Composite pipes – comparison of different systems Composite Pipes
GRP Pipes
GRV Pipes
GRE Pipes
Chemical Resistance
+
++
+++
Pressure/Heat Resistance
+
+
++
Room Temperature
Room Temperature
Oven
Curing Temperature Cost
low
• Sewage
higher than GRP pipes
• Chemical industry
10 times higher than GRP pipes 1)
• Oil field
• Water treatment
• Pressure pipes
• Chemical industry
• Desalination
Application
• Chemical plants
FRP: fiber reinforced plastic; 1) Source: Kemrock, India
GRP / GRV / GRE: glass fiber reinforced polyester / vinylester / epoxy
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