Trelleborg’s offshore operation has secured a contract to supply its thermal insulation, corrosion and passive fire protection (PFP) solutions for use on the new Johan Sverdrup oil field in the North Sea, off Norway.
Contracted by Kvaerner, Trelleborg’s offshore operation in Norway will supply its Vikotherm R2 thermal insulation coating to be applied to 12 risers. In addition, the company will provide corrosion coating for 195 riser guides, 40 caisson guides and 15 J-tube guides.
Trelleborg’s Vikotherm R2 rubber is chemically resistant to most corrosive liquids, gases, salt water, ozone and UV-light; all of which are corrosive agents commonly encountered in the offshore environment. In addition, the material’s operating temperature ranges from -49°C to +155°C / -56°F to 311°F.
The rubber-based composite insulates and protects jumpers, manifolds, risers, pipelines, flow lines, equipment and other subsea structures. Designed to last a minimum of 30 years, the material is maintenance-free, eliminating the need for future replacements or rectifications. It is practically incompressible and resistant to both seawater and impact, effectively withstanding low and high temperatures and giving corrosion and mechanical protection.
By working with Trelleborg, Kvaerner has reduced the number of its suppliers for insulation, corrosion and fire protection requirements. Production will begin at Trelleborg’s facility in Krokstadelva in September and will continue until May 2016.
Image: Vikotherm R2/Stein IAS
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