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HIC Resistance Testing of Flexible Pipes Pressure Armor in H2S-Containing Environments

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Flexible pipes may be exposed to high pressures during deep-water operation. Pressure armor layer is designed to withstand the hoop stress that is caused by the inner fluid pressure. It is wound around an internal polymer sheath to isolate it from production gases and fluids. However wear and tear damage or even diffusion may cause gas or fluid buildup in the annulus exposing the pressure armor to environments that may contain H2S. Depending on the mechanical properties and microstructure of the steel the absorption of hydrogen generated by corrosion in a H2S-containing environment can lead to the failure of these layers. Hydrogen induced cracking (HIC) tests will be carried out in H2S-containing environments in order to assess the resistance to HIC of two pressure armor wires (with distinct microstructures). The tests will be carried out for different durations in order to investigate crack growth. After each test the specimens will be examined by visual and ultrasonic inspection followed by sectioning of the specimens at any suspicious regions with subsequent metallographic examination of the cut faces.

Product Number: 51319-13368-SG
Author: Jonas Sá
Publication Date: 2019
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