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Piping Systems and Equipment

for Marine and Ship Building Applications

ABS, PVC-U, PVC-C, PE-Ý00, PP-H, PP-R,

INSTAFLEX®, PRIMOFIT® and Pipe Tools

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At Georg Fischer,we take consultingseriously.For example, wesupport our customerswith know-how, aswell as comprehensivedocumentation.

What makes Georg Fischer a leadingprovider of piping systems are not onlythe high-quality products, but also thespecific system solutions for specificapplications and purposes. Our com-

Tradition

Research and Development

Quality Management

Reliable, long life-Span, High Quality

System Solutions for Piping Systems

ponents for the conveyance, control andmeasurement of liquids and gases arealways an integral part of completesolutions. In other words: the right pipingsystem for the right application.

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Low WeightPlastic pipes weigh approximately5 times less than metal. This can leadto weight savings of several tonnesper ship. Allowing more cargo andlower running costs.

No CorrosionProblems with external corrosion or inter-nal encrustation are eliminated by usingplastic piping system.

Speedy InstallationSave time during the installation process,plastics lend themselves to pre-fabricati-on which can reduce installation timeson board drastically. The speedy jointingtechniques employed by plastics alsoallow jointing with limited tooling andno power source in very constrainedspaces.

Efficient MaintenanceOn board alterations or repairs can beconducted efficiently on plastics. Nomajor specialised personnel or toolingare required to enable reliable jointingand installation of plastics on the shipitself.

Your Benefit: Expertise-Performance-Availability-Cost Effective

World-Wide LogisticsManufacturing

Training Test Laboratory

Availability / ReliabilityWorld-Wide DistributionApproved tried and tested MaterialsGeorg Fischer products are availableworldwide via an integrated multi-chan-nel distribution network allowing purcha-se via distributors or internet. All GeorgFischer products have all major appro-vals for the marine industry and havea long history of reliable installationsbehind them.

Weight Comparison: Plastic to Metal(per Ý00 metres of piping)

The Advancement ofTechnology – PlasticPipes for Ships.

Pipe Diameter

d25 d50 dÝÝ0 dÝ60

Plastic, kg 16 53 248 550

Carbon Steel, kg – 310 927 1710

Stainless Steel, kg 81 193 1041 1542

Copper, kg 59 291 – –

Savings, kg65 257 679 1160

Plastic to Steel

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Reduce maintenanceand down time withnon corroding longlife-span plastics.

Systems and Components offering Real Customer Ben

ABS and COOL-FITAn halogen free, solvent cemented com-

plete plastic piping system,similar to PVC but more robust,better low temperature resis-

tance complying to the toxicitytest according to IMO A.753(Ý8) andSOLAS. Ideal for fresh and sea watercooling, air conditioning, drinking water,indirect refrigeration and brine systems.Available also pre-insulated ¢00% waterand vapour tight, no condensation build-up.

PP-H and PE-Ý00Fusion jointed systems offering goodflexibility, the fusion jointing techniquesare simple and quick, offering excellentreliability.PP-H is ideal for yachts or smaller vesselswhere flexibility and weight are primaryconcerns. PE-Ý00 (electro-fusion ELGEFPlus) is ideal for larger dimensionedsystems such as bilge, ballast and airvent lines.

PVC-U/PVC-CThe plastic systems with the longesttradition, Georg Fischer first producedPVC in Ý957. Since then due to PVC‘sexcellent value for money it has grownto be the most commonly used materialin industrial systems world-wide.Primarily used for drinking water treat-ment and swimming pools on ships,technical water, cold potable water andgeneral fresh water services are alsogood applications for PVC.

Light Metal Alloy Butterfly ValvesGeorg Fischer’s aluminium alloy valvessave weight whilst offering the sameperformance as standard steel valves.

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INSTAFLEXThe ideal potable hot and cold waterservice for the marine industry. The highflexibility of INSTAFLEX allows simplepre-fabrication drastically reducinginstallation times on board. Allowablemaximum working temperature 95 °C.

