Lotus Superhydrophobic Compositions and Coating Process (LotusFlo(TM))
Category: Mechanical/Materials
Developers: Southwest Research Institute
Co-Developers: Shell International Exploration & Production, Inc. ShawCor
United States
Product Description:LotusFlo is a coating technology to protect pipes used in deep offshore wells from a variety of substances that can occlude the flow of product, usually oil. The technology combines the chemistry of the coating as well as the process by which it is applied, specifically to long tubular structures.
Developers: Southwest Research Institute
Co-Developers: Shell International Exploration & Production, Inc. ShawCor
United States
Product Description:LotusFlo is a coating technology to protect pipes used in deep offshore wells from a variety of substances that can occlude the flow of product, usually oil. The technology combines the chemistry of the coating as well as the process by which it is applied, specifically to long tubular structures.
Lotus Superhydrophobic Coating Process