PVC Technical Information
Because of its versatility and good balance of properties, PVC has found applications in many different markets. By far the largest of these is the building and construction market, with pipe being the largest single application.
The PVC Technical Committee of PIPA provides on this page test methods and technical reports on PVC pipeline systems which can be read on the screen or printed for future reference.
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This procedure describes a method for assessing the level of dispersion of the resin in PVC pipes. The method is applicable to PVC-U, PVC-M and PVC-O pipes for pressure applications. (PDF size 334 kb) |
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The resistance of elastomeric seal pipe joints to tree root penetration
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a Modified PVC Pressure Pipes
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Temperature derating of PVC pipes for pressure applications
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Life Expectancy for Plastics Pipes
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PVC Pipes at Low Operating Temperatures
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Low Pressure Air Testing of Pipelines
The resistance of elastomeric seal pipe joints to tree root penetration
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This paper reports and discusses current research on the factors that influence the ability of a pipe joint to resist tree roots. It is provided here in PDF format of size 482KB. |
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Long Term Performance of PVC Pressure Pipes
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After almost 30 years of successful operation, samples of PVC pipe were exhumed for testing, to determine whether there had been any deterioration in the quality of the pipes during their service life. |
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PVC tops pipe joint performance tests
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In tests conducted by the CSIRO Building, Construction and Engineering Division, to measure the performance of various Pipe materials to root penetration, PVC pipes came out with a perfect score in that there was nil root intrusion in any of the samples tested. |
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Temperature derating of PVC pipes for pressure applications
This technical note on temperature derating is based on ISO4422 but with these alterations:
- Temperature range extended from 45 to 50 degrees,
- derating factors nominated at 10° intervals and
- no factor to be specified for 25°.
Also provided is a table with both the numerical derating factors tabulated and a simple graph of derating factor versus temperature.
Life Expectancy for Plastics Pipes
This technical note on life expectancy for plastics pipes dismisses the myth that plastics pipe systems have a life expectancy of 50 years. In reality, such systems can reasonably be expected to last 100 years or more.
Everything is pointing to at least 100 years practical service life for today's buried sewer pipes made of high quality virgin PVC-U and PE resins, on condition that the pipes are used in accordance with the prevalent national standard installation instructions.
PVC Pipes at Low Operating Temperatures
This technical note on PVC pressure pipes operating at low temperatures tells us that although at temperatures above 20°C the strength is reduced and at temperature below 20°C the strength increases, the decrease in the impact resistance of PVC pipes at low temperatures is only a concern for those installations where impact might occur in service.
Low Pressure Air Testing of Pipelines
This technical note is based on the low pressure air test nominated in the WSAA Sewerage Code of Australia (WSA 02-2002 V2.3). The purpose of the test is to identify leaks in non pressure pipe installations.
Plastics Industry Pipe Association of Australia Limited
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