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This review, prepared in collaboration with our CRC-ACS partners in Sub-Sea Composites relates to the expanding use of non-metallic materials in piping for energy-related applications. These include the transport of oilfield fluids, both onshore and offshore. Qualification processes for thermoplastic and composite pipework all involve long term stress rupture tests to establish a relationship between pressure and time to failure. These qualification tests are needed to account for particular long term failure process that occur in most non-metallics. Such procedures are essential to the safe and successful application of these materials. Uses of both thermoplastics and composites in several types of pipework are discussed. These include fibreglass pipe, spoolable thermosets, reinforced thermoplastic pipe, flexible risers, rigid risers and, finally, repair and rehabilitation.
Author(s): Gibson AG, Linden JM, Elder D, Leong KH
Publication type: Article
Publication status: Published
Journal: Plastics, Rubber and Composites
Year: 2011
Volume: 40
Issue: 10
Pages: 465-480
Print publication date: 01/12/2011
ISSN (print): 1465-8011
ISSN (electronic): 1743-2898
Publisher: Maney Publishing
URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1179/1743289811Y.0000000006
DOI: 10.1179/1743289811Y.0000000006
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