Flexible pipe and end fitting with integrated sensor

摘要

Apparatus and method of manufacturing a flexible pipe body are disclosed. The method may include providing a fluid retaining layer; wrapping a plurality of tensile armour elements around the fluid retaining layer; and wrapping a crush resistant elongate body that houses at least one fibre element around the fluid retaining layer and radially between two of the plurality of tensile armour elements. Matrix material provided in the elongate body may be cured subsequent to fitting the pipe body to an end fitting.

主权项

1. A method of manufacturing a flexible pipe body, comprising:
providing a fluid retaining layer; wrapping a plurality of tensile armour elements around the fluid retaining layer to form a tensile armour layer; and wrapping a crush resistant elongate body that houses at least one fibre in a metal tube (FIMT) around the fluid retaining layer and alongside two of the plurality of tensile armour elements in the tensile armour layer to be radially between two of the plurality of tensile armour elements, and wherein the crush resistant elongate body is substantially filled with a matrix material.