R&P2038/cor brochure UK - Future Pipe Industries

WAVISTRONG ®
Future Pipe Industries
FROM DESIGN TO INSTALLATION
Strong and reliable GRE pipe systems
Glassfiber Reinforced Pipe Systems
FIBERSTRONG ®
WAVIFLOAT ®
FIBERMAR ®

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FROM DESIGN TO INSTALLATION
A reliable pipe infrastructure is essential for every modern industrial process. Every interruption caused by either failure
or maintenance leads to further costs. Liquids and gasses must therefore be delivered to and from the process without
interruptions, even if the pipe systems suffers from damp conditions, saltwater, contaminated soil or corrosive media.
Conventional materials, such as steel and concrete, which do not perform well under these conditions, require expensive
maintenance and still present an environmental hazard if leaks occur.
Durable and reliable solutions in GRE pipe systems
Glassfiber reinforced (GRE) pipe systems by Future Pipe Industries (FPI) do not suffer from this problem. They have been used
successfully for more than 35 years under the most corrosive conditions. Major clients include the petrochemicals industry,
refineries, shipbuilders, the offshore industry, oil and gas extraction and power plants. FPI pipe systems have amply proven
their reliability and durability in other fields besides industry and civil engineering.
Future Pipe Industries is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of epoxy, polyester and vinylester pipe systems.
We provide total solutions in Glassfiber reinforced pipe systems, from design to installation, from our own facilities in Europe,
the Middle East, North Africa and Asia.

SINGLE POINT RESPONSIBILITY – MORE THAN JUST PIPE PRODUCTION
Manufacturing GRE pipe systems is an art in its own right. However, Future Pipe Industries do a lot more than just that.
Depending on your requirements, our service covers the entire process of design and engineering, production and logistical
organisation up to and including installation. We provide support from start to finish and, if required, we can take responsibility
for each stage of the project (Single Point Responsibility).
We think in terms of solutions
FPI doesn’t think in terms of products but of systems and solutions. The first step is to identify your specific requirements:
What medium is going through the system and at what temperature? What is the required pressure rating? Is the system
above or below ground, and so forth? Once all of the wishes and requirements have been worked out, FPI can start the system
design stage, if necessary. Using up-to-date calculation and design programmes, we determine the right pipe and fitting type
and spool configuration (prefabricated pipe sections). This leads to the generation of a detailed material take off.
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Engineering services
Clients increasingly request that the additional engineering work be carried out by FPI, such as the isometric drawings
of the pipe system. Using the Caesar II-programme, we can perform stress calculations or determine the required support
and bearing points for above ground pipes. We can also perform dynamic calculations, such as water hammer simulations.
If the client wishes, all of the engineering work can be carried out by FPI.
Reliable and timely delivery
A project manager oversees the work on your behalf and also acts as your permanent contact. An advanced information
system enables you to obtain details of your project status at any time. Our internal logistics guarantee reliable and timely
delivery for both small orders as well as complicated pipe systems many kilometres in length.

Installation
Although FPI’s GRE pipe systems are easy to install, the skills of FPI certified
contractors who have followed our specific training programme are required.
We can also supply a supervisor to provide advice and carry out inspections.
Alternatively, Future Pipe Industries can manage the entire installation.
Single Point Responsibility
To summarise: your pipe system isn't finished until you are absolutely pleased
with the result. FPI would be pleased to take responsibility for this, provided
we are also put in charge of system design, engineering and management
of the installation, as well as the production and delivery of the pipe system.
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Spool building
Instead of separate components, we can also construct your GRE pipe systems from prefabricated pipe sections. These are
tailor made and include bends, branches, reducers, flanges and so on. These ‘pipe spools’ have the following advantages:
• reduction in the number of field joints;
• shorter in-built lengths;
• pre-tested;
• spool building under controlled conditions;
• fast and faultless assembly;
• weather conditions have no effect on production and installation;
• freedom of design, not dependent on standard products.
Spool building can take place at Future Pipe Industries, or at one of our certified contractors located at various places
around the world, or by FPI on the client’s premises or at the construction site.

