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PPN- The Leading Source of Industry News on Polymer Pipes and Plastic Pipe Testing

Global News on Plastic Piping and Fittings

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NEWSMAKERS:  * Borouge * DNV * ExcelPlas * Failure Analysis * Formosa * GF Piping * ISO * PE100 * PPI * PPN * REHAU * Reliance * RWC * Uponor * Wavin

INDUSTRY NEWS

Uponor Announces Departure of Bill Gray as President, North America
https://www.hpacmag.com/heating-plumbing-air-conditioning-general/uponor-announces-departure-of-bill-gray-as-president-north-america-building-solutions/1004133753/
https://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/news/2022/01/11/uponors-president-of-north-america-to-step-away.html

Borouge Lands Big Egypt Wastewater Plant Supply Contract for 2.7 km of 1,600-mm and 2,500 mm HDPE Pipe
http://www.tradearabia.com/news/OGN_391812.html

Borouge to Supply HDPE Pipes to Bahr Al Baqar Wastewater Plant in Eqypt – One of the Largest in the World
https://www.mepmiddleeast.com/news/borouge-krah-misr-bahr-al-baqr

REHAU’s Steve Richmond Appointed President of British Plastics Federation’s Pipes Group
https://www.buildingtalk.com/rehaus-steve-richmond-appointed-president-of-british-plastics-federations-pipes-group/

REHAU to Open Plastic Pipe Manufacturing Plant in Lithuania to Reduce Cost Base
https://www.baltictimes.com/luminor_supports_hili_properties_for_the_acquisition_of_factory_in_lithuania/
https://www.plasteurope.com/news/REHAU_t249331/

GF Piping Experts Are Using Innovative Technology to Solve Water Loss from Fractured Pipes
https://utilitymagazine.com.au/how-experts-are-using-innovative-technology-to-solve-water-loss/

Plastic Pipe Makers May Underperform in Near Term on Omicron Stress
https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/plastic-pipe-makers-may-underperform-in-near-term-on-omicron-stress-122011300697_1.html

Operator Sue Central Queensland Mine for $1.2 Million for Lifting Heavy Pipes
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/xslDo3ewjE7UbT6#pdfviewer

Pipe Extrusion and the Effect on Water Management
https://www.plasticstoday.com/extrusion-pipe-profile/extrusion-and-shape-water-management

Simberi Deep-Sea Tailings Pipe Fixed
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/J5aNPMJwGFctLGl#pdfviewer

Wavin Acquires PE Pipe and Conduit Manufacturing Plant in Hyderabad
https://www.realtynmore.com/wavin-acquires-manufacturing-plant-in-hyderabad/

PVC Pipes Q3 Earnings Preview – Dismal Quarter on The Cards: Reliance Securities
https://www.bloombergquint.com/research-reports/pvc-pipes-q3-earnings-preview-dismal-quarter-on-the-cards-reliance-securities

Companies Race to Stem Flood of Microplastic Fibres into the Oceans | Plastics | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/dec/30/companies-race-to-stem-flood-of-microplastic-fibres-into-the-oceans

Formosa Faces $2.2M in New Fines for Texas Plastic Pollution
https://www.plasticsnews.com/news/formosa-faces-22m-new-fines-texas-plastic-pollution

DNV Approves Offshore Composite Pipe Capability | Offshore
https://www.offshore-mag.com/pipelines/article/14223442/dnv-approves-offshore-thermoplastic-composite-pipe-capability

LATEST RESEARCH

Mechanical and Processing Enhancement of a Recycled HDPE/PPR-Based Double-Wall Corrugated Pipe via a POE-g-MAH/CaCO3/HDPE Polymer Composite
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/acsomega.1c02354

Raman Imaging of Microplastics and Nanoplastics Generated by Cutting PVC Pipe
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0269749122000719

Fatigue Impacts on HDPE Pipe Material Properties
https://rc.library.uta.edu/uta-ir/bitstream/handle/10106/27221/Dissertation-Marjan-20Shahrokh-20Esfahani.pdf;jsessionid=092AA643E8155DB971D9FB170DEFD1A5?sequence=7

Liquid Temperature Effect on the Hydraulic Shock Wave Velocity in Polyethylene Pipes
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/357733438-Liquid-temperature-effect-on-the-hydraulic-shock-wave-velocity-in-polyethylene-pipes

Transient Flow Behaviour in Pressurized Plastic Pipe-Based Water Supply Systems
https://www.proquest.com/openview/d43c2e36a20b2af3a77359e97cef8148/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=2044526

Worldwide ISO Round Robin Study On Phased Array Ultrasonic Non-Destructive Test for EF Socket Joints
https://www.pe100plus.com/PPCA/WORLDWIDE-ISO-ROUND-ROBIN-STUDY-ON-PHASED-ARRAY-ULTRASONIC-NON-DESTRUCTIVE-TEST-FOR-ELECTROFUSION-SOCKET-JOINTS-p1746.html

A Methodology to Determine Charpy Impact Strength of Notched Specimens Cut from Plastic Pipes
https://www.pe100plus.com/PPCA/A-METHODOLOGY-TO-DETERMINE-CHARPY-IMPACT-STRENGTH-OF-NOTHCED-SPECIMEN-CUT-FROM-PLASTICS-PIPES-p1786.html

Weatherability of Thermoplastic Piping Systems [PDF]
https://plasticpipe.org/TR-18

JOBS

Iplex Pipelines Seeking Quality Assurance Technician
https://www.seek.com.au/job/55398658?type=standout

PLASTIC PIPE FAILURE ANALYSIS

Failure Analysis of Plastic Pipes
If you are looking for an expert witness for your case involving plastic pipe failure analysis, then you can’t beat the team at ExcelPlas Consulting.  Our team is setting a new standard for excellence in failure analysis of plastic articles but especially plastic pipe.  For plastic pipe, this includes HDPE, PVC & CPVC pipe as well as other plastic piping systems like Hobas GRP pipe, PP-R Pipe, and spoolable composite pipe.  When a plastic pipeline fails to perform as intended, our team can determine the root cause (chemical failure, oxidative failure, creep failure, overstress failure, fatigue failure, design failure, etc).   We are experts in HDPE water pipe failures, CPVC sprinkler pipe failure, PVC pipe failure analysis and PP-R Oxidation/Degradation investigations.
https://www.excelplas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Excelplas-A4-Brochure-4pp-Plastic-Pipe-Testing-NTs.pdf

ExcelPlas Investigating Poly Pipe Failures
Through failure analysis & forensic chemistry, we help clients improve product performance, increase profits, & resolve product liability claims with plastic pipes and fittings.
We are dedicated to unmatched excellence in failure analysis, investigative chemistry, material testing, and expert witnessing for plastics, polymers and composites.
With over 25 years of investigative experience, the staff at ExcelPlas are uniquely positioned to help clients resolve the most challenging performance and processing issues related to materials and plastic pipes and fittings.
https://www.excelplas.com/contact-us/

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ExcelPlas Labs Pipe Failure Investigations
ExcelPlas Labs have created a new benchmark in failure analysis of HDPE, PP-R, PB and PEX pipes in addition to PVC &  CPVC pipes as well as composite GRP and GRE pipes.  When a plastic pipeline fails to perform as intended, our team can determine the root cause of failure (e.g.  oxidative failure, chemical failure, creep failure, over-stress failure, fatigue failure, design failure, etc).  ExcelPlas are experienced with all plastic piping failure modes and mechanisms including Slow Crack Growth (SCG) Rapid Crack Propagation (RCP), Environmental Stress Crack Resistance (ESCR), Oxidative Stress Cracking (OSC), cyclic fatigue, manufacturing defects, and polymer material problems.
http://www.excelplas.com/

