Comparison Chart S. No Description GRP Pipes DI Epoxy Coated MS

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COMPARISON CHART

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

Moderate with External wrapping


internal mortar
and Cathodic
lining
Protection required

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

3-4 times higher


than FRP

8.

Diameter

Max. 13ft (4m)

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

Best to handle Surge pressure Surge pressure high


11. Surge pressure among all piping high protection protection device
materials
device needed
needed
Max.20 ft. (6m) Max.16ft (5m)

Limited to 20 -40
(6-12m due to
weight)

12.

Length

13.

Diameter
specified

ID

OD

OD

14.

Cost

Costliest

Costlier

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