Manufacturing and development of a bolted GFRP flange joint for oil and gas applications

The goal of this experimental study is to manufacture a bolted GFRP flange connection for composite pipes with high strength and performance. A mould was designed manufactured, which ensures the quality materials controls its surface grade. Based on ASME Boiler Pressure Vessel Code, Section X, fabricated using biaxial glass fibre braid polyester resin in vacuum infusion process. In addition, many experiments were carried out another made solve process-related issues. Moreover, an investigation conducted compare drilling two types tools; Erbauer diamond tile drill bit Brad & Spur K10 drill. Six flanges manufactured reach final product acceptable adhesively bonded pipe after chamfering end pipe. Another type commercially-available used close other Finally, blind both ends, making pressure vessel that will be tested under range bolt load internal pressure.