ExcelPlas Strain Hardening Test (SHT) for HDPE Pipes
The SHT in accordance with ISO 18488 is a relatively new, but excellent way to obtain a rapid indication of the Stress Crack Growth (SCG) resistance of your piping material. This tensile test performed at 80°C has become in just a few years the new standard for Batch Release Testing (BRT). And not without reason.  The test requires only a very small amount of material, the results are very reliable with a very low inter-laboratory scatter and the results are available within a few days, regardless of the PE grade. The SHT is usually performed on resin material but it can also be performed on samples taken directly from pipes or sheets. As accredited lab, EXCELPLAS is happy to discuss the possibilities with you, whether it is for BRT, benchmarking, quality control of your (high performing) PE grade or for polymer compliance/ validation.
http://www.excelplas.com/

Australia’s Plastic Pipe Testing Laboratory
ExcelPlas Laboratories provides a comprehensive plastic pipe joint testing service and is equipped with a state-of-the-art laboratory to test a range of polymer materials including polyethylene and polypropylene. ExcelPlas can carry out testing on plastic tube and pipe ranging in wall thickness from 3mm to 1200mm. ExcelPlas Laboratories provide a comprehensive service to Industrial & commercial companies, environmental consultants, Government bodies, and local Authority customers throughout Australia and Asia. All testing is carried and out in accordance with ASTM, ISO & WIS methods and is fully accredited to ISO 17025 by NATA.

• Butt Fusion Weld Testing
• Weld Testing
• Testing of Electro-fusion Welds
• Tear on saddle joints
• Crush De-cohesion of Electro-fusion welds
• Polymer & Plastics Identification
• Chemical & Thermal Testing
• Site Audits

http://www.excelplas.com/

ExcelPlas – the Australian Pipes & Fittings Testing Laboratory

• Accredited to ISO 17025 by the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) Australia, and is Australia’s largest laboratory dedicated for the testing of plastic pipes and fittings to various Standards which include Australian, European and International Standards.
• The staff employed at the laboratory have a combined experience of more than 85 years within the plastics industry specifically with manufacturing, quality control and the research and development of plastic piping systems including HDPE, PEX, PP-R, PVC, U-PVC, M-PVC, O-PVC, ABS, GRP, GRE and PB.
• Services provided include conformance testing, compliance testing, batch release testing, root cause analysis for field failures and non-destructive testing of samples.
• http://www.excelplas.com/

ExcelPlas Lab Specialising in HDPE Pipe Condition Monitoring, Failure Analysis and Testing
In the event of a HDPE buttweld or electrofusion weld failing during initial testing, or in service, we can conduct investigations to assist in identifying the root cause of the failure.
This service also extends to the premature failure of the pipe or fitting itself.
http://www.excelplas.com/plastic-pipes

ExcelPlas Pipe Testing is a Leader in the Field of Polyethylene (PE) and High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Testing
ExcelPlas is accredited with the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) for butt weld tests, bend and tensile tests, peel decohesion tests on electro fusion sockets and failure mode determination
http://www.polypipetesting.com.au/butt-fusion-welds/

New UHMWPE Pipe for Tailing Offers Greater Than 4X the Abrasion Resistance of PE100 (Australia wide)
http://slurrypipes.com.au/

ExcelPlas Poly Pipe Weld Inspection Lists Top 7 Causes of Weld Failure:

• Lack of scraping
• Inaccurate scraping
• Contamination from dirt, water, oil or clays
• Lack of Paralell-ness of fusion faces
• Misalignment of surfaces
• Time, temperature and pressure deviations
• Not adhering to cool times

We have extensive experience in inspection of poly pipe welds for assuring welded joint quality.  Direct Poly Pipe Inspection ensures that operators are following the proven welding procedure; this reduces the occurrences of operational errors which lead to defects such as inclusions, lack of fusion (LoF), porosity and misalignment.
More information, contact john@excelplas.com

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This Newsletter is brought to you by Excelplas Labs, Australia’s Largest group of Poly Pipe Testing Labs.

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Poly Pipe News is now sent to over 4500 Poly Pipe Industry Members every week.

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PPN- The Leading Source of Industry News on Polymer Pipes and Plastic Pipe Testing

Global News on Plastic Piping and Fittings

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NEWSMAKERS:  * AUSPEX * Davis-Standard * ExcelPlas * Failure Analysis * GF Piping * INEOS * IPLEX * PE100 * PEX * PPI * PPN * PP-R * Rehau * RWC * Univation * Uponor * Wavin * WL Plastics

INDUSTRY NEWS

INEOS Company WL Plastics Acquires Pipe Extrusion Assets of Charter Plastics
https://www.plasticsnews.com/news/wl-plastics-acquires-pipe-extrusion-assets-charter-plastics

INEOS’ U.S. Subsidiary Finalizes Acquisition of PE Pipe Manufacturer
https://www.chemengonline.com/ineos-u-s-subsidiary-finalizes-acquisition-of-pe-pipe-manufacturer/

Uponor PEX Lawsuit Alleges the Uponor PEX Pipe Contains Manufacturing Defects that Cause Premature Damage, Degradation, Deterioration and Failure
https://www.classaction.org/media/matzdorf-et-al-v-uponor-inc-et-al.pdf

Uponor PEX Pipe Lawsuit Explained
Apparently, Uponor used a process of heating their pipe so the red and blue coloured layer would adhere to the surface of the pipe. Unfortunately, it appears this process is allegedly causing microfractures in the pipe. Uponor has a line of clear pipe with red or blue writing printed on it and that is not a part of this suit.
https://www.burgsimpson.com/firm_news/construction-defect-lawsuit-uponer-inc/

Iplex Pipelines Leads Innovation to Overcome Ageing Infrastructure Challenges
https://www.trenchless-australasia.com/2021/12/21/iplex-leads-innovation-to-overcome-ageing-infrastructure-challenges/

AUSPEX (RWC) Publishes New Technical Manual for PEX Pipe [PDF]
https://www.auspex.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Auspex_Water_Manual_Web_1221_V1.pdf

PPI Publishes Checklist for PVC Pipe Compounds
https://plasticpipe.org/common/Uploaded files/1-PPI/Hydrostatic Stress Board/doc/PPI TR4-checklist-Vinyl compounds.doc

Univation Patent New Bimodal HDPE for Pressure Pipe Applications
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/20210380737.pdf

Wavin’s Robust PE 100-RC Pipes
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=eIHQ4CHJcXA

Massive Gas Explosion Leaving Portsmouth Family ‘Seconds from Death’ Were Result of ‘Failed’ HDPE Gas Pipe
https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/people/massive-gas-explosions-leaving-portsmouth-family-seconds-from-death-were-result-of-failed-gas-pipe-3510833

US and EU Plastic Pipe Extruders Reinforce Messaging on Sustainability, Infrastructure Improvement 
https://www.plasticstoday.com/extrusion-pipe-profile/us-and-eu-plastic-pipe-extruders-reinforce-messaging-sustainability

