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Contour Wa 1461503 PL LTR 01 Rev0
Contour Wa 1461503 PL LTR 01 Rev0
22 November 2017 SES Document No: 1461503‐PL‐LTR‐01 (Rev 0)
Buddy Powers
Clock Spring
621 Lockhaven Dr.
Houston TX, 77073
E‐mail: bpowers@clockspring.com
SUBJECT: ASME PCC‐2 Appendix III Verification Document for Clock Spring’s Contour WA with MMA Filler
Dear Mr. Powers:
Stress Engineering Services, Inc. (SES) appreciates the opportunity to assist you and Clock Spring with
the evaluation of your water activated composite repair system, Contour WA, with Methyl Methacrylate
(MMA) filler.
SES performed a short‐term spool survival test of Clock Spring’s Contour Water Activated (Contour WA)
repair system to determine if it meets the minimum required testing qualifications associated with
ASME PCC‐2‐2015, Part 4, Article 4.1 – Nonmetallic Composite Repair Systems: High Risk Applications1,
Mandatory Appendix III Short‐term Pipe Spool Survival Test. Based on the data that has been reviewed,
presented, and considered in this document, the Clock Spring Contour WA Repair System meets the
minimum performance requirements set forth in Article 4.1 Mandatory Appendix III.
Please contact us if you have any questions.
Regards,
Colton Sheets, PE David Murphey
Associate Project Engineer II
Phone: 281‐469‐2177
E‐mail: Colton.Sheets@stress.com
Texas Registered Engineering Firm F‐195
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ASME PCC‐2‐2015 Repair of Pressure Equipment and Piping. Revision of ASME PCC‐2‐2015. American Society of Mechanical
Engineers.
Stress Engineering Services, Inc. SES Doc. No.: 1461503‐PL‐LTR‐01 (Rev 0)
Buddy Powers
Clock Spring 22 November 2017
1. Introduction
Stress Engineering Services, Inc. (SES) was contracted by Clock Spring to evaluate their water activated
composite repair system, Contour WA, with MMA filler. The intent was to verify that the Contour WA
repair system meets the minimum required testing qualifications associated with ASME PCC‐2‐2015,
Part 4, Article 4.1; specifically Article 4.1 Mandatory Appendix III Short‐Term Pipe Spool Survival Test.
The Contour WA is an engineered composite repair system utilizing woven e‐glass fibers impregnated
with a polyurethane resin. Contour WA is designed to structurally reinforce pipelines of varying
diameters including complex geometries such as elbows, tees, and flanges.
This report has been prepared to provide an overview of the short‐term pipe spool survival testing
performed.
2. Test Sample Preparation
ASME PCC‐2 – Repair of Pressure Equipment and Piping, Part 4, Article 4.1 – Nonmetallic and Bonded
Repairs, includes design requirements for composite repair systems and can be used to determine the
appropriate composite repair thickness for applicable defects. The design basis for the Clock Spring’s
Contour WA repair system is based on the ASME PCC‐2, Part 4, Article 4.1 methodology in that a
damaged pipe (e.g. corrosion) can achieve a target design pressure with a sufficient level of
reinforcement from the composite material. From a design standpoint, this involves selecting a
composite material with sufficient strength and stiffness, using the correct composite thickness, and
integrating a load transfer (i.e. filler) material that also has an adequate level of stiffness.
To ensure adequate long‐term performance of the repair system, it is essential that stresses in the
composite material be limited to acceptable levels during pressurization to a target design level. The
primary design variable remaining, once materials for the repair system have been selected, is the
thickness of the repair. For this testing program, the necessary inputs used to determine the repair
thickness were pipe geometry, grade, and corrosion depth.
2.1 Pipe Test Samples
The sample for the full‐scale testing was fabricated using 12.75‐inch x 0.375‐inch, Grade X42 steel pipe.
