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  1. vonkami

    GRE pipe as a Caisson

    Yes GRE can be used as a caisson, go to Ameron Fiberglass pipe and in the marine section you will find case histories about using GRE
  2. vonkami

    protective coating for steel pipe

    what about the following system :- surface prepartion of SA2.5 1-Inorganic zinc silicate primer 50 micron 2-Tie Coat polyamid epoxy 50 micron 3- Top Coat 50 micron ( Depend on the required Weather/External environment) The Two coats 2 & 3 can be replaced with a surface tolerant...
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    Underground FRP piping hydro test pressure

    steve, I agree with you about the ISO-14692, but please check this standard and you will find that most GRE pipes produced in USA are not in accordance with the ISO requirments. Check the recommended GRE pipe produced in USA and europe about the recommended hydrotest pressure.
  4. vonkami

    Underground FRP piping hydro test pressure

    Normally if the pipes are supplied from Europe a 1.5 times the working pressure will be required to test the line. In the North american Market a 1.25 times is accepted. If the pipeline is divided with valves, test between valves after installing test flanges to the the end flanges of the section.
  5. vonkami

    FRP density

    In General FRP epoxy denisty is 1800 kg/m3. The best Engineering guide for GRE pipes is the Waiven Engineering Guide. Now it is called FPI.

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