PERFORMANCE

This track within the consortium focuses on the performance of nonmetallic materials, emphasizing understanding their long-term behavior, degradation mechanisms, and structural reliability in harsh oil and gas environments. It brings together polymer science and composite engineering experts to investigate how nonmetallics respond to factors such as thermal cycling, chemical exposure, mechanical loading, and aging. The goal is to develop robust methodologies for predicting service life, improving material selection, and qualifying new nonmetallic solutions for applications in sectors such as oil and gas, water infrastructure, and renewable energy