Think about the Open cast mines / UG mines where pump discharge pipelines have to be laid for miles of distance. That needs weeks & months of valuable scheduled time. This warrants appreciable allotment of manpower / equipment /welding, flanges, gaskets and bolting systems. Over and above regular replacement due to erosion/corrosion/damage due to machinery damaging pipe .etc. All of these directly affect mining production
In comparison, imagine a piping system which has below special features..,
- Comes in SINGLE LENGTH of 120 meters to 2000 metersSize of 1 inch till 20 inch
- Pipes can be rolled & comes in coils
- They don’t get crushed even if wheel loader /excavator runs over it
- Comes in pressure rating of 16 up to 34 Bar
- Lowest friction loss- Obvious energy savings
- A well laid pipe has life span of 40 to 100 years
