February 2020 Vol. 1

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


NEWSMAKERS: * Aquatherm * ASTM * CertMark  * David Moss * OzWater * PPI * Reece * Uponor * Zurn

Aquatherm GmbH Sued in USA Over its Polypropylene Pipes 
https://www.in.gov/judiciary/opinions/pdf/01212001rra.pdf

Aquatherm Did Not Convince Indiana Court of Appeals
https://www.theindianalawyer.com/articles/coa-upholds-indiana-jurisdiction-in-disputing-involving-german-manufacturer

Military Housing Developer’s Lawsuit Over PEX Piping Survives Dismissal
http://cloud.excelplas.com/s/ydTrYqBUMg7KzuM#pdfviewer

PPI Announces Pipe Seminar for HDPE Pipes in Oil and Gas Operations (Feb 25-27, 2020)
https://www.watertechonline.com/industry/oil-gas/article/14092730/ppi-announces-pipe-training-course-for-oil-and-gas-operations

PLASTIC PIPES XX Conference in Amsterdam to have 100-Plus papers
https://www.eppm.com/industry-news/plastic-pipes-xx-conference-in-amsterdam-to-have-100-plus-pa/

David Moss Gets SAI Certificate of Conformity for PE Pipe for Pressure Applications
https://register.saiglobal.com/Client/PrintSchedule/schedules/SF01.AS461451.WMK1589.4.pdf

Failure Analysis of Polymer Pipes [PDF]
https://www.excelplas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Excelplas-A4-Brochure-4pp-Plastic-Pipe-Testing-NTs.pdf

Fatigue Failure of PE100 Pipes [PDF]
http://cloud.excelplas.com/s/6eaRbYTuMMJKZBJ#pdfviewer

Failure Analysis of Hot Water Polymer Pipes in Hospitals [PDF]
https://www.excelplas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Excelplas-A4-Brochure-2pp-Hospitals-NTs.pdf

HDPE Pipes in US Failing Catastrophically and Threatened to Disrupts Whole City’s Gas Supply
“We’ve got about 21 miles of (High-Density Polyethylene) piping in our system now, and it is catastrophically failing, about 60 years ahead of when it should have,”
https://www.journal-news.com/news/local/plastic-pipes-led-hamilton-natural-gas-disruptions-that-displaced-customers-closed-streets/JxWdCWKD2RmySyO0kpBkmJ/

IPLEX – Estuary clean-up collects ‘hundreds of thousands’ of micro-plastics
https://www.stuff.co.nz/environment/118884593/estuary-cleanup-collects-hundreds-of-thousands-of-microplastics

Strain Hardening Test on the Limits of Slow Crack Growth Evaluation in High Resistance Polyethylene Resins: Effect of Comonomer Type
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0142941819309948

Fracture Behaviour of Cracked Ring Specimen at Different Crack Positions
https://asmedigitalcollection.asme.org/IMECE/proceedings-abstract/IMECE2019/59490/V012T10A006/1073603

Evaluation of Carbon Footprint of Pipeline Materials during Installation, Operation, and Disposal Phases
https://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/%28ASCE%29PS.1949-1204.0000422

What is Uponor PEX? (Video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_UyLW_vs0Q

Uponor NA Signs Agreement With Pestan
https://www.contractormag.com/piping/press-release/20884215/uponor-na-signs-agreement-with-pestan

Using PEX to Maximize the Benefits of Hybrid Piping Systems
https://www.plumbermag.com/how-to-articles/pipe-plumbing-commercial-uponor/using-pex-to-maximize-the-benefits-of-hybrid-piping-systems

Australian Poly Solutions Specialises in HDPE Pipe Fusion Welding and Hydrostatic Testing Services with Knowhow and Experience you can rely on
https://www.aussiepoly.com.au/

RITMO: APP – SET & GO! PRO Butt Fusion for Pressure Pipe
https://www.ritmo.it/en/butt-fusion-for-pressure-pipe/app-set-go-pro/
Video: https://youtu.be/YP4GmmBdufU


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/

Australian 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 3 mm to 80 mm. ExcelPlas Laboratories provide a comprehensive service to Industrial & commercial companies, environmental consultants, Government bodies and local Authority customers throughout Australia & NZ. All testing is carried and out in accordance with ISO & ASTM methods and is fully accredited to ISO 17025 by NATA.
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 20mm 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 [email protected]

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