Corrosion Resistant FRP Equipment for Pulp and Paper, 2018 PEERS

Since the late 1950’s Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP) composites have been used to combat corrosion in pulp and papermaking processes. In many applications FRP is now known to be the best material of construction due to its reliability, performance, length of service, and cost compared to other materials of construction. Today FRP based on epoxy vinyl ester resin (EVER) is used to construct vessels, piping, bleach towers, tanks, washer drums, drum covers, hoods, ducts, and scrubbers for demanding mill environments. This paper serves to update an earlier paper and will outline how FRP outperforms nickel alloys and other materials in suitable processes [1]. It will illustrate how to design, assemble and maintain an FRP system so as to deliver its best performance and avoid costly mistakes. Details about ASTM C581corrosion testing and data comparing the performance of FRP to other materials will be reviewed. Case histories for process equipment at various North American mills will be presented. These case histories serve to confirm material selection, design criteria, and performance of FRP equipment in real world environments. 

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