WO2016168306A2 - Compositions de nylon thermoplastiques hydrophobes, articles et procédés de fabrication - Google Patents

Compositions de nylon thermoplastiques hydrophobes, articles et procédés de fabrication Download PDF

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WO2016168306A2
WO2016168306A2 PCT/US2016/027298 US2016027298W WO2016168306A2 WO 2016168306 A2 WO2016168306 A2 WO 2016168306A2 US 2016027298 W US2016027298 W US 2016027298W WO 2016168306 A2 WO2016168306 A2 WO 2016168306A2
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  • This disclosure relates to hydrophobic thermoplastic nylon compositions and to pipes and hollow conduits and to methods for making the same.
  • High pressure pipe systems are used to gather oil and gas from their source and transfer to refineries, for transport of hydrocarbon containing fluids, for water transportation in fracking applications, for water systems in residential and commercial facilities and for transport of compatible chemicals.
  • pipelines especially when used to transfer oil and gas from their source to refineries, have been made from steel. While steel pipelines have acceptable pressure ratings for these uses and relatively low production costs, they are very expensive to transport and to install and are susceptible to corrosion, thus requiring corrosion protection. For this reason, there has been a transition to use of alternative materials for pipelines.
  • HDPE Polyethylene
  • reinforcing materials can be used to increase their pressure limits. However, this may be costly to implement and may require multiple layers of pipe or pipes wrapped with reinforcing materials.
  • Additional materials used in production of pipes include po!yamide 11 (e.g. coiled N11 high pressure gas pipes at diameters up to 2 inches have been disclosed by Arkema); polyamide 12 (e.g. Evonik Degussa provides a polyamide 12 pipe known as VESTAMID ® NRG for use by the gas distribution energy; and UBESTA provides polyamide 12 for burial and rehabilitation of existing cast iron and steel gas mains) and polyamide 612 (e.g. DuPont provides PIPELON ® to the
  • PVDF po!yvinylidene difluoride
  • N66 polyhexamethyleneadipamide
  • United States Patent Number 7,485,343 discloses a method for preparing a hydrophobic coating by preparing a precursor sol comprising a metal alkoxide, a solvent, a basic catalyst, a f!uoroaikyi compound with water, depositing the precursor sol as a film onto a surface, such as a substrate or a pipe, heating the film and exposing the film to a hydrophobic silane compound to form a
  • hydrophobic coating with a contact angle greater than approximately 50° is a hydrophobic coating with a contact angle greater than approximately 50°.
  • a chain extender or desiccant into a polyamide liner, incorporating hydrophobic moieties or hydrophobic polymers into the polyamide liner or providing a sheath which is less permeable to water at the inner surface of the poiyamide liner.
  • the PCT publication WO 2011/163190 discloses a steel conduit with a hydrophobic inner wall of hydrate anti-agglomerate molecules and methods for making the same to prevent hydrate blockage.
  • compositions for articles and a method for making the composition useful for extruded hydrophobic poiyamide pipes and conduits which are able to meet performance standards applicable for use in oil and gas transport.
  • a pipe may embody either right-cylindrical geometry, i.e., having circular cross sectional shape, and other cross sectional shapes which may be elongated in one axis perpendicular to the conduit long axis, for example, obround and oval shapes.
  • thermoplastic nyion resin comprising a functional additive selected from the group consisting of: neo-alkoxy titanates and neo-alkoxy zirconates.
  • these disclosures provide a thermoplastic nyion resin, comprising about 60 weight percent to about 99.9 percent by weight of a poiyamide; and about 0.1 percent by weight to about 40 percent by weight of an impact modifier selected from the group consisting of: maieic anhydride and a functional equivalent of maieic anhydride; and wherein the composition has a moisture level less than about the equilibrium moisture content of the poiyamide.
  • these disclosures provide a thermoplastic nyion resin, wherein the nylon resin is a high tensile strength poiyamide.
  • these disclosures provide a thermoplastic nylon resin, wherein the high tensile strength nylon resin is a polyamide selected from the group consisting of polyamides: N66, N6, N46, N56, N7, N610, N612, N6T, N6I, N9T, DT, NDI, ND6, N11 , N12 and combinations thereof.
  • these disclosures provide a thermoplastic nylon resin, wherein the nylon is N66 having an initial formic acid test method based relative viscosity (RV) of at least 35.
  • these disclosures provide a thermoplastic nylon resin, wherein the moisture level of the resin is less than about 0.15 weight percent.
  • these disclosures provide a thermoplastic nylon resin, wherein the nylon resin is N66 having an initial formic acid test method based relative viscosity (RV) of at least 48.
  • these disclosures provide a thermoplastic nylon resin, wherein the moisture level of the resin is less than about 0.05 weight percent.
  • these disclosures provide a thermoplastic nylon resin, wherein the nylon resin is N66 having an initial formic acid test method based relative viscosity (RV) of at least 80. in an embodiment, these disclosures provide a thermoplastic nylon resin, wherein the moisture level of the resin is at most about 0.03 weight percent.
  • these disclosures provide a thermoplastic nylon resin, wherein the nylon resin is N66 having an initial formic acid test method based relative viscosity (RV) of at least about 240.
  • RV relative viscosity
  • these disclosures provide a thermoplastic nylon resin, wherein the moisture level of the resin is at most about 0.005 weight percent. In an embodiment, these disclosures provide a thermoplastic nylon resin, wherein the impact modifier has an effective maleic anhydride level of less than about 1 weight percent.
  • these disclosures provide a thermoplastic nylon resin, wherein the impact modifier has an effective maleic anhydride levei of about 0.044 to about 0.1 1 weight percent
  • these disclosures provide a thermoplastic nylon resin, wherein the impact modifier comprises a maieated ethylene propylene diene (EPD ) rubber.
  • the impact modifier comprises a maieated ethylene propylene diene (EPD ) rubber.
  • these disclosures provide a thermoplastic nylon resin, further comprising a heat stabilizer.
  • thermoplastic nylon resin further comprising a colorant.
  • thermoplastic nylon resin comprising a granulate physical form.
  • these disclosures provide a thermoplastic nylon resin article extruded from the thermoplastic resin of any one of the foregoing embodiments. in an embodiment, these disclosures provide a thermoplastic nylon resin extruded article comprising a resin fully saturated with water, the article having a burst stress value of about 7000 pounds per square inch to about 10000 pounds per square inch.
