Coating Property Effects on Guided Wave Attenuation in Viscoelastic Coated Pipes

Guided wave attenuation in a pipe with viscoelastic coating was studied through the calculation of attenuation dispersion curves. Coating property effects on wave attenuation were investigated and some criteria have been acquired in terms of attenuation reduction. Appropriate coating property, frequency range and wave type were recommended for future pipeline industry use based on the study. This study provides guidance for long‐range guided wave inspection in a real field pipeline under various coating conditions.