Project Summary

Hydrogen causes embrittlement in steel pipes; specialist steel pipelines for hydrogen are expensive and are supplied in relatively short lengths with numerous pipe joints or welds. Thermoplastic Composite Pipes (TCPs) are resistant to hydrogen, have low transport and operating/inspection costs and minimal joints for reduced leakage points and improved safety. This project will investigate the feasibility of next-generation spoolable TCP optimised for the airport environment. The pipes will be manufactured using pretreated tapes to provide performance close to traditional thermoplastic pipes at a lower cost, lower energy input and faster production rate that traditional TCP.