UHPC concrete in the petroleum production and processing industry

In the oil producing and processing industry,
UHPC Ultra high Performance concrete can
and will be used in a variety of applications
such as securing material, repair material,
construction material, wear protection and
corrosion protection used.

For the use of offshore platforms UHPC is an
ideal construction, repair and corrosion material.
UHPC can be processed without problems in humid
environments. UHPC is water-permeable even in
low layer thicknesses. UHPC is absolutely saltwater
resistant and can be processed underwater. UHPC in
its high temperature version can be used up to
1000°C/1832°F continuous temperature. UHPC
retains much of its strength at this temperature,
whereas steel has long lost its strength. UHPC is
extremely resistant to rapid temperature fluctuations.

In crude oil processing UHPC can be used as
corrosion protection, wear protection, safety
construction or as construction material.

UHPC concrete are also particularly suitable for the
fracking industry and as oilwell cement.

In the oil refineries and oil ports, UHPC is a perfect

material for all security components. Here, security
can also be interpreted as security against terrorist
attacks. UHPC is extremely corrosion-resistant and
liquid-tight from a wall thickness of 10 mm. Pipes
can be protected against wear and corrosion from
the inside. Important and sensitive constructions
can be permanently protected against temperature
and wear with UHPC. There are already plans to
construct complete crude oil tanks from UHPC. In
case of fires, they would maintain their strength even
at extreme temperatures. Security-related buildings

and production facilities can be protected against a
terrorist attack. Port facilities and loading and
unloading jetty facilities can be permanently
protected against seawater corrosion.

Corrosion problems at offshore wind turbines solved with UHPC concrete

You have the solution already built in your
wind turbine system UHPC Ultra High
Performance concrete material was already
used in the first wind turbines and has been
stable to date and not replaced.

UHPC is absolut seawater resistant and you
can cast it into the seawater if necessary. No
elaborate preparation is necessary and the
corrosion protection will last for at least 100
years without having to be repaired.
Most system suppliers for offshore wind
turbines have known this for a long time.
 
The UHPC material would have to be
modified a bit, that's all.
We modifed it and it work together
with a simple installation system perfect.

The assembly costs and the operating costs
for a complex anode/cathode system is
several times higher and this electrical
system must be monitored regularly.

Well, there are several ways to tackle the
corrosion problem
- You let it rust because the system is already

   so old
- You can apply an extremely complex anti-
   corrosion paint system. Very expensive and
   the durability is extremely limited.
- UHPC is applied to the steel structure as a
   protective layer.
   A relatively simple and safe installation with
   a durability of more than 50 years
- UHPC is used as a constructive measure to
   improve or stabilize the load-bearing capacity
   of the foundation
- UHPC is brought up as a constructive measure
   in connection with the design of an artificial
   reef around the foundation in order to improve
   the situation of the marine fauna.

UHPC Grouting of Pile Jacket Annulus at RS 16 Platform, for ONGC, Bombay High, India

Larsen and Toubro Ltd  was engaged in installing two new platforms in the Bombay High field, but due to issues with the specified pressure grouting technique, the jacket pile connection could not be completed on the last remaining leg on the RS 16 platform.
A Danish company was contacted in April 2009 and immediately mobilised all their grouting equipment and personnel together with around 80 tons of special UHPC grouting materials to Mumbai.
UHPC grouting material was specified due to its high compressive strength and modulus of elasticity in the region of four times higher than conventional grouts. In addition, the highly viscous and cohesive nature of UHPC prevents the risk of cement particles washout or being mixed with
water, making UHPC grouting material ideal for use in underwater conditions.

Working from Sapura 3000, a DP Heavy Lift and Pipe laying Vessel, grout hoses were connectedby divers to the pile grout inlet underwater at a depth of 46 meters. Grouting works were carried out 24 hours to expedite completion and all grouting works were
completed within 16 hours. The topside was installed 36 hours after completion of the grouting.


The use of UHPC materials have been proven to provide fast and efficient solutions to structural installations and repairs in the offshore environment.

UHPC Workshop in Germany

Our manufactory is not very big. Here we
playfully develop new design ideas, new
material combinations and, if necessary,
develop new UHPC Ultra High Performance
concrete mixing recipes.

Our manufactury is to transform the
advantages and peculiarities of our own
UHPC material creations into design
designs. We also develop special material creations for designers, similar to those in the textile industry.
Our UHPC material qualities are used from the smallest jewelery to complete house interiors.

We have the possibility for interested parties outside of Europe to connect directly to our UHPC development laboratory via TEAM, SKYPE etc.. After making an appointment, we will then be available for you.

We only produce UHPC design material of the highest quality for designers.

Some of our qualities can be processed
with standard mixing machines.

We are working on a new cast process
in order to be able to achieve even finer
wall thicknesses and structures, or to be
able to use previously used processing
techniques in the field of clay processing
and plastering for our material. We are
currently working on a material quality
that can be processed like clay on the
turntable.

We plan to move our manufacture
workshop this year in an old farm
with big barns.
Here, we want to invite students and
designer from all over the world to
work together with us to develop new
design ideas and put them to practical
use, which requires more space.


You want to try out our UHPC design
material?

We ship 5 kg plastic containers free of
charge within Europe.
Outside of Europe, unfortunately, we
have to take a very small freight surcharge.

WPE DK International

Phone: 0049 176 601 73146
E-mail: info@wpe-dk.dk
Homepage: www.wpe-dk.com