Bondstrand® Marine Pipe Systems
Historically, ship owners have faced the grim reality of continuously replacing most metal piping because of severe corrosion. This results in piping systems costing multiple times the original investment over the life of the vessel since steel and other metallic piping systems are expensive to maintain and replace.
Bondstrand® Glass Reinforced Epoxy (GRE) systems are cost effective, low maintenance and light weight, and designed to provide corrosion- and erosion-free operation for the service life of the vessel without requiring replacement.
The many advantages of Bondstrand® GRE pipe systems
Durable and corrosion resistant
Bondstrand® GRE piping is highly resistant to corrosion caused by saltwater, chemicals, residues, and bacteria. Similarly, it resists external corrosion even in aggressive marine environments.
Lightweight and easy to install
Bondstrand® GRE pipe is 50 – 85% lighter than copper nickel and steel piping and is easy to install. Material handling equipment requirements are simplified.
Low installation and operating costs
Installation costs of Bondstrand® GRE pipe systems are lower than those for carbon steel, resulting in comparable total installed cost when product costs are factored in. Lower operating costs due to superior hydraulic performance (which helps to reduce energy consumption) are realized with Bondstrand®. Additionally, should system modifications or repairs be necessary, they can be performed with less disruption to vessel operation as hot work (welding) is not required.
Wide range of piping systems
NOV Fiber Glass Systems offers a complete range of piping systems in a variety of diameters and pressure classes for many different applications. Pipe systems are available in diameters up to 40” (1000mm) and standard lengths up to 40ft (12.2m).
No contamination
Bondstrand® GRE does not rust or scale and is resistant to marine fouling. These features also contribute to the cost savings and reduced needs for maintenance.
Key Advantages
- Low lifecycle cost
- Superior service life
- Retrofit solution to solve existing corrosion/erosion/biofouling problems
- Easy to install due to light weight
Wide Range of Solutions
Bondstrand® GRE is available for a wide variety of demanding on-board applications for internal and external pressure, as well as conductive requirements.
- Air and equipment cooling circulating water
- Ballast/segregated ballast
- Brine
- Chlorinated systems
- Crude oil washing
- Deck hot air drying (cargo tanks)
- Drainage/sanitary service/sewage
- Eductor systems
- Electrical conduit
- Exhaust piping
- Fire mains and sprinkler systems, dry deluge systems
- Inert gas effluent
- Main engine cooling
- Petroleum cargo lines (cargo tanks)
- Portable discharge lines
- Scrubbers
- Steam condensate
- Tank cleaning (salt water system)
