Glass Reinforced Epoxy (GRE)
materials are alternative to carbon steel pipes especially for
corrosive, aggressive and normal duties.
GRE piping is suitable for:
Plant process piping
Oil & Gas flowlines, up to 4000 psi pressure
Potable water distribution schemes
Power plant piping
Offshore platform applications
Downhole tubing and casing
Some GRE pipe advantages:
It is cheaper over the project life because it does not corrode
There is improved flow capacity due to lower pipe friction
characteristics
It require little or no maintenance unlike carbon steel
It is suitable for use in swamp (sweet and salt) water environment
which is corrosive and aggressive
It weighs far less than carbon steel, which is a major advantage
for offshore applications.
It is cheaper and faster to
install than carbon steel