  • thermoplastic nylon resin extruded hollow conduit having an interior first surface and an exterior second surface, said conduit comprising, a thermoplastic resin comprising about 60 weight percent to about 99,9 weight percent of a polyamide; and further comprising about 0.1 weight percent to about 40 weight percent of an impact modifier selected from the group consisting of: maleic anhydride and a functional equivalent of maleic anhydride; and wherein,
  • the composition has a moisture level less than or equivalent to the equilibrium moisture content of the polyamide prior to being formed into an article ;
  • the functional coating is applied to the first surface or the second surface or to both surfaces of the conduit.
  • these disclosures provide a thermoplastic nylon resin extruded hollow conduit wherein the nylon resin is a high tensile strength polyamide.
  • these disclosures provide a thermoplastic nylon resin extruded hollow conduit wherein the nylon resin is selected from the group consisting of polyamides: N66, HQ, N46, N56, N7, N610, N612, N6T, N6i, N9T, NDT, NDi, ND6, N11, N12 and combinations thereof.
  • these disclosures provide a thermoplastic nylon resin extruded hollow conduit the nylon resin is polyamide N66 having an initial formic acid test method based relative viscosity (RV) of at least about 35.
  • thermoplastic nylon resin extruded hollow conduit comprising a polyamide having a moisture level of less than about 0.15 weight percent.
  • these disclosures provide a thermoplastic nylon resin extruded hollow conduit comprising N66 having an initial formic acid test method based relative viscosity (RV) of at least about 48. In an embodiment, these disclosures provide a thermoplastic nylon resin extruded hollow conduit wherein the moisture level of the resin is less than about 0.05 weight percent prior to being transformed into the article of interest.
  • these disclosures provide a thermoplastic nylon resin extruded hollow conduit wherein the resin is polyamide N66 having an initial formic acid test method based relative viscosity (RV) of at least about 80.
  • RV relative viscosity
  • these disclosures provide a thermoplastic nylon resin extruded hollow conduit wherein the nylon resin moisture level is at most about 0.03 weight percent. in an embodiment, these disclosures provide a thermoplastic nylon resin extruded hollow conduit wherein the resin is polyamide N66 having an initial formic acid test method based relative viscosity (RV) of at least about 240.
  • RV relative viscosity
  • these disclosures provide a thermoplastic nylon resin extruded hollow conduit wherein the resin moisture level is 0.005% by weight or less.
  • thermoplastic nylon resin extruded hollow conduit comprising an impact modifier additive wherein the additive has an effective maleic anhydride level of at most about 1 weight percent.
  • thermoplastic nylon resin extruded hollow conduit comprising an impact modifier additive wherein the additive has an effective maleic anhydride level of about 0.044 weight percent to about 0.11 weight percent.
  • thermoplastic nylon resin extruded hollow conduit comprising an impact modifier additive wherein the additive comprises a maleated ethylene propylene diene (EPDM) rubber.
  • EPDM maleated ethylene propylene diene
  • thermoplastic nylon resin extruded hollow conduit comprising an impact modifier additive and further comprising a heat stabilizer.
  • thermoplastic nylon resin extruded hollow conduit comprising an impact modifier additive and further comprising a colorant.
  • these disclosures provide a thermoplastic nylon resin extruded hollow conduit comprising an impact modifier additive, wherein the conduit resin is fully saturated with water, and wherein the conduit has a burst stress value of about 7000 pounds per square inch to about 10000 pounds per square inch.
  • these disclosures provide a method for increasing the burst stress value of a extruded conduit comprising a thermoplastic resin fully saturated with water, the method comprising;
  • neo-alkoxy titanates and neo-alkoxy zirconates to a thermoplastic resin prior to extruding the conduit.
  • these disclosures provide a method for increasing the burst stress value of a extruded conduit comprising a thermoplastic resin wherein the resin comprises about 60 weight percent to about 99.9 weight percent of a polyamide;
  • an impact modifier additive selected from the group consisting of: maleic anhydride and a functional equivalent of maleic anhydride, in an amount of about 0.1 weight percent to about 40 weight percent
  • these disclosures provide a method for increasing the burst stress value of an extruded hollow conduit having an interior first surface and an exterior second surface, said method comprising, providing a thermoplastic resin comprising about 60 weight percent to about 99.9 weight percent of a polyamide; and
  • an impact modifier selected from the group consisting of: maleic anhydride and a functionai equivalent of maleic anhydride in an amount of about 0.1 weight percent to about 40 weight percent, and
  • the functional coating comprises a hydrophobic polymer selected from the group consisting of:
  • these disclosures provide a method for increasing the burst stress value of an extruded hollow conduit according to any one of the foregoing method embodiments and wherein the burst stress value of the conduit is increased to about 7000 pounds per square inch to about 10000 pounds per square inch.
  • these disclosures provide an extruded thermoplastic resin hollow conduit the conduit further comprising a substantially right cylindrical pipe.
  • FIG. 1 provides a representation of a thermoplastic pipe of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a representation of log-log plot of stress (in psi) versus exposure time, measured according to the ASTM D2837 method, for an embodiment according to Example .
  • Typical polyamides are hygroscopic (absorb water), and the water plasticizes the polymer and thereby decreases its mechanical properties (e.g. tensile strength, fiexural modulus or rigidity).
  • the disclosures herein and specific embodiments which follow provide a method to overcome such deficiencies of the polyamide polymer.
  • the addition of bulky groups such as neo-alkoxy-titanates to polyamide polymer resin or by coating articles made from the polyamide resin with a hydrophobic (water repelling) permanent layer functions to improve properties affected by water exposure.
  • the coatings repel water sufficient to achieve "dry as molded” or “dry as extruded” (DAM/DAE) properties with these polyamides (even at two times the saturated moisture values).
  • DAM/DAE dry as extruded
  • This present invention provides hydrophobic thermoplastic polyamide resins and articles made of these resins in the form of hollow conduits and pipes having increased water resistance and/or burst stress values and methods for their production.
  • Thermoplastic resins of the present comprise 60 to 99.9% by weight of a polyamide.
