FRP ( Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic , also known as GRP , or Glass Reinforced Plastic ) is a modern composite material of construction for chemical plant equipment such as tanks [ disambiguation required ] and ships [ disambiguation required ] . Chemical equipments that range in size from less than one meter to 20 meters [1] are manufactured using FRP as a construction material.
FRP Chemical Equipment is manufactured mainly by Hand Lay – up and filament winding process . BS4994 still remains the main standard for this class of goods
FRP Tank or Chemical Tank Application
FRP tanks and vessels designed according to BS 4994 are widely used in the chemical industry in the following sectors: chlor-alkali manufacturers, fertilizers, wood pulp and paper, metal extraction, purification, electroplating, brine, vinegar, food processing, and in air control equipment pollution , especially in municipal waste water treatment plants and water treatment plants .