THE STRONG FEATURES OF GRE PIPE SYSTEMS
Industrial pipe systems have to meet continuous high demands. Temperature, pressure, chemical resistance, installation and
maintenance are all aspects that play a role in your choice of material. Safety and environmental aspects are also becoming
increasingly important. In many cases, FPI’s GRE pipe systems will prove to be the perfect solution.
FPI supplies pipe systems under the following brand names:
• Wavistrong (standard system) with options such as: electrical conductivity,
extra fire-resistant layer or with an extra barrier layer for potable water
applications in contaminated soil;
• Fiberstrong (sand filled);
• Fibermar (for ships), possibly fitted with an extra fire-resistant layer;
• Wavifloat (floats for the dredging industry).
Please see our other documentation for specific, technical information
on the various systems. You will find a summary of our capabilities
on our website www.futurepipe.com.
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Quality assurance and certification
FPI puts quality assurance first in the production of GRE pipe systems. The systems have been designed and produced
in accordance with the ISO 9001 quality assurance system since 1989. The quality assurance system is regularly audited
by Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance and includes:
• testing and inspection of raw materials and services purchased from third parties;
• manufacture, inspection and testing of products;
• handling, storage and despatch.
FPI products have undergone extensive long-term testing by Institutes such as the TÜV, DVGW and DIBT (Germany),
Factory Mutual and ABS (United States), KIWA, TNO, KEMA and the certified STERLAB of Wavin M&T (Netherlands),
University of Douai and Bureau Veritas (France), Belgaqua (Belgium), WRC and Lloyds (England), Sintef, DNV and SNT
(Norway). FPI products comply with, amongst others, all of the guidelines of KOMO, UKOOA, IMO, BS, DIN, ASTM
and ISO.

FPI pipe systems
• Optimum protection of the environment.
• Available in standard diameters of 25 mm up to and including 1600 mm.
Larger diameters available on request.
• Standard lengths of 6 or 10 metres.
• Standard pressure classes up to and including 70 bar.
• Choice of various jointing methods, including mechanical couplers
and flanges.
• Absolutely corrosion free.
• High chemical resistance
• Long life (>50 years), free of maintenance = low life cycle cost.
• Resistant to temperatures of up to 130° C, depending on the medium.
• Swift and low cost assembly, thanks to its light weight and simple jointing techniques.
• Lighter support structures needed for aboveground systems.
• Excellent mechanical properties.
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FPI PIPE SYSTEMS IN PRACTICE
FPI’s list of references includes hundreds of major projects around the world. A brief description of the most common
underground and aboveground applications is provided below.
Fire fighting pipes
Wavistrong fire fighting pipes are approved by Factory Mutual. They withstand the corrosive effects of polluted and/or
brackish water, pumped through the pipes under high pressure. The behaviour of Wavistrong fire fighting pipes made
of glass fiber reinforced epoxy is excellent during a fire: fire tests conducted around the world by TNO, the University of
Ghent, SINTEF, Warrington Fire Research and Elf have shown that the fire fighting system continues to operate properly
at the seat of a fire, due to the insulating effect of the glass fibers. Wavistrong FR also has an extra fire-resistant layer
for even better protection of fire fighting pipes during a severe fire (e.g. a jet fire).

Potable water
Wavistrong has been approved for use as pipe in potable water applications by
KIWA in the Netherlands, Belgaqua in Belgium, DVGW-Technologiezentrum
Wasser in Germany, SNT in Norway, the National Institute of Hygiene in Poland,
and BelNISGI in Belorussia. A completely impermeable pipe with an aluminium
barrier layer has been developed for use in highly polluted soils.
Process pipe systems
Whether for process water, potable water or cooling water, every chemical
plant, power station, offshore production platform and indeed many other
industries depend on reliable pipe systems for uninterrupted operation.
High-pressure pipelines
Wavistrong’s high strength makes it possible to design pipelines for very high pressures. Standard Wavistrong pipe systems
can be used at operating pressures of up to 70 bar. However, for special applications, joints have already been designed
and successfully tested at 200 bar.
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Industrial sewers
Resistance to chemicals in sewer systems is extremely important in the (petro) chemical industry because effluents often
contain aggressive substances. In some countries there is a legal requirement to regularly pressurise the system, to prove
that there is no leakage. The system can be easily pressurised.
Saltwater pipelines/desalination
The combination of corrosive seawater, high pressures and high temperatures over long periods of time, make Wavistrong
or Fiberstrong the ideal system for desalination plants, both for multi-stage evaporators and reverse osmosis installations.
Degassing pipe systems
The high resistance to corrosion and chemical attack, the light weight and low expansion forces make Wavistrong
the ideal solution for degassing systems. Apart from installation being much easier than with steel, supporting structures
can be made lighter and fewer expansion loops are required. As a result, costs are much lower.

