Comparison Chart S. No Description GRP Pipes DI Epoxy Coated MS
Comparison Chart S. No Description GRP Pipes DI Epoxy Coated MS
Comparison Chart S. No Description GRP Pipes DI Epoxy Coated MS
S.
No
Description
GRP Pipes
Corrosion
resistant
Good
2.
Maintenance
No maintenance
required
Periodical
inspection
required
Periodical inspection
required
3.
Design Life
50 years
25-30 years
15-25 years
150
120
120
Friction factor
4. (Hazen Williams
Coefficient c)
DI
Epoxy Coated MS
5.
Thickness
Optimized by
design
Standard
dimensions
Standard dimension
up to 16 (400 mm)
(Above 16
dimension based on
Yield Strength)
6.
Specific Gravity
1.8 -1.9
7.05
7.85
7.
Weight
Light in weight
6 times heavier
than FRP
8.
Diameter
Max. 6 ft
(1.80m)
No limitation
9.
Tensile strength
2200-4900 kg
/cm2
4200 kg /cm2
4000 kg /cm2
10.
Modulus of
elasticity
2x105-3x105
kg /cm2
15.5 x 105
/cm2
kg
21x105 kg /cm2
Limited to 20 -40
(6-12m due to
weight)
12.
Length
13.
Diameter
specified
ID
OD
OD
14.
Cost
Costliest
Costlier