TRAINING: FIBERGLASS SOLUTIONS FOR THE INTEGRATED WATER CYCLE

The event ‘Fiberglass solutions for the integrated water cycle’, held on 18 June, attracted significant interest. It was a valuable opportunity for technical discussion and training promoted by T4T – Together For Tomorrow and hosted by EnAIP FVG at its headquarters in Pasian di Prato (UD).

The training session was aimed at professionals and companies operating in the water, environmental and infrastructure engineering sectors, dedicated to the applications of FRP (Fiberglass Reinforced Polymers) as a strategic material for innovative and long-lasting infrastructure.

The event emphasized the strategic role of FRP in the integrated water cycle: a lightweight, corrosion-resistant material with high mechanical performance, ideal for meeting the challenges of the water sector. The discussion focused on topics such as design and safety regulations (CE marking, Eurocode), the technical advantages of FRP pipes, gratings and manhole covers, and case studies of restoration and application by partner companies in the T4T network.

Following the opening remarks by Dr. Paola Stuparich, Director General of EnAIP FVG, a high-profile technical round table discussion began with the participation of Eng. Emanuel Morandini, CEO of M.M. srl, Eng. Carlo Zingoni, PRFV piping specialist, Roberto Peresson, technician at M.M. srl, and Fabio Ortolan, CEO of Carbon Compositi srl. The speakers provided practical insights into the potential and best practices in the use of fiberglass for the water sector, highlighting the technical and economic advantages of T4T solutions.

At the end of the event, participants visited an EnAIP FVG laboratory, where they were able to see and handle FRP samples of pipes, flanges, tanks, manhole covers, and structures showcased by the partner companies.