Zap-Lok® Pipeline System - 2008

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 Zap-Lok®is Rated the Same as
Welded Joints

• Zap-Lok Technical Manual:

• Pipe OD, wall, and grade determine design pressure
• Over 20 years of service and testing have proven
the system

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Independent Test Reports Available
Tested to Failure

Based on data from Stress Engineering Services Testing (Reports available)

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 13% Chrome Sample Test
3” X .250 Wall X42 13 Cr Line Pipe
API Test = 3000 Psi
Failed at 17,000 Psi (End Cap Weld)
Reasons to Use Zap-Lok®
Zap-Lok®eliminates:
– Grinding
– Welding (except for tie-ins)
– X-Ray Inspection
– Field joint coating (Shrink Sleeves)
– All the time and resources needed to
support these processes

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Economic Reasons to Use Zap-Lok®

• Average 20 joints per hour with:

• 2 Side booms with operators
• 1 Zap-Lok®operator
• 3-4 laborers
• Lower Project Cost
• Expedited Positive Cash Flow

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Safety Advantages of Zap-Lok®

• Zap-Lok®increases productivity by 5 times.

• Fewer operations result in less injuries due to
pipe handling.
• Reduce exposure of workers and eliminate
welding sparks, welding fuels and emissions,
and eye injuries.
• Eliminate X-Ray hazards.

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Zap-Lok®and Smart Pigs

• Zap-Lok®Connections are inspected with In-

Line Inspection Tools.
• Independent report is available in Technical
Manual.

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Internal Corrosion Coatings Made
Easy with Zap-Lok™

• The type 4 Joint is designed to enable ID

coating to cover the end of the pin, ensuring a
holiday free internal coating and an effective
corrosion barrier.

• Internal coatings are commonly used with

Zap-Lok for corrosive fluids and potable water.

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Weld Free Option is Available

Pup Joint

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Complies with US and Industry
Regulatory Codes
• DOT 195 and 192

• ANSI B-31.4

• ANSI B-31.8

• Installing in MMS jurisdiction starting in May 2004

• NACE MR 0175/ISO 15156(2003) for H2S Service

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Current Size Range (No Minimum Wall)
Pipe OD Maximum Wall@ X-
60
2 3/8 .218
2 7/8 .276
3 1/2 .300
4 1/2 .337
6 5/8 .432
8 5/8 .500
10 3/4 .594
12 3/4 .562

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 Coating Companies offer Zap-Wrap™

• Eliminates field joint coating with FBE or 3 layer PE

coatings.
• Zap-Wrap™ Abrasive Resistant Overcoat protects against
damage from grips.
• Zap-Wrap™ is applied online during coating process.
• Bell end is coated to the edge of the bevel.
• Pin end coating extends into the bell for ¾”.
• No bare steel is exposed.

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Zap-Wrap™ No Field Joint Needed
FBE or 3 Layer PE

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Samples of Zap-Lok®Pipeline Lines Still in
Service

Operator Year lines first

Installed
Kerr-McGee Colorado 1973

EOG Resources 1992

El Paso Production 1994

Occidental Permian 1973

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Recent Users and Footages
Operator Footage
Aera Energy (Shell/Exxon) 2,450,000
Amerada-Hess 305,000
Chevron 908,000
Continental Resources 1,740,000
El Paso Energy 320,600
EOG Resources 1,700,000
Sandridge Energy 480,000
Perenco 2,900,000
Questar 1,297,000
Swift Energy 1,500,000
Occidental Petroleum
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2,900,000
Pipeline Systems, Inc.
6” – 12” Pipe

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 2” – 4” Pipe

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Zap-Lok®Meets Pipeline Challenges

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12” .250 Wall Project - Arkansas

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12” .500 Wall Project

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12” .500 Wall Project

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Zap-Lok Offshore Pipeline

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Zap-Lok®turns a DP workboat into
a lay barge in 24 hours
• Can Produce up to 4-5 Miles per Day.

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Zap-Lok® Offshore Triple Line

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IOS PIPELINER
Jan – Mar 2008 PERFORMANCE
Pipe installed: 171,080 Feet (32.4 miles)
Sea water depth: 120’–160’
Production rate: 18–30 joints/hour
Maximum rate: 39 joints/hour
X-Ray Testing: Eliminated
Hydrostatic Testing: 100% Success
Weld-Free system allows faster restart
following weather delays

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New: Test Joints
before Going in Water
Testing at 30 joints per hour
Proven accuracy
Adaptation of Gatorhawk external
hydrostatic testing technology
Data chart provided for each joint

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Diesel Epoxy Zap-Lok
Power Mixer Press
Unit

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Zap-Lok®Press: 4 1/2”-12 3/4”

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Model 5000 Press: 2 3/8” – 4 ½”

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The choice for Land or Sea

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