A Novel Investigation on Microstructural Analysis of a Rupture GRE Composite Pipe for Underground Fire Water System

Authors

  • Khairul Arifmuhaimin Arifin Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Parit Raja, Johor, Malaysia
  • Eliza M. Yusup Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Parit Raja, Johor, Malaysia
  • Haniza Haron Integrated Regional Satellite Office (IRSO) Southern, PETRONAS Technical Services Sdn. Bhd., Kluang 3, The Hive Management Office, Kompleks Bersepadu Pengerang, 81600 Pengerang, Johor, Malaysia
  • Haqeemy Azahari Manufacturing Division, Pengerang Refining Company Sdn. Bhd., Kompleks Bersepadu Pengerang, 81600 Pengerang, Johor, Malaysia
  • Shahrul Azmir Osman Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Parit Raja, Johor, Malaysia
  • Mohamad Nur Hidayat Mat Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
  • Eti Indarti Agricultural Product Technology Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh, 23111 Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37934/armne.23.1.3548

Keywords:

GRE pipe, rupture, microanalysis

Abstract

This study investigates how underground fire water systems using Glass Reinforced Epoxy (GRE) pipes are affected by aging. Over time, GRE pipes can degrade, potentially reducing their expected lifespan. The study compared damaged and undamaged areas of pipes to assess how damage impacts their structural integrity. Microscopic and chemical analyses (SEM and EDX) were performed on pipe samples from different locations of the pipe. Mechanical testing (following ASTM standards) was conducted beforehand. Analyses revealed that as damage increased (closer to damaged area), the levels of carbon (C) and oxygen (O) changed significantly with the weight percentage exposed 45.62% difference and 11.62% difference, respectively, as compared with the undamaged area. This suggests that the epoxy resin degrades with age, releasing these elements. Additionally, the presence of foreign objects around the pipes can affect how they bear loads. These findings highlight the importance of understanding how aging and surrounding conditions can influence the performance of GRE pipes in real-world fire water systems.

Author Biographies

Khairul Arifmuhaimin Arifin, Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Parit Raja, Johor, Malaysia

arifmuhaimin603@gmail.com

Eliza M. Yusup, Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Parit Raja, Johor, Malaysia

elizay@uthm.edu.my

Haniza Haron, Integrated Regional Satellite Office (IRSO) Southern, PETRONAS Technical Services Sdn. Bhd., Kluang 3, The Hive Management Office, Kompleks Bersepadu Pengerang, 81600 Pengerang, Johor, Malaysia

haniza.haron@prefchem.com.my

Haqeemy Azahari, Manufacturing Division, Pengerang Refining Company Sdn. Bhd., Kompleks Bersepadu Pengerang, 81600 Pengerang, Johor, Malaysia

mhaqeemy.azahari@prefchem.com

Shahrul Azmir Osman, Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Parit Raja, Johor, Malaysia

shahrula@uthm.edu.my

Mohamad Nur Hidayat Mat, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

mn.hidayat@utm.my

Eti Indarti, Agricultural Product Technology Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh, 23111 Indonesia

eti_indarti@unsyiah.ac.id

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Published

2024-10-02

How to Cite

Arifin, Khairul Arifmuhaimin, Eliza M. Yusup, Haniza Haron, Haqeemy Azahari, Shahrul Azmir Osman, Mohamad Nur Hidayat Mat, and Eti Indarti. 2024. “A Novel Investigation on Microstructural Analysis of a Rupture GRE Composite Pipe for Underground Fire Water System”. Journal of Advanced Research in Micro and Nano Engineering 23 (1):35-48. https://doi.org/10.37934/armne.23.1.3548.
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Vol. 23 No. 1: September (2024)

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