Aleese Post and Casey Whalen, CSNRI, USA, outline the fundamental design considerations necessary for corroded pipe composite repairs. The use of composite material to repair corroded pipelines continues to be a standard for many pipeline operators. While composite repair manufacturers and designers explore more advanced repair possibilities, the knowledge around general corrosion repair also has changed over time, and the questions have evolved from 'Will composites work?' to 'What do the regulations allow?' and 'How long will a composite work?' While some owners may want to just 'bury and forget' the repair, many issues and questions need to be addressed before the repair is considered to be permanent.
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