Offshore pipe systems
Wavistrong is often used on offshore platforms for seawater cooling lines, discharge pipes,
produced water, injection water, drilling effluents, fire fighting systems, ballast lines and
potable water. Its’ low life-cycle costs, corrosion resistance, light weight and the fact that
the pipe systems can be installed quickly and without welding are the major advantages.
Electrically conductive pipe systems
The Wavistrong electrically conductive system was developed especially for applications
on offshore platforms and ships, where static electricity has to be conducted away safely.
Wavistrong electrically conductive pipe has conductive carbon fibers in the pipe wall,
which lead the electrical current away and prevent hazardous situations from occurring
through electrical discharges.
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Shipbuilding
Fibermar and Wavistrong were specially developed in compliance with IMO regulations for applications in and on ships.
They offer important advantages over conventional materials. Fibermar and Wavistrong will not corrode, require no
maintenance, are lightweight, have excellent fire-resistant properties and, if required, can be electrically conductive.
Fibermar and Wavistrong systems, with or without a fire resistant layer, are also used in engine rooms. Fibermar and
Wavistrong are certified in accordance with IMO by Lloyds, Bureau Veritas, DNV and ABS, amongst others.
Wavifloat
Wavifloat is the world's most widely used plastic float for the dredging industry. It consists of internal and external walls
made from glass fiber reinforced polyester with a polyurethane foam layer in between, providing excellent buoyancy.
Wavifloats offer many advantages compared with traditional steel pontoons. They never lose their buoyancy and can
be used for longer periods in bad weather. In addition, a complete floating pipeline can be towed to its destination.

Core barrels
Perfect soil samples and undisturbed sample transport to the laboratory are the main requirements that geologists have
when conducting soil surveys in search of oil or gas. Future Pipe Industries has developed glass fiber reinforced epoxy
core barrels especially for this purpose. The pipes are lightweight and extremely smooth inside. This ensures low
frictional resistance and the maximum sampling yield. The high temperature resistance makes deep drilling possible.
Indelible number and colour codes in the outer wall exclude the possibility of sample errors during analysis.
Jacket pipes
Pipelines and cables crossing railways, busy roads or dikes require special protection. Jacket pipes made from glass fiber
reinforced epoxy are ideally suited to this. They were developed in collaboration with the Dutch railways. They will not
corrode, will not be affected by ground currents and have smooth internal and external which offer little resistance when
the pipe is pushed through the soil.
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Sales Offices
Future Pipe Industries B.V. Future Pipe Limited Future Pipe S.A.R.L. Future Pipe S.L.
J.C. Kellerlaan 3 Whitlock House Tour Arago Edificio Lexington
PO Box 255 6 Earls Court Road 5 rue Bellini, La Défense 11 C/ Orense 85
NL-7770 AG Hardenberg London W8 6EA, UK F-92806 Puteaux, (Paris) France E-28020 Madrid
The Netherlands Tel: (+44) 20 7938 4942 Tel: (+33) 1 47 67 68 69 Spain
Tel: (+31) 523 288 811 Fax: (+44) 20 7938 4962 Fax: (+33) 1 47 67 68 70 Tel: (+34) 91 567 8463
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Email: sales@futurepipe.nl Email: futurepipe@ctv.es
Future Pipe GmbH Future Pipe Industries S.A.L. Future Pipe Industries L.L.C. Future Pipe Industries Bv
5 Magnolien Road, John Kennedy Street PO BOX 29 205 No. 1 Woodlands Sector 1
D-63741 Aschaffenburg, Mimosa Building Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 3rd Floor, Nylect Industrial Bldg.
Germany Beirut, Lebanon Tel: (+971) 2 6270 008 Singapore 738309
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PO Box 31851 Al-Khobar 31953 PO BOX 1371, Dubai
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia United Arab Emirates
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Manufacturing Facilities
Future Pipe Industries B.V. Future Pipe Industries L.L.C. Future Pipe Industries L.L.C. Gulf Eternit Industries L.L.C.
J.C. Kellerlaan 3 PO Box 31851 Al-Khobar 31953 PO BOX 29205, Abu Dhabi PO Box 1371, Dubai
PO BOX 255 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
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Email: sales@futurepipe.nl
Future Pipe Industries S.A.L. Future Pipe Industries L.L.C. Future Pipe Industries L.L.C. Future Plastrex S.A.
Akkar, Lebanon PO BOX 20743 PO BOX 2647, Ruwi 5, rue Agena
Tel: (+961) 6 857102 Doha, Qatar Sultanate of Oman F-44470 Carquefou
(+961) 6 875103 Tel: (+974) 4604590 Tel: (+968) 789 287 France
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Future Pipe Industries S.A.E. Future Composite Technologies
PO Box 96 Via Malignani, 23
Area No. 5, Plot 48G I-33058 San Giorgio di
6th October City, 12573 Nogaro, Udinese
Egypt Italy
Tel: (+20) 2 8341610, 8341595 Tel: (+39) 4332 04448
Fax: (+20) 2 8341608, 8341740 Fax: (+39) 4325 10572
Email: factory@fpi.com.eg Email: cimtec@tin.it
Consulting Engineers Offices
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Tintlaan 73 PO BOX 28 441, Dubai PO BOX 2140, Abu Dhabi
2719 AM Zoetermeer United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
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