STOPKiT®, Oil leakage – South America
Online leak sealing solution for emergency pipe repair
Overview
The objective of this job, performed in May 2024 by 3X ENGINEERING (3X) local distributor was to seal online a leakage on 14" pipeline transporting oil. To perform the repair, it was decided to use 3X emergency leak sealing system STOPKiT® and then secure it as long-term solution by overwrapping the STOPKiT® with the composite repair REINFORCEKiT® 4D (R4D).
Results
The leak was easily and quickly controlled thanks to our STOPKiT® and the composite reinforcement system application was performed successfully using our R4D high-performance and long-term system. The pipeline is now secured for 20 years.
 Defect type |
Leakage |
Details |
14" oil pipeline |
Location |
South America, Onshore plant |
3X Product type |
STOPKiT® covered with REINFORCEKiT® 4D |
SCOPE OF WORK
The repair procedure was performed following two main steps: STOPKiT® installation (emergency online leak sealing system) and REINFORCEKiT® 4D application according to ISO 24.817 standard.
- STOPKiT® was installed in few minutes on the defect to stop the leak following 3X installation procedure.
- Surface preparation was then performed on both sides of the STOPKiT® to get a good surface roughness (superior to 60µm). Hygrometric conditions were checked and the surface was cleaned and degreased with ethanol.
- 3X filler was used to level the surface and smooth irregular edges and geometries between the STOPKiT® and the pipe.
- REINFORCEKiT® 4D composite wrapping over the STOPKiT® was completed using Kevlar® tape impregnated with 3X high-temperature resin (36 layers for a total repair length of 523mm).
- Final layer of 3X resin was applied on the whole repair to ensure good wetting and reference plate was finally installed for traceability purpose.
