June 2021 Composites Blog
June 2, 2021
Hexagon Receives Sixth Set of Orders for CFRP Pressure Tanks
Hexagon Agility receives 6th set of orders for CFRP pressure vessels
Hexagon Agility, located in Costa Mesa, California, has received a sixth set of orders as part of a June 2020 master services agreement. The order from a global logistics customer is estimated to be worth $15.7 million, with an estimated $60 million ordered in 2021. The agreement is for delivery of compressed natural gas (CNG) and renewable natural gas (RNG) type IV carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) pressure vessels for medium- and heavy-duty trucks. Deliveries are expected to start in Q3 2021.
According to Seung Baik, president of Hexagon Agility, “The pace for carbon-neutral technology is rising — not just among large global fleet customers, but also small and medium fleet owners. RNG technology is an important factor in realizing our global commitment to reduce greenhouse gases by 2030.”
Read more about the composite pressure vessel order here.
According to Seung Baik, president of Hexagon Agility, “The pace for carbon-neutral technology is rising — not just among large global fleet customers, but also small and medium fleet owners. RNG technology is an important factor in realizing our global commitment to reduce greenhouse gases by 2030.”
Read more about the composite pressure vessel order here.
June 4, 2021
Magma Global’s High-Pressure Composite Riser Pipe for Deep-Water Oil Wells
Magma Global’s High-Pressure Composite Riser Pipe for Deep-Water Oil Wells
Magma Global delivers world’s first high-pressure carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic m-pipe to HWCG consortium
Magma Global delivered the world’s first high-pressure carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic riser m-pipe to HWCG consortium for use in their Offset Flexible Riser (OFR) system for responding to deep-water oil well incidents. The high-pressure, high-temperature m-pipe is lightweight and flexible to provide the additional flow/capture for emergency well containment systems in the Gulf of Mexico. It is designed for areas where vertical access is difficult or where an offset is needed. The m-pipe forms a horizontal “S” shape that HWCG will use to connect the capping stack on the incident well and the rigid pipe riser attached to the mobile offshore drilling unit (MODU). This will decouple the motion between the parts and allow the MODU to decrease its surface station-keeping requirements.
The m-pipe is designed to meet the movement, temperature, and corrosion-resistance requirements specified by HWCG. The pipe will be exposed to hydrocarbons at pressures up to 10,000 psi and temperatures up to 250 degrees Fahrenheit, so special design considerations had to be met for the needs of these harsh environmental conditions. The six-inch m-pipe is qualified to operate for at least 6 months after installation, giving enough time to drill a relief well and provide complete, permanent containment.
You can read more about Magma Global’s m-pipe and the HWCG consortium here.
The m-pipe is designed to meet the movement, temperature, and corrosion-resistance requirements specified by HWCG. The pipe will be exposed to hydrocarbons at pressures up to 10,000 psi and temperatures up to 250 degrees Fahrenheit, so special design considerations had to be met for the needs of these harsh environmental conditions. The six-inch m-pipe is qualified to operate for at least 6 months after installation, giving enough time to drill a relief well and provide complete, permanent containment.
You can read more about Magma Global’s m-pipe and the HWCG consortium here.
