EL522

FRP Piping Fabrication and Installation Processes

Module 1 - Introduction
 Background
– Flue gas desulfurization system (FGD)
– FRP (fiberglass reinforced plastic) piping
Module 2 – Design & Specification
 Applicable ASME design (piping) Codes
Module 3 – Procurement/ Fabrication
 Applicable codes
 Quality assurance (QA)
 Vendor selection
 FRP pipe and fittings
– Type, grade, class, category, and pressure rating
– FRP joint categories
Module 4 – Shipping/ Acceptance
 Identify damage in shipping
 Identify fabrication flaws
 Inspection of piping and fittings
– Ensure components meet specifications
 Identify markings
Module 5 – Installation
 General
– Terminology
– Piping assemblies, alignment, and cleaning
 Joining
– Bonding Procedure Specification (BPS)
 Qualification of the joining process materials, procedure, and
bonder
– Applicable Codes
 Supports
– Physical properties
– Challenges
– Applicable Codes
Module 6 - Lessons Learned/ Startup Testing
 Pressure testing
 Pressure testing alternatives

FRP Piping Fabrication and Installation Processes

EL522
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