| Attribute | Hanwei FRP Pipe Systems | Metal Pipe |
|---|---|---|
| Corrosion-resistance | Excellent. Qualified for transmission of highly corrosive substances | Poor. Corrosion and leakage easily formed. |
| Service Life Cycle | Long. 30 to 50 years | Short. Only 5 to 10 years |
| General Energy Consumption | 50% GEC of steel pipe of same diameter and flow | High GEC |
| Friction Resistance | Smooth internal wall: low friction; low scale and low paraffin formation | Rough internal wall: high friction; high scale and high paraffin formation |
| Thermal Insulation performance | Low electrical conductivity: good insulation; little thermal heat loss | Poor insulation value, high thermal heat loss and subject to line freezing; electrical conductivity |
| Installation | Less weight; easy transportation and installation; transportation cost saving | Costly transportation and installation; needs large hoisting equipment on site for installation |
| Environmental | No secondary pollution or leakage during the operation | Likely to result in secondary pollution during operation and numerous examples of leakage with subsequent environmental pollution impact |
| Cost | Lower installation cost. Better Value. Enduring performance. | Maintenance and repair costs. Downtime costs in operations. |