Leak on Pipe

oluwachidi · **Posted:** Thu Aug 16, 2012 9:20 pm

Hi Guys

I have leakage on a 1" steel tube that transfers barrier fluid (for lubrication) from the topside of the FPSO to the subsea risers. The fluid is meant for subsea pumps.
These leakages are observed on the screwed fittings(elbows and tee). Can someone advise on how to stop the leakage or any form epoxy that can be used to patch the leak

Thanks

11echo · **Posted:** Thu Aug 16, 2012 9:39 pm

Quote:

"The fluid is meant for subsea pumps"

...SO we talking real high pressure here? IF so, the only way I know for sure that will work is to seal weld the connection! ...Good Luck!

oluwachidi · **Posted:** Fri Aug 17, 2012 7:50 pm

Thanks 11echo, I'll look into your proposed solution. The only issue here is that we cannot do hotwork at the moment.

11echo · **Posted:** Sat Aug 18, 2012 3:27 pm

WELL if you have the time the only other way is to use some type of "glue" you originally talked about, and hope for the best. Try looking at the following:
http://www.belzona.com/products/1000.aspx
http://www.devcon.com/products/products ... milyid=101

oluwachidi · **Posted:** Mon Aug 20, 2012 12:48 am

Thanks man. I guess glue will be better. Its just a temporary solution

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