Full Generic Qualification of Nylon 12 Carbon Fiber Composite for Dynamic Thermoplastic Composite Pipe and Hybrid Flexible Pipe Applications

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carsten Schuett ◽  
Alexandre Paternoster
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
End Of Life ◽  
Material Characterization ◽  
Stress Rupture ◽  
Thermoplastic Composite ◽  
Flexible Pipe ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Composite Pipe ◽  
Nylon 12 ◽  
Rupture Mode

Abstract Composite structures are used as corrosion insensitive load bearing reinforcement in dynamic Thermoplastic Composite Pipe (TCP) and Hybrid Flexible Pipe (HFP) applications. The qualification of such structures can follow different strategies: product level versus material characterization. DNVGL-ST-F119 proposes a generic knowledge-based approach based on a testing pyramid. The pyramid allows a generic material characterization for a large number of conditions. Testing of dedicated specimens in constant media exposure measures the actual properties and changes of the material. Regression data is obtained for end-of-life properties. Simulations can be conducted using these properties to determine performance of the product in any state and condition and validate any load cases through classical stress combination. The characterization for VESTAPE® Nylon 12 Carbon Fiber thermoplastic composite (CF-PA12) covers all failure mechanisms for matrix, fiber and interface in static, dynamic and stress rupture mode for virgin, fully hydrocarbon saturated and aged to end of life in saturated condition. Each condition assessment is carried out in complete temperature dependency for subzero, room temperature, intermediate and maximum use temperature of 176°F (80°C). Fatigue testing covers runtimes of 106 cycles whereas stress rupture assessment exceeds 12,500h which corresponds to almost 1.5 years. With dense data populations for both regression curves and static test results the coefficient of variation is controlled. All characterization logic and data are analyzed for validity and certified by the official body of the DNV-GL. The material characterization enables simulation of a variety of application designs in predictive engineering and a simplified study is made for a dynamic gas injection jumper to demonstrate relevant occurring load cases. Utilizing all data and approaches allows to define the overall application envelope of the material. For the case of the thermoplastic composite of CF-PA12 it covers static flowlines, dynamic jumpers, service lines up to dynamic risers in sour crude service up to 176°F (80°C). The knowledge-based approach allows for economic design in engineering cases without compromising safety.

Mechanical Behaviors of Steel Strip Reinforced Flexible Pipes Under Bending

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shan Jin ◽  
Shuai Yuan ◽  
Ting Liu ◽  
Peihua Han ◽  
Yong Bai
Keyword(s):  
Steel Strip ◽  
Practical Application ◽  
Pure Bending ◽  
Flexible Pipe ◽  
Four Point Bending ◽  
Offshore Engineering ◽  
Flexible Pipes ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Composite Pipe ◽  
Good Coincidence

Steel strip reinforced flexible pipe (SSRFP) is a kind of unbonded composite pipe, which has more application foreground in offshore engineering due to its excellent mechanics and the considerable flexibility. In practical application, SSRFP will inevitably experience bending during reeling process and installation. In this paper, the mechanical behavior of SSRFP subjected to pure bending are studied both experimentally and numerically. A four-point bending equipment is utilized to conduct the full-scale laboratorial tests of SSRFP. Furthermore, the commercial software ABAQUS is employed to simulate its ovalization instability. The results acquired from the ABAQUS simulation are compared with the ones from verification bending experiment, which are in good coincidence with each other. The proposed model and the relative results may be of interest to the manufacture factory engineers.

