Operational Safety in Offshore Flexible Pipes: Slow Crack Growth Behavior of Pressure Sheaths Polymers in Hot Hydrocarbon Environment
Operational Safety in Offshore Flexible Pipes: Slow Crack Growth Behavior of Pressure Sheaths Polymers in Hot Hydrocarbon Environment
Thermoplastic materials used in long-term applications such as pressurized gas pipes or flexible offshore pipes have to withstand harsh conditions: The material is exposed to internal pressure, dynamic loads, and direct contact to an aggressive environment like hydrocarbons at elevated temperatures. During service, material of the inner barrier...