海底管道新型原位修复技术研究进展

Research review of new in-situ repair technologies for submarine pipelines

  • 摘要: 随着在役海底管道数量增加和服役年限的增长,老旧海底管道腐蚀日趋严重,但海上油气田上产或稳产压力大且维修费用有限,迫切需要低成本、高效率的海底管道原位修复技术。为此,系统梳理了传统海底管道修复技术特点与存在问题,重点介绍了内衬复合软管、增强热塑性塑料管(Reinforced Thermoplastic Pipes,RTP)穿插、原位内涂层3种新型原位修复技术特点及应用。研究结果表明:①内衬复合软管修复技术可隔离输送介质与管道,避免原管道内腐蚀继续扩展,延长使用寿命,但施工难度大、技术较复杂;②RTP管内穿插修复技术中RTP管替代原海底管道输送介质,耐海底管道输送介质以及海水腐蚀,但由于RTP管管径缩小,内穿插施工技术难度较大;③原位内涂修复技术主要针对管道剩余壁厚和强度仍满足设计/运行要求的管道进行修复,输水、输气、输油管道均可。最后探讨了3种新型原位修复技术适用的应用场景和未来应用研究方向,为未来相关技术研究和应用提供了参考。

     

    Abstract: As more submarine pipelines are put into service and operated for extended periods, the issue of corrosion in aging submarine pipelines has become increasingly severe. However, maintenance costs for offshore oil and gas fields are typically constrained, despite their high production pressures, leading to an urgent need for low-cost and highly efficient in-situ repair technologies for these pipelines. To address this need, this paper presents a systematic review of the characteristics and challenges associated with traditional repair technologies for submarine pipelines. It particularly focuses on the features and applications of three new in-situ repair technologies: lined composite hoses, the insertion of reinforced thermoplastic pipes (RTP), and in-situ internal coatings. Research results are summarized as follows: ① The repair technology based on lined composite hoses can effectively prevent the progression of corrosion in repaired pipelines by isolating the conveying medium from the pipeline itself, thereby extending its service life. However, the construction process is challenging, and the technology is relatively complex. ② The insertion of RTPs as a repair technology allows the RTPs to replace the submarine pipeline for medium transmission while maintaining resistance to corrosion from both the medium and seawater. Nonetheless, the reduction in diameter of the RTPs complicates the insertion process and presents technological challenges. ③ The repair technology utilizing in-situ internal coatings is suitable for pipelines with remaining wall thickness and strength that still meet design and operational requirements, regardless of their intended use, including the transportation of water, gas, and oil. The concluding section further discusses the application scenarios and future research directions for these three new in-situ repair technologies, providing valuable insights for their continued research and application.

     

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