G. Hossein Arian, Fiber Glass Systems Inc.
Long term chemical and physical performance of aliphatic amine cured fiberglass Tubulars in high pressure super critical application of CO2 in both cyclic and static conditions have been investigated. No physical or chemical degradation was detected at the selected test condition of 2300 PSI and 120_F of carbon dioxide in cyclic or static conditions. Further analysis suggests a slow rate of CO2 penetration into the amine cured epoxy laminate. The failure mechanism model developed and presented here suggest a predictable failure based on stress due to pressure and temperature. The verification of the model presented paves the way for major simplification and cost reduction potentials in future construction and extension of a CO2 WAG Piping Systems.