Skip to content

Syncrude & Pexgol: A Collaboration Set to Reshape Slurry Transport

Bridging the Gap between Durability and Functionality in Harsh Processing Environments.

Estudo de Caso Nº

148

Cliente

Syncrude
Canada

|

2022

Condições de Trabalho

Temperature: 82°C / 179°F | Pressure: 50 psi | Components of the fluid: Water, sand, bitumen, high oxygen content

Solução Pexgol

Pexgol 280 mm, class 15

Aplicação

Transport of high temperature slurry

Comprimento

10 m / 32 ft

Categorias

Syncrude & Pexgol: A Collaboration Set to Reshape Slurry Transport

The Challenge

Syncrude Canada Ltd, a leader in the synthetic crude oil industry, faces a unique challenge in its production process. The extraction of raw oil called bitumen from oil sands is an intensive operation involving the transport of high-temperature slurry, which comprises water, sand, bitumen, and high oxygen content. Their existing pipeline, made from Schedule 80 carbon steel, was proving insufficient. This line was failing prematurely – in as little as 6 months, especially in high wear areas such as elbows and horizontal runs. The principal culprits were the the combination of the erosion and the corrosion from the high oxygen content that created the unique conditions accelerating the failure time for the carbon steel.

Pexgol Solution

Pexgol, renowned for its high-grade PE-X piping systems, introduced its 280 mm, class 15 pipe to serve Syncrude’s rigorous requirements. The 10-meter pipeline was strategically designed to transport the high-temperature slurry under conditions of 82°C (179.6°F) and a pressure of 50 psi. The benefits of the Pexgol piping system – fast installation, high resistance to chemicals & corrosion, and exceptional durability – emerged as game-changers. With the added advantage of GP Flange Couplers and Pexgol Elbow fittings, the solution not only outlasted its carbon steel predecessor but also ensured a smoother, more efficient production process.

Estudos de Caso Relacionados

Water Transport from a Borehole with Low Ph.

Water transport in textile factory

CMT La Laguna
Mexico

 | 

2018
In an engineering challenge, the Pexgol 225 mm (8”) Class 15 pipe proved to be the perfect solution for transporting tailings at the Mina Capela mining complex.

Environmental Protection and Efficiency in Tailings Management

Mina Capella - Grupo Peñoles
Mexico

 | 

2023
Installation of Pexgol pipes for the transport of formation water (gas and minerals)

Gas Wells: Formation Water Treatment

Canacol
Colombia

 | 

2018
How Pexgol Accelerated the Supply and Installation of a Critical Line.

Comprehensive Water Transportation Solution for Urgent Projects

Madagascar Mining
Madagascar

 | 

2024
Transportation of Bauxite Ore Slurry at 95°C / 203°F

Alumina Plant: Ore Slurry Transportation

Urals Alumina Plant – Rusal
Russia

 | 

2013
Innovation and improvement in fluid transportation in the oil and gas industry.

Streamlining Effluent Treatment with Pexgol

Pan American Energy
Argentina

 | 

2023