Offshore staff
IJMUIDEN, the Netherlands — Strohm and Evonik have entered an agreement to develop and qualify their respective Thermoplastic Composite Pipe (TCP) technology and unidirectional carbon fiber PA12 tape VESTAPE PA12-CF (PA12) for energy transition applications.
They are targeting a green hydrogen transportation solution for offshore wind developers that is said to be non-corrosive and has been qualified by DNV for dynamic and static hydrocarbon service lifespans of up to 30 years.
The two companies have been collaborating since 2009, with the first TCP incorporating PA12 manufactured in 2011, with offshore applications oil and gas projects in North and South America.
Carbon fiber PA12 TCP, with its fatigue resistance and permeation behavior for hydrogen, is said to be suited to seabed dynamic hydrogen transport for offshore wind to hydrogen applications.
The non-metallic, corrosion-resistant TCP is claimed to be insensitive to hydrogen and hydrogen embrittlement, with a long design life. It is also spoolable and delivered in long lengths, allowing use of existing field support vessels on long-term charter rather than having to mobilize dedicated vessels.
06.13.2022