Mechanical testing was performed on a section of the pipe prior to full‐scale testing to determine yield
and tensile strengths. The spool survival sample was determined to have yield and tensile strengths of
55.1 ksi and 67.7 ksi, respectively. Appendix A includes the original mechanical testing report for the
Spool Survival pipe sample material.
The sample for the spool survival test contained a region of simulated corrosion in the center of the
sample. The simulated corrosion region was created by machining a 6‐inch wide by 8‐inch long section in
the pipe sample (Figure 2‐1) that removed 75% of the pipe wall thickness (resulting in a remaining wall
thickness of 0.093‐inches). After machining was completed, the pipe outside of the corrosion region
was sandblasted to near white metal. Prior to applying the composite repair material, three strain gages
were installed in the locations shown in Figure 2‐2.
Gage #1: Gage installed in the center of the corrosion region (labeled R1)
Gage #2: Gage installed 2 inches from the center of the corrosion region (labeled R2)
Gage #3: Gage installed on the base pipe (labeled R3)
The two strain gages installed in the corroded region (Gages R1 and R2) were used to indicate the level
of reinforcement provided by the composite material.
Figure 2‐1: Schematic diagram showing details on the corroded pipe samples
R3
R1
R2
Figure 2‐2: Details on strain gage locations for corroded pipe samples
2.2 Repair Thickness
Article 4.1, Mandatory Appendix III provides equations that specify the composite repair thickness of the
spool survival sample based on the above pipe and defect size information. Clock Spring performed all
of the repair thickness calculations in this test program and Clock Spring technicians installed the
composite repair. SES performed a check of the composite thickness reported by Clock Spring to verify
the calculations and installation. The calculated repair thickness, determined using Eq. (III‐2) in
Mandatory Appendix III was 0.391‐inches. Section 3.1 provides details on the calculation used to
determine the required composite thickness.
SES performed a verification of the installation by multiplying the installed layers of composite wrap (22)
by the nominal per ply thickness of the Contour WA (0.015‐inches). This approach predicts a thickness of
0.33‐inches, which is slightly lower than the measured thickness provided in Table 2‐1, but indicates the
correct number of layers was installed. The variation between the calculated thickness and the
measured thickness is likely due to extra resin from the manual installation.
Table 2‐1: Measured composite repair thickness for short‐term spool survival test sample
Repair Thickness
Test
(inches)
Spool Survival 0.376
3. ASME PCC‐2 Qualification Test
Results from the ASME PCC‐2‐2015, Part 4, Article 4.1, Mandatory Appendix III – Short Term Spool
Survival Test are provided in this section of the report. The spool survival test is intended to verify that
the composite system will reinforce a corroded section of pipe to a pressure level equal to the yield
strength of the undamaged pipe (using actual measured yield strength values) without a safety factor
applied to the composite thickness.
3.1 Mandatory Appendix III – Short‐Term Pipe Spool Survival Test
SES performed a short‐term spool survival burst test on a 75% corrosion pipe sample shown previously
in Figure 2‐1 and Figure 2‐2 (12.75‐inch x 0.375‐inch, Grade X42 pipe with 75% corrosion). The
composite repair thickness was calculated using Eq. (III‐2) of Mandatory Appendix III. According to this
section of PCC‐2, the purpose of the spool survival test is as follows:
The purpose of this test is to confirm the Repair System has acceptable interlaminar shear
and bond strength. It demonstrates the integrity of a structural repair up to the yield level of
the original pipe.
The yield strength of the test pipe was measured to be 55,100 psi, which results in a target internal
pressure of 3,241 psi according to Appendix III, Eq. (III‐1). This internal pressure is required to calculate
the maximum composite repair thickness for the spool survival sample. Figure 3‐1 is a MathCAD sheet
showing the calculations for Eqs. (III‐1) and (III‐2). Composite material properties used in the calculation
of the repair thickness were provided to SES by Clock Spring. Composite material data was not
independently verified by SES. As shown in this figure, the calculated repair thickness was 0.391‐inches.