Davis-Standard Kicks off Energy-Efficient Extruder for HDPE Pipe Extrusion
https://www.plasticsmachinerymanufacturing.com/extrusion/article/21249194/davisstandard-kicks-off-energyefficient-extruder

Hydrostatic Testing Equipment for Pressure Testing HDPE, PEX and PP-R Pipes
https://sciteq.com/product/eco-line-internal-pressure-test/

NEW RESEARCH

Quality Improvement and Productivity Enhancement of a Single Screw HDPE Pipe Extrusion Machine: A Case Study
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214785321077087

Super HDPE Nanocomposites Pipes with Reduced Graphene Oxide: Hardness, Impact and Tribological Properties
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0032386121010983

Investigation of Microplastics Release Behaviour from Ozone-exposed Plastic Pipe Materials
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S026974912102340X

Time-Dependent Analysis of Buried High-Density Polyethylene (PE100) Pipelines with a Scratch Defect Subjected to Impact Loading
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0308016121002982

Deformation Characteristics of Buried HDPE Transfer Lines in Trenches Under the Effect of Temperature
http://www.redae.uc.cl/index.php/RDLC/article/view/27781

Insulated PEX-Pipe Loops for De-icing on Existing Bridge Deck using Geothermal Energy: Laboratory Tests, Modelling, and Performance Analyses
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1359431121014472

Effect of Sand Grain Distribution on Resin Consumption and Mechanical Performance of GRP Pipes
http://www.saujs.sakarya.edu.tr/en/download/article-file/1572030

Risk Assessment of Glass Reinforced Plastic(GRP) Pipe Installation
http://iranpipeco.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2597.pdf

PLASTIC PIPE FAILURE ANALYSIS

Failure Analysis of Plastic Pipes
If you are looking for an expert witness for your case involving plastic pipe failure analysis, then you can’t beat the team at ExcelPlas Consulting.  Our team is setting a new standard for excellence in failure analysis of plastic articles but especially plastic pipe.  For plastic pipe, this includes HDPE, PVC & CPVC pipe as well as other plastic piping systems like Hobas GRP pipe, PP-R Pipe, and spoolable composite pipe.  When a plastic pipeline fails to perform as intended, our team can determine the root cause (chemical failure, oxidative failure, creep failure, overstress failure, fatigue failure, design failure, etc).   We are experts in HDPE water pipe failures, CPVC sprinkler pipe failure, PVC pipe failure analysis, and PP-R Oxidation/Degradation investigations.
https://www.excelplas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Excelplas-A4-Brochure-4pp-Plastic-Pipe-Testing-NTs.pdf

ExcelPlas Investigating Poly Pipe Failures
Through failure analysis & forensic chemistry, we help clients improve product performance, increase profits, & resolve product liability claims with plastic pipes and fittings.
We are dedicated to unmatched excellence in failure analysis, investigative chemistry, material testing, and expert witnessing for plastics, polymers, and composites.
With over 25 years of investigative experience, the staff at ExcelPlas are uniquely positioned to help clients resolve the most challenging performance and processing issues related to materials and plastic pipes and fittings.
https://www.excelplas.com/contact-us/

Cautionary Warning:  Some PEX Piping is Prone to Development of Cracks Due to Early Oxidation
ExcelPlas Labs have developed a three-step testing program to detect the early failure of PEX pipes and their expected service lifetime.
The 3 Step Testing is based on:

1. Oxidative Induction Time (OIT) testing to determine the residual level of oxidative stability (i.e. thermal stability)
2. Quantitative Additive Analysis (QAA) to determine the type and level of protective antioxidants and stabilizer present.
3. Scanning Microscopy on the inner surface after bend back to image developing microcracks

Samples of PEX pipe just 10 cm long are needed for the analysis.  7 Day turnaround on test reports.
https://www.excelplas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Excelplas-A4-Brochure-4pp-Plastic-Pipe-Testing-NTs.pdf

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Send Us Your News!!!  PPN Publishes weekly.
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ExcelPlas Labs Pipe Failure Investigations
ExcelPlas Labs have created a new benchmark in failure analysis of HDPE, PP-R, PB and PEX pipes in addition to PVC &  CPVC pipes as well as composite GRP and GRE pipes.  When a plastic pipeline fails to perform as intended, our team can determine the root cause of failure (e.g.  oxidative failure, chemical failure, creep failure, over-stress failure, fatigue failure, design failure, etc).  ExcelPlas are experienced with all plastic piping failure modes and mechanisms including Slow Crack Growth (SCG) Rapid Crack Propagation (RCP), Environmental Stress Crack Resistance (ESCR), Oxidative Stress Cracking (OSC), cyclic fatigue, manufacturing defects, and polymer material problems.
http://www.excelplas.com/

ExcelPlas Strain Hardening Test (SHT) for HDPE Pipes
The SHT in accordance with ISO 18488 is a relatively new, but excellent way to obtain a rapid indication of the Stress Crack Growth (SCG) resistance of your piping material. This tensile test performed at 80°C has become in just a few years the new standard for Batch Release Testing (BRT). And not without reason.  The test requires only a very small amount of material, the results are very reliable with a very low inter-laboratory scatter and the results are available within a few days, regardless of the PE grade. The SHT is usually performed on resin material but it can also be performed on samples taken directly from pipes or sheets. As accredited lab, EXCELPLAS is happy to discuss the possibilities with you, whether it is for BRT, benchmarking, quality control of your (high performing) PE grade or for polymer compliance/ validation.
http://www.excelplas.com/

Australia’s Plastic Pipe Testing Laboratory
ExcelPlas Laboratories provides a comprehensive plastic pipe joint testing service and is equipped with a state-of-the-art laboratory to test a range of polymer materials including polyethylene and polypropylene. ExcelPlas can carry out testing on plastic tube and pipe ranging in wall thickness from 3mm to 1200mm. ExcelPlas Laboratories provide a comprehensive service to Industrial & commercial companies, environmental consultants, Government bodies, and local Authority customers throughout Australia and Asia. All testing is carried and out in accordance with ASTM, ISO & WIS methods and is fully accredited to ISO 17025 by NATA.

• Butt Fusion Weld Testing
• Weld Testing
• Testing of Electro-fusion Welds
• Tear on saddle joints
• Crush De-cohesion of Electro-fusion welds
• Polymer & Plastics Identification
• Chemical & Thermal Testing
• Site Audits

http://www.excelplas.com/

ExcelPlas – the Australian Pipes & Fittings Testing Laboratory

• Accredited to ISO 17025 by the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) Australia, and is Australia’s largest laboratory dedicated for the testing of plastic pipes and fittings to various Standards which include Australian, European and International Standards.
• The staff employed at the laboratory have a combined experience of more than 85 years within the plastics industry specifically with manufacturing, quality control and the research and development of plastic piping systems including HDPE, PEX, PP-R, PVC, U-PVC, M-PVC, O-PVC, ABS, GRP, GRE and PB.
• Services provided include conformance testing, compliance testing, batch release testing, root cause analysis for field failures and non-destructive testing of samples.
• http://www.excelplas.com/

ExcelPlas Lab Specialising in HDPE Pipe Condition Monitoring, Failure Analysis and Testing
In the event of a HDPE buttweld or electrofusion weld failing during initial testing, or in service, we can conduct investigations to assist in identifying the root cause of the failure.
This service also extends to the premature failure of the pipe or fitting itself.
http://www.excelplas.com/plastic-pipes

