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GRP and PVC Pipe

GRP pipe has higher tensile strength and modulus of elasticity compared to PVC pipe, allowing for thinner walls. GRP pipe also has better corrosion resistance and is designed for a 50-year life with no maintenance required. In contrast, PVC pipe has a shorter lifespan of 5-8 years and requires periodic maintenance. Additionally, GRP pipe costs 15% less than PVC pipe for diameters above 10 inches and can be customized for different applications by varying fiber orientation and additions.

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GRP and PVC Pipe

GRP pipe has higher tensile strength and modulus of elasticity compared to PVC pipe, allowing for thinner walls. GRP pipe also has better corrosion resistance and is designed for a 50-year life with no maintenance required. In contrast, PVC pipe has a shorter lifespan of 5-8 years and requires periodic maintenance. Additionally, GRP pipe costs 15% less than PVC pipe for diameters above 10 inches and can be customized for different applications by varying fiber orientation and additions.

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COMPARISON OF FEATURES BETWEEN GRP AND PVC PIPE

S. No.

Description

1.

Tensile strength

2.

Modulus of Elasticity

3.

4.

5.

GRP Pipe
Hoop tensile strength: 300 - 375 MPa
Hoop Tensile modulus: 20000-30000 GPa

Specific gravity

Wall thickness
Corrosion resistance

PVC Pipe
50 MPa
3000 GPa

1.8 1.9

1.4 1.45

Lesser wall thickness due to high strength


and excellent stiffness and proper fiber
orientation

For a particular pressure rating, wall


thickness is much higher than GRP

Good

Poor against alkali medium

15% cost saving higher diameter pipes


(above 10 inches)
Varies from case to case and hence
properties can be fixed depend upon the
application by varying fiber orientation.

6.

Relative Cost

7.

Process parameter for manufacturing

8.

Maintenance

GRP pipes are designed for 50 Year of life


hence no maintenance is required

9.

Life

GRP pipe are designed for 50years of life

Life of PVC pipe is 5 8 years depending


upon the service condition

Best design optimization possible between


meeting internal pressure class and stiffness
requirement with fiber orientation and sand
aggregate addition

Not suitable for Underground application

10.

Underground piping applications

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Only one type for all applications

Periodical maintenance is required.

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