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<p>In response to the steady rise in global demand for energy resources such as gas and oil, there is a pressing need to enhance the efficiency and safety of pipeline transportation systems. These systems, integral for transferring vast amounts of energy, must operate under increasingly higher pressures and larger diameters without compromising reliability. This study focuses on utilizing finite element analysis (FEA) to investigate the influence of crack orientation and the presence of defects on the fatigue life of pipelines. By simulating internal pressure scenarios and examining various defect characteristics with the AFGROW software, this research applies damage tolerance principles to offer insights into the fatigue behavior of pipelines. The findings can be applied to extend the operational life and ensure the integrity of these critical infrastructures, thereby supporting the sustainable and safe transport of energy resources.</p>
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In response to the steady rise in global demand for energy resources such as gas and oil, there is a pressing need to enhance the efficiency and safety of pipeline transportation systems. These systems, integral for transferring vast amounts of energy, must operate under increasingly higher pressures and larger diameters without compromising reliability. This study focuses on utilizing finite element analysis (FEA) to investigate the influence of crack orientation and the presence of defects on the fatigue life of pipelines. By simulating internal pressure scenarios and examining various defect characteristics with the AFGROW software, this research applies damage tolerance principles to offer insights into the fatigue behavior of pipelines. The findings can be applied to extend the operational life and ensure the integrity of these critical infrastructures, thereby supporting the sustainable and safe transport of energy resources.

Investigating the Effects of Crack Orientation and Defects on Pipeline Fatigue Life Through Finite Element Analysis

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In response to the steady rise in global demand for energy resources such as gas and oil, there is a pressing need to enhance the efficiency and safety of...

Investigating the Effects of Crack Orientation and Defects on Pipeline Fatigue Life Through Finite Element Analysis

Publié en ligne: 29 avr. 2024

Pages: -

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/fas-2023-0001

Mots clés
pressure equipment, pipelines, fatigue, safety, reliability, loading

© 2023 Tayeb Kebir et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Investigating the Effects of Crack Orientation and Defects on Pipeline Fatigue Life Through Finite Element Analysis

Publié en ligne: 29 avr. 2024

Pages: -

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/fas-2023-0001

Mots cléspressure equipment, pipelines, fatigue, safety, reliability, loading

© 2023 Tayeb Kebir et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Mots clés
pressure equipment, pipelines, fatigue, safety, reliability, loading