Successful completion of ASME PCC‐2 Appendix III spool survival testing required that the Contour WA
repair installed at the calculated thickness withstand the target internal pressure without signs of
degradation or damage. As mentioned previously, the Contour WA spool survival sample was reinforced
with 22 layers and had a measured thickness of 0.376‐inches.
Figure 3‐1: Spool survival thickness calculations
Once the repair installation was complete, the sample was placed in a shielded burst tube for
pressurization as shown in Figure 3‐2. Figure 3‐4 shows the internal pressure vs. hoop strain during the
spool survival test. The internal pressure in the sample was increased to the specified test pressure of
3,241 psi. Once the test pressure had been reached, the pressure held for 1 minute and then reduced to
zero for sample visual inspection. No visible damage to the composite repair was observed during the
inspection as shown in Figure 3‐3. The sample was then re‐pressurized to failure and reached a
maximum pressure of 3,330 psi before the sample began leaking beneath the repair. The sample failure
occurred in the simulated corrosion underneath the repair. Figure 3‐5 is a photograph of the location
where water was observed after reaching the maximum pressure of 3,330 psi. The Contour WA
composite repair system successfully completed the requirements of ASME PCC‐2‐2015, Part 4, Article
4.1, Mandatory Appendix III by reaching the required 3,241 psi target pressure without visible damage
to the composite repair.
Figure 3‐2: Contour WA spool survival sample with repair installed in shielded burst tube
Figure 3‐3: Contour WA spool survival sample achieving calculated test pressure ‐ 3,241 psi
Figure 3‐4: Internal pressure vs. hoop strain for the spool survival test
Figure 3‐5: Contour WA spool survival sample after failure – max pressure 3,330 psi
4. Closing Comments
This report has provided details on testing performed by SES in evaluating the Clock Spring Contour WA
Repair System. The purpose of this document is to present information relating to the performance of
this repair system in relation to the mandatory criteria set forth in the ASME PCC‐2‐2015, Part 4, Article
4.1, Mandatory Appendix III. Although the mandatory testing requirements have been met, SES
recommends additional testing to further qualify the Contour WA Repair System including the tests
listed below:
Mandatory Appendix V – Measurement of Performance Test Data Section – Section V 1,000‐hr
Test to Establish Long Term Strength
The benefits in completing the 1,000‐hr test are two‐fold. First, the manufacturer is able to better
understand the long‐term capabilities of their materials. Secondly, the required thickness of the repair
can be significantly less than the thickness calculated using ASME PCC‐2 when the long‐term design
strength is not considered.
Based on the information provided to SES by Clock Spring and the test completed, the Clock Spring
Contour WA Repair System meets the requirements set forth in ASME PCC‐2‐2015, Part 4, Article 4.1
Appendix III.
5. Limitations of This Report
This report is prepared for the sole benefit of the Client, and the scope is limited to matters expressly
covered within the text. In preparing this report, SES has relied on information provided by the Client
and, if requested by the Client, third parties. SES may not have made an independent investigation as to
the accuracy or completeness of such information unless specifically requested by the Client or
otherwise required. Any inaccuracy, omission, or change in the information or circumstances on which
this report is based may affect the recommendations, findings, and conclusions expressed in this report.
SES has prepared this report in accordance with the standard of care appropriate for competent
professionals in the relevant discipline and the generally applicable industry standards. However, SES is
not able to direct or control operation or maintenance of the Client’s equipment or processes.
6. Revision History
Document Control
Rev Date Description Originator Checker Reviewer
0 22‐Nov‐2017 Issued for Use DMurphey CSheets BVyvial
Appendix A: Spool Survival Pipe Sample Mechanical Testing
Stress Engineering Services, Inc. SES Doc. No.: 1461503‐PL‐LTR‐01 (Rev 0)
Buddy Powers
Clock Spring 22 November 2017
Stress Engineering Services, Inc. SES Doc. No.: 1461503‐PL‐LTR‐01 (Rev 0)