comparison of grp pipes with ductile iron
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GRP & DITRANSCRIPT
Comparison of GRP Pipes with Ductile Iron, Mild Steel & Hdpe PipesSr No.PropertiesGRP PipesDuctile IronMild SteelHDPE
1.Corrosion ResistanceHigh against all kindof fluidsModerate with internal mortar liningExternal wrapping and Cathodic Protection requiredSatisfactory
2.MaintenanceMinimum mainten-ance requiredPeriodic inspection requiredPeriodic inspection requiredRepair not possible
3.Design Life50 years30 years30 years50 years
4.Friction Factor(Hazen Williams Coefficient c Value)150140140150
5.ThicknessOptimized by DesignStandard DimensionsOptimized by DesignStandard Dimensions
6.Surge PressureBest in handlingsurgepressuresProtection device neededProtection device neededReasonably good
7.WeightLight Weight5-6 times heavier than GRP3-4 times heavier than GRPWeight is higher than GRP due to higher thickness