Speedy installation ofthe optimum compo-nents improving yourboats efficiency.

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AQUASYSTEM in the raw materialPP-R or as a multi-layer ALU system offersanother solution for hot and cold waterservices.

CouplingsA stainless steel two-bolt coupler widelyused in shipbuilding, mining, wastewatertreatment and other industries. For fast,simple and reliable connecting or repairof all kinds of pipes, metallic or plastic.Flexible, repair and restraint couplings,for pressures up to 64 bar and tempera-tures from –30 °C to +125 °C.

PRIMOFIT and malleable iron fittingsThreaded malleable iron fittings fromGeorg Fischer have a tradition of 200years behind them. For ship building theyare ideally suited for sprinkler systemsand general mechanical services onboard ships. PRIMOFIT is a compressionfitting for end load or flexible connec-tions, for metal to metal connectionssaving time and space.

Pipe ToolsEfficient, high quality installations withstate-of-the-art tube/pipe fusion, cutting,beveling ans bending tools for all pipedimensions and all materials (metaland plastics). Rental pools, service,demonstrations and sales worldwide.

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Application Areas for Plastic Pipeson ShipsThe «International Maritime Organisa-tion» IMO has published a guideline foruse of plastic pipes on ships, namelyIMO Resolution A.753 (18), originallyreleased in 1993. This document outlinesthe tests required before the system canbe considered for approval from thevarious classification societies.The tests outlined cover primarily thefollowing categories; flame endurance,flame spread, smoke generation, toxicity,fire protection coatings and generalinstallation or worthiness tests eg. exter-nal load, connections etc.The resolution contains a matrix definingwhich tests are required for a particularpipe line in which location area of theship.The allowable application areas forplastics on ships are fundamentally non-essential systems, primarily fresh and seawater lines but also air/gas ventingsystems, compressed and service air aswell as non essential oil lines.

Typical Applications for Plastic PipeSystems on Ships:º water treatment for drinking and

swimming pool waterº cold and hot potable waterº fresh water cooling for example

air conditioningº sea water cooling (non essential)º bilge linesº fresh water service and coolingº general brine lines, also for

refrigeration systems

º air and gas ventingº compressed and general service air

(non essential)

Flame Spread CharacteristicsThis test is done in accordance withASTM D.635-91. «Rate of Burning andTime of Burning of Self-Supported Plas-tics in a Horizontal Position». Samplescorresponding to the relevant wall thick-ness of the pipes are exposed to anopen flame for 30 seconds. The timeand extent of burning are measured.Please note: if the sample does not burn100 mm in 30 seconds the time andextent of burning are written into the testcertificate, if the sample burns more than100 mm then the rate of burning ismeasured and reported in the certificate.The only plastic which can achieve noflame spread is PVC-C. Other materialssuch as ABS achieve no flame spreadwhen using a fire protection in the caseof ABS a flame retardant insulation fromArmstrong, namely Armaflex A/F.All standard plastics, other then thePVC’s, are classified as either normal oreasy burning. PVC-U is self-extinguishing(i.e. after removal of the flame the PVCwill extinguish itself), PVC-C is flameretardant to most international test pro-cedures (i.e. B1 to DIN 4102, or M1 toNF rance).

Toxicity and Smoke GenerationThese requirements apply only to pas-senger bearing ships in accommodation,service and control spaces. The PVC’swill not pass the toxicity test due to their

Fishing Trawlers withplastics to increaseload bearing capacity.

High-speed ferries andyachts with plastics forfresh and sea waterservices, improveweight performanceratio.

Georg Fischer Plastic Systems and Components are approved by all the major Classification Societies.

