What is the difference between Reinforced Thermoplastic Pipes and Thermoplastic composite pipes?

NOT ALL PIPES ARE THE SAME

The choice of materials for use in oil and gas pipelines and hydrocarbon transportation can affect operating costs, lead times, regulatory compliance, ease of installation, maintenance costs, total cost of ownership and more.

While fiberglass pipes are used to transport petroleum products and natural gas, existing dry fiberglass and thermoset resin products may no longer be the best option for various reasons.

More advanced products are available such as Reinforced Thermoplastic Pipes (RTP) and Thermoplastic composite pipes (TCP) based on glass fibre, carbon fibre, basalt or aramid fibers in a thermoplastic matrix. They are gaining popularity among operators and engineers in the oil and gas industry because this type of pipe can withstand extreme conditions and is not subject to common problems that other fiberglass products are subject to.

So what are RTP and TCP pipes? http://fartrouven.pt/en/articles/art_2.html

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