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Case Study 4: Drinking Water solutions
The first three case studies showed the cost efficiency of stainless steel, especially 3CR12, against competitor materials. However, stainless steel can even compete against specific plastics used in drink water applications with a cost advantage over the life span. ISSF studies show an analysis of materials used in the pipework utilised in bringing water from the bulk supply to the end-user. The life span used in this exercise is 100 years and based in the USD costs per 4m of installation pipework including fittings. The comparison was done between stainless steel, polyethylene, and PVC. The results speak for itself with stainless steel calculated to be at USD 2,172.00 per 4m length. The result for polyethylene stands at USD 3,340.00 and for PVC at USD 3,690.00 for the same length.
Stainless steel remains Simply Brilliant In virtually all applications stainless steel shows substantial LCC ife benefits.
A - Acquisition Costs: Stainless steel contains
more than 70% of recycled material. B - Fabrication and
Installation: Stainless steel offers ease of fabrication and the mechanical properties allow for lighter structures. C - Operational Costs :
remains lower due to the durability of the material. D - Lost production Costs: The durability of stainless steel also causes less down time and thus a reduction of related costs. E - Maintenance Costs : Durability and less downtime leads to lower maintenance costs over and above the fact that stainless steel implies lower maintenance. F – Recycling: The material complies with the standards for sustainability. Due to the high end of life material recovery rate, there is implied savings. Stainless steel is 100% recyclable.
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