What are the standards for FBE coated pipe?

FBE (Fusion Bonded Epoxy) coated pipes are subject to various industry standards to ensure their quality, performance, and suitability for specific applications. Here are some key standards that govern FBE coated pipes.

1. ASTM Standards:

ASTM A775/A775M: This standard specifies the requirements for fusion bonded epoxy coatings for steel pipe and fittings. It includes guidelines for coating thickness, adhesion, and testing methods.

ASTM D638: This standard outlines the testing methods for tensile properties of plastics, including the epoxy used in FBE coatings.

ASTM D4541: This standard provides a method for testing the pull-off strength of coatings to ensure proper adhesion to the substrate.

2. API Standards:

API 5L: This specification covers the manufacture of line pipe, which can include FBE coatings. It addresses requirements for coating types and application processes.

API 5CT: This standard covers casing and tubing pipes, including guidelines for coatings used in oil and gas applications.

3. NACE Standards:

NACE SP0169: This standard provides guidelines for the control of external corrosion on buried or submerged metallic piping systems. It addresses the use of coatings, including FBE, as a corrosion protection method.

NACE TM0102: This standard outlines methods for testing the effectiveness of coatings, including FBE coatings, against corrosion.

4. ISO Standards:

ISO 21809: This standard covers the requirements for the coatings used for the external protection of pipe used in offshore pipelines. It includes specifications for FBE coatings.

ISO 12766: This standard provides guidelines for the testing of the adhesion of coatings to metal substrates.

5. EN Standards:

EN 10289: This European standard specifies requirements for the external coating of steel pipes, including FBE coatings.