d with the supplier; but the tempe rature limitations shown should be re spe cted for all compounds.
6. CERAMIC MATERIALS
6.1 GENERAL
Table 1B in (Appendix 1) is given as a general guideline on chemical compatibility of
inorganic materials.
7. INSULATION MATERIALS
The properties of insulation materials and the maximum recommended upper temperature
limits and maximum depth capabilities are given in Table 7a.
For additional requirements of thermal insulation materials, refer to DEP 30.46.00.31-Gen.
Recommendations for typical sub-sea insulation materials are provided in Table 7b.
Epoxy syntactic 1000 – 3000 100 (212) 70 (158) 700 (44) 0.09 to 0.15 2 (0.35)
(3281-9843) (0.052 to 0,087)
EPR syntactic -40 to 100 600 (37) 0.15 (0.087)
(-40 to 212)
PE solid Unlimited 120 (248) 120 (248) 950 (60) 0.25 to 0.4 10.2 (1.8)
(0.14 to 0.23)
PP solid Unlimited 100 to 140 100 (212) 0.22 (0.13) 10 (1.76)
(212 to 284)
PU solid Unlimited 100 (212) 70 (158) 0.19 (0.11) 5.1 (0.90)
EPDM Unlimited 130 (266) 150 (302) 0.26 to 0.30 10 (1.76)
(0.15 to 0.17)
Polypropylene foam 600 (1969) 115 (239) 100 (212) 730 (45) 0.17 (0.098) 4 (0.70)
PU-syntactic 1000 – 3000 80 – 100 70 (158) 700 (44) 0.13 (0.075) 2.7 (0.48)
(3281-9843) (176-212)
PVC foamed 65 (149) 250 (16) 0.05 (0.029)
Table 7b Commonly used insulation materials for Upstream applications (Source EP Houston)
Hyperlast DW‐ BrederoShaw
93 200 9800 2993
512 CRP
GSPU
Elastoshore
Sleds BFT 88 190 9800 2993
2570/1
C‐Therm FPP Glass Syntactic
GSEP Cuming Corp. 99 210 9800 2993 0.14 0.16 0.08 0.09 769 833 48.00 52.00 0.36 0.43 0.36 0.43
(Pour‐ in‐ Epoxy (GSEP)
Hyperlast DW‐ BrederoShaw
99 210 9800 2993
512 CRP
GSPU
Elastoshore
BFT 88 190 9800 2993
Jumpers 2570/1
Glass Syntactic
NovoLastic NovoLastic HT FMC 149 300 9800 2993 0.16 0.19 0.09 0.11 945 1025 59.00 64.00 0.60 0.6 Silicone
(fiberglass
Hyperlast DW‐
BrederoShaw 99 210 9800 2993
512
GSPU
Elastoshore
Trees BFT 88 190 9800 2993
2570/1
NovoLastic NovoLastic HT FMC 149 300 9800 2993
8. REFERENCES
In this DEP, reference is made to the following publications:
NOTES: 1. Unless specifically designated by date, the latest edition of each publication shall be used,
together with any amendments/supplements/revisions thereto.
2. The DEPs and most referenced external standards are available to Shell staff on the SWW (Shell
Wide Web) at http://sww.shell.com/standards/.
SHELL STANDARDS
Thermal Insulation DEP 30.46.00.31-Gen.
Protective Coatings for Onshore Facilities DEP 30.48.00.31-Gen.
Rubber-Lined Process Equipment DEP 30.48.60.10-Gen.
Design and Installation of Chemical-Resistant Linings for Concrete DEP 30.48.60.12-Gen.
Structures
Design and Installation of Chemical-Resistant Brick Lining for DEP 30.48.60.13-Gen.
Process Equipment
Glass-Fibre Reinforced Plastic Vessels DEP 31.22.30.14-Gen.
Glass Fibre Reinforced Plastic Pipeline and Piping Systems DEP 31.40.10.19-Gen.
