Proper choice of materials for storage tanks and process piping is essential. This paper compares the cost of various metals (carbon steel, stainless, alloys) to lined steel, fiberglass, and dual laminates (PVC, PP, PVDF, FEP). It also discusses other hard to quantify factors which should be considered to determine the expected life cycle cost and benefits of the tank or piping.
Keywords: Carbon Steel, Corrosion, Cost, Dual Laminate, Fiberglass, PIuoropolymer, FRP, Hastelloy, Lined Steel, Metallics, Piping, PFA, PVC, PVDF, PP, Stainless Steel, Tank, Thermoplastic, Vinylester.