Polymer engineering multinational Trelleborg has developed a new system to tackle potentially serious weld and subsea pipe failures.
Its T-Strake system aims to reduce potentially serious vortex induced vibration (VIV) fatigue, which can lead to pipe weld failure and pipeline malfunction.
The system protects flowlines by suppressing the effects of these vibrations on pipes, avoiding damage and downtime.
Managing Director within Trelleborg’s offshore operation based in the UK,John Drury, said: “In increasingly rougher seas, pipelines unsupported over free spans are prone to Vortex Induced Vibration (VIV) fatigue and this is a growing concern.
“T-Strake’s unique design enables more efficient transportation and installation. The innovative manufacturing process means they can be produced up to six times faster than systems manufactured using traditional techniques, ensuring shorter lead times.”
Trelleborg will be exhibiting at Offshore Europe on stand 1H81.