Wed, August 16, 2017
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 covers 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 is available to PRCI members at no cost and for sale to the public in the PRCI Store. (PRCI Project EC-3-15)