Offshore staff
IJMUIDEN, The Netherlands – Strohm, a provider of thermoplastic composite pipes (TCP), reports the recent completion of an extensive hydrogen testing program on its TCP at Tüv-Süd in Germany. The results may have important implications for potential future offshore hydrogen systems.
Carried out over the course of six months, the comprehensive permeation assessment covered a range of pressures and temperatures, using a full-scale TCP equipped with two end-fittings, with highly promising results.
Notably, both the TCP itself and the end-fittings exhibited exceptionally low hydrogen permeation values, underscoring the technical suitability of the product for high-pressure hydrogen service, a critical requirement in the evolving landscape of clean energy solutions.
Furthermore, the study shed light on the barrier properties of the TCP’s reinforcement layer. When compared to traditional unreinforced pipes, the TCP was said to demonstrate a significant reduction in hydrogen permeation, approximately tenfold, owing to this design feature.
The company says that the results demonstrate the TCP’s technology feasibility as a reliable solution for offshore hydrogen infrastructure, offering corrosion resistance, significant fatigue life, and a reduced environmental footprint.
02.22.2024
