Is HDPE Pipe Better than PVC?
Recently, leading power plants have been quietly turning to high-density polyethylene (HDPE) - a highly durable, corrosion-resistant piping option that can dramatically improve hydraulic efficiency. While HDPE is becoming more widely used, the vast majority of steam generating stations are still using outdated transmission piping, leading to an increase in pipe-related failures and plant shutdowns. What is a typical use case for HDPE? HDPE is a thermoplastic pipe, made from petroleum, that is completely corrosion resistant. Because it is strong enough to withstand applications above or below ground or in water, HDPE is used in a variety of applications such as mining, chemical/petrochemical and other process-related industries. The use of HDPE rather than PVC in the power industry is increasing due to the large volumes of water that must be treated, refined and recycled in a typical production cycle. Specifically, HDPE pipe is used to transport ultra-pure cooling tower water, one