Experimental study of natural fiber Jute reinforced by metal wires and its using as patch on semi-elliptical defected of the API X52 pipelines corroded according to ratio a/t

Abstract

The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficiency of a hybrid patch of Jute with/without Glass fiber reinforced with Steel wire for repairing defective API X52 pipeline. Five specimens were tested using Jute fiber, Glass fiber and Steel wire to enhance the mechanical properties according to ASTM 3039 and D790 standards. The experimental results showed that the effects of hybrid materials (synthetic and natural) for repairing API X52 pipeline defect depend on the nature of the patch and the properties of the adhesive (polyester resin) by increasing the tensile strength and bending load. In the first step, specimen S5 was selected due to its distinctive mechanical properties, which revealed maximum values of tensile strength, toughness and bending load respectively 47,42014 MPa, 2357,42 kJ m⁻³ and 488,3 N. In the second step, the selected sample (S5) was used as a patch to repair API X52 pipeline, which has semi-elliptical defects where the bending load is 31.4246 kN. According to the obtained results, the patch efficiency is 103 % for defects with a/t < (0,3), which can be, restored 100 % of the mechanical properties. Therefore, repairing API X52 pipeline using hybrid patch (Jute reinforced with Steel wires) with shallower defects can be a successful technique.