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http://dx.doi.org/10.5574/KSOE.2015.29.1.100

Computational Analysis of Structural Behavior of Subsea Pipelines with Local Corrosion  

Choi, Kwang-Ho (Department of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Pusan National University)
Lee, Chi-Seung (Department of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Pusan National University)
Ryu, Dong-Man (Department of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Pusan National University)
Koo, Bon-Yong (Korea Energy Technology Center, American Bureau of Shipping)
Song, Joon-Kyu (Korea Energy Technology Center, American Bureau of Shipping)
Lee, Jae-Myung (Department of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Pusan National University)
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Journal of Ocean Engineering and Technology / v.29, no.1, 2015 , pp. 100-110 More about this Journal
Abstract
To meet the increasing demand for energy around the world, offshore and subsea energy development is constantly being conducted. This trend is accompanied by an increasing demand for pipeline installation, which brings numerous problems, including those related to accessibility, high pressure, and corrosion. Among these, corrosion is a primary factor in pipeline fractures, and can cause severe environmental and industrial damage. Hence, accurate corrosion assessment for corroded pipelines is very important. For this reason, the present study investigated the mechanical behavior of an idealized corroded subsea pipeline with an internal/external pressure load using the commercial FEA code ABAQUS. Then, the analysis result was compared with corrosion assessment codes such as ASME B31G, DNV RP F101, ABS. Finally, a fitness-for-service assessment was conducted.
Keywords
Corrosion; Subsea pipeline; Fitniess-for-service assessment; Finite element Analysis; Burst pressure;
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