FRP pipes are used in sea water,
water transportation, sewerage, gas, petroleum, chemical etc. these pipes
compete with the conventional materials like epoxy coated ms, ductile iron,
hdpe, pvc. FRP pipes are non corrosive in nature with long life and a proper
selection of resin; this is the main advantage of FRP pipes. These have an inherent
advantage of highly corrosive resistant to sea water, cold water for power
plants, brine solutions and chlorine/acid. These can be operated at high
temperatures continuously. The installation can be done at sea-level or above
the ground.
FRP means FIBREGLASS REINFORCED PIPING system. These systems are tested by FRP pipe manufacturers India for their durability and values in stony environments and brutal applications for decades.
The
following are the reasons why people prefer FRP make over other pipes:
1)
FRP
pipe manufacturers make sure that they FRP pipes which last for a
minimum of 50 years. In the entire life time of the pipe, the inside smooth
surface never gets damaged.
2)
There is nearly 5-10% difference in the cost as compared
to the steel pipes and also these are much better on the cost front as well
unlike the pre-stressed cement concrete variety.
3)
These pipes are only 25% of the weight of a steel pipe and
also to speed up the installation. These pipes are available up to a length of
12m. Thus the installation process is easy for the FRP pipe manufacturers and handling the pipe is also easy compared to the steel ones.
4)
These pipes can maintain the most demanding structure
at the critical tolerances and the piping applications. The materials with dimensional tolerance and
stringent material stiffness are used.
5)
These pipes have low thermal conductivity. This helps in
low temperature losses. This also eliminates condensation. There is no need for
thermal insulation in addition.
6)
The piping system is corrosion resistant both inside
and outside. Hence they can be used for handling saturated brine, dilute acids,
organic solvents and many other corrosive chemicals. As it is null corrosive,
there is no need for additional lining and exterior coating.
7)
Due to the low friction factor, the pumping cost is
very low and a lot of energy is saved during the life cycle of pipe.
8)
Due to the absence of corrosion there is not
maintenance cost.
9)
It offers versatility in design. By the proper
selection of resin system, these can be made fire resistant. This is the
responsibility of the FRP
pipe manufacturers.
10) When
FRP pipe manufacturers
let the pipe go for cyclic loadings, the pipes provide very high resistance to
fatigue. This enhances its performance for a longer period of life.
Applications of FRP pipes:
