FLEXIBLE PIPE BODY LAYER AND METHOD OF PRODUCING SAME

摘要

A flexible pipe body configured for offshore use or a flexible pipe precursor, and a method of preparing a flexible pipe are disclosed. The pipe body or precursor includes a sacrificial layer which is, at least partially, removable on contact with a solvent medium such as an aqueous solvent, in particular water.

主权项

1. A flexible pipe body, or a precursor for a flexible pipe body, comprising an inner fluid retaining layer defining a pipe bore for the transmission of fluids, at least one reinforcement layer configured to resist internal or external pressure and/or tensile loads in the pipe body or precursor, and at least one sacrificial layer, wherein the sacrificial layer is soluble or dispersible on contact with a solvent medium.