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Fracture Mechanics Testing in H2 Environments at High Pressure — New Technique
March 23, 2022 | 2 min read March 23, 2022 | 2 min readAs the desire for hydrogen as a clean energy source intensifies, the current midstream strategy is to transport hydrogen and hydrogen fuel blends through legacy piping networks. There is limited data on the impact of hydrogen transport on the properties (fatigue, fracture toughness, crack growth rates, etc.) and life cycles of these pipe systems. In addition, there is a wide range of steel grades, weld methods, and material quality associated with legacy oil and gas pipelines. All of these factors will influence the benefits of hydrogen and will require significant testing and analysis to fully understand. Â