Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8870688 | Marine Pollution Bulletin | 2018 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Decommissioning offshore Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) platforms requires extensive technical knowledge, since it generates different post-consumer materials, including mooring lines. These ropes are made from polyester high tenacity yarn, based on polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and their high added value means they should not be discarded as scrap. This paper aims to present a review and technical opportunities, from an economic standpoint, of recycling the mooring lines recovered from decommissioned FPSOs. Studies conducted over the last two years have researched and developed different potential applications for the fibers. These studies include collaborative project initiatives involving technical and management professionals, universities and private enterprises, with a view to achieving a more sustainable destination for these fibers.
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Authors
David Pascoal Sudaia, Milton Briguet Bastos, Elieti Biques Fernandes, Christine Rabello Nascimento, Elen B.A.V. Pacheco, Ana LĂșcia N. da Silva,