Spoolable Fibre-Reinforced Plastic Pipes DEP 31.40.10.20-Gen.
High Density Polyethylene Pipelines and Piping Systems for Oilfield DEP 31.40.20.39-Gen.
Applications
External Polyethylene and Polypropylene Coating for Line Pipe DEP 31.40.30.31-Gen.
(Amendments/Supplements to ISO/DIS 21809-1:2009)
Thermoplastic Lined Pipelines DEP 31.40.30.34-Gen.
Insulating and Dense Refractory Concrete Linings DEP 64.24.32.30-Gen.
AMERICAN STANDARDS
The Ageing of PA-11 in Flexible Pipes API 17TR2
Standard Practice for Determining Chemical Resistance of ASTM C581
Thermosetting Resins Used in Glass-Fiber Reinforced Structures
Intended for Liquid Service
Standard Terminology Relating to Refractories ASTM C71
Standard Terminology of Ceramic Whitewares and Related Products ASTM C242
Standard Practice for Rubber and Rubber Latices—Nomenclature ASTM D1418
Standard Terminology Relating to Rubber ASTM D1566
Standard Terminology for Paint, Related Coatings, Materials, and ASTM D16
Applications
Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics ASTM D883
Standard Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics ASTM D1600
EUROPEAN STANDARDS
GRP Tanks and Vessels for Use Above Ground - Part 1: Raw EN 13121-1
Materials - Specification Conditions and Acceptance Conditions
INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS
Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries - Design and Operation of ISO 13628-2
Subsea Production Systems - Part 2: Unbonded Flexible Pipe
Systems for Subsea and Marine Applications
Petroleum, Petrochemical and Natural Gas Industries - Non-Metallic ISO 23936-1
Materials in Contact with Media Related to Oil and Gas Production -
Part 1: Thermoplastics
Aerospace Fluid Systems - Elastomer Seals - Storage and Shelf Life ISO 27996
Plastics Pipes and Fittings - Combined Chemical-Resistance ISO/TR 10358
Classification Table, 1993
Plastics — Symbols and Abbreviated Terms — ISO 1043-1
Part 1: Basic Polymers and Their Special Characteristics
Rubbers and Latices - Nomenclature ISO 1629
NORWEGIAN STANDARDS
Qualification of Non-Metallic Sealing Materials and Manufacturers NORSOK M-710
TECHNICAL PAPERS
Victrex® Chemical Resistance Table, 2010.
Greene,Tweed, & Co.
9. SOURCES
References to these sources are indicated in this DEP by the numbers between square
brackets [ ].
APPENDIX 1 MATERIALS
Table 1A Rubber/Elastomeric Materials (Temperatures in °C (°F)
CSM CR EPDM FFKM FKM IIR NBR NR (soft) SBR Fluoro-silicone
Air: Max. operating 120 90 150 (302) 250 (482) 170 120 100 (212) 80 (176) 100 210 (410)
temperature °C (°F) (248) (194) (338) (248) (212)
INORGANIC ACIDS
Hydrochloric 10 % • • • • 70 (158) 50 (122) • 50 (122) • •
Hydrochloric 20 % • X • • 70 (158) • • 50 (122) • X
Nitric 100 % X X X • • X X X X X
Sulphuric 98 % X X X • • X X X X X
(194)
Ammonia gas X • • • X • X X X X
Ammon. Hydroxide 29 % • • • • X • • • • •
Bromine X X X • • X X X X •
Bromine water X X X • • X X X X •
Carbon dioxide 90 (194) • • • • • • • • •
Carbon monoxide 90 (194) • • • • • X • X •
