ULTRA Recycling

Offentlig prosjektsammendrag

TenarisShawcor will investigate the potential benefits and effects of using recycled raw material in its pipe insulation process. Manufacturing of subsea pipeline insulation follows a strict quality regime, and the requirements on the mechanical performance of the insulation is stringent, not at least because of the high loads on the insulation during reel-lay installation. To ensure the lowest possible variation in quality, raw materials hitherto used in the insulation were virgin grades. TenarisShawcor sees the potential of setting up inhouse recycling of the material removed from the pipe ends in the finishing process. Should the test and evaluations of this program permit it, TenarisShwcor will conduct a comprehensive qualification program per the requirements of ISO1 2736 and other standards for new pipeline insulation materials.