Handbook of PE Pipe
Published by the Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI), the Handbook describes how polyethylene piping systems continue to provide utilities with a cost effective solution to rehabilitate the underground infrastructure. The book will assist in designing and installing PE piping systems that can protect utilities and other end users from corrosion, earthquake damage and water loss due to leaky and corroded pipes and joints.
Besides directional drilling, the Handbook also includes:
- Design, including pressure and flow capacity, buried pipe design and thermal considerations
- Underground and marine installations
- Above-ground applications
- Pipeline rehab by sliplining
Table of Contents
Foreword
Handbook errata sheet, August 2007
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Introduction
Since its discovery in 1933, polyethylene has grown to become one of the world’s most widely used and recognized thermoplastic materials.(1) The versatility of this unique plastic material is demonstrated by the diversity of its use. The original application for polyethylene was as a substitute for rubber in electrical insulation during World War II. Polyethylene has since become one of the world’s most widely utilized thermoplastics. Today’s modern polyethylene resins are highly engineered for much more rigorous applications such as pressure-rated gas and water pipe, landfill membranes, automotive fuel tanks and other demanding applications.
Inspections, Tests, and Safety Considerations
This document presents some of the inspections, tests, and safety considerations related to installing polyethylene piping, placing an installed system in service, and operating a polyethylene piping system.
Engineering Properties
A 58-page booklet reviewing the history, structure, and fundamental properties of polyethylene pipe. This report provides a basic understanding of polyethylene's physical and chemical nature and engineering behavior.
Polyethylene Pipe and Fittings Manufacturing
A 21-page booklet describing production of extruded solid wall and profile wall polyethylene pipe, and the molding and fabrication of fittings.
Specifications, Test Methods, and Codes for Polyethylene Piping Systems
This chapter discusses the standards, methods, and codes such as American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM), American Water Works Association (AWWA), Canadian Standards Association (CSA) etc., as well as Technical Reports (TR's) and Technical Notes (TN's) published by the Plastics Pipe Institute that govern the specification, design, and use of polyethylene piping systems and the polyethylene materials that make up those systems. (2003)
Design of Polyethylene Piping Systems
Design of a polyethylene piping system is generally no different
than the design undertaken with any ductile and flexible piping
material. The design equations and relationships are wellestablished
in the literature, and they can be employed in concert
with the distinct performance properties of this material to create
a piping system which will provide years of service for the intended
application.
Underground Installation of Polyethylene Piping
A 46-page booklet to assist the engineer with underground installation of direct burial polyethylene piping materials.
Above Ground Applications for Polyethylene Pipe
A 25-page report of design and construction procedures for the use of polyethylene piping in above ground applications.
Polyethylene Joining Procedures
A 20-page booklet describing the various methods used to prepare and join polyethylene pipe and fittings.
Marine Applications
The primary focus of this chapter is the design and installation of under water lines by the "float-and-sink" method that is made possible through the use of the light-in-weight and flexible PE pipe.
A printed version of the handbook or a CD version is available directly from PPI.
Pipeline Rehabilitation with Polyethylene Pipe
A 24-page report of design and construction procedures for the restoration of pressure and non-pressure pipelines by sliplining new polyethylene pipe into deteriorated lines.
Polyethylene Pipe for Horizontal Directional Drilling
A document that acquaints the reader with some of the important considerations for HDD and polyethylene pipe.
HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) Applications
Information and design criteria for the use of polyethylene pipe in applications such as: Ground Source Heat Pumps, Radiant Heating Systems, Solar Applications, and Vacuum Systems.
HVAC only available as an electronic download.
Polyethylene Duct and Conduit
High Density Polyethylene is the most commonly used PE material for conduit. This 41-page booklet includes information about HDPE conduit's significant physical property advantages over other conduit materials, including ductility, low temperature impact resistance, permanent flexibility and temperature versatility.
