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ReviewPolymers2025

Intumescent Coatings and Their Applications in the Oil and Gas Industry: Formulations and Use of Numerical Models.

Taher Hafiz, James Covello, Gary E Wnek, Abdulkareem Melaiye, Yen Wei, Jiujiang Ji

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Review in Polymers, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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2 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Taher HafizDepartment of Macromolecular Science and Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA.ORCID 0009-0004-6721-6145
James CovelloDepartment of Macromolecular Science and Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA.
Gary E WnekDepartment of Macromolecular Science and Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-7358-8878
Abdulkareem MelaiyeResearch and Development, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Akron, OH 44316, USA.
Yen WeiDepartment of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China.
Jiujiang JiDepartment of Macromolecular Science and Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-1438-5223

Funding

Saudi Cultural Mission (SACM). NA
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The oil and gas industry is subject to significant fire hazards due to the flammability of hydrocarbons and the extreme conditions of operational facilities. Intumescent coatings (ICs) serve as a crucial passive fire protection strategy, forming an insulating char layer when exposed to heat, thereby reducing heat transfer and delaying structural failure. This review article provides an overview of recent developments in the effectiveness of ICs in mitigating fire risks, enhancing structural resilience, and reducing environmental impacts within the oil and gas industry. The literature surveyed shows that analytical techniques, such as thermogravimetric analysis, scanning electron microscopy, and large-scale fire testing, have been used to evaluate the thermal insulation performances of the coatings. The results indicate significant temperature reductions on protected steel surfaces that extend critical failure times under hydrocarbon fire conditions. Recent advancements in nano-enhanced and bio-derived ICs have also improved thermal stability and mechanical durability. Furthermore, numerical modeling based on heat transfer, mass conservation, and kinetic equations aids in optimizing formulations for real-world applications. Nevertheless, challenges remain in terms of standardizing modeling frameworks and enhancing the environmental sustainability of ICs. This review highlights the progress made and the opportunities for continuous advances and innovation in IC technologies to meet the ever-evolving challenges and complexities in oil and gas industry operations. Consequently, the need to enhance fire protection by utilizing a combination of tools improves predictive modeling and supports regulatory compliance in high-risk industrial environments.

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bio-derived flame retardanthydrocarbon fire resistanceintumescent coatingnumerical fire modelingoil and gas safety engineeringpassive fire protectionthermal insulation performance

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PMID40732802
PMCPMC12298081

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