ExcelPlas Pipe Testing is a Leader in the Field of Polyethylene (PE) and High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Testing
ExcelPlas is accredited with the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) for butt weld tests, bend and tensile tests, peel decohesion tests on electro fusion sockets and failure mode determination
http://www.polypipetesting.com.au/butt-fusion-welds/

New UHMWPE Pipe for Tailing Offers Greater Than 4X the Abrasion Resistance of PE100 (Australia wide)
http://slurrypipes.com.au/

ExcelPlas Poly Pipe Weld Inspection Lists Top 7 Causes of Weld Failure:

• Lack of scraping
• Inaccurate scraping
• Contamination from dirt, water, oil or clays
• Lack of Paralell-ness of fusion faces
• Misalignment of surfaces
• Time, temperature and pressure deviations
• Not adhering to cool times

We have extensive experience in the inspection of poly pipe welds for assuring welded joint quality.  Direct Poly Pipe Inspection ensures that operators are following the proven welding procedure; this reduces the occurrences of operational errors which lead to defects such as inclusions, lack of fusion (LoF), porosity, and misalignment.
For more information, contact john@excelplas.com

Get Your HDPE Pipe Products or Services Noticed – Advertise in Poly Pipe News (PPN) Australia
https://www.polypipenews.com.au/advertise/

This Newsletter is brought to you by Excelplas Labs, Australia’s Largest group of Poly Pipe Testing Labs.

Pipe Poly News (PPN) is now Australia’s most current and comprehensive source of news on Polyethylene pipes and Poly Pipe Welding;

Poly Pipe News is now sent to over 4500 Poly Pipe Industry Members every week.

Any news requests should be sent to john@excelplas.com
To subscribe, visit https://www.polypipenews.com.au/subscribe/

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PPN is owned and operated by ExcelPlas Pty Ltd.  By subscribing to PPN you agree to receive regular PPN newsletters as well as the PPN platform using your email contact details to enhance the performance and functionality of PPN and its analytics reports.  These email contact details allow PPN to track page views and create more targeted and relevant content.  PPN provides an unsubscribe link on the bottom of each PPN newsletter.

PPN- The Leading Source of Industry News on Polymer Pipes and Plastic Pipe Testing

Global News on Plastic Piping and Fittings

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NEWSMAKERS:  * AGRU * Alcoa * Alliance for PE Pipe* ASTM * Chubb Insurance * DMIRS * DOW * ExcelPlas * Failure Analysis * GF Piping * Iplex * McElroy * PE100-RC * PE-RT * PPN * SCG * YogaPipe

INDUSTRY NEWS

Chubb Unit Was Misled About YogaPipe PERT-Al-PERT Multilayer PE Pipe Defects, Lawsuit Says
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/KuvnPwBMv0tuifg#pdfviewer

DMIRS to Investigate Valve Failure at Alcoa’s Pinjarra Refinery
Alcoa workers remain in Fiona Stanley Hospital with chemical burns after Tuesday ‘valve failure’
https://www.mandurahmail.com.au/story/7556333/one-alcoa-worker-remains-in-hospital-with-chemical-burns-after-valve-failure-at-pinjarra-refinery/

The Digital Tool That’s Transforming the Design of Plastics Pipelines
https://www.pipeliner.com.au/2021/12/17/the-digital-tool-thats-transforming-the-design-of-plastics-pipelines/

The Cost Reduction Benefits of PE 100-RC Pipe Fittings
https://agruamerica.com/hdpe-pipes/

Dow and Partners Donate 42,000 Feet of HDPE Pipe
https://www.dow.com/en-us/market/mkt-building-construction/sub-build-building-materials/app-build-bldgmat-pipes-fittings/texas-water-pipe-case-study.html

Recorded Video Webinar of HDPE Pipe Standards by Alliance for PE Pipe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-Trirk__5o

McElroy Destructive Side Bend Test for HDPE Pipe (Video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9nvNyh2yik

NEW RESEARCH INTO POLY PIPE FAILURE

How Debris from Blasting Demolition May Threaten the Integrity of Buried HDPE Gas Pipelines
Experimental and numerical study of shallow-buried high-density polyethylene pipeline under collapse touchdown impact
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/ese3.1017

Experimental Studies on Thermomechanical Properties of Polyethylene, Impact of Force and Load Time on Strains of Polyethylene Pipe
https://yadda.icm.edu.pl/baztech/element/bwmeta1.element.baztech-b0fe91a3-a2ad-437c-9ddd-1a120cefa0cd

Modelling of Nonlinear Viscoelastic Creep of a Polyethylene Pipeline During Water Hammer
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/1573062X.2021.2008984?src=&journalCode=nurw20

Fatigue-Crack Propagation of High-Density Polyethylene Homopolymers: Influence of Molecular Weight Distribution and Temperature
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/acs.macromol.1c01945

Research on Slow Crack Growth Resistance of Polyethylene Pipe Based on Strain Hardening Modulus
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/vnl.21885

Effects of Axial Relative Ground Movement on Small Diameter Polyethylene Piping in Loose Sand
https://www.mdpi.com/2412-3811/6/12/168/pdf

Calculating the Parameters for an Underground Polyethylene Heat Supply Pipeline in Perennial Frozen Soils
http://www.mathnet.ru/links/10c731483ee83eafa2abf6f169d710d3/svfu311.pdf

Loading Detection of Composite GRP Pipes with Embedded Capacitive Sensor Array
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/357025961-Curing-quality-monitoring-and-loading-detection-of-composite-structures-with-embedded-capacitive-sensor-array

PLASTIC PIPE FAILURE ANALYSIS

Failure Analysis of Plastic Pipes
If you are looking for an expert witness for your case involving plastic pipe failure analysis, then you can’t beat the team at ExcelPlas Consulting.  Our team is setting a new standard for excellence in failure analysis of plastic articles but especially plastic pipe.  For plastic pipe, this includes HDPE, PVC & CPVC pipe as well as other plastic piping systems like Hobas GRP pipe, PP-R Pipe, and spoolable composite pipe.  When a plastic pipeline fails to perform as intended, our team can determine the root cause (chemical failure, oxidative failure, creep failure, overstress failure, fatigue failure, design failure, etc).   We are experts in HDPE water pipe failures, CPVC sprinkler pipe failure, PVC pipe failure analysis and PP-R Oxidation/Degradation investigations.
https://www.excelplas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Excelplas-A4-Brochure-4pp-Plastic-Pipe-Testing-NTs.pdf

ExcelPlas Investigating Poly Pipe Failures
Through failure analysis & forensic chemistry, we help clients improve product performance, increase profits, & resolve product liability claims with plastic pipes and fittings.
We are dedicated to unmatched excellence in failure analysis, investigative chemistry, material testing, and expert witnessing for plastics, polymers and composites.
With over 25 years of investigative experience, the staff at ExcelPlas are uniquely positioned to help clients resolve the most challenging performance and processing issues related to materials and plastic pipes and fittings.
https://www.excelplas.com/contact-us/

Cautionary Warning:  Some PEX Piping is Prone to Development of Cracks Due to Early Oxidation
ExcelPlas Labs have developed a three-step testing program to detect early failure of PEX pipe and their expected service lifetime.

