Flexible Composite Pipe(FCP)
FCP for Oil & Gas
FCP - Ultra ™
FCP for Water transfer
FCP - Wave ™
FCP for Hydrogen
FCP - H2
Inner Layer
The inner layer material typically adopts corrosion-resistant and wear-resistant polymer materials, such as high-density polyethylene (HDPE) or cross-linked polyethylene (PEX).
Barrier Layer
The barrier layer material adopts aluminum barrier, ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (EVOH), nylon barrier, etc.
Reinforced Layer
The reinforcing layer material uses high-strength and high-rigidity materials, such as glass fiber, carbon fiber, or metal steel cord belts
Outer Layer
The outer layer material protects the reinforcing layer from external physical damage and environmental factors.
Banline has the ability to independently develop, design and manufacture FCP production line - we introduced flexible composite pipe (FCP) production line technology from the United States in 2017, after years of research and development and innovation, it realizes fully fused, continuous and rapid production, and now it is the only one in the world that can produce FCP pipe with a maximum diameter of 1200mm At present, it is the only equipment in the world that can produce FCP pipes with a maximum diameter of 1200mm, while the FCP equipment of other companies has a maximum production diameter of only about 250mm. Banline FCP equipment has been appraised as “international leading level technology” by China Light Industry Federation.
Banline FCP equipment--support 360mm wide and 12000 meters long strip technology makes the quality of pipe products more stable, while other companies' strip width is only 90mm and length is only nearly 1000 meters.
Banline FCP equipment--Supporting non-stop online strip technology can meet the continuous production of the equipment, while other companies need to stop and dismantle after the strip is used up, which can't be continuous production.
Banline FCP equipment - support a variety of strip materials as a reinforcing layer, such as glass fiber, carbon fiber, aramid fiber, steel cord, basalt fiber, aluminum tape (film), steel tape and other materials for composite bonding / fusion bonding. Other companies can only support one or a few strip materials.
FCP Specification - Oil & Gas & H2
4.95 Mpa - 7.34 Mpa
9.34 Mpa - 11.51 Mpa
16.54Mpa - 17.86 Mpa
26.63 Mpa
* To the best of our knowledge, the information contained in data sheets are accurate; however, we do not assume any liability whatsoever for the accuracy and completeness of such information,Nominal value shown, actual value may vary based on different senarios, For more info, please contact Banline International Department. email :owen.chen@banline.com* To the best of our knowledge, the information contained in data sheets are accurate; however, we do not assume any liability whatsoever for the accuracy and completeness of such information,Nominal value shown, actual value may vary based on different senarios, For more info, please contact Banline International Department. email :owen.chen@banline.com
FCP Charateristics
Impact and twist resistance
Strong corrosion resistance
Energy-saving and environmentally friendly
Good flexibility
High pressure resistance
Multi-layer structural design
Easy installation
FCP Specification - Water supply
Application in offshore hydrogen transportation pipelines
Offshore wind power hydrogen production and transportation
At offshore wind farms, green hydrogen produced through electrolysis of water can be transported via FCP hydrogen pipelines to onshore or nearby chemical, industrial, and other hydrogen utilization sites. This application mode contributes to the efficient utilization and long-distance transportation of offshore green hydrogen.
Offshore hydrogen transportation projects
For hydrogen transportation needs in offshore areas, FCP hydrogen pipelines can serve as an economical, efficient, and safe solution. Their lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and pressure-resistant characteristics allow the pipelines to operate stably in harsh marine environments for long periods.
Hydrogen supply for offshore oil and gas platforms
On offshore oil and gas platforms, FCP hydrogen pipelines can be used to transport hydrogen to various hydrogen utilization points on the platform. This application facilitates the low-carbon transformation and hydrogen utilization of offshore oil and gas platforms.
Long-distance transportation of hydrogen from production sites to utilization points
FCP hydrogen pipelines can be used to transport hydrogen from production sites (such as coal chemical industry, renewable energy hydrogen production stations, etc.) to main hydrogen transportation pipelines. This application mode facilitates the scaled utilization and long-distance transportation of hydrogen.
