Relining of Domestic Piping System with Rubber Filled Epoxy and Reinforced Polyester Composites

Pipe failure and leakage is a problematic issue and the
traditional solution of replacing the pipes is costly and time
consuming. Rehabilitation by relining materials based on polymer
composites is an alternative solution towards the degradation problem
of the old piping. This paper provides a brief summary of advances in
technology, methods and materials for relining as well as a summary
of the degradation analyses of the two main composite materials used
for relining, rubber filled epoxy and reinforced polyester baltoflake
when they are exposed in deionized water and elevated temperature
up to 80°C for a duration of 2-14 months in the laboratory.

• Parastou Kharazmi
• Folke Björk

• Composite
• Epoxy
• Polyester
• Pipes
• Relining.

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