The 3 Step Testing is based on:

• Oxidative Induction Time (OIT) testing to determine the residual level of oxidative stability (i.e. thermal stability)
• Quantitative Additive Analysis (QAA) to determine the type and level of protective antioxidants and stabilizer present.
• Scanning Microscopy on inner surface after bend back to image developing microcracks

Samples of PEX pipe just 10 cm long are needed for the analysis.  7 Day turnaround on test reports.
https://www.excelplas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Excelplas-A4-Brochure-4pp-Plastic-Pipe-Testing-NTs.pdf

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ExcelPlas Labs Pipe Failure Investigations
ExcelPlas Labs have created a new benchmark in failure analysis of HDPE, PP-R, PB and PEX pipes in addition to PVC &  CPVC pipes as well as composite GRP and GRE pipes.  When a plastic pipeline fails to perform as intended, our team can determine the root cause of failure (e.g.  oxidative failure, chemical failure, creep failure, over-stress failure, fatigue failure, design failure, etc).  ExcelPlas are experienced with all plastic piping failure modes and mechanisms including Slow Crack Growth (SCG) Rapid Crack Propagation (RCP), Environmental Stress Crack Resistance (ESCR), Oxidative Stress Cracking (OSC), cyclic fatigue, manufacturing defects, and polymer material problems.
http://www.excelplas.com/

ExcelPlas Strain Hardening Test (SHT) for HDPE Pipes
The SHT in accordance with ISO 18488 is a relatively new, but excellent way to obtain a rapid indication of the Stress Crack Growth (SCG) resistance of your piping material. This tensile test performed at 80°C has become in just a few years the new standard for Batch Release Testing (BRT). And not without reason.  The test requires only a very small amount of material, the results are very reliable with a very low inter-laboratory scatter and the results are available within a few days, regardless of the PE grade. The SHT is usually performed on resin material but it can also be performed on samples taken directly from pipes or sheets. As accredited lab, EXCELPLAS is happy to discuss the possibilities with you, whether it is for BRT, benchmarking, quality control of your (high performing) PE grade or for polymer compliance/ validation.
http://www.excelplas.com/

Australia’s Plastic Pipe Testing Laboratory
ExcelPlas Laboratories provides a comprehensive plastic pipe joint testing service and is equipped with a state-of-the-art laboratory to test a range of polymer materials including polyethylene and polypropylene. ExcelPlas can carry out testing on plastic tube and pipe ranging in wall thickness from 3mm to 1200mm. ExcelPlas Laboratories provide a comprehensive service to Industrial & commercial companies, environmental consultants, Government bodies, and local Authority customers throughout Australia and Asia. All testing is carried and out in accordance with ASTM, ISO & WIS methods and is fully accredited to ISO 17025 by NATA.

• Butt Fusion Weld Testing
• Weld Testing
• Testing of Electro-fusion Welds
• Tear on saddle joints
• Crush De-cohesion of Electro-fusion welds
• Polymer & Plastics Identification
• Chemical & Thermal Testing
• Site Audits

http://www.excelplas.com/

ExcelPlas – the Australian Pipes & Fittings Testing Laboratory

• Accredited to ISO 17025 by the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) Australia, and is Australia’s largest laboratory dedicated for the testing of plastic pipes and fittings to various Standards which include Australian, European and International Standards.
• The staff employed at the laboratory have a combined experience of more than 85 years within the plastics industry specifically with manufacturing, quality control and the research and development of plastic piping systems including HDPE, PEX, PP-R, PVC, U-PVC, M-PVC, O-PVC, ABS, GRP, GRE and PB.
• Services provided include conformance testing, compliance testing, batch release testing, root cause analysis for field failures and non-destructive testing of samples.
• http://www.excelplas.com/

ExcelPlas Lab Specialising in HDPE Pipe Condition Monitoring, Failure Analysis and Testing
In the event of a HDPE buttweld or electrofusion weld failing during initial testing, or in service, we can conduct investigations to assist in identifying the root cause of the failure.
This service also extends to the premature failure of the pipe or fitting itself.
http://www.excelplas.com/plastic-pipes

ExcelPlas Pipe Testing is a Leader in the Field of Polyethylene (PE) and High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Testing
ExcelPlas is accredited with the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) for butt weld tests, bend and tensile tests, peel decohesion tests on electro fusion sockets and failure mode determination
http://www.polypipetesting.com.au/butt-fusion-welds/

New UHMWPE Pipe for Tailing Offers Greater Than 4X the Abrasion Resistance of PE100 (Australia wide)
http://slurrypipes.com.au/

ExcelPlas Poly Pipe Weld Inspection Lists Top 7 Causes of Weld Failure:

• Lack of scraping
• Inaccurate scraping
• Contamination from dirt, water, oil or clays
• Lack of Paralell-ness of fusion faces
• Misalignment of surfaces
• Time, temperature and pressure deviations
• Not adhering to cool times

We have extensive experience in inspection of poly pipe welds for assuring welded joint quality.  Direct Poly Pipe Inspection ensures that operators are following the proven welding procedure; this reduces the occurrences of operational errors which lead to defects such as inclusions, lack of fusion (LoF), porosity and misalignment.
More information, contact john@excelplas.com

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Poly Pipe News is now sent to over 4500 Poly Pipe Industry Members every week.

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Global News on Plastic Piping and Fittings

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NEWSMAKERS:  * Aliaxis * Borealis * CPVC * ExcelPlas * Failure Analysis * GF Piping * PE100 * PE-RT * Polytest® * PPN * PP-R * PPXX * Rehau * ROCUT® * Rothenberger * TOTAL * TWI Global * Uponor

INDUSTRY NEWS

PPXX Amsterdam Launches PPXX Online
https://www.phcppros.com/articles/14481-ppxx-amsterdam-launches-ppxx-online

The 20^th Global Plastic Pipe Conference & Exhibition (PPXX) Online Goes Live!
https://www.teppfa.eu/latest-news/the-20th-global-plastic-pipe-conference-exhibition-ppxx-online-goes-live/

Aliaxis Launches New HDPE Drainage Products
https://www.hpmmag.com/products/aliaxis-launches-new-hdpe-drainage-cpd

GF Piping Systems Introduces Bio-Attributed PVC to its Portfolio to Reduce CO2 Footprint and Provide Sustainability Benefits
https://news.cision.com/gf-piping-systems/r/industry-sustainability-leader–gf-piping-systems-introduces-bio-attributed-pvc-to-its-portfolio-to-,c3453136

Uponor Completes Repurchase of Own Shares
https://au.news.yahoo.com/uponor-completed-repurchase-own-shares-074500959.html

NEW Webinar on Volumetric Non-Destructive Testing of Electrofusion (EF) and Butt Fusion (BF) Joints in PE Pipes (26th January 2022)
https://www.twi-global.com/media-and-events/events-diary/an-overview-of-polytest

Introducing ROCUT® Plastic Pro, the New Pipe Cutter for Plastic Pipes from Rothenberger
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5abVh2ZpDw

NEW PATENTS

TOTAL Patents Polyethylene-based Masterbatches Comprising Carbon Nanotubes and Metallic Stearate for Manufacturing PE Pipes
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/EP3912956A1.pdf

Borealis Patents Polyethylene with Improved Balance of Properties for HDPE Pipes [PDF]
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/20210355308.pdf

Uponor Patents New Type of Insulated Plastic Pipes
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/11181223.pdf

