Pre-insulated Epoxy Pipe and Fittings: Advantages and Uses

Glass fiber reinforced Epoxy (CTE) pipes are an excellent option for transporting high temperature and corrosive fluids. CTE pipes made of flexible, filament-wound structural composite material can be used at operating pressures of 120°C and 40 bar. By being specially designed for higher pressures, the operating cost is kept low. Since the pipe internal roughness coefficient is very low, the operating cost is also low. In addition, CTE pipes will not deteriorate in their technical characteristics during their 50 year life.

CTE pipes are resistant to accepted acid concentrations, natural or near-natural salts, solvents, corrosive effects of caustic substances under internal and external pressure. It can also be used in extremely high pH conditions. It insulates the electricity and the induction is not affected by ground current. There are no potholes due to corrosion on the pipe wall and it does not require expensive cathodic protection. In addition, it does not need expensive interior and exterior cladding.

The close tolerance values ensure good load distribution, and the ram impact compressive strength is higher than other pipelines (DI, steel, etc.) is higher. CTE pipes can absorb 40% of the additional pressure.

CTE pipes have a wide range of applications. They can be used in potable and raw water transportation and distribution, urban storm water infrastructure lines, pressurized/non-pressurized sewage and main discharge piping systems, domestic and industrial wastewater systems piping lines, cooling systems piping lines, submarine piping, sea water intake and cooling lines, piping lines of chemical plants, recirculation filling and discharge lines of power plants, hydroelectric power plant lines, transportation of petroleum/chemical substances, pipe dislocation and re-laying to old networks.

CTE pipes perform better compared to other materials. They are preferred for transporting high temperature and corrosive fluids. These pipes stand out with their advantages such as low operating cost, high pressure resistance, long service life, and being able to be used in high pH conditions.

In addition, CTE pipes do not require expensive cathodic protection and do not need a protective coating or primer, as there are no pitting due to corrosion on the pipe wall. Therefore, they offer a more economical solution compared to other pipe materials.

As for the areas of use, CTE pipes have various industrial applications such as drinking and raw water transportation, sewage and main drain piping systems, cooling systems, piping lines of chemical plants. In addition, they are also often used in marine applications such as submarine piping, sea water intake and cooling lines.

Especially recirculating filling and discharge lines in power plants and CTE pipes used in hydroelectric power plants are preferred because they are resistant to high temperatures and pressures. In addition, they are also used in harsh conditions such as the transportation of petroleum and chemical substances.

As a result, CTE pipes stand out with their high performance, economical solutions and various fields of use. Thanks to these properties, they are often preferred, especially in applications where high temperature and corrosive fluids need to be transported.