Water pipes in Malaysia: technical and capital cost comparison

Lim Jen Nee Jones; Daniel Kong; Tan Boon Thong; Puspavathy Rassiah

Water pipes in Malaysia: technical and capital cost comparison

Lim Jen Nee Jones, Daniel Kong, Tan Boon Thong, Puspavathy Rassiah

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Paper › Other

Abstract

As a developing country, Malaysia is not spared from the challenges of keeping non-revenue water(NRW) rates low. While the water authorities are dealing with leakage due to burst pipes and ongoing pipe replacement projects, it is critical to make the right decisions for a better future. An overview of demographics and NRW reported in each state provided the motivation to compile technical and cost information for the different types of water pipes available in Malaysia. Technical characteristics of each type of pipe material are discussed and presented. A basic breakdown of cost which includes material and installation works for Mild Steel, Ductile Iron, High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) and Molecularly Oriented Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC-O) pipes is included based on quoted pricing by two leading homegrown construction conglomerates. A comparative summary for these 4 different types of water pipe materials are consolidated in this paper to assist water stakeholders' in making informed and sustainable choices for future water pipe installation and replacement projects.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings of Sustainable Business Innovation: New Normal Going Forward
Subtitle of host publication	The 6th International Conference of Accounting, Business, and Economics (ICABEC 2020)
Place of Publication	Terengganu Malaysia
Publisher	Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)
Pages	52-61
Number of pages	10
ISBN (Electronic)	9789672939399
Publication status	Published - 2021
Event	International Conference on Accounting, Business and Economics 2020 - Terengganu, Malaysia Duration: 16 Dec 2020 → 17 Dec 2020 Conference number: 6th

Conference

Conference	International Conference on Accounting, Business and Economics 2020
Abbreviated title	ICABEC 2020
Country/Territory	Malaysia
City	Terengganu
Period	16/12/20 → 17/12/20

Keywords

Non-revenue water
mild steel
ductile iron
HDPE
Water pipes
PVC-O

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

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Jones, LJN , Kong, D , Boon Thong, T & Rassiah, P 2021, Water pipes in Malaysia: technical and capital cost comparison. in Proceedings of Sustainable Business Innovation: New Normal Going Forward: The 6th International Conference of Accounting, Business, and Economics (ICABEC 2020). Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT), Terengganu Malaysia, pp. 52-61, International Conference on Accounting, Business and Economics 2020, Terengganu, Malaysia, 16/12/20.

Water pipes in Malaysia : technical and capital cost comparison. / Jones, Lim Jen Nee ; Kong, Daniel ; Boon Thong, Tan et al.

Proceedings of Sustainable Business Innovation: New Normal Going Forward: The 6th International Conference of Accounting, Business, and Economics (ICABEC 2020). Terengganu Malaysia : Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT), 2021. p. 52-61.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Paper › Other

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