What is BS EN 10301 - Friction reduction for conveyance of non corrosive gas pipelines about?
BS EN 10301 is a European Standard on steel tubes and fittings for on and offshore pipelines. The main objective of BS EN 10301 is to provide the best industry practices to determine the quality and performance of paints in creating protective and decorative coatings on the surface of steel tubes and fittings.
BS EN 10301 specifies the application requirements and methods of test of liquid applied epoxy paints on the internal surface for the reduction of friction of tubes and pipeline fittings for conveyance of non-corrosive gas.
Other paints or paint systems are not excluded provided they comply with the requirements given in BS EN 10301.
The coating consists of one layer of liquid product, normally shop applied onto abrasive blast cleaned steel by airless spray or conventional spray techniques. Brush application may be used only for repairs.
The coating qualified in accordance with BS EN 10301 is considered suitable for operating temperatures between – 20 °C and + 110 °C.
In BS EN 10301 the word "components" is used for tubes and fittings.
Who is BS EN 10301 - Friction reduction for conveyance of non corrosive gas pipelines for?
BS EN 10301 on friction reduction for conveyance of non corrosive gas pipelines is useful for:
- Manufacturers of epoxy paints
- Construction materials and products manufacturer and suppliers
- Manufacturers of pipeline components
- Paint and coating specialists
- Architects and builders
- Civil engineers
- Certification bodies
- Quality control and testing personnel
Why should you use BS EN 10301 - Friction reduction for conveyance of non corrosive gas pipelines?
The complexity of designing effective pipeline coating formulas is influenced by a variety of factors. The interior coating must be designed to guarantee long-term internal and external pipeline durability. Epoxy paints can be utilised to prevent corrosion during transit and storage, make pre-commissioning easier, and reduce friction losses.
BS EN 10301 provides the product characteristics and qualification of coating materials and includes information to be supplied by the purchaser.
BS EN 10301 covers the application and requirements of the applied coating, as well as the inspection and technical documentation on the reduction of friction of tubes and pipeline fittings.
Repairs, marking, packaging, handling, transportation and storage of coated components are all set out in BS EN 10301.
As a result, if you are a manufacturer of tubes and pipeline fittings, complying with BS EN 10301 can exhibit pipeline coating to ensure ongoing protection for the pipeline and prevent the pipeline from being corroded.
