Bondstrand™ Marine Piping Systems

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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 metal pipe systems are very costly to maintain and replace.

Bondstrand Glassfiber Reinforced Epoxy (GRE) systems are cost-effective, maintenance-free and light weight
solutions designed to provide a corrosion-free and erosion-free operation during the service life of the vessel.

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.

Light weight - easy to install

Bondstrand GRE pipe weighs only a quarter that of steel of pipes and is easy to install without the need of heavy
installation equipment.

Low installation and operating cost

Installation costs of Bondstrand GRE pipe systems are lower than those for carbon steel, resulting in compa-
rable total installed cost when product costs are factored in. Lower operating costs, due to superior hydraulic
performance, reducing energy costs, are realized with Bondstrand. Additionally, should system modifications or
repairs be necessary, they can be performed without disrupting the vessel operation as not “hot work” (welding)
is required.

Wide range of systems

NOV Fiber Glass Systems offers a complete range of pipe systems in a variety of diameters and pressure classes
for many different applications. Pipe systems are available in diameters up to 1000 mm (40 inch) and standard
lengths up to 12 m (40 ft.).

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.
 OUTSTANDING BENEFITS
• Long Service Life
• Low Life-Cycle Cost
• Retrofit Solution
• Easy to Install
• Light Weight
• Corrosion Resistant

cost comparison
with conventional
steel mechanical
systems

Total installed cost

equals traditional
steel piping
A comparison of costs
clearly shows the typical
savings during the service
life of the piping system.

IMO recognizes the increasing interest to use materials

other than steel FOR SHIPS. In 1993, IMO developed
guidelines (Res. A.753 [18] to provide acceptance crite-
ria for plastic materials in piping systems. Bondstrand
GRE pipe used for marine and offshore applications
are type approved by major certifying bodies.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW
(External pressure rating according to IMO Regulations)
Maximum Maximum
Series Characteristics Joining Operating Operating Nominal
System Temperature Pressure Pipe Size
C F bar psi mm in
Bondstrand A standard epoxy system for applica- Quick-Lock™ 121 250 17.2 250 25 - 50 1-6
2000M* tions where corrosion resistance and Taper/Taper 121 250 17.2 250 200 - 1000 8 - 40
external pressures are of paramount
importance.
Bondstrand An epoxy system with high strength Quick-Lock™ 121 250 17.2 250 25 - 50 1-6
7000M** conductive filaments incorporated in the Taper/Taper 121 250 17.2 250 200 - 1000 8 - 40
wall of the pipes to prevent accumula-
tion of static electricity.
* Also available without liner Note: All systems are available with a fire-protection layer.
** Conductive version of Bondstrand 2000M
 Cofferdams void spaces pipe tunnel and ducts

Accommodation service and control spaces

Other machinery spaces and pump rooms
Fire endurance
Fire endurance requirements
matrix according to IMO A.753

Machinery spaces of Category A

[18]
• Bondstrand GRE approved
systems

Other dry cargo holds

•

Cargo pump rooms

Ballast water tanks

Not applicable

Ro-ro cargo holds

• Not allowed

Fuel oil tanks

Cargo tanks

Open decks
Cargo (flammable cargoes f.p <60°C)
Cargo lines ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Crude oil washing lines ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Vent lines ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Inert gas
Water seal effluent lines ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Scrubber effluent lines ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Main lines ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Epoxy pipe
Distribution lines ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Flammable liquids (f.p. > 60°C)
Under IMO Rules, certain Bondstrand
epoxy products can be used for systems
Cargo lines ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Fuel oil ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
(normally water filled) without additional Lubricating ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
passive fire protection. Fire exposure will Hydraulic oil ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
cause the outer surface of the pipe to Seawater
char, but the functionality of the systems Bilge main and branches ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
remains. Fire main and water spray ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Foam system ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Sprinkler system ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Additional fire protection Ballast ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Depending on the level of fire endurance, Cooling water, essential services ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
enhanced fire protection solutions are
Tank cleaning services fixed machines ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
available by use of standard products with
Non essential systems ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Fresh water
added passive fire protection. Cooling water, essential services ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Condensate return ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Non essential systems ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Sanitary / drains / scuppers
Deck drains (internal) ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Sanitary drains (internal) ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Scuppers and dischargers (overboard) ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Sounding / air
Water tanks / dry spaces ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Oil tanks (f.p. > 60°C) ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Miscellaneous
Control air ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Service air (non essential) ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Brine ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Auxiliary low pressure steam (≤ 7 bar) ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
1 Where non-metallic piping is used, remotely controlled valves to be proved at ship’s side (valve is to be controlled from
outside space).
2 Remote closing valves to be provided at the cargo tanks.
3 When cargo tanks contain flammable liquids with f.p. >60°C, ● may replace ● or ●.
4 For drains serving only the space concerned, ● may replace ●.
5 When controlling functions are not required by statutory requirements or guidelines, ● may replace ●.
6 For pipe between machinery space and deck water seal, ● may replace ●.
7 Scuppers serving open decks in positions 1 and 2, as defined in regulation 13 of the International Convention on Load
Lines, 1966, should be ● throughout unless fitted at the upper end with the means of closing capable of being oper-
7000M-FP (Fire Protection) ated from a position above the freeboard deck in order to prevent down flooding.
8 For essential services, such as fuel oil tank heating and ship’s whistle, ● is to replace ●.
9 For tankers where compliance with paragraph 3(f) of regulation 13F of Annex I of MARPOL 73/78 is required, ● is to
replace ●.
 Bondstrand conductive piping systems have been developed to prevent accumula-
tion of potentially dangerous levels of static electrical charges.

