This document examines the seismic vulnerability of hydrogen pipelines across three European regions: Bavaria, Sicily, and Maastricht, highlighting the importance of pipeline materials and joint types for performance during earthquakes. The analysis includes fragility curves, seismic risk factors, and empirical correlations to estimate damage probabilities for both existing and newly constructed pipelines. It concludes that buried steel pipes with welded joints show the best performance, while surface pipelines, particularly in Sicily, are at a higher risk of damage due to greater seismic activity.
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