Composite structures offshore

The offshore oil industry is a growing market for the composite industry. This is due to the special properties of composites like low weight, corrosion resistance, and long life times with a minimum demand for maintenance. A continued increase in the use of composites in this market depends on development of cost effective products and a high level of quality assurance. This project has concentrated on three different categories of products selected in cooperation with a group of oil companies and Nordic composite companies. The results show that composites are a cost effective material alternative for the selected products and can satisfy performance and safety requirements.