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DiamondWrap HPTM
10 Laminar Defect Repair in Canada

Customer: Liquids Pipeline Operator

Location: Canada
Pipe Diameter: 10
Design Pressure: 1440 psi
Pipe Contents: Refined Products (Gasoline, Diesel, Jet Fuel, etc.)
Pipe Defect: Laminar Manufacturing Defect
Development:
This regulated, refined products pipeline developed a laminar flaw during the manufacturing of
the pipe. Cut out and replacement was not an option, as customers in the province required the
refined products that were flowing through the pipeline. Lamination was found in close
proximity to a nearby girth weld, limiting the potential use of other traditional repair methods
such as a welded sleeve or a rigid composite repair. Shutdown would have cost the company
thousands of dollars. Following are pictures of the damaged pipe.

Design:
Citadel Technologies team of project engineers designed a repair for the laminar defect
according to ASME PCC-2 Article 4.1, and recommended a DiamondWrap HPTM repair
solution. 6 layers of DiamondWrap HPTM were required to repair the defect, even with the
high design pressure.

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Installation:
Citadel teamed with an experienced group of trained installers that worked for the company
performing the digs. The pipeline operator saved considerable amounts of money because the
digging company was able to employ non-welding labor to complete the install. Additionally,
the pipeline operator did not have to call out two separate companies to complete the digging and
the installation, as the contractor was able to safely complete both operations. The high
compressive modulus filler putty was installed in the defect areas and around the welds to
transfer the load to the carbon fiber repair system. The primer was installed next to increase the
bond between the repair and the pipe. 6 layers of carbon fiber were installed over a 1.5 meter
repair length to repair the lamination defect.
The actual installation time was approximately 1.5 hours, with just two trained technicians. No
heavy equipment or hot work was required for the installation, and the line remained in operation
with no disruption to production. The repair was installed and cured in the same day, allowing
the inspector and digging crew to move on to the next anomaly. Below are photos of the
completed repair.

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Conclusion:
This pipeline was able to maintain full operation throughout the installation of the repair with no
need to shut down or reduce capacity. The pipeline operator was able to save time and money by
choosing to use DiamondWrap HPTM to repair this pipeline defect. Citadel Technologies
successfully partnered with its Canadian partner to successfully design, install, and cure this
engineered repair.