  • the polyamide is a "high tensile strength" po!yamide.
  • a "high tensile strength” po!yamide resin for the purposes of this disclosure, will have a maximum stress at failure from about 20 Pa to about 200 MPa at the typical temperature range for application.
  • a more preferable high tensile strength poiyamide exhibits a tensile strength at 100% saturation with water of greater than 20 MPa at 23°C.
  • Examples of high tensile strength poiyamides for use in these compositions include, but are not limited to group consisting of poiyamides: polyhexamethylene adipamide (N66), polycaproamide (N6), polytetramethylene adipamide (N46), poiypentamethylene adipamide (N56), polyenanthamide (N7), polyhexamethylene decamide (N610), polyhexamethylene dodecamide (N612), polyhexamethylene terephthalamide (N6T), polyhexamethylene isophthalamide (N6I),
  • polynonamethylene terephthalamide N9T
  • poly-2-methylpentamethylene terephthalamide NT
  • poly-2-methyl-pentamethylene isophthalamide NDI
  • po!y-2-methyS-pentamethylene adipamide ND6
  • po!yundecamethyleneamide N11
  • polydodecamethyieneamide N12
  • the moisture level is decreased to less than the equilibrium moisture content of the poiyamide to improve the melt strength and melt quality of the resin and articles produced from the resins. At higher moisture content levels, melt fracture, low melt stability, poor appearance and other undesirable surface defects are observed.
  • equilibrium moisture content it is meant the level of moisture in a selected poiyamide in a molten phase which allows the molecular weight of the selected poiyamide to remain stable and not degrade for a period of time required to process it.
  • the resin herein is a poiyamide (N66) having an initial solution relative viscosity (RV) measured by the formic acid test method according to ASTM D789, of at least 35.
  • the moisture level of the composition is reduced by drying to less than the equilibrium moisture content of N66, 0. 5% by weight.
  • the resin herein is a polyamide (N66) having an initial solution relative viscosity (RV) measured by the formic acid test method according to ASTM D789, of at least 48.
  • the moisture level of the composition is decreased to 0.05% by weight or less.
  • the resin herein is a polyamide (N66) having an initial solution relative viscosity (RV) measured by the formic acid test method according to ASTM D789, of at least 80.
  • RV initial solution relative viscosity
  • the moisture level is decreased to 0.03% by weight or less.
  • the resin herein is a polyamide (N66) having an initial solution relative viscosity (RV) measured by the formic acid test method according to ASTM D789, of at least 240.
  • RV initial solution relative viscosity
  • the moisture level is decreased to 0.005% by weight or less.
  • a thermoplastic resin is first dried to a moisture level less than the equilibrium moisture content for the polyamide. Drying of the resin can be achieved by any means including, but not limited to, use of a desiccant bed dryer with appropriate heat, IR heating, forced diffusion using dry air, use of a vented twin screw extruder, microwave heating followed by forced air diffusion, or use of twin screw extruder preferably with atmospheric and vacuum vents, use of a vented single screw extruder, or a combination of the above.
  • moisture content is reduced during the extrusion of the thermoplastic polyamide resin in the melt phase.
  • apparatus which can be used for extrusion and reducing the moisture content of a molten resin include, but are not limited to, vented single and twin extruders.
  • Thermoplastic resins of the disclosed herein further comprise 0.1 to 40% by weight of an impact modifier; an additive to the polyamide resin.
  • Suitable impact modifiers for use herein include those known in the art that impart improved impact strength when combined with po!yamide resins.
  • the thermoplastic polyamide resins herein are provided with an impact modifying additive containing maleic anhydride or a functional equivalent thereof.
  • an impact modifying additive containing maleic anhydride or a functional equivalent thereof it is preferred that the impact modifier has an effective maleic anhydride level of less than 1% by weight. More preferred is that the impact modifier has an "effective maleic anhydride level" of 0.044 to 0.1 1 % by weight.
  • the "effective maleic anhydride level", for the purposes herein is based upon the amount of maleic anhydride containing impact modifier added to the composition and the maleation level of the selected impact modifier.
  • a 100 gram portion of a composition of the present invention comprising 78 grams of polyamide and 22 grams of impact modifier having a maleation level ranging from 0.2% to 0.5% will have an effective maleic anhydride level of 0.044% to 0.11 %.
  • the amount of impact modifier added to the composition is adjustable and based upon its maleation level so that the effective maleic anhydride !evei is preferably provided at less than 1% by weight.
  • Examples of commercially available impact modifiers containing maleic anhydride useful in the present invention include, but are not limited to: AmplifyTM GR216, a maleic anhydride poiyoiefin elastomer sold by Dow ® ; Lotader ® 4700, a random terpolymer of ethylene, ethyl acrylate and maleic anhydride, and Oervac ® IM300, a maleic anhydride modified low-density polyethylene, each sold by Arkema ® ; and Exxe!orTM VA 1840, a semi-crystalline ethylene copolymer functionalized with maleic anhydride sold by ExxonMobil ® .
  • the impact modifier comprises a maleated ethylene propylene diene (EPDM) rubber.
  • EPDM maleated ethylene propylene diene
  • Suitable elastomers for the impact modifier include, but are not limited to, polymers or copolymers of ethylene, propylene, octene with alkyl acrylate or alkyl methacrylate.
  • Other suitable elastomers for the impact modifier include, but are not limited to, styrene-butadiene two-block copolymers (SB), styrene-butadiene- styrene three-block copolymers (SBS), and hydrogenated styrene-ethene/butene- styrene three-block copolymers (SEBS).
  • SB styrene-butadiene two-block copolymers
  • SBS styrene-butadiene- styrene three-block copolymers
  • SEBS hydrogenated styrene-ethene/butene- styrene three-block copolymers
  • the impact modifier further comprises a functional group such as, but not limited to, a carboxylic acid group, a carboxylic anhydride group, a carboxamide group, a carboximide group, an amino group, a hydroxyl group, an epoxy group, a urethane groups or an oxazoline groups.
  • a functional group such as, but not limited to, a carboxylic acid group, a carboxylic anhydride group, a carboxamide group, a carboximide group, an amino group, a hydroxyl group, an epoxy group, a urethane groups or an oxazoline groups.
