Bolted fibre-reinforced polymer flange joints for pipelines: A review of current practice and future challenges
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DOI: 10.1177/1464420718766563
Abstract: Metallic bolted flanges and pipes have both been increasingly replaced by fibre-reinforced polymer materials in many applications which deal with extreme harsh environments such as oil, chemical, marine, etc. This is not only due to… read more here.
Keywords: flange joints; fibre reinforced; bolted fibre; reinforced polymer ... See more keywords
Methodology of Leakage Prediction in Gasketed Flange Joints at Pipeline Deformations
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DOI: 10.3390/ma15124354
Abstract: The paper presents the proposal of a leakage prediction method in flange joints, after pipeline deformation, based on FEM (Finite Element Methods). The stages of developing the design are discussed, and a complex, multi-stage method… read more here.
Keywords: joints pipeline; methodology; pipeline; leakage prediction ... See more keywords