Eliminate corrosion: Retrofit your seawater systems with Bondstrand®

BONDSTRAND®

GLASSFIBER REINFORCED EPOXY PIPE SYSTEMS

FOR RETROFIT APPLICATIONS

Corrosion of metallic piping is a well known

problem on board seagoing vessels and

offshore units. Corrosion typically occurs

when metal piping is part of the seawater

system, as well as in systems carrying fluids

used for cleaning, degreasing and water

treatment.

Traditionally, corroded piping is replaced

from time to time by new pipes made of the

same material. This means the defect is

repaired, but the problem is not solved.

Future replacement of the same pipe is only

a matter of time.

Leaking seawater lines are a nuisance

aboard ships, especially in the engine

room. Seawater spraying, or dripping from

leaking pipes may also result in collateral

damage to surrounding equipment and

instruments.

For many shipowners and offshore

operators, the exchange of piping is

regarded as part of the daily routine.

The time it takes to have corrosion

problems can be predicted, based

on experience and is often accepted as a

fact of life. No questions are asked and

systems are being repaired and replaced

frequently.

The question to ask is: "Do you have to

accept repeated pipe replacement due to

corrosion problems in your seawater piping

systems?" The answer is: "No. Corrosion

problems can be eliminated with

Bondstrand."

SolutionS

NOV Fiber Glass Systems offers the solution

to your corrosion problems aboard ships

and offshore units. It is called Bondstrand.

Bondstrand GRE pipe systems have a

number of significant advantages when

compared to steel or other metallic piping.

Bondstrand GRE pipe systems are extremely

resistant to corrosion from salt water and to

a wide range of chemicals. Also, there is

very little scaling or fouling that will occur,

avoiding pressure loss. Bondstrand GRE

pipe systems are easy to install, lightweight

and require no "hot work". Bondstrand GRE

pipe can be designed to operate at

temperatures up to 121 °C.

Since 1957, Bondstrand GRE piping

systems have been installed successfully

and proven their performance on thousands

of ships and offshore units all over the world.

IMO recognizes the

increasing interest to use

materials other than steel

for pipes on ships. In 1993, IMO developed

guidelines (Res. A.753 [18]) to provide

acceptance criteria for plastic materials in

piping systems.

Eliminate corrosion:

Retrofit your seawater systemswith Bondstrand

Corrosion

does not have

to be a

problem.

Ships operate in one of the most corrosive environments: sea water.

If steel or other types of metal piping were initially used in construction,

replace them with Bondstrand Glassfiber Reinforced Epoxy (GRE) when

corrosion causes them to fail.

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ClASS APPRoVED

Major certifying bodies such as

Lloyd’s Register, Bureau Veritas,

Det Norske Veritas, American Bureau of

Shipping, GL, RINA, RMRS, etc. have

adopted and implemented the IMO

Guidelines in their respective Rules and

Regulations for the Classification of Ships.

Bondstrand pipe series that are used

in the marine/offshore industry are

Type Approved by all major certifying

bodies.

Bondstrand GRE piping systems include

easy to install standard filament wound

fittings. When standard fittings can not be

used, laminated fittings and spools can be

tailor-made to fit almost any system.

Replacement can take place at sea during

the voyage, at anchorage, during regular

loading and discharge operations or during

dry dock periods.

REDuCE CoStS

• on installation

• on material

• on downtime

• no painting required

• on improved flow characteristics

• on life-cycle maintenance

• one time investment

WiDE RAnGE oF

APPliCAtionS

Air and equipment cooling water

Ballast/segregated ballast

Brine

Chlorinated systems

Crude oil washing

Deck hot air drying (cargo tanks)

Drainage/sanitary service/sewage

Eductor systems

Electrical conduit

Exhaust piping

Fire mains and sprinkler systems

Fresh and salt water systems

Inert gas effluent

Main engine cooling

Petroleum cargo lines (cargo tanks)

Discharge lines

Scrubbers

Steam condensate

Tankcleaning (salt water system)

NOV Fiber Glass Systems has a

world-wide network of dedicated installers

who can carry out prefabrication, repairs

and retrofit jobs.

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SALES OFFICESUnited StatesSan Antonio, Texas Oilfield ProductsPhone: 210 434 5043

Little Rock, ArkansasC&I/Fuel Handling ProductsPhone: 501 568 4010

Burkburnett, TexasMarine Offshore, Bondstrand ProductsPhone: 940 569 1471

Mineral Wells, TexasCentron ProductsPhone: 940 325 1341

CanadaUse U.S.A. Contacts

Mexico, Caribbean,Central AmericaUse U.S.A. Contacts South AmericaRecife, Pernambuco, BrazilPhone: 55 81 81312488

Betim, Minas Gerais, BrazilPhone: 55 31 3326 6900

Central Asia / RussiaAktau, KazakhstanPhone: 7 701 5141087

Moscow, Russian FederationPhone: 7 495 287 2685

Middle EastDubai, United Arab EmiratesPhone: 9714 886 5660

Asia, Pacific RimSingaporePhone: 656861 6118

Harbin ChinaPhone: 86 451 8709 1718

Suzhou, ChinaPhone: 86 512 8518 0099

Europe, Africa, CaspianGeldermalsen, The NetherlandsPhone: 31 345 587 587

MANUFACTURINGFACILITIESBurkburnett, Texas USAMineral Wells, Texas USAWichita, Kansas USALittle Rock, Arkansas USASan Antonio, Texas, USASand Springs, Oklahoma USABetim, BrazilGeldermalsen, The NetherlandsHarbin, ChinaMalaysiaRecife, BrazilSingaporeSohar, OmanSuzhou, China

National Oilwell Varco has produced this brochure for general information only, and it is not intended for design purposes. Although every effort has been made to maintain the accuracy and reliability of its contents, National Oilwell Varco in no way assumes responsibility for liability for any loss, dam-age or injury resulting from the use of information and data herein. All applications for the material described are at the user’s risk and are the user’s responsibility.All brands listed are trademarks of National Oilwell Varco.

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