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Reinforced Thermoplastic Pipe in Natural Gas Distribution: Field Validation, Utility Acceptance, and the Shift from Corrosion Control to Installation-Driven Gas Infrastructure

Author: [Bruce Zhou]Affiliation: [Jota Machinery Composites Material Prepreg Solution]Corresponding Author: [jotamachinery@gmail.com]Published : April 08 , 2026 Abstract Reinforced thermoplastic pipe (RTP) has been studied extensively in upstream oil and gas service for corrosion resistance, flexibility, and lifecycle cost reduction. Its adoption in natural gas distribution, however, introduces a different engineering threshold. In gas utility service, […]

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Chemical Compatibility and Service Envelope of Reinforced Thermoplastic Pipe in Aromatic Crude and ASP EOR Environments

Author: [Bruce Zhou]Affiliation: [Jota Machinery Composites Material Prepreg Solution]Corresponding Author: [jotamachinery@gmail.com]Published : April 08 , 2026 Abstract Reinforced thermoplastic pipe (RTP) has transitioned from a corrosion-resistant alternative to carbon steel into a viable solution for chemically aggressive oilfield environments. This study examines the suitability of unbonded RTP systems—comprising a bimodal HDPE liner, helically wrapped glass-fibre

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Cord-Slack Driven Deformation and Torsional Behavior in Unbonded Reinforced Thermoplastic Pipe

Author: [Bruce Zhou]Affiliation: [Jota Machinery Composites Material Prepreg Solution]Corresponding Author: [jotamachinery@gmail.com]Published : April 08 , 2026 Abstract Unbonded reinforced thermoplastic pipe (RTP) is widely used in oil and gas transportation due to its flexibility, corrosion resistance, and spoolable installation capability. However, field observations have shown that RTP may exhibit non-intuitive deformation under internal pressure, including

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