  • the impact modifier comprises an elastomeric polyolefinic polymer functionaiized with an unsaturated carboxylic anhydride.
  • an impact modifier having an unsaturated carboxylic anhydride content in the range from about 0.2 to about 0,6 by weight percent.
  • the thermoplastic resins disclosed exhibit a melt strength of at least 0.08N, more preferably at least 0.12N.
  • Melt strength refers to how strong the polyamide and/or resin is in a molten state and is essential to shaping of the polyamide and/or resin, based upon both hang strength and melt integrity, into the desired shape.
  • the melt strength is determined as the load at break.
  • the thermoplastic resins herein will preferably have a shear viscosity from about 500 to about 3000 Pa-sec when tested at a shear rate of about 50 sec -1 and a melt temperature of 270-280°C, and a moisture level from about 0.03 to about 0.15%.
  • the shear viscosity of the resin at various shear rates is an indicator of the melt viscosity of the thermoplastic resin, an important characteristic to determine if the thermoplastic pipe can be extruded and formed to its desired shape.
  • thermoplastic resins of this disclosure may further comprise a heat stabilizer and/or colorant.
  • Suitable heat stabilizers include, but are not limited to hindered phenols, amine antioxidants, hindered amine light stabilizers (HALS), aryl amines, phosphorus based antioxidants, copper heat stabilizers, polyhydric alcohols, tripentaerythrito!, dipentaerythritol, pentaerythritoi and combinations thereof.
  • the amount of heat stabilizer added to the resin ranges from about 0.004 to about 5% by weight. In a non-limiting
  • the heat stabilizer is Cu-Hs and is added in an amount up to about 200 ppm.
  • an antioxidant such as Irganox® BASF Anlagen AG or Irgafos® BASF Anlagen AG is added to provide processing stability.
  • the heat stabilizer is a polyhydric alcohol like dipentaerythritol, and is added in an amount up to 5% by weight to provide processing and longer term heat stabili!zation.
  • Colorant can be added to increase resistance to ultraviolet fight and subsequent degradation of conduits, pipes and other articles formed from the polyamide resin. Suitable colorants include, but are not limited to, carbon black and nigrosine. In one embodiment, colorant concentrate in a range of about 0.01 to about 9% by weight percent is added to increase the UV resistance and prevent wear of the thermoplastic pipe or other component In an embodiment, colorant level of the pipe or article typically ranges from about 0.01 to about 2.5%.
  • thermoplastic resins disclosed herein examples include: lubricants, mineral fillers, pigments, dyes, antioxidants, hydrolysis stabilizers, nucleating agents, flame retardants, blowing agents and combinations thereof.
  • mineral fillers include, but are
  • kaolin clay, talc, and wollastonite, diatomite, titanium dioxide, mica, amorphous silica, glass beads, glass fibers and combinations thereof.
  • melt viscosity of the thermoplastic resin may be desirable to increase the melt viscosity of the thermoplastic resin by addition of 0.1 to 5%, more preferably 1% or less, of an olefin (ethylene, styrene, vinyl acetate)-maleic anhydride copolymer.
  • the olefin and maleic anhydride copolymer have a molecular weight in the range of about 500 to about 400,000 g/mol.
  • Suitable melt viscosity enhancers for use herein present include any known to the person skilled in the art. Accordingly, in a non-limiting embodiment, a preferred olefin is ethylene.
  • a commercially available 1 :1 copolymer of ethylene-maleic anhydride is sold under the name ZeMac ® by Vertellus ® .
  • a commercially available styrene-ma!eic anhydride copolymer is sold by Cray Valley (a TOTAL brand).
  • Suitable thermoplastic resins according to the present disclosures further comprise a silicon-based additive; e.g. the resin may comprise 0.5 to 25% by weight of a silicon-based additive.
  • the silicon-based additive comprises an ultrahigh molecular weight siloxane polymer and a binding agent.
  • a preferred siloxane polymer is an ultrahigh molecular weight siloxane polymer unfunctionalized and non-reactive with the polyamide resin.
  • the unfunctionalized siloxane polymer not be a gel or oil.
  • Suitable binding agents for the silicone based additive include, but are not limited to fumed silica.
  • the silicone based additive is provided in a pelletized silicone gum formulation. According to a non-limiting example, a commercially available formulation is sold under the name Genioplast ® Pellet S by Wacker Chemie AG.
  • thermoplastic resin may further comprise a piasticizer.
  • thermoplastic resins are extruded to form a hollow conduit or pipe which is then functionally coated on its interior and/or exterior surface to increase its water resistance and/or burst stress values under fully saturated conditions with water.
  • neo-alkoxy titanate or neo-alkoxy zirconate may be added to the thermoplastic polyamide resin prior to extrusion of a holiow conduit or pipe to increase its water resistance and/or burst stress values under fully saturated conditions with water.
  • thermoplastic polyamide resin is granulated or pelletized to a form for facilitating extrusion of pipes and other articles from the compositions.
  • thermoplastic resins disclosed herein can be used in articles of manufacture comprising at least one component formed from a resin of the present disclosure.
  • components which can be formed from the thermoplastic resins herein include, but are not limited to: hollow conduits, pipes, sheets, films, tapes, fibers, laminates, caps and closures, geo-membranes and molded articles formed by processes including, but not limited to extrusion, co- extrusion, blow molding, calendering, compression molding, injection molding, injection compression, thermoforming hot stamping and coating.
  • the present disclosures further provide hydrophobic thermoplastic pipes extruded from the thermoplastic resins disclosed herein.
  • the hydrophobic thermoplastic pipes extruded from a resin herein exhibit increased water resistance and/or burst stress values and are useful for oil and gas pipeline, for transporting hydrocarbon containing fluids, water transportation in hydrof racking, water systems for residential and commercial facilities and/or transport of compatible chemicals.
  • the hydrophobic thermoplastic pipes of this disclosure have a quick burst stress of at least 4000 pounds per square inch (psi) when fully water saturated, more preferably 7000 psi to 10000 psi, a quick burst stress of at least 6000 psi, more preferably 7000-10,000 psi without saturation, a LTHS of at least 1000 psi at 82°C, a LTHS of at least 2000 psi at 23°C, preferably an LTHS ranging from 2000-5000 psi, and/or a pressure design basis for a 89 mm O.D and 8 mm wail thickness pipe ("3-inch SDR 1" pipe according to the nominal Iron Pipe Size or IPS Standard) of at least 400 pounds per square inch gage (psig).
