The objective of this study is to investigate the potential of existing self-healing coating solutions for pipeline applications with the goal of improved pipeline reliability and a reduction in operating expenses by reducing excavations, coating repairs, pipe repairs and replacements. There has been much recent publicity regarding this technology, resulting in a need to determine usefulness and identify applicability to pipelines. This report will cover existing technologies for use in self-healing coatings, the technologies under development applicable to pipeline coatings, the companies active...
The objective of this study is to investigate the potential of existing self-healing coating solutions for pipeline applications with the goal of improved pipeline reliability and a reduction in operating expenses by reducing excavations, coating repairs, pipe repairs and replacements. There has been much recent publicity regarding this technology, resulting in a need to determine usefulness and identify applicability to pipelines. This report will cover existing technologies for use in self-healing coatings, the technologies under development applicable to pipeline coatings, the companies active in this development, and the current status of developments. The report also provides a draft test program for the evaluation of pipeline self-healing materials and proposes the next steps for a future project.