Fiberglass
reinforced piping systems are
time tested because they have
proven their durability and value
in stony environments and brutal
applications for decades. Following
factors lead GRP pipes ahead from
any other pipe. |
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| Long Life |
| It has a minimum
life of 50 years. The smooth inside
surface is maintained throughout
the entire life of the pipe. |
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| Cost effective |
| 10%-15% cheaper
than steel pipes & 20%-30%
cheaper than pre-stressed cement
concrete pipes. |
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| Light
Weight |
GRP
pipes weights only 25% as much
as similar steel pipe and 10%
as much as similar concrete product.
GRP pipes are light weighted,
hence easier handling, faster
installation and low transportation
costs. The use of heavy equipment
is practically eliminated. |
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| Installation
Benefits |
GRP
pipes are easy to install due
to its light weight. These can
be manufactured upto 12m long
to speed up installation and eliminates
upto 75% of the joints compare
to any other materials, hence
handling & installation is
easier then any other product.
GRP pipes are light weight, and
as such results in less expensive
installation, labour and machinery
expenditures. |
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| Dimension
Stability |
GRP
piping system can maintain the
critical tolerances required of
the most demanding structural
and piping application. The materials
need the most stringent material
stiffness, dimensional tolerance. |
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| Low thermal
conductivity |
Low
thermal conductivity of GRP pipes
not only causes low temperature
losses but also in many cases
eliminates condensation or the
need for additional thermal insulation. |
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| Corrosion
Resistance |
GRP Piping System are resistant
to corrosion both inside &
outside. These pipes has been
used for handling dilute acids,
saturated brine, organic solvents
and other corrosive chemical but
there is zero corrosion as result
additional lining and exterior
coating are not required. |
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| Lower
Pumping cost |
The
low friction factor results in
lower pumping cost, thus saving
huge energy cost during the life
cycle of the pipe. |
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| Low Maintenance
Cost |
No maintenance
cost throughout the life because
of absence of corrosion, zero
replacement. |
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| Fire Resistance |
| GRP offers versatility
in design and can be made fire resistant
by proper selection of resin system. |
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| Excellent
Fatigue resistance |
Under cyclic loading
GRP provides very high resistance
to fatigue which enhances its performance
for longer life. |
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| Strength
to weight ratio |
This
system has excellent strength
to weight properties. When the
ratio of strength per unit of
weight is considered, GRP composites
surpass iron, carbon and stainless
steel as shown in below table. |
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Material |
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Density
(g/cm³) |
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Tensile
strength (Mpa) |
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GRP |
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1.8 |
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1400 |
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Ductile
iron |
7.6 |
420 |
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Steel |
7.83 |
1034 |
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| Smooth
inside surface |
The
smooth interior of GRP pipes results
in low fluid resistance, which
could lower horse power requirements
for pumping systems. This characteristic
could contribute to a substantial
cost savings over the life of
a typical piping system. The interior
pipe surface remains smooth over
time in most fluid services. Therefore
fluid resistance does not increase
with age. The smooth interior
allows the pipe diameter to be
reduced while maintaining the
desired flow. |
