TuFF Composite Material for Pipeline Repair
Sector: Aerospace & Defense • Location: Newark, Delaware, United States
Source: Composites World
The University of Delaware's TuFF composite material is being developed for use as an internal wrap to rapidly repair existing gas pipelines without shutting down gas service. This innovative method utilizes robots to apply the composite material inside the pipeline, curing it with UV light, thus avoiding costly service interruptions.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Aerospace & Defense, Education, Natural Gas
- Location
- Newark, Delaware, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Composites World
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Description | The University of Delaware's TuFF composite material is being developed for use as an internal wrap to rapidly repair existing gas pipelines without shutting down gas service. This innovative method utilizes robots to apply the composite material inside the pipeline, curing it with UV light, thus avoiding costly service interruptions. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Delaware |
City | Newark |
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Source | Composites World |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Aerospace & Defense, Education, Natural Gas |
Article published date | 2025-03-20 |
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