Summary of inspection standards and codes to identify flaws or defects in FRP (polymeric) composite equipment and structures.
Inspection standards and codes for in-service FRP
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FRP Blog
The latest news and resources from UTComp for FRP composite asset reliability
UltraAnalytix NDE saves Ashland €1.5M in planned capital expenditure for FRP tank
UTComp licensee Nordic Glasfiber conducted an UltraAnalytix non-destructive evaluation (NDE) of an above-ground storage tank containing Monochloroacetic Acid (MCA) at an Ashland facility in France in 2023. MCA is an extremely hazardous substance used as a key...
FRP Fitness for Service: Remaining Strength Factor and PDS
Polymer Damage Status (PDS)—how much of the polymer’s original elasticity is retained—is critical to determining the Remaining Strength Factor (RSF) of FRP.
UTComp announces licensing agreement with VED s.r.l.
UTComp is pleased to welcome VED s.r.l. to our growing network of UltraAnalytix® NDT licensees. Established in 1970 and based in Italy, VED provides asset inspection and management services as well as composite equipment production (tanks, pipe, structures),...
FRP Corrosion Barrier Assessment: Best Practices Guide
Resistance to corrosion is a key advantage of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) materials. It makes FRP an ideal choice for tanks, pipes and other equipment in industries like pulp and paper and chemical processing where corrosion is an everyday challenge. However,...
ASME standards for FRP piping and tanks
FRP design standards keep getting better — what about predicting FRP reliability after it’s in service? Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites have come a long way since they were first used for vessels and piping in the chemical processing industry in the...
UAX assessment for FRP composite reliability
For many years, ultrasound has been the go-to non-destructive testing (NDT) technology for inspecting steel pipes, tanks and vessels. However, ultrasonic testing of equipment made from fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites is more recent. Below we discuss...
Assessing FRP composites in water system infrastructure
UltraAnalytix NDT is a proven, cost-effective way to assess FRP water infrastructure for Fitness for Service and Remaining Service Life.
UltraAnalytix NDE validation for FRP composite assets
To prove our system, we’ve conducted more than 500 tests over the years — some blind, some in the lab — comparing UTComp technology with destructive inspection methods.
FRP damage mechanisms
Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) materials are incredibly strong and durable. But even they lose strength over time under service conditions, reaching a point where they are no longer Fit For Service. Below we explain how FRP materials change over time due to their...