Oil and gas transportation presents different challenges including cryogenic environments, saline exposure, creep and shock situations on metals, foams and rubber. Designing for these situations requires high quality material data that accurately reflect the real life situations.
Novel areas in the energy sector include wind and solar. These present different challenges including UV and weathering exposure on plastics, glass and composites. Impact situations, creep and fatigue are important as components and structures are exposed to the extremes in the environment for extended periods of time.