A new research paper titled <\/span>\u201cExperimental and Numerical Investigation into the Influence of Galling on Liner Wrinkling Behaviour in Mechanically Lined Pipes\u201d<\/b> has been published in the <\/span>Journal of Pipeline Science and Engineering<\/span><\/i>.<\/span><\/p>\n The study was carried out through a collaboration between <\/span>Cladtek<\/b>, <\/span>The University of Western Australia<\/b>e <\/span>Curtin University<\/b>, with <\/span>Dr.Ahmed Reda, New Technologies Manager at Cladtek<\/b>, contributing to the research and technical supervision.<\/span><\/p>\n The paper became available online in <\/span>March 2026<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n This research focuses on how <\/span>Mechanically Lined Pipes (MLPs)<\/b> behave when pipelines are bent during installation or operation.<\/span><\/p>\n Using a combination of <\/span>full-scale testing and engineering modelling<\/b>, the study examines how small surface features that can occur during manufacturing, known as <\/span>galling<\/b>, may influence when <\/span>liner wrinkling<\/b> begins.<\/span><\/p>\n The findings help our engineers better understand how these surface features affect pipe performance and how inspection results should be interpreted.<\/span><\/p>\n For operators, contractors and engineering teams, the research provides better technical understanding when assessing manufacturing quality and inspection results.<\/span><\/p>\n This supports more informed decisions during pipeline design, qualification and project evaluation, while maintaining confidence in the structural performance of corrosion-resistant mechanically lined pipe systems used in offshore developments.<\/span><\/p>\n The work also reflects <\/span>Cladtek\u2019s capabilities in engineering research, testing and modelling<\/b>, supporting the continued development of lined pipe technology for demanding offshore applications.<\/span><\/p>\n The publication contributes to the broader industry understanding of lined pipe behaviour and supports ongoing research in pipeline engineering.<\/span><\/p>\n \ud83d\udcc4 <\/span>Access the full paper at: <\/b>https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.jpse.2026.100475<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/cladtek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Galling-on-Pipe-1024x576.jpg\")
<\/p>\nImproving Understanding of Mechanically Lined Pipe Performance<\/span><\/h2>\n
What This Means for Pipeline Projects<\/span><\/h2>\n
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