Chlorine dry, concen. X X X • 100 (212) X X • X •
Chlorine dry, dilute X X X • 100 (212) X • • • •
Chlorine water X X X • • X X X X •
Chlorine wet, concen. X X X • • X X X X X
Hydrogen peroxide, 3 % • X • • • • X X • •
Hydrogen peroxide, 30 % • X • • • • X X • •
Sulphur dioxide, dry • X • • • • • X • X
Sulphur trioxide X X X • • X X X X X
Acetone X X • • X • X • • X
Cyclohaexanone X X X • X X X X X X
Formaldehyde • • • • X X • X • X
HYDROCARBONS - ESTERS
Amyl acetate X X • • X • X X X X
Butyl acetate X X • • X X X X X X
Dioctyl phthalate X X • • • • • X X •
Ethyl acetate X X • • X • X X X X
Sodium benzoate • • • • • • • • •
HYDROCARBONS - AMINES
Dibutylamine X X • • X X X X X X
Diethylamine • • • • X • • • • X
Monoethanolamine X X • X X • X • • X
Triethanolamine • • • • X • • • • X
Amyl chloride X X X • • X • X X •
Carbon tetrachloride X X X • • X • X X •
Carbon trichloride X X X • • X X X X
Chlorobenzene X X X • • X X X X •
Ethyl chloride X X X • • X • X X X
Ethylene chloride X X X • • X X X X •
Ethylene chlorohydrin • • • • • • X X • •
Ethylene dichloride X X X • • X X X X X
Methyl chloride X X X • • X X X X •
Methylene chloride X X X • • X X X X •
Trichloroethylene X X X • • X X X X •
Air: Max. op. temp. 400 (752) 400 (752) 200 (392) 250 (482) 250 (482) 1000 (1832) 1700 (3092) 150 302 1100 1700 (3092)
°C (°F) (2012)
INORGANIC ACIDS
Carbon, non- Graphite, non- Graphite, Porcelain Glass-lining Quartz, Alumina Silicon Silicon Zirconia
impregnated impregnated phenolic silica carbide nitride
ORGANIC ACIDS
Acetic 10 % • • 150 (302) • 100 (212) • • • • •
Acetic 60 % • • 150 (302) • 100 (212) • • • • •
Acetic 100 % • • 150 (302) • 100 (212) • • • • •
Acetic anhydride • • 100 (212) • 100 (212) • • • • •
Benzene sulphonic 10 % • • • • • • • • • •
Benzene sulphonic 30 % • 100 (212) • • • • • • • •
Chloroacetic 10 % • 100 (212) 120 (248) • • • • • • •
Chloroacetic 20 % • 100 (212) 120 (248) • • • • • • •
ALKALIS
Ammonium hyd. 10 % • • • • X • • • • •
Ammonium hyd. 30 % • • • • X X • • X •
Calcium hyd. 10 % • • • • X • • • • •
Calcium hyd. 50 % • • • • X X 50 (122) • X •
Potassium hyd. 10 % • • 100 (212) • X • • • • •
Potassium hyd. 50 % • • • • X X • • X •
Sodium hyd. 10 % • • • • X • • • • •
Sodium hyd. 30 % • • • • X • • • • •
Sodium hyd. 70 % • • • • X X • X X •
Carbon, non- Graphite, non- Graphite, Porcelain Glass-lining Quartz, Alumina Silicon Silicon Zirconia
impregnated impregnated phenolic silica carbide nitride
LIQUID/GAS MEDIA
Ammonia gas • • • • • • • • • •
Ammon. Hydroxide 29 % • • • • • • • • • •
Bromine X X X • 100 (212) • • • • •
Bromine water • • X • 100 (212) • • • • •
Carbon dioxide • • • • 150 (302) • • • • •
Carbon monoxide • • • • 150 (302) • • • • •
Chlorine dry, concen. • • 50 (122) • 200 (392) • • • • •
Chlorine dry, dilute • • 50 (122) • 200 (392) • • • • •
Chlorine water • • • • 180 (356) • • • • •
Chlorine wet, concen. • • • • 180 (356) • • • • •
Chlorine wet, dilute • • 50 (126) • 180 (356) • • • • •