Hydrogen supply in industrial parks: Within industrial parks
FCP pipes can be used to transport hydrogen to various hydrogen utilization points (such as fuel cells, chemical production, etc.) to meet the hydrogen demands of enterprises within the park. This application mode facilitates the efficient utilization, energy conservation, and emission reduction of hydrogen within the park.
City gas blending with hydrogen projects
In city gas systems, FCP pipes can be used to blend hydrogen into natural gas to enhance the calorific value and environmental performance of the gas. This application mode promotes the low-carbon transformation and hydrogen utilization of city gas.
Hydrogen-based ammonia production
It is the process of using hydrogen (H₂) and nitrogen (N₂) to chemically react under certain conditions to produce ammonia (NH₃), realizing the green and low-carbon production of ammonia.
Hydrogen energy integrated application demonstration zones
As a key infrastructure connecting hydrogen production, storage, transportation, and utilization, FCP pipes contribute to the rapid development of the hydrogen energy industry. In hydrogen energy integrated application demonstration zones, FCP pipes can serve as an important component, providing stable hydrogen supply to various facilities within the region.
Advantage of FCP
High Safety
The high safety of FCP hydrogen pipelines mainly comes from their corrosion resistance and high barrier properties. These characteristics effectively reduce the risk of hydrogen leakage and explosion, thereby ensuring the safety of personnel and equipment.
High adaptability
FCP hydrogen pipelines can be customized according to different transportation needs and working conditions. Whether it's long-distance or short-distance transportation, high-pressure or low-pressure delivery, or in normal or extreme climate conditions, FCP hydrogen pipelines can provide flexible solutions. With strong adaptability, they can meet the demands of hydrogen transportation in various complex working conditions.
Good economic efficiency
Compared to metal pipelines, FCP hydrogen pipelines have lower material costs and higher construction efficiency. Their lightweight and high-strength characteristics reduce transportation and installation costs and time. Meanwhile, their corrosion resistance extends the service life of the pipelines and lowers maintenance costs.
Good environmental performance
The FCP hydrogen pipeline is made of thermoplastic plastic materials, which are recyclable and degradable. When the pipeline is decommissioned or damaged, it can be recycled or disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner to reduce pollution to the environment. Additionally, the zero-emission characteristic of hydrogen aligns with the trend of green energy development.
Advantage of Banline
Equipment, raw materials and products are all localized
Low transportation cost, 80% less than imported FCP pipes
Short delivery period
Short installation period
Fast service response time
China's Hydrogen Pipeline Testing
On November 23, 2023, China National Pipe Network Group, jointly with Shanghai Banline Pipeline Engineering Technology Co., Ltd., Dalian University of Technology, and other units, conducted a pure hydrogen detonation test of FCP flexible hydrogen transportation composite pipes at the National Pipe Network Pipeline Fracture Control Test Site in Hami, Xinjiang. The test pipes were produced by Shanghai Banline Pipeline Engineering Technology Co., Ltd.'s FCP pipeline production line, using a continuous multi-layer winding process with a barrier layer. The detonation pressure of the pipes reached up to 11.3 MPa, and all indicators of the pipes met the design requirements.
Standard participant
With the increasingly wide application of FCP pipe in the field of gas and gas transmission, it is particularly important to formulate and improve the international and domestic standards. 2020 in the Det Norske Veritas (DNV) under the organization, the collection of Saudi Aramco American ExxonMobil, the British BP Petroleum, Shanghai Banline In December 2022, the first international standard for hydrogen transmission pipelines was completed: “Flexible Composite Pipes (FCP pipes) for H2” (Flexible Composite Pipes (FCP pipes) for H2), the first international standard for non-metallic high-pressure flexible pipelines used in gas infrastructure.
Banline participates in the development of the Chinese national standard 《Plastic Composite Pipe for Hydrogen Transportation》in 2024
