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Non-destructive Testing of Steel Pipes With Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (gfrp) Repairs Exposed to Offshore Environments

Year: 2023

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) composite repairs have proven effective for repairing steel pipes due to their excellent mechanical properties and durability. Nonetheless, the aggressiveness of offshore environments can cause degradation on these repaired pipes. Non-destructive testing (NDT) is a reliable approach for assessing the actual repair condition without disassembling the pipeline. This study used two NDT techniques to evaluate damage presence and evolution in steel pipes with FRP systems exposed to offshore environments. The pipes underwent different surface treatments and were conditioned in salt spray chambers at varying temperatures. Results indicated that NDT's effectively detected damage and were consistent with each other.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.8092114

Authors: Ferreira, C.G., Lopes, B.J., da Silva, G.d.E.S., Vieira, P.S.C., d'Almeida, A.L.F.S., Marinho, C.A., da Silva, W.C.D., da Silva, A.H.M.F.T., Cardoso, D.C.T.

Institutions: Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro, Petrobras (Brazil)

Language: English

Topic: Structural Integrity and Reliability Analysis

Subfield: Mechanical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W4382337745

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