Polyethylene (PE) Lined Steel Pipes Offer Over a 20% Price Advantage Compared to GRE/GRP pipes for SOX Scrubber Retrofits!
Irwin Rotational Lining has recently completed a detailed price comparison for a major European vessel owner that demonstrated significant quality and cost savings using PE lined steel pipes over GRE/GRP pipelines for SOX scrubber retrofits. A primary concern for vessel owners is proper corrosion protection for the SOX scrubber wash water lines. PE lined pipes offer the highest level of protection for acidic contamination in wash water while maintaining the robust safety and dependability of a steel pipe. Some of the key findings were as follows: Engine room scanning and production of isometrics allow for pre-fabrication and lining of pipelines before the vessel arrives at the dockyard, reducing installation timelines even over GRE/GRP pipes that require longer time for insitu fitting. Chinese dockyards offer the lowest possible price for pipe fabrication and installation. Dockyard fabrication combined with Irwin Rotational Lining’s PE lining, create the lowe