FRP is considered a material of choice for constructing lithium extraction systems from geothermal water or other traditional sources. The chemical environments found in modern extraction systems are extremely corrosive. These systems must be fabricated from durable materials that withstand hot acids, salts, and abrasive slurries.
In this technical presentation from our Plant Engineers Forum, we examine the engineering design considerations required when specifying fiberglass reinforced plastics for hydrometallurgical processing vessels, piping, and reactors.
Topics include resin selection, barrier laminate thickness, thermal expansion allowances, and structural design factors under ASME RTP-1 and ASTM D3299 standards.