High Quality Composites for Transmission Pipeline Repair

and Rehabilitation

• Invented, engineered & patented the first FRP pipe repair system

• Established our manufacturing facilities in 1982 & will be celebrating our 30th anniversary in 2012

• Headquartered in Lake Park, FL• Custom manufacturer of structural and pressure

retaining composite repair systems • Holder of multiple patents on structural repair and

reinforcement composite solutions• ISO 9001 Certified Company• Certified and Licensed Engineering Firm with

Professional Engineer on Staff

Who is NRI?

Who is NRI?

Who is NRI?

What are Composite Repairs?

• Praised for their high strength, light weight, low profile, and easy applications versus other typical repair methods

• Typically non-metallic fibers (fiberglass, carbon fiber, Kevlar, etc.) saturated with an adhesive matrix material (urethane, epoxy, vinyl ester, etc.)

• Composite – a combination of two or more materials differing in form or composition, retaining their individual identities, while acting in concert

• Composite repairs are used for a wide variety of industrial and marine applications

How are NRI Products Used?

• NRI’s composite repair systems are in use all over the world by a wide variety of industries and companies

• Typically NRI composites are used for the repair of corroded or mechanically damaged pipes, vessels, tanks, columns, beams, or ships by external wrapping or patching

Today NRI serves a broad spectrum of

global clients.

• ASME PCC-2 - 2011, Article 4.1, Nonmetallic Composite Repairs for High Risk Pipelines and Pipework

• ISO/TS 24817:2006, Petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries -- Composite repairs for pipework -- Qualification and design, installation, testing and inspection

• US Department of Transportation (DOT) -CFR Title 49 Parts 192 &195, The Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS) Pipe Repair Rule, “Generally corroded pipe need not be replaced if the pipe is repaired by a method that reliable engineering tests and analyses show can permanently restore the serviceability of the pipe”.

• CSA Z662-07, Section 10:10 – Permanent Repairs, “Repair sleeves may be used as permanent repairs…”

• API 570 addendum 4, Section 8.1.4 Repairs, Alterations and Rerating of Piping Systems, June 2006 “Updated to allow nonmetallic composite wraps for the repair of process piping”.

• ASME B31, Pipeline Transportation Systems and Pressure Vessels, “Mechanically applied composite material wrap may be used to reinforce the pipeline…”

Relevant Codes & Standards

Syntho-Poxy™ HC (Filler Epoxy)

Research & DevelopmentFor over 25 years, NRI has focused its strategic initiatives on the research, development, manufacturing and marketing of pipe repair and reinforcement solutions. Our Research and Development Team have a method of design that is rooted in our customer’s needs and industry requirements.

• Every batch can be tensile tested for quality with its own certified, validated strength tests to ensure quality with the shipment.

• In house engineering (verified by third party) enables NRI to give you the customer assurance that the material you are receiving is as strong as we say it is.

• ISO 9001 certified company ensures a quality and traceable product from start to finish.

Transmission Pipeline Systems

• Custom woven, bi-directional E-glass fiber• Proprietary blend of moisture curing

polyurethane resin (custom resins can be manufactured to alter cure times)

• Pre-impregnated in ISO certified manufacturing facility

• Many standard rolls sizes available, custom sizes upon request

• Full repair system includes: Syntho-Poxy™ HC (filler putty), Subsea™ LV (epoxy primer), and Syntho-Glass® XT (composite wrap)

Code Compliant Systems

Tensile Strength: 54,000 psiTensile Modulus: 3,595,000 psiPoisson’s Ratio: 0.1326In-Plane Shear Strength: 7,520 psiIn-Plane Shear Modulus: 264,900 psiCoefficient of Thermal Exp: 1.2x10-5mm/mm°CHDT (Heat Distortion Temp): 195° CShore D Hardness: 76Flexural Strength: 58,680 psiFlexural Modulus: 5,406,00 psiLap Shear Strength: >1,500 psi

Code Compliant Systems

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• Custom woven, bi-directional Carbon Fiber (hoop)/E-glass (axial) hybrid

• Proprietary blend of moisture curing polyurethane resin (custom resins can be manufactured to alter cure times)

• Pre-impregnated in ISO certified manufacturing facility

• Many standard rolls sizes available, custom sizes upon request

• Full repair system includes: Syntho-Poxy™ HC (filler putty), Subsea™ LV (epoxy primer), one base layer of Syntho-Glass® XT (insulation layer), and Viper Skin™ (composite wrap)

Code Compliant Systems

Tensile Strength: 100,000 psiTensile Modulus: 11,320,000 psiPoisson’s Ratio: 0.218In-Plane Shear Strength: 6,140 psiIn-Plane Shear Modulus: 272,000 psiCoefficient of Thermal Exp: 3.22x10-6mm/mm°CHDT (Heat Distortion Temp): 163° CShore D Hardness: 86Flexural Strength: 61,600 psiFlexural Modulus: 4,470,00 psiLap Shear Strength: >1,500 psi

Code Compliant Systems

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• Custom stitched, bi-directional carbon fiber

• Proprietary blend of a two-part, 100% solids epoxy

• Epoxy kits packaged already pre-measured for easy field mixing

• Extended working time of epoxy while still curing in less than 24 hours (@75° F) and a high temperature rating once cured

• Repair kits sold per pipe diameter and required number of layers

Code Compliant Systems

Tensile Strength: 130,000 psiTensile Modulus: 7,144,000 psiStrain (elongation): 1.46%Thickness per Layer: 0.035” (0.9mm)

HDT: >121° CShore D Hardness: 85Lap Shear Strength: >1,500 psi

Code Compliant Systems

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• Custom woven, bi-directional E-glass fiber• Proprietary blend of moisture curing polyurethane resin (custom

resins can be manufactured to alter cure times)• Pre-impregnated in ISO certified manufacturing facility• Many standard rolls sizes available, custom sizes upon request• Intended to be used as protective outer wrap over any standard

coating systems for field joints• Can be manufactured with guideline to aid with overlapping• Prevents coating scars during pull through of HDD• Can be used in almost any weather• Simple and fast installation process

Construction Systems

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CORE BUSINESS

Providing permanent repair

solutions engineered to be stronger than the

pipe itself.

• In addition to the high quality, industry leading products, NRI has a host of online tools that it offers to customers

• Online Calculator programs, Training Centers, and Client Centers for document transfer are just a few of the convenient tools

Digital NRI

• Not only that, but NRI keeps customers up to date on the most current offerings and services by several methods including a company newsletter, a new company blog site, Facebook page, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and last but not least, the NRI website

Click on any of the links above to view our pages…

Digital NRI

NRI’s Online Composite Calculations

NRI’s Online Client Center

NRI’s Online Training & Testing Center

Neptune Research, Inc.Lake Park, FL 33403 USAPH: (561) 683-6992FAX: (561) 683-8366www.neptuneresearch.com

Supplying composite product

solutions that withstand the test

of time and the elements!