  • SDR is standard dimension ratio of the pipe or conduit.
  • FIG. 1 provides a diagram of a thermoplastic pipe 10 of the present disclosure having a length, I, and a wall of thickness, t, wherein the pipe has an outer surface 20 and an inner surface 30, and wherein the outer surface defines an outer diameter 50 of the thermoplastic pipe and the inner surface defines an inner diameter 40 of the thermoplastic pipe.
  • a pipe according to the present disclosures is extruded from a thermoplastic resin comprising neo-alkoxy titanate or neo-alkoxy zirconate or -titanate.
  • the thermoplastic resin may further comprise 60 to 99.9% by weight of a poiyamide, wherein the moisture levei of the composition is less than the equilibrium moisture content of the poiyamide, and 0.1 to 40% by weight of an impact modifier containing maieic anhydride or a functional equivalent thereof.
  • the thermoplastic resin may have a me!t strength of at least 0.08N, more preferably at least 0. 2N.
  • the thermoplastic resin may have a shear viscosity from 500 to 3000 Pa-sec when tested at a shear rate of 50 sec "1 and a melt temperature of 270-280°C, and a moisture level from 0.03 to 0.15%.
  • a pipe of the present invention is extruded from a thermoplastic resin comprising 60 to 99.9% by weight of a poiyamide, wherein the moisture level of the composition is less than the equilibrium moisture content of the poiyamide, and 0.1 to 40% by weight of an impact modifier containing maieic anhydride or a functional equivalent thereof; a thermoplastic resin having a melt strength of at least 0.08N, more preferably at least 0.12N; or a thermoplastic resin having a shear viscosity from about 500 to about 3000 Pa-sec when tested at a shear rate of 50 sec "1 and a melt temperature of 270-310°C, and a moisture level from about 0.03 to about 0.15%, and then coated on its inner and/or outer surface with a functional coating.
  • Hydrophobic thermoplastic pipes of the present invention have been demonstrated to exhibit a long term hydrostatic burst stress (50 year life) of at least 2500-10000 psi in a 100% water environment at 23°C.
  • the hydrophobic pipe of the present invention has an SDR from about 3 to about 30, more preferably from about 7 to about 25 , more preferably from about 10 to about 12.
  • the standard dimension ratio or SDR of the thermoplastic pipe is measured by dividing the outer diameter 50 by the wall thickness t. in an embodiment of the present invention, the outer diameter of the pipe ranges from about 1 inch to about 10 inches while the wall thickness ranges from about 0.03 inch to about 4 inches, in these embodiments, it is preferred that the pipe have a diameter to wall thickness ratio ranging from 5 to 32.
  • the polyamide be a high tensile strength polyamide.
  • high tensile strength polyamides for use in these compositions include, but are not limited to group consisting of polyamides: polyhexamethylene adipamide (N66), polycaproamide (N6), polytetramethy!ene adipamide (N46), polypentamethylene adipamide (N56), polyenanthamide (N7), polyhexamethylene decamide (N610), polyhexamethylene dodecamide (N612), polyhexamethylene terephthalamide (N6T),
  • polyhexamethylene isophthalamide N6I
  • polynonamethylene terephthalamide N9T
  • poly-2-methy!pentamethylene terephthalamide NDT
  • poiy-2-methyl- pentamethylene isophthalamide ND!
  • poly-2-methyl-pentamethyiene adipamide N11, N12 and combinations thereof.
  • copolymers random copolymers, terpolymers, as well as melt blends.
  • hydrophobic thermoplastic pipe of the present disclosure is covered by a reinforcing material.
  • reinforcing materials include, but are not limited to, glass fiber, carbon fiber, nylon fiber, polyester fibers and steel wire and combinations thereof.
  • Reinforcing materials as described herein can also be sandwiched between two or more layers of the extruded polyamide resin to form a pipe of the present invention.
  • the pipe is coated with a colorant such as paint to increase resistance to ultraviolet light
  • a colorant such as paint to increase resistance to ultraviolet light
  • Coating a pipe of the present invention with an acrylic white paint was found to minimize moisture absorption and to significantly reduce pipe surface temperature increase when exposed to sunlight by 15 to 30°C as compared to an uncoated pipe.
  • the outer and inner surface of the hydrophobic thermoplastic pipe may be covered by a second thermoplastic material.
  • the second thermoplastic material may be bonded or unbonded to the thermoplastic pipe. Examples of bonded or unbonded pipes are disclosed in PCT publication WO 02/061317 and United States Patent Application Number 2012/0261017 A1.
  • the outer covering is often referred to as an outer sheath while the inner covering is often referred to as an inner sheath.
  • At least a portion of the outer surface of the pipe and/or the inner surface of the pipe is bonded with a second thermoplastic material.
  • second thermoplastic materials which can be bonded to at least a portion of the outer and/or inner surface of the pipe include, but are not limited to, high density polyethylene (HOPE), poiyamide, polypropylene, polyphenylene sulfide, polyetheretherketone and rubber, and combinations thereof.
  • At least a portion of the outer and/or inner surface of the pipe is covered or lined by an unbonded second thermoplastic material.
  • unbonded second thermoplastic materials which can cover at least a portion of the outer surface of the pipe or line at least a portion of the inner surface of the pipe include, but are not limited to, high density polyethylene (HDPE), poiyamide, polypropylene, polyphenylene sulfide, polyetheretherketone and rubber, and combinations thereof.
  • HDPE high density polyethylene
  • poiyamide polypropylene
  • polyphenylene sulfide polyetheretherketone
  • rubber and combinations thereof.
  • the pipes according to the present disclosure may further comprise a silicone based additive.
  • the pipe comprises 0.5 to 25% by weight of a silicon based additive.
  • the silicon based additive comprises an ultrahigh molecular weight si!oxane polymer and a binding agent.
  • the ultrahigh molecular weight siloxane polymer be unfunctionalized and non-reactive with the poiyamide in the pipe. Further preferred is that the unfunctionalized siloxane polymer not be considered as either a gel or an oil.
  • Suitable binding agents for the silicone based additive include, but are not limited to fumed silica.
