Petronas wins JEC Europe 2014 Innovation Award
Published on: Friday, March 14, 2014
Kuala Lumpur: Petronas has emerged the winner in the oil and gas category of the JEC Europe 2014 Innovation Awards for its breakthrough technology, the PROASSURETM, a composite clamp for pipeline repair.The composite clamp is jointly developed by Petronas Research Sdn Bhd, the research arm of Petronas, and the Cooperative Research Centre for Advanced Composite Structures of Australia."It is the world's first composite solution designed for in-situ repair system for pipelines with through-wall defects.
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"It comprises two half-shell parts that are bolted together around the leaking pipeline, providing leak and pressure containment."The technology has many benefits over conventional metal clamps. It is not only cost-effective and light-weight, but also resistant to corrosion, as well as, can be custom-made and fabricated quickly," Petronas said in a statement Thursday.Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
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Over 100 entries from around the globe entered the competition to gain recognition in 15 different categories. -Bernama
