Thermoplastic and thermoplastic lined RTP equipment (Dual Laminates) have been used for years in the Chemical Process Industry. As with all types of materials the proper use and application are important to long service life. Compiled in this paper are several of those applications that have been successful and those that have not. Reasons for either success or failure are given and how to avoid problems in the future is discussed. One last item for discussion is that of stress relieving of thermoplastic dual laminate equipment.

Subject
Acids, Materials, Laminates, Sulfuric acid, Scrubbers, Inspection, Flanges, Fiber reinforced plastic, Incinerators, Polyvinylidene fluoride, Mechanical failure, Repair, Thermoplastics
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2003
Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP)
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