Hydrogen peroxide, 3 % • • • • 100 (216) • • • • •
Hydrogen peroxide, 30 % • • • • 70 (150) • • • • •
Sulphur dioxide, dry • • • • • • • • • •
Sulphur dioxide, liquid • • • • • • • • • •
Sulphur dioxide, water • • • • • • • • • •
Sulphur dioxide, wet • • • • • • • • • •
Sulphur trioxide • 120 (248) • • • • • • • •
Carbon, non- Graphite, non- Graphite, Porcelain Glass-lining Quartz, Alumina Silicon Silicon Zirconia
impregnated impregnated phenolic silica carbide nitride
WATER
SALT SOLUTIONS
Aluminium chloride • • • • • • • • • •
Ammonium chloride • • • • • • • • • •
Ammonium fluor. , 25 % X X • • X • 80 (176) • • •
Ammonium nitrate • 100 (212) • • • • • • • •
Ammonium sulphate • • • • • • • • • •
Calcium carbonate • • • • • • • • • •
Calcium nitrate • 100 (212) • • • • • • • •
Calcium sulphate • • • • • • • • • •
Ferrous sulphate • • 150 (302) • • • • • • •
Potassium chromate • 100 (212) • • • • • • • •
Sodium bicarbonate • 100 (212) 100 (212) • • • • • • 50 (122)
Zinc sulphate • • • • • • • • • •
Carbon, non- Graphite, non- Graphite, Porcelain Glass-lining Quartz, Alumina Silicon Silicon Zirconia
impregnated impregnated phenolic silica carbide nitride
HYDROCARBONS - ALIPHATIC
Butadiene • • • • • • • • • •
Heptane • • • • • • • • • •
Hexane • • • • • • • • • •
Propane • • • • • • • • • •
HYDROCARBONS - AROMATIC
Benzene • • 160 (320) • 250 (482) • • • • •
Phenol • • 100 (212) 150 (302) 200 (392) • • • • •
Toluene • • 160 (320) • 150 (302) • • • • •
Xylene • • 140 (284) • 150 (302) • • • • •
HYDROCARBONS - ALCOHOLS
Allanol • • 160 (320) • • • • • • •
Butanol • • 160 (320) • 140 (284) • • • • •
Ethanol • • 160 (320) • 200 (392) • • • • •
Isopropanol • • 160 (320) • 150 (302) • • • • •
Methanol • • 160 (320) • 200 (392) • • • • •
Propanol • • 160 (320) • • • • • • •
Glycerol 160 (320) 160 (320) 160 (320) • 150 (302) • • • • •
Glycol • • 160 (320) • 150 (302) • • • • •
Cyclohexanol • • 160 (320) • • • • • • •
Amyl acetate • • • • • • • • • •
Butyl acetate • 100 (212) • • • • • • • •
Dioctyl phthalate • • • • • • • • • •
Ethyl acetate • • • • 200 (392) • X • • •
Sodium benzoate • 100 (212) • • • • • • • •
HYDROCARBONS – AMINES
Aniline • • 160 (320) • 180 (356) • • • • •
Dimethylamine • • • • 100 (212) • • • • •
Trimethylamine • • • • 80 (176) • • • • •
Urea • • • • 150 (302) • • • • •
Carbon, non- Graphite, non- Graphite, Porcelain Glass-lining Quartz, Alumina Silicon Silicon Zirconia
impregnated impregnated phenolic silica carbide nitride
HYDROCARBONS - CHLORINATED
Allyl chloride • • • • • • • • • •
Amyl chloride • • • • • • • • • •
Carbon tetrachloride • • 80 (176) • 200 (392) • • • • •
Carbon trichloride • • 60 (140) • 200 (392) • • • • •
Chlorobenzene • • 130 (266) • • • • • • •
Ethyl chloride 150 (302) 150 (302) 150 (302) • • • • • • •
Ethylene chloride • • • • • • • • • •
Ethylene chlorohydrin • • • • • • • • • •
Ethylene dichloride • • • • • • • • • •
Methyl chloride • • 40 (102) • • • • • • •
Methylene chloride • • • • • • • • • •
Trichloroethylene • • 90 (194) • • • • • • •