Pipe and flanges contain high strength conductive filaments; the fittings include a con-
ductive liner. Combined with a conductive adhesive this provides an integral electrically
continuous system.

Grounding saddles can be bonded on the pipe. Integral grounding cables are then
bolted to the ship’s structure to drain accumulated charges.

ENGINEERING CAPABILITIES Quick-Lock™

With manufacturing locations all over the An adhesive-bonded joint with straight
world, FGS has experienced teams of engi- spigot and tapered bell. The integral
neers supporting the customer with design, pipe stop in the Quick-Lock bell ensures
engineering, training, spool making and
accurate laying lengths in close toler-
installation. Services include general calcu-
lations such as support span, thrust loads, ance piping.
joint strength, collapse pressure and inter- Available in sizes 25-150 mm (1‑6 in).
nal pressure ratings. Assistance in design
drawings, stress and hydraulic analyses,
drawings from isometrics, support detailing Taper/Taper
and material takeoffs is offered. We offer An adhesive-bonded joint with matching
supervision and/or survey of installation, tapered male and female ends offering
special product design for custom made
superior joint strength by controlled ad-
parts, expertise on international specifica-
tion work to obtain approval authorities, hesive thickness.
field service, and training to certify install- Available in sizes 2000-1000 mm
ers. (8‑40 in).

PREFABRICATION Double O-ring

Bondstrand GRE systems are assembled A mechanical joint offering quick
using industrially manufactured compo- assembly between male and female
nents. Spools can be pre-fabricated at the ends. Two ”O“ rings are employed to
yard or can be supplied from FGS spooling provide sealing. Available in sizes 25-
operation or one of the network partners, 900 mm (1-36 in).
limiting the need for adhesive bonded join-
ing on board. If spacing is a constraint, FGS
offers custom made spools to meet specific
dimensions and our team of piping engi- Flanges
neers and fabricators can assist to ensure One-piece flanges and Van Stone-type
the custom-made spools are designed and flanges with loose flange rings.
fabricated to meet the design requirements.
Available in sizes 25-1000 mm (1‑40 in).
Pre-fabricated spools will reduce the num-
ber of field joints and provide greater
reliability because of the high quality joints
and testing at our factory. Installers that
are trained and certified by FGS according
to IMO standards can handle the complete Double O-ring
installation. expansion coupling
A mechanical coupling provides an
excellent seal: This coupling –
RETROFIT available with Quick-Lock and Taper
Ships operate in seawater which is one of connections – is configured with a Key-
the most corrosive environments. Corroded Lock adaptor and a Double O‑Ring
steel and metal piping constantly needs adaptor.
to be replaced during the lifetime of the
vessel. Often certain pipe is treated as con- Key-Lock adaptor:
sumables and Bondstrand GRE addresses
Employed with a nylon locking key and
these problems. Over the years, numerous
steel, cunifer and other piping materials two elastomeric O-rings.
used in engine rooms, ballast systems,
inert gas systems and vent lines have been Double O-Ring adaptor:
replaced successfully with Bondstrand pipe, Employed with two elastomeric
the solution that lasts the lifetime of the ves- O-rings in Nitrile Butadine Rubber
sel. FGS is positioned to competitively (NBR) or Ethylene Propylene Rubber
replace existing piping offering long-term
(EPDM)
solutions, reduced downtime, no painting
required, and improved flow characteristics.
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