  • conduits and pipes according to the disclosures herein are capable of being thermally butt fused with another thermoplastic pipe of the same composition and/or coupled with another pipe of the same or different composition through electrofusion, mechanical, compression fitting and/or transition fitting.
  • a pipe of the present invention is electrofused, mechanically joined, compression fitted or transition fitted to a steel pipe or fitting.
  • a pipe of the present invention is electrofused, compression fitted, or transition fitted to another thermoplastic pipe of the same composition.
  • a pipe according to the disclosures herein is electrofused, compression fitted or transition fitted to another thermoplastic pipe of a different composition.
  • a pipe according to the disclosures herein further comprises a second polymer, copolymer, or terpolymer made by combining two or more polymers.
  • a second polymer, copolymer, or terpolymer made by combining two or more polymers.
  • examples include, but are not limited to polyamides:
  • polyhexamethylene adipamide N66
  • polycaproamide N6
  • poiytetramethylene adipamide N46
  • polypentamethylene adipamide N56
  • polyenanthamide N7
  • polyhexamethylene decamide N610
  • polyhexamethylene dodecamide N612
  • polyhexamethylene terephtha!amide N6T
  • polyhexamethylene isophthalamide N6I
  • polynonamethyiene terephthaiamide N9T
  • poly-2-methylpentamethylene terephthalamide NT
  • po!y-2-methyl-pentamethyjene isophthalamide NDI
  • poly-2-methyl-pentamethylene adipamide ND6
  • the second polymer, copolymer or terpolymer can be added prior to extrusion as a melt blend or co-extruded with the resin of the present disclosure, or added as a separate layer before or after the extrusion of resin of the present invention by, for example, a cross-head, spraying on as a coating, or via a dip coating process.
  • thermoplastic pipes Manufacture of hollow conduits, including pipe and similar articles via extrusion requires the base polymer to have high melt strength. High me!t strength is desirable in obtaining good hang strength and enabling production of a uniform shape or form to be extruded and maintained as the polymer crystallizes.
  • Other desired parameters for pipe extrusion include, but are not limited to, consistent ovality and thickness, smooth inside surface without deformities, ability to coil without crushing upon itself; and no tears or holes on the outer surface.
  • the extrusion process may be started with a high melt strength polymer of the same or another family, and then gradually transitioned to another desired polymer.
  • the gap between the die head/pipehead and the calibrator must within a range of between about 0.5 mm to about 75mm, more preferably between about 1mm to about 3 mm.
  • thermoplastic pipe a melted thermoplastic resin as described herein is extruded and passed through a pipe forming zone of an extrusion apparatus to form the thermoplastic pipe.
  • thermoplastic resins into pipes are known and can be used for production of the hydrophobic thermoplastic pipes of the instant invention.
  • melting may be done in a single screw greater than or equal to 1" or a 25 mm or greater vented or unvented twin screw extruder to produce a homogeneous melt.
  • the extruders may be with or without a vent.
  • Pipe head temperature is maintained within 30 ° C of the melt temperature of polymer.
  • a calibrator with a coolant, preferably water in the temperature range of 16 ° C to 23 ° C, is also used.
  • the flow rate of water in the cooling tank is maintained such that outside skin freezes instantaneously upon contact, and the outside pipe temperature is within 50 ° C to about 75 ° C of the glass transition temperature of polymer.
  • the extrusion apparatus comprises a static mixer and a rotating screw design configured to melt the po!yamide containing thermoplastic resin
  • a single screw extruder, a twin screw extruder, a vented single screw extruder or a vented twin screw extruder is used.
  • thermoplastic resin is melted at temperature ranging between about 260 ° C and about 310 °C.
  • thermoplastic pipe The melted polyamide containing thermoplastic resin is then extruded and passed through a pipe forming zone of the extrusion apparatus to form the thermoplastic pipe. Positive pressure may be applied to the internal cavity of the formed pipe through mandrel or pin.
  • the process further comprises the step of passing the portion of a thermoplastic pipe through a dryer.
  • the residence time from extrusion to pipe forming is less than 20 minutes, more preferably less than 10 minutes, more preferably less than 6 minutes.
  • pipe forming zones include, but are not limited to, spiral or basket shaped die head, transition zone, a heated mandrel with or without a heated pin which forms at least a portion of a thermoplastic pipe.
  • positive pressure may be applied to the internal cavity of the formed pipe through mandrel or pin.
  • the process of the present disclosure further comprises passing the melted polyamide containing thermoplastic resin through a screen to remove any contaminants or unmelted portions prior to extrusion.
  • the screen may be reinforced by a breaker plate to create pressure in the extruding apparatus.
  • thermoplastic resin does not comprise neoalkoxy titanate or neoa!koxy zirconate
  • the inner and/or outer surface of the pipe is coated with a functional coating.
  • the present disclosure further provides extruded hydrophobic
  • thermoplastic pipes which maintain their ovality. This allows the pipe to be coiled in a spool for storage and transport and to be readily installed from the spools. By maintaining their ovality, the pipes can be used for fluid transfer along long distances. This is useful for application in, for example, oil and gas pipeline, for transporting hydrocarbon containing fluids, water transportation in fracking, water systems for residential and commercial facilities and/or transport of compatible chemicals.
  • the present disclosures further provide articles of manufacture comprising a coiled pipe of the present invention as well as methods for coiling the pipe.
  • the hydrophobic portion in one embodiment of the present disclosure, the hydrophobic
  • thermoplastic pipe herein is coiled onto a coiling apparatus without exceeding the elastic limit such that there is no loss in LTHS or tensile strength.
  • hydrophobic thermoplastic pipe is capable of being clamped by a squeeze-off tool to control the flow of fluid through the pipe and then, upon release of the pipe from the squeeze-off tool, substantially return to its original shape. It is further expected that the hydrophobic thermoplastic pipe herein disclosed can be subjected to hot oil treatment at up to 150°C without dimensional distortion.
  • the hydrophobic thermoplastic pipe is designed to ensure that the coiling strain is less than the yield strain of the polyamide to minimize memory effects and to eliminate or minimize the need for pipe straighteners to tamers.
