Application of Shape Memory Alloys in Pipeline Couplings for Shipbuilding

The aim of the study is to analyse shape memory alloy (SMA) pipeline joints in limited space applications for all kinds of ships. Generally, the space available in various areas on ships is strictly limited and service works usually meet many obstacles. If we consider a pipeline, the flange joints a...

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Main Author: Matuszewski Leszek
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2020-09-01
Series:Polish Maritime Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.2478/pomr-2020-0049
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description The aim of the study is to analyse shape memory alloy (SMA) pipeline joints in limited space applications for all kinds of ships. Generally, the space available in various areas on ships is strictly limited and service works usually meet many obstacles. If we consider a pipeline, the flange joints always require a larger free space around the pipe than the pipe alone. A simultaneous problem can occur with the propeller shaft line coupling between bearings. SMA couplings require less space around the pipe and service should be easier, e.g., insulation fixing, painting and so on. SMA couplings last for a lifetime and there is no need for periodical seal replacement. Herein, some proposals among other unpublished data are discussed. There is a significant technological interest in the use of SMAs for applications not widely used yet. A wide variety of alloys present the shape memory effect and many generate an expressive restitution force considerable for commercial interests.
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spelling doaj.art-964996e1816a4c96a5cc97e4977eea662022-12-21T22:40:53ZengSciendoPolish Maritime Research2083-74292020-09-01273828810.2478/pomr-2020-0049pomr-2020-0049Application of Shape Memory Alloys in Pipeline Couplings for ShipbuildingMatuszewski Leszek0Gdańsk University of Technology,PolandThe aim of the study is to analyse shape memory alloy (SMA) pipeline joints in limited space applications for all kinds of ships. Generally, the space available in various areas on ships is strictly limited and service works usually meet many obstacles. If we consider a pipeline, the flange joints always require a larger free space around the pipe than the pipe alone. A simultaneous problem can occur with the propeller shaft line coupling between bearings. SMA couplings require less space around the pipe and service should be easier, e.g., insulation fixing, painting and so on. SMA couplings last for a lifetime and there is no need for periodical seal replacement. Herein, some proposals among other unpublished data are discussed. There is a significant technological interest in the use of SMAs for applications not widely used yet. A wide variety of alloys present the shape memory effect and many generate an expressive restitution force considerable for commercial interests.https://doi.org/10.2478/pomr-2020-0049pipelinescouplingsshape memory alloysshipbuildingcoupling durability
spellingShingle Matuszewski Leszek
Application of Shape Memory Alloys in Pipeline Couplings for Shipbuilding
Polish Maritime Research
pipelines
couplings
shape memory alloys
shipbuilding
coupling durability
title Application of Shape Memory Alloys in Pipeline Couplings for Shipbuilding
title_full Application of Shape Memory Alloys in Pipeline Couplings for Shipbuilding
title_fullStr Application of Shape Memory Alloys in Pipeline Couplings for Shipbuilding
title_full_unstemmed Application of Shape Memory Alloys in Pipeline Couplings for Shipbuilding
title_short Application of Shape Memory Alloys in Pipeline Couplings for Shipbuilding
title_sort application of shape memory alloys in pipeline couplings for shipbuilding
topic pipelines
couplings
shape memory alloys
shipbuilding
coupling durability
url https://doi.org/10.2478/pomr-2020-0049
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