Carbon Fiber Armors Applied to Presalt Flexible Pipe Developments

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Didier Hanonge ◽  
Gary Bernard ◽  
Anh Tuan Do
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Flexible Pipe

scholarly journals Recycling of Carbon Fiber: Identification of Bases for a Synergy Between Recyclers and Designers

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stéphane Pompidou ◽  
Marion Prinçaud ◽  
Nicolas Perry ◽  
Dimitri Leray
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
End Of Life ◽  
Carbon Fibers ◽  
Second Life ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
High Fiber ◽  
Thermoset Composites ◽  
Design Engineers ◽  
Life Impact ◽  
Definition Of

In order to decrease both energy consumption and CO2 emissions, the automotive, aeronautics and aerospace industries aim at making lighter vehicles. To achieve this, composite materials provide good opportunities, ensuring high material properties and free definition of geometry. As an example, for cold applications, the use of carbon fiber/thermoset composites is ever increasing, in spite of a high fiber price. But in a global and eco-friendly approach, the major limitation for their use remains their potential recyclability. Recycling a composite means having a recycling technology available, getting a dismantle solution and an access for the product, and disposing identification plus selection possibilities to the materials. Thus, carbon fibers recovery (i.e. recycling and re-processing) would both help design engineers to balance energy efficiency and cost, and open new opportunities for developing second-life composites, dedicated to the manufacture of medium or low loaded parts (non-structural in many cases). A first section presents an overview of composite recycling possibilities. Indeed, environmentally and economically, composite incineration is not attractive (even with an energetic valorization), let-alone burying. Reuse and recycling thus remain the two most interesting options. Aeronautics offers a high potential in terms of fiber deposit. In southwest France, composites recycling will increase in terms of quantity due to dismantling platforms Tarmac (dedicated to civil aircraft applications) and P2P (for the disassembly of ballistic weapons). In addition, from a technical point of view, and even if end-of-life solutions for composites still remain under development, solvolysis (i.e. water under supercritical conditions) already offers the opportunity to recover carbon fibers. The resulting recyclate retains up to 90 percent of the fiber’s mechanical properties. A second part will explore the recycling to design issue (i.e. how recycling processes have to balance the previous aspects of the end-of-life proposal). The recycler clearly becomes a new supplier in the carbon fiber lifecycle, by revalorizing wastes with alternatives to burning. Moreover, increasing carbon fiber shelf life reduces its product life impact. Finally, promoting carbon fiber end-of-life would ensure to link aeronautics, automotive, and leisure and sports industries; but one can create demand for recycled reinforcement, by packaging it in useful and attractive forms for those end-users (e.g. pseudo-continuous fiber, felt, strips, bands, patches, etc.). These sections will be enlightened by several examples from collaborations between I2M and local industries.

Interfacial enhancement of carbon fiber/nylon 12 composites by grafting nylon 6 to the surface of carbon fiber

2018 ◽  
Vol 441 ◽  
pp. 538-545 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chen Hui ◽  
Cai Qingyu ◽  
Wu Jing ◽  
Xia Xiaohong ◽  
Liu Hongbo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Nylon 6 ◽  
Nylon 12

Effect of Impregnation Process Parameters on the Mechanical Properties of Carbon Fabric Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites

2020 ◽  
Vol 858 ◽  
pp. 78-83
Author(s):  
Dae Won Kim ◽  
Jun Park ◽  
Chul Kyu Jin ◽  
Hyung Yoon Seo ◽  
Chung Gil Kang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Composite Material ◽  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Process Parameters ◽  
Polymeric Materials ◽  
Thermoplastic Composite ◽  
Thermoplastic Composites ◽  
Body Parts ◽  
Carbon Fabric ◽  
Impregnation Process

Carbon fabric-reinforced thermoplastic (CFRP) composites, fortified with carbon fiber prepreg and epoxy base materials, have been mainly used for body parts for weight lightening, advanced high strength, and impact absorption In the current automotive industry However, as recycling of the composite material is required, attempts have been made to manufacture body parts using a thermoplastic polymeric material as a base substance. In order to produce various types of body parts by impregnating a liquid thermoplastic material into carbon fabric preform in methods of manufacturing a carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composite material (CFRTP), it is important to understand the effect of the impregnation process parameters (time, temperature, pressing force) on the mechanical properties of the composite material. Therefore, in this study, the influence of impregnation process parameters on the mechanical properties of CFRTP is proposed. In addition, this paper presents the problems and solutions when polymeric materials are impregnated in carbon fabric.

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