NEW RESEARCH

Fatigue Damage Assessment of Welded HDPE Pipelines Evaluating their Energy Release
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S245232162100175X

Active Acoustic Leak Detection and Localization (ALDL) in Plastic Pipes Using Time Delay Estimation
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0003682X21005764

Finding The Relationship Between Non-Destructive Test Methods and The Tensile Impact Test on PVC Pipes
https://www.kiwa.com/4a6140/globalassets/netherlands/kiwa-technology/images/id275-paper-ppxx-ndt-on-pvc-sjoerd-jansma.pdf

Comparing Short-Term Performance of Corrugated HDPE Pipe Made With and Without Recycled Resins for Transportation Infrastructure Applications
https://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-5533.0004067

Effect of Dent Defects on the Collapse Pressure of Polypropylene-Steel Sandwich Pipes
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0263823121006753

Preliminary Acoustic Study of 3D Localization of Buried Polyethylene Pipe
https://hal.archives-ouvertes.fr/hal-03431924/

Flexural Behaviour and Fracture Characteristics of Polymeric Pipes Under Curved Three-Point Bending (CTPB) Tests
https://www.springerprofessional.de/en/flexural-behavior-and-fracture-characteristics-of-polymeric-pipe/19890372

Standardized, Accredited and Fully Independent Testing of Plastic Pipes and Pipelines
ExcelPlas plastic pipes testing services help determine strength and ageing properties of piping materials and systems, serving resin manufacturers, pipe extruders, certification bodies and utility companies worldwide, helping water and gas supplies running smoothly.
We provide durability and performance testing of plastic pipes and pipelines for certification and approval purposes. Our testing services are accredited to ISO/IEC 17025.
As your Testing Partner, we offer fixed price agreements for long-term projects such as lifetime assessment and condition monitoring of your polymer pipe assets. 
Advisory Services, Consulting and R&D
Our experts provide advisory services in plastic pipes testing, with deep technical expertise in standardization, approvals, test program optimization and interpretation of test results based on solid experience.
We also offer applied testing focusing on new applications and assessment of new and improved properties of plastic piping materials.
https://www.excelplas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Excelplas-A4-Brochure-4pp-Plastic-Pipe-Testing-NTs.pdf

PLASTIC PIPE FAILURE ANALYSIS

Failure Analysis of Plastic Pipes
If you are looking for an expert witness for your case involving plastic pipe failure analysis, then you can’t beat the team at ExcelPlas Consulting.  Our team is setting a new standard for excellence in failure analysis of plastic articles but especially plastic pipe.  For plastic pipe, this includes HDPE, PVC & CPVC pipe as well as other plastic piping systems like Hobas GRP pipe, PP-R Pipe, and spoolable composite pipe.  When a plastic pipeline fails to perform as intended, our team can determine the root cause (chemical failure, oxidative failure, creep failure, overstress failure, fatigue failure, design failure, etc).   We are experts in HDPE water pipe failures, CPVC sprinkler pipe failure, PVC pipe failure analysis and PP-R Oxidation/Degradation investigations.
https://www.excelplas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Excelplas-A4-Brochure-4pp-Plastic-Pipe-Testing-NTs.pdf

ExcelPlas Investigating Poly Pipe Failures
Through failure analysis & forensic chemistry, we help clients improve product performance, increase profits, & resolve product liability claims with plastic pipes and fittings.
We are dedicated to unmatched excellence in failure analysis, investigative chemistry, material testing, and expert witnessing for plastics, polymers and composites.
With over 25 years of investigative experience, the staff at ExcelPlas are uniquely positioned to help clients resolve the most challenging performance and processing issues related to materials and plastic pipes and fittings.
https://www.excelplas.com/contact-us/

Cautionary Warning:  Some PEX Piping is Prone to Development of Cracks Due to Early Oxidation
ExcelPlas Labs have developed a three-step testing program to detect early failure of PEX pipe and their expected service lifetime.
The 3 Step Testing is based on:

• Oxidative Induction Time (OIT) testing to determine the residual level of oxidative stability (i.e. thermal stability)
• Quantitative Additive Analysis (QAA) to determine the type and level of protective antioxidants and stabilizer present.
• Scanning Microscopy on inner surface after bend back to image developing microcracks

Samples of PEX pipe just 10 cm long are needed for the analysis.  7 Day turnaround on test reports.
https://www.excelplas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Excelplas-A4-Brochure-4pp-Plastic-Pipe-Testing-NTs.pdf

MORE POLY PIPE NEWS

PPN the Digital News Platform for Communicating to the Global Plastic Pipe Industry
Send Us Your News!!!  PPN Publishes weekly.
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ExcelPlas Labs Pipe Failure Investigations
ExcelPlas Labs have created a new benchmark in failure analysis of HDPE, PP-R, PB and PEX pipes in addition to PVC &  CPVC pipes as well as composite GRP and GRE pipes.  When a plastic pipeline fails to perform as intended, our team can determine the root cause of failure (e.g.  oxidative failure, chemical failure, creep failure, over-stress failure, fatigue failure, design failure, etc).  ExcelPlas are experienced with all plastic piping failure modes and mechanisms including Slow Crack Growth (SCG) Rapid Crack Propagation (RCP), Environmental Stress Crack Resistance (ESCR), Oxidative Stress Cracking (OSC), cyclic fatigue, manufacturing defects, and polymer material problems.
http://www.excelplas.com/

ExcelPlas Strain Hardening Test (SHT) for HDPE Pipes
The SHT in accordance with ISO 18488 is a relatively new, but excellent way to obtain a rapid indication of the Stress Crack Growth (SCG) resistance of your piping material. This tensile test performed at 80°C has become in just a few years the new standard for Batch Release Testing (BRT). And not without reason.  The test requires only a very small amount of material, the results are very reliable with a very low inter-laboratory scatter and the results are available within a few days, regardless of the PE grade. The SHT is usually performed on resin material but it can also be performed on samples taken directly from pipes or sheets. As accredited lab, EXCELPLAS is happy to discuss the possibilities with you, whether it is for BRT, benchmarking, quality control of your (high performing) PE grade or for polymer compliance/ validation.
http://www.excelplas.com/

Australia’s Plastic Pipe Testing Laboratory
ExcelPlas Laboratories provides a comprehensive plastic pipe joint testing service and is equipped with a state-of-the-art laboratory to test a range of polymer materials including polyethylene and polypropylene. ExcelPlas can carry out testing on plastic tube and pipe ranging in wall thickness from 3mm to 1200mm. ExcelPlas Laboratories provide a comprehensive service to Industrial & commercial companies, environmental consultants, Government bodies, and local Authority customers throughout Australia and Asia. All testing is carried and out in accordance with ASTM, ISO & WIS methods and is fully accredited to ISO 17025 by NATA.