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ReferencesGeorg Fischer has a widerange of experienceof installing plastic andmetal pipe systems onships. Here is a sample ofsome projects undergoneusing Georg Fischerproducts:

AustraliaOceanfast 20 m to 70 m High-Speed Ferries WAGA

General Water ServicesAustal ships Passenger Ferries WAGA

Fresh Cold and Cooling WaterBrunei

Personal Yacht General Water Services INSTAFLEXSultan of Brunei and WAGA

BulgariaFutura Intenational Hot and Cold Water Distribution INSTAFLEXContainer Ship

ChinaZhong Hua Shipyard Fresh Water Services, Grey/Black Water PE and PPShan Hai Guan Shipyard, Hebei Hot Water INSTAFLEXMayflower Resolution Cold Water PE-80Offshore Windfarm Gray Water PE-80Installations Vessel

Croatia3.MAJ Gray/Black water PVC-CContainer Ships Cold and Hot Water Distribution PVC-CBrodosplit Shipyard Gray / Black Water PVC-CContainer Ships

FinlandMasayards, Turku Water Treatment for Swimming Pools PVC-UMasa Yards Helsinki Hot and Cold Water Distribution for the Cabin Area INSTAFLEXCruise Liner Fresh Water Treatment Plants Pipes, Fittings and Valves PVC-C

FranceChantiers de l’Atlantique Grey Water PVC-U

Dreamward and WinwardKloster CruisersGrey Water PVC-USovereign of the SeaRCCL

GermanyMeyer-Werft Water Treatment Plants for Swimming Pools ABS/PVC-U

Fresh Water Service for Cabins, Hot and Cold INSTAFLEXWater Treatment for Drinking Water PPCooling Water (Fresh Water and Sea Water) ABS

Lürssen-Werft Grey Water PVC-CBremen-VegesackFassmer-Bootswerft Grey Water PVC-ULemwerderPeene-Werft Ballast/Bilge PE-100Wolgast

HollandVan de Giessen du Nord Sanitary Hot and Cold Water PVC-C

ItalienFincantieri Hot and Cold Water Distribution for the Cabin Area Aquasystem PP-RCruise Liner Brine Distribution Foodcooling ABS

SloveniaBetaplast Vacume Sewage System, Aircon Chilled Water Distribution PVC-UMega yachts Aircon Chilled Water Distribution ABS

Hot and Cold Water Distribution and Valves Aquasystem PP-RValves PP-H

U.A.E.Dubai Dry Docks Hot and Cold Water Distribution INSTAFLEXMega Yachts Aircon Chilled Water Distribution INSTAFLEX

Heating Distribution INSTAFLEXAjman Dry Docks Cold Water Distribution PVC-CCasino Liner Hot Water Distribution INSTAFLEX

Aircon Chilled Water Distribution ABSHeating INSTAFLEX

UKTenacious Jubilee Hot and Cold INSTAFLEXSailing Trust Tall Ship Water Services

halogen, or chlorine content, all otherapproved Georg Fischer plastics arehalogen free. For smoke generation testresults (ref. SOLAS ll-2/34.7) pleaseconsult Georg Fischer.

Fishing Trawlers for:Indirect Cooling: RSW (Refrigerated SeaWater): Ice GenerationUse of ABS and PE on fishing trawlers isbecoming more and more widespreaddue to the weight savings incurred fromusing a plastic system. Georg Fischer hasvarious references in this field from Ice-land, Sweden, Scotland and Australasia.Please consult Georg Fischer for furtherdetails.

ApprovalsGeorg Fischer has a whole range ofapprovals from all the major classificati-on societies, namely Lloyds Register, DetNorske Veritas, American Bureau ofShipping, Bureau Veritas, Rina etc.Other approvals, for example NKK,CNS, US Coast Guard etc. are either inwork or can be applied for on demand.

Ship Building Approvals Overview

Classification GL LR BV RINA ABS DNV CCSSociety

MaterialSystem

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PE ¢00 º º º º º º

PP-H º º º º

PB Instaflex º º º º º º º

PP-R º º ºAquasystem

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