  • coiling strain is determined by dividing the outer diameter of the pipe by the inner coil diameter and multiplying by 100. In an embodiment of the disclosures herein, the coiling strain from about 1% to about 30%, more preferably from about 3% to about 6%.
  • the diameter and/or length of coiled pipe are selected based upon efficient transportation mode on trucks to meet Department of Transportation regulations and minimize costs.
  • Hydrophobic thermoplastic pipes herein are coiled in lengths typically ranging from about 500 to about 3000 feet based upon the pipe diameter.
  • a 2 inch outer diameter pipe is typically coiled in a length of about 2000 feet to about 3000 feet; a 3 and 4 inch outer diameter pipe is typically coiled in a length of about 1000 feet to about 1500 feet; and a 6 inch outer diameter pipe is typically coiled in a length of about 300 feet to about 700 feet.
  • the coiled pipes of present disclosure comprise 60% to 99.9% by weight of a polyamide, wherein the moisture level of the polyamide is less than the equilibrium moisture content of the polyamide, and 0.1% to 40% by weight of an impact modifier containing maleic anhydride or a functional equivalent thereof.
  • the polyamide be a high tensile strength polyamide.
  • high tensile strength polyamides for use in these compositions include, but are not limited to group consisting of polyamides: polyhexamethylene adipamide (N66), polycaproamide (N6), po!ytetramethyiene adipamide (N46), polypentamethylene adipamide (N56), polyenanthamide (N7), polyhexamethylene decamide (N610), polyhexamethylene dodecamide (N612), polyhexamethylene terephthalamide (N6T), polyhexamethylene isophthaiamide (N6I),
  • polyamides polyhexamethylene adipamide (N66), polycaproamide (N6), po!ytetramethyiene adipamide (N46), polypentamethylene adipamide (N56), polyenanthamide (N7), polyhexamethylene decamide (N610), polyhexamethylene dodecamide (N612), polyhexamethylene terephthalamide (N6T
  • polynonamethyiene terephthalamide N9T
  • poly-2-methylpentamethyiene terephthalamide NT
  • poly-2-methyl-pentamethylene isophthaiamide NDI
  • poiy-2-methyl-pentamethylene adipamide N11 , N12 and combinations thereof.
  • “combinations thereof with respect to polyamides it is meant to include, but is not limited to, block copolymers, random copolymers, terpolymers, as well as melt blends.
  • the polyamide is N66 having an initial formic acid solution relative viscosity of 35 to 240 (measured according to AST D789) and the moisture level of less than 0.15% to 0.005% by weight.
  • the impact modifier has an effective maleic anhydride level of less than 1 % by weight, more preferably 0.044% to 0.1 1 % by weight.
  • the impact modifier comprises a maieated ethylene propylene diene (EPDM) rubber.
  • the thermoplastic resin may further comprise a heat stabilizer and/or colorant as well as additional additives such as, but not limited to, lubricants, mineral fillers, pigments, dyes, antioxidants, hydrolysis stabilizers, nucleating agents, flame retardants, blowing agents and combinations thereof.
  • Suitable mineral fillers include, but are not limited to, kaolin, clay, talc, and wollastonite, diatomite, titanium dioxide, mica, amorphous silica, glass beads, glass fibers and combinations thereof.
  • Hydrophobic thermoplastic pipes of the present disclosure can be effectively coiled and uncoiled in sizes up to 6 inches.
  • an inside coiling diameter of about 52 inches can be used for a 2-inch outer diameter pipe
  • an inside coiling diameter of about 75 inches can be used for a 3- inch outer diameter pipe
  • about 90 inches inside coiling diameter can be used for a 4-inch outer diameter pipe.
  • the outer diameter of a 1000 feet coil made with 3-inch pipe is about 104 inches, while that for 4-inch pipe is about 126 inches.
  • melt viscosity of the resin may be further desirable to increase the melt viscosity of the resin by addition of 0.1% to 5%, more preferably 1% or less, of an olefin (ethylene, styrene, vinyl acetate)-ma!eic anhydride copolymer, it is preferred that the olefin and maleic anhydride copolymer have a molecular weight in the range of about 500 g/mole to about 400,000 g/mole.
  • Suitable melt viscosity enhancers for use herein include any known to the skilled person.
  • the olefin is
  • the resin composition optionally comprises a plasticizer.
  • thermoplastic po!yamide pipe is coiled at a ratio of outer pipe diameter to coiling diameter of less than 30% and/or a coiling strain of about 1% to about 30%, more preferably about 3% to about 6%, more preferably less than 5%.
  • the coiling diameter be greater than or equa! to 3 to 30 times the outer diameter of the pipe, preferably 15 to 25 times the outer diameter of the pipe.
  • the length of pipe to be coiled, and therefore the coil diameter is selected based upon efficient transportation mode on trucks to meet Department of Transportation regulations and minimize costs.
  • Pipes of the present invention are coiled in lengths typically ranging from about 500 feet to about 2000 feet based upon the pipe diameter.
  • a 2 inch outer diameter pipe is typicaily coiled in a length of about 2000 feet
  • a 3 inch and 4 inch outer diameter pipe is typically coiled in a length of about 1000 feet
  • a 6 inch outer diameter pipe is typically coiled in a length of about 500 feet.
  • the coiling force to coil a 3" SDR11 pipe of the present invention in coils of diameter from 70 inches to about 90 inches has a power requirement from about 0.30 horsepower (hp) to about 1.6 hp, more preferred from about 0.08 hp to about 0.3 hp, and a torque of about 687 ft-lb, more preferably from 687 ft-ib to about 2632 ft-ib torque.
  • the coiled pipes of the present embodiment can be uncoiled and installed as straight pipe without any pipe straighteners or pipe tamers and can be bent at angles required for service.
  • the uncoiling force varies from about 440 lb to about 4543 lb, more preferably from about 440 lb to about 900 lb for safer installation.
  • the following section provides further illustration of the resins, hollow conduits, pipes, articles and processes of the present invention.
  • the resins and pipes exemplified herein comprise nonlimiting examples drawn to N66.
  • other polyamides known to those skilled in the art may be employed according to the disclosures herein.