• Butt Fusion Weld Testing
• Weld Testing
• Testing of Electro-fusion Welds
• Tear on saddle joints
• Crush De-cohesion of Electro-fusion welds
• Polymer & Plastics Identification
• Chemical & Thermal Testing
• Site Audits

http://www.excelplas.com/

ExcelPlas – the Australian Pipes & Fittings Testing Laboratory

• Accredited to ISO 17025 by the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) Australia, and is Australia’s largest laboratory dedicated for the testing of plastic pipes and fittings to various Standards which include Australian, European and International Standards.
• The staff employed at the laboratory have a combined experience of more than 85 years within the plastics industry specifically with manufacturing, quality control and the research and development of plastic piping systems including HDPE, PEX, PP-R, PVC, U-PVC, M-PVC, O-PVC, ABS, GRP, GRE and PB.
• Services provided include conformance testing, compliance testing, batch release testing, root cause analysis for field failures and non-destructive testing of samples.
• http://www.excelplas.com/

ExcelPlas Lab Specialising in HDPE Pipe Condition Monitoring, Failure Analysis and Testing
In the event of a HDPE buttweld or electrofusion weld failing during initial testing, or in service, we can conduct investigations to assist in identifying the root cause of the failure.
This service also extends to the premature failure of the pipe or fitting itself.
http://www.excelplas.com/plastic-pipes

ExcelPlas Pipe Testing is a Leader in the Field of Polyethylene (PE) and High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Testing
ExcelPlas is accredited with the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) for butt weld tests, bend and tensile tests, peel decohesion tests on electro fusion sockets and failure mode determination
http://www.polypipetesting.com.au/butt-fusion-welds/

New UHMWPE Pipe for Tailing Offers Greater Than 4X the Abrasion Resistance of PE100 (Australia wide)
http://slurrypipes.com.au/

ExcelPlas Poly Pipe Weld Inspection Lists Top 7 Causes of Weld Failure:

• Lack of scraping
• Inaccurate scraping
• Contamination from dirt, water, oil or clays
• Lack of Paralell-ness of fusion faces
• Misalignment of surfaces
• Time, temperature and pressure deviations
• Not adhering to cool times

We have extensive experience in inspection of poly pipe welds for assuring welded joint quality.  Direct Poly Pipe Inspection ensures that operators are following the proven welding procedure; this reduces the occurrences of operational errors which lead to defects such as inclusions, lack of fusion (LoF), porosity and misalignment.
More information, contact john@excelplas.com

Get Your HDPE Pipe Products or Services Noticed – Advertise in Poly Pipe News (PPN) Australia
https://www.polypipenews.com.au/advertise/

This Newsletter is brought to you by Excelplas Labs, Australia’s Largest group of Poly Pipe Testing Labs.

Pipe Poly News (PPN) is now Australia’s most current and comprehensive source of news on Polyethylene pipes and Poly Pipe Welding;

Poly Pipe News is now sent to over 4500 Poly Pipe Industry Members every week.

Any news requests should be sent to john@excelplas.com
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Global News on Plastic Piping and Fittings

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NEWSMAKERS:  * ADNOC * Aliaxis * ASTM * Borealis * CPVC * ExcelPlas * Failure Analysis * FlowGuard * FlowTite® * GF Piping * Loenbro Inspection * NUPI * PE100 * PE-RT * PPN * PP-R * Reece Civil * Rehau * RPC Pipes * SCG * Viadux

INDUSTRY NEWS

Borealis and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) To Invest $6.2bn in New Gigantic Polyethylene Facility for HDPE Pipe Resins
Borouge 4 will boost the company’s annual polyolefin production to 6.4 million tons, making Borouge the world’s largest single-site polyolefin facility.
With the addition of the new unit, Borouge could produce enough polyolefins to meet the manufacture of pipes to supply water to 35 million households
https://www.fuelsandlubes.com/adnoc-and-borealis-to-invest-in-new-polyethylene-facility/
https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2021/11/15/adnoc-and-borealis-sign-62bn-partnership-to-expand-borouges-chemical-output/

Rehau Explain Considerable Performance Benefits of Municipex™ PEXa Over HDPE with New Infographic [PDF]
https://www.rehau.com/downloads/508674/municipex-vs-hdpe-infographic-rehau.pdf

Aliaxis Seeking Group Strategy Director
https://apply.workable.com/aliaxis/j/6B6D17B00F-text-Aliaxis-20is-20a-20leading-20provider,leader-20in-20sustainability-20through-202025

Aliaxis Successfully Complete its €1.6 Billion Refinancing to Fund its Growth with Purpose Strategy
https://aliaxis.com/aliaxis-refinancing-october-2021/

Standardized, Accredited and Fully Independent Testing of Plastic Pipes and Pipelines
ExcelPlas plastic pipes testing services help determine strength and ageing properties of piping materials and systems, serving resin manufacturers, pipe extruders, certification bodies and utility companies worldwide, helping water and gas supplies running smoothly.
We provide durability and performance testing of plastic pipes and pipelines for certification and approval purposes. Our testing services are accredited to ISO/IEC 17025.
As your Testing Partner, we offer fixed price agreements for long-term projects such as lifetime assessment and condition monitoring of your polymer pipe assets. 
Advisory Services, Consulting and R&D
Our experts provide advisory services in plastic pipes testing, with deep technical expertise in standardization, approvals, test program optimization and interpretation of test results based on solid experience.
We also offer applied testing focusing on new applications and assessment of new and improved properties of plastic piping materials.
https://www.excelplas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Excelplas-A4-Brochure-4pp-Plastic-Pipe-Testing-NTs.pdf

ASTM Publishes New Standard (ASTM F3525) for Cross-Linked Polyethylene (CX-PE) Pipe Fittings (PEX Pipe Fittings)
https://www.plasticstoday.com/extrusion-pipe-profile/new-astm-standard-cx-pe-pipe-fittings

RPC Pipe Systems Appoint Reece Civil and Viadux as Distributors of Australian Made Flowtite® GRP pipe up to DN1200
https://www.rpctechnologies.com/reece-civil-viadux-10th-november-2021/

CPVC Pipes Overcomes Host of Performance Limitations and Shortcomings of Green PP-R Piping
https://www.flowguard.com/en-in/advantages/pipe-ppr-vs-pipe-cpvc/

Georg Fischer Piping Seeking Head of Strategy and M&A
https:/www.jobs.ch/en/vacancies/detail/10824244/

QLD’s Plumbing Industry Trials Zero Waste Program for Plastic Pipes
https://roadsonline.com.au/qlds-plumbing-industry-trials-zero-waste-program/

PVC Pipe Eliminated from City’s Water Main Due to History of Failures
https://www.uspipe.com/prescott-az-says-no-more-to-pvc-pipe/

A Quick Guide to HDPE Pipe Certification
https://www.advancedpiping.com.au/blog/quick-guide-hdpe-pipe-certification/

Effect of Polyethylene Pipe Type and Emitters Discharge on Performance Criteria of Surface Drip Irrigation System
https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1755-1315/904/1/012013/pdf

‘Challenges from Pipe Installation to Rehabilitation’ – Dr Haitao Lan of University of Cambridge
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ikvkv8YoF8

NEW PATENTS

New Technique Patented for Inspecting HDPE Pipe Butt Fusion Welds
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/11143631.pdf

Nupi Industries Italy Patent New Electrofusion Fitting for High Diameter Plastic Pipes
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/11131414.pdf

HDPE PIPES

Effects of Ultraviolet Radiation on Recycled and Virgin HDPE Corrugated Pipes Used in Road Drainage Systems
https://assets.researchsquare.com/files/rs-978155/v1/514c7654-65d1-4ce2-9863-8f56f615d7c3.pdf?c=1636121401

Finding The Right Pipe Test for Polyethylene with Raised Resistance to Slow Crack Growth (SCG)
https://www.kiwa.com/4a6140/globalassets/netherlands/kiwa-technology/images/id136-paper-ppxx-plt-and-anpt-ernst-van-der-stok.pdf

