Pipe Reinforcement & Composite Repair for Subsea Application

From +10C (+50F) to +50C (+122F)

REINFORCEKiT4D DESCRIPTION
REINFORCEKiT 4D is an advanced permanent composite
repair system for pipelines and piping suffering from
corrosion defects and mechanical damage. Reinforcekit 4D
is engineered to restore pipe original integrity without
shutdown. It is a non-metallic technical alternative to metal
clamps, welded sleeves and pipe replacement. Thoroughly
tested by third-party laboratories REINFORCEKiT is a 3X
Engineering patented concept which provides the required
strength according to ASME B31G, ISO 24817 and ASME
PCC-2 codes and standards.
The original 3X concept is a combination of Kevlar tape
and specific epoxy resin. The bi-directional woven highstrength aramid-fiber material provides reinforcement in the hoop and axial directions. The epoxy resin allows binding and transferring loading
through the whole composite system.
REINFORCEKiT 4D is a wet lay-up system. It is wrapped helicoidally around the pipe in order to bring the mechanical resistance to the damaged
pipe section. The number of layers, determined by calculation, is linked not only to the pipe pressure, temperature, diameter and thickness but also
to the pit depth and length, the steel grade and the pipe location. The repair design and material requirements is provided by 3X software REA after
information compilation according to ASME B31G, ISO 24817 and ASME PCC-2 codes and standards.

REINFORCEKiT4D-S FEATURES
REINFORCEKiT 4D-S is recommended to repair and reinforce pipe operating at temperature between +10C (+50F) to 50C (+122F) subject to
both external and internal corrosion, dents and leaks (if completely stopped prior to composite application) for underwater environment. This
composite sleeve is made of 400 g/m Kevlar tape and ceramic reinforced subsea curing epoxy resin. The specific resin composition provides
excellent anti-abrasion and chemical features. The composite is tolerant to wet conditions and can be easily installed by trained divers. The diving
friendly Bobiwrap tool was developed to provide alternative subsea wrapping solution in order to limit significant diving team.

RESIN SPECIFICATION
Chemical Name
Chemical Family
Color
Mixing ratio by weight
Pack size
Solids
VOCs
Storage

USES

Shelf life

Subsea repair
External corrosion
Mechanical damages
Dents
Riser
Suitable for +10C (+50F) up to +50C (+122F)

BENEFITS

R3X1050S
Epoxy (bi-components)
Black
(Part A : Part B) = 1.9 : 1
1.7 kg/set
100%
none
Between +10C (+50F) and
+32C (+90F) if long term storage
2 years in unopened containers

FIBER SPECIFICATION
Fiber nature
Fiber directions towards pipe axis
Fiber type
Tensile strength
Tensile Modulus
Density

Aramid Kevlar 49
Hoop/axial (0 / 90)
Woven type
2 900 MPa (420.5 Kpsi)
110 GPa (15 950 Kpsi)
1 450 Kg/m3 (90.6 Ib/cu.ft.)

No heating or post-curing required

Online repair (no shutdown)
Conform to any shape including welds, elbows and tees
In accordance with standards
No overload on corroded pipelines
Not hazardous for users

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Pipe Reinforcement & Composite Repair for Subsea Application

From +10C (+50F) to +50C (+122F)

COMPOSITE SPECIFICATION
Percentage of Fiber in Volume
Nominal ply Thickness

CHEMICAL
PROPERTIES

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES*

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Total layers normal range (Typical)

Density
Application temperature
Service temperature
Glass transition temperature (ASTM D7426)
Curing time :
given values could be shorten by using
ATEX approved heating belts
values given as information

Tensile Strength in Hoop direction long-term

(ASTM D1598)
Tensile Strength in Axial direction long-term
(ASTM D1598)
Tensile Modulus in Hoop direction
(ISO 527 or ASTM D3039)
Tensile Modulus in Axial direction
(ISO 527or ASTM D3039)
Poissons ratio (ISO 527 or ASTM D3039)
Shear Modulus (ASTM D5379)
Impact resistance (ASTM G14)
Shore D hardness (ISO 868
or ASTM D2583)
Lap Shear Strength (BS EN 1465 or ASTM D3165)
Cathodic disbondment (NF A49 711)
Fatigue test (defect dependent)

Between 30% to 35%

1.2 mm* (0.048inch)
*: depends on ambient temperature and viscosity
6 to 30 layers
1.52 Kg/m3 (94.9 Ib/cu.ft.)
From +10C (+50F) to +50C (+122F)
From +10C (+50F) to +50C (+122F)
+70C (+158F)
+10C
+16C
+25C
+28C
(+50F) (+60F) (+77F) (+82F)
Light
4 days
36 hrs
30 hrs
24 hrs
load
Full
7 days
72 hrs
60 hrs
48 hrs
load

+32C
(+90F)
22 hrs
44 hrs

188 MPa (27 260 psi)

50 MPa (7 250 psi)
22 GPa (3 190 Kpsi)
8 GPa (1 160 Kpsi)
0.16
3 GPa (435 Kpsi)
11.2 J/m2
>75 shore D
16 MPa (2 320 psi)
Passed
>35 000 cycles (70-100% MAOP) with wall-through defect

Resistance to pH

From 3 to 12

Chemical resistance

Excellent

* values are given for indication and may vary depending on the environment
APPLICATION NOTES
KIT COMPOSITION

The REINFORCEKiT 4D-S is made of 0.5kg of P3X32 primer, 50 m long Kevlar tape and 11.6 kg of R3X1050
epoxy resin.

SURFACE PREPARATION

Proper surface preparation is critical to the long term performance of the composite. All rust, mill scale, corrosion
products and foreign matter must be removed from the surface by abrasive blasting. After surface preparation,
roughness should achieve a minimum of 60m and cleanliness matches with WJ-3 standards. Then the surface
must be cleaned.

APPLICATION

If the pipe presents some pitted areas, specific subsea filler must be used to fill pits and reshape the pipe. Apply a
uniform layer of P3X32 primer on the whole surface. The Kevlar tape is pre-impregnated using BOBIPREG device
onshore and is given to divers. Using handles, the tape is then wrapped helicoidally over the pipe. Application
instructions are provided to technicians during a 3X subsea training course.

SAFETY

Each applicator should read and understand the Material Safety Datasheet before use 3X products.

WARRANTY DISCLAIMER

Every reasonable effort is made to insure the technical information and recommendations of this data sheet are true
and accurate to the best of our knowledge at the date of issuance. However, improvements being continuously
implemented to 3X products, this information is subject to change without notice. Please contact your 3X distributor
for the most current products specifications. This 3X Engineering technical datasheet warrants the quality of this
product when used according to directions. User shall determine suitability of the product for use and assumes all
risk.

3X ENGINEERING, 9 avenue Albert II - Tel: +377.92.05.79.81 - Fax: +377.92.05.72.71 - 98 000 MONACO www.3xengineering.com
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