  • Such polyamides are high tensile strength polyamides, including, but are not limited to: polyhexamethylene adipamide (N66),
  • polycaproamide N6
  • polytetramethylene adipamide N46
  • polypentamethylene adipamide N56
  • polyenanthamide N7
  • polyhexamethylene decamide N610
  • polyhexamethylene dodecamide N612
  • polyhexamethylene terephthalamide N6T
  • polyhexamethylene isophthaiamide N6I
  • polynonamethylene N6
  • terephthalamide N9T
  • poiy-2-methylpentamethyiene terephthalamide NDT
  • poiy-2-methyi-pentamethyIene isophthaiamide NDl
  • po!y-2-methyi- pentamethylene adipamide N11 , N12 and combinations thereof.
  • ExxelorTM VA 1840 is a semi-crystalline ethylene copolymer functionalized with maleic anhydride by reactive extrusion.
  • ExxelorTM is a trademark of ExxonMobil and is described at the internet weblink:
  • Zytel ® FE-7108 Cu is a commercial product of DuPont.
  • DuPontTM Zytel ® FE-7108 Cu is used as a heat stabilizer in the examples.
  • Example 1 Pipe Preparation in this example and all subsequent examples the RV (solution relative viscosity) is determined according to ASTM Method D789.
  • the main/thickest component of the pipe which accounts for at least 80% of the wall thickness.
  • a composition comprised of 69.1% of a
  • This pipe head also has the ability to accept additional meit stream(s) from one or more vented or unvented single screw or twin screw extruders feeding a functionalized hydrophobic polymer in the melt form in such a way that these polymers streams are brought together inside the die head to form a coating on the outside and inside layers of the main PA66 component. Thickness of these inside and outside layers can vary from 0.07mm to 1.5mm based on end application and pipe size.
  • Examples of functionalized hydrophobic polymer used include maleated ETFE (ethylene tetrafluoroethylene copolymer), or maleated FEP (fluorinated ethylene propylene), or a maleated PFE (poiyfiuorinated ethylene). Die gaps are adjusted such that proper draw down ratio is attained to defect free inside and outside surfaces.
  • ETFE ethylene tetrafluoroethylene copolymer
  • FEP fluorinated ethylene propylene
  • PFE poiyfiuorinated ethylene
  • Die Temp. (5 die heads) 260-293 °C [500-550 °F]
  • the composition passes through the die-gap, it is then passed through a calibrator ring, which is used to size the pipe to the correct outer diameter.
  • Water may or may not be used in the calibrator ring as a lubricant to minimize sticking.
  • the calibrator ring also has the ability to pull a vacuum for correctly sizing the outer diameter of the pipe.
  • the pipe is then moved through two or more cooling tanks with either water spray of atomized droplets or a water bath to cool the pipe to less than 300°F.
  • the extruded pipe used in most experiments herein has standard dimension ratio (SDR) ranging from 7 to 11 with an OD ranging from 3.5 to 4.5 inch diameter, and produced in a continuous fashion to either make continuous coils or cut into straight section of desired length using a saw.
  • SDR standard dimension ratio
  • FIG. 2 plots a log of stress (in psi) on the Y-axis, measured according to the ASTM D2837 method, versus the log of exposure time (in hours) on the X-axis for the PA66 pipe.
  • thermoplastic pipe is co-extruded using NPD-078 (natural) as the skin layer and NPD-078 (black) as the core material.
  • Performance properties of the co-extruded pipe for (i) adhesion of the skin layer to the core, (ii) moisture absorption from outside when subjected to 80°C water exposure for 30 days, (iii) quick burst pressure test, and (iv) butt fusion test are measured using the appropriate standard test methods.
  • a functionalized hydrophobic polymer such as maleated ethylene propylene diene (EPDM) rubber, and maleated ETFE (ethylene tetrafluoroethylene copolymer) are used for illustrative purposes.
  • EPDM maleated ethylene propylene diene
  • ETFE ethylene tetrafluoroethylene copolymer
  • Example 3 preparation is repeated for a co-extruded thermoplastic pipe from maleated ethylene propylene diene (EPDM) rubber as the skin layer and NPD-078 (black) as the core material. Testing of the co-extruded pipe indicates improved skin adhesion to the core, reduced moisture absorption from outside, acceptable quick burst pressure and improved butt fusion over those measured for the co- extruded pipe specimen of Example 3.
  • EPDM maleated ethylene propylene diene
  • NPD-078 black
  • Example 3 preparation is repeated for a co-extruded thermoplastic pipe from maieated ethylene tetrafluoroethylene copolymer (ETFE) as the skin layer and NPD-078 (black) as the core material. Testing of the co-extruded pipe indicates overall performance improvements over those measured for the co-extruded pipe specimen of Example 3.
  • EFE ethylene tetrafluoroethylene copolymer
  • NPD-078 black
  • a three-layer, co-extruded thermoplastic pipe specimen is prepared using the equipment, extrusion conditions and settings described in Example 1. Testing of the three-layer co-extruded pipe indicates overall performance improvements over those measured for the co-extruded pipe specimen of Example 3.
  • ratios, concentrations, amounts, and other numerical data may be expressed herein in a range format. It is to be understood that such a range format is used for convenience and brevity, and thus, should be interpreted in a flexible manner to include not only the numerical values explicitly recited as the limits of the range, but also to include all the individual numerical values or sub-ranges encompassed within that range as if each numerical value and sub-range is explicitly recited.
  • a concentration range of "about 0.1 % to about 5%" should be interpreted to include not only the explicitly recited concentration of about 0.1 wt% to about 5 wt%, but also the individual
  • concentrations e.g., 1 %, 2%, 3%, and 4%) and the sub-ranges (e.g., 0.5%, 1.1%, 2.2%, 3.3%, and 4.4%) within the indicated range.
  • the term “about” can include ⁇ 1 %, ⁇ 2%, ⁇ 3%, ⁇ 4%, ⁇ 5%, ⁇ 8%, or ⁇ 10%, of the numerical value(s) being modified.
  • the phrase "about 'x' to y" includes "about 'x' to about 'y" ⁇

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La présente invention concerne des résines de nylon thermoplastiques hydrophobes, leur fabrication et des conduits creux, des tuyaux et des articles fabriqués à partir de ces résines. Les conduits, tuyaux et articles fabriqués à partir de ces résines présentent une meilleure imperméabilité à l'eau et une meilleure résistance à l'éclatement.
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