PVC PIPES

Estimation of Burst Pressure of PVC Pipe Using Average Shear Stress Yield Criterion
https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/21/10477/pdf

PVC Pipe Eliminated from City’s Water Main Due to History of Failures
https://www.uspipe.com/prescott-az-says-no-more-to-pvc-pipe/

POLYAMIDE PIPES

Performance Evaluation of Polyamide-12 Pipe Serviced in Acid Oil and Gas Environment
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11668-021-01264-x

GRP PIPES

RPC Pipe Systems Appoint Reece Civil and Viadux as Distributors of Australian Made Flowtite® GRP pipe up to DN1200
https://www.rpctechnologies.com/reece-civil-viadux-10th-november-2021/

Long-Term Ring Stiffness of Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic Pipes
https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/10.1515/mt-2021-0030/pdf

PLASTIC PIPE FAILURE ANALYSIS

Failure Analysis of Plastic Pipes
If you are looking for an expert witness for your case involving plastic pipe failure analysis, then you can’t beat the team at ExcelPlas Consulting.  Our team is setting a new standard for excellence in failure analysis of plastic articles but especially plastic pipe.  For plastic pipe, this includes HDPE, PVC & CPVC pipe as well as other plastic piping systems like Hobas GRP pipe, PP-R Pipe, and spoolable composite pipe.  When a plastic pipeline fails to perform as intended, our team can determine the root cause (chemical failure, oxidative failure, creep failure, overstress failure, fatigue failure, design failure, etc).   We are experts in HDPE water pipe failures, CPVC sprinkler pipe failure, PVC pipe failure analysis and PP-R Oxidation/Degradation investigations.
https://www.excelplas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Excelplas-A4-Brochure-4pp-Plastic-Pipe-Testing-NTs.pdf

ExcelPlas Investigating Poly Pipe Failures
Through failure analysis & forensic chemistry, we help clients improve product performance, increase profits, & resolve product liability claims with plastic pipes and fittings.
We are dedicated to unmatched excellence in failure analysis, investigative chemistry, material testing, and expert witnessing for plastics, polymers and composites.
With over 25 years of investigative experience, the staff at ExcelPlas are uniquely positioned to help clients resolve the most challenging performance and processing issues related to materials and finished pipes and fittings.
https://www.excelplas.com/contact-us/

Cautionary Warning:  Some PEX Piping is Prone to Development of Cracks Due to Early Oxidation
ExcelPlas Labs have developed a three-step testing program to detect the early failure of PEX pipes and their expected service lifetime.
The 3 Step Testing is based on:

• Oxidative Induction Time (OIT) testing to determine the residual level of oxidative stability (i.e. thermal stability)
• Quantitative Additive Analysis (QAA) to determine the type and level of protective antioxidants and stabilizers present.
• Scanning Microscopy on the inner surface after bend back to image developing microcracks

Samples of PEX pipe just 10 cm long are needed for the analysis.  7 Day turnaround on test reports.
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ExcelPlas Labs Pipe Failure Investigations
ExcelPlas Labs have created a new benchmark in failure analysis of HDPE, PP-R, PB and PEX pipes in addition to PVC &  CPVC pipes as well as composite GRP and GRE pipes.  When a plastic pipeline fails to perform as intended, our team can determine the root cause of failure (e.g.  oxidative failure, chemical failure, creep failure, over-stress failure, fatigue failure, design failure, etc).  ExcelPlas are experienced with all plastic piping failure modes and mechanisms including Slow Crack Growth (SCG) Rapid Crack Propagation (RCP), Environmental Stress Crack Resistance (ESCR), Oxidative Stress Cracking (OSC), cyclic fatigue, manufacturing defects, and polymer material problems.
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ExcelPlas Strain Hardening Test (SHT) for HDPE Pipes
The SHT in accordance with ISO 18488 is a relatively new, but excellent way to obtain a rapid indication of the Stress Crack Growth (SCG) resistance of your piping material. This tensile test performed at 80°C has become in just a few years the new standard for Batch Release Testing (BRT). And not without reason.  The test requires only a very small amount of material, the results are very reliable with a very low inter-laboratory scatter and the results are available within a few days, regardless of the PE grade. The SHT is usually performed on resin material but it can also be performed on samples taken directly from pipes or sheets. As accredited lab, EXCELPLAS is happy to discuss the possibilities with you, whether it is for BRT, benchmarking, quality control of your (high performing) PE grade or for polymer compliance/ validation.
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Australia’s Plastic Pipe Testing Laboratory
ExcelPlas Laboratories provides a comprehensive plastic pipe joint testing service and is equipped with a state-of-the-art laboratory to test a range of polymer materials including polyethylene and polypropylene. ExcelPlas can carry out testing on plastic tube and pipe ranging in wall thickness from 3mm to 1200mm. ExcelPlas Laboratories provide a comprehensive service to Industrial & commercial companies, environmental consultants, Government bodies, and local Authority customers throughout Australia and Asia. All testing is carried and out in accordance with ASTM, ISO & WIS methods and is fully accredited to ISO 17025 by NATA.

• Butt Fusion Weld Testing
• Weld Testing
• Testing of Electro-fusion Welds
• Tear on saddle joints
• Crush De-cohesion of Electro-fusion welds
• Polymer & Plastics Identification
• Chemical & Thermal Testing
• Site Audits

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ExcelPlas – the Australian Pipes & Fittings Testing Laboratory

• Accredited to ISO 17025 by the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) Australia, and is Australia’s largest laboratory dedicated for the testing of plastic pipes and fittings to various Standards which include Australian, European and International Standards.
• The staff employed at the laboratory have a combined experience of more than 85 years within the plastics industry specifically with manufacturing, quality control and the research and development of plastic piping systems including HDPE, PEX, PP-R, PVC, U-PVC, M-PVC, O-PVC, ABS, GRP, GRE and PB.
• Services provided include conformance testing, compliance testing, batch release testing, root cause analysis for field failures and non-destructive testing of samples.
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ExcelPlas Lab Specialising in HDPE Pipe Condition Monitoring, Failure Analysis and Testing
In the event of a HDPE buttweld or electrofusion weld failing during initial testing, or in service, we can conduct investigations to assist in identifying the root cause of the failure.
This service also extends to the premature failure of the pipe or fitting itself.
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ExcelPlas Pipe Testing is a Leader in the Field of Polyethylene (PE) and High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Testing
ExcelPlas is accredited with the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) for butt weld tests, bend and tensile tests, peel decohesion tests on electro fusion sockets and failure mode determination
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New UHMWPE Pipe for Tailing Offers Greater Than 4X the Abrasion Resistance of PE100 (Australia wide)
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ExcelPlas Poly Pipe Weld Inspection Lists Top 7 Causes of Weld Failure:

• Lack of scraping
• Inaccurate scraping
• Contamination from dirt, water, oil or clays
• Lack of Paralell-ness of fusion faces
• Misalignment of surfaces
• Time, temperature and pressure deviations
• Not adhering to cool times

We have extensive experience in inspection of poly pipe welds for assuring welded joint quality.  Direct Poly Pipe Inspection ensures that operators are following the proven welding procedure; this reduces the occurrences of operational errors which lead to defects such as inclusions, lack of fusion (LoF), porosity and misalignment.
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