Water midstream operators today have access to more tools than ever before to boost project efficiency, performance, and profitability. For oil and gas producers seeking to enhance operational efficiency and productivity, water transportation, handling, and disposal processes often represent untapped opportunities. Forward-thinking producers and water midstream companies are now unlocking significant advancements by adopting advanced piping technologies that were unavailable until recently. By reducing the installation and total lifecycle cost of oil and gas water infrastructure projects, innovative producers can secure a competitive edge as low-cost operators in our cyclical business.
The Solution to Water Midstream Piping Efficiency – Piping Innovation
The solution for significantly increasing operational efficiency of water midstream pipelines is a cost-effective pipe that can operate at higher pressures than HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) ever has before.
MaxDR® from Composite Piping Technology is a powerful tool in your kit designed to deliver a step change up in pipeline throughput – going beyond incremental gains – at a lower cost compared to traditional piping options. MaxDR can help oil and gas producers move more water at a lower cost.
The Science Behind MaxDR
MaxDR delivers higher pressure performance in large diameter fusible composite poly pipe.
MaxDR is a reinforced HDPE pipe that offers the benefits of HDPE at higher pressures form 12” to 24” in three pressure rated classes: 350 psi, 550 psi, and 750 psi.
LEARN MORE: MaxDR™ 350 Achieves 4:1 Design Safety Factor: ASTM D1599 “Quick Burst” Test Results
The Value of MaxDR – The Strength of Composite with the Easy of Poly™
MaxDR delivers significant benefits in two common scenarios:
Compared to SDR 7 HDPE, MaxDR delivers lower installation costs, same leak-free fusion joints, and reduced carbon intensity for decreased total lifecycle cost. MaxDR is simply lighter, less expensive and easier to work with than standard DR 7 (SDR 7) pipe. For example, 12-inch MaxDR 350 has the same inside diameter (ID) as 16-inch SDR7 HDPE but uses less than half the material. While MaxDR 350 pipes costs less than their SDR equivalents, that is only the beginning of the savings. The lighter MaxDR pipe with a smaller outside diameter (OD) is easier to transport and handle in the field and can be fused in half the time. This holds true across all MaxDR sizes. At the upper end, 20” MaxDR has the same ID as 24” SDR 7, saving 54.6 pounds per foot, a 56% weight reduction and 24” MaxDR 350 achieves an ID and pressure class beyond what is generally available in HDPE.
Compared to Fiberglass, MaxDR brings the benefits of HDPE to higher pressure classes. MaxDR may not weigh less than its fiberglass equivalent, but it brings all the benefits of HDPE to higher pressure applications, including flexibility, butt-fusion, resistivity to corrosion, and overall value. This simplifies pipeline design and construction, increasing efficiency.
In both scenarios, MaxDR maximizes throughput for less money, time, and effort.
The table below summarizes the different sizes of MaxDR 350 to its SDR 7 equivalent.
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MaxDR – Easy to Use
MaxDR is easy for crews to use. In addition to being lighter than SDR 7 pipe, MaxDR fusion parameters are now included on the McElroy DataLogger®, utilized by the most common fusing machines today.
The DataLogger platform records crucial fusion data to verify that each joint was fused with the correct pressure and duration supporting standards by recording key parameters of the fusion process. Crews can now select the correct MaxDR pipe type, and the appropriate fusion parameters are auto-loaded in the DataLogger database, speeding up installation and reducing manual keystroking.
READ MORE: MaxDR™ Fusion Parameters Now in McElroy DataLogger® for Assured Joint Integrity
Summary
In summary, oil and gas water infrastructure projects continue to serve a critical role in the industry’s ability to efficiently fulfill its mission of producing and supplying reliable and affordable energy. MaxDR, a reinforced HDPE pipe developed by Composite Piping Technology, offers a high-performance, cost-effective solution for increasing water midstream efficiency in design and installation at a lower total lifecycle cost. Designed for higher pressure (350, 550, and 750 psi) and available in diameters from 12″ to 24″, MaxDR delivers the strength of composite materials with the ease of HDPE.
Bottom line: MaxDR enables oil and gas producers to move more water, safely, at a lower total lifecycle cost with higher efficiency and ease of use.
Let’s Talk! Contact CPT today at info@compositepiping.com or (903) 309-1158 to learn more about the MaxDR innovation and how it can help you boost economic returns with improved sustainability and lower carbon intensity.
