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BREAKING NEWS
Fletcher Enters Mediation Over Iplex Burst Pipe Debacle in WA
LEGAL NEWS
UPONOR Product Liability Lawsuit Filed for Property Damage from Burst Plastic Pipes
https://dockets.justia.com/docket/oklahoma/okndce/4:2024cv00108/68505
https://www.pacermonitor.com/public/case/52667609/Scott_Mabrey_and_Julee_Mabrey_v_Uponor,_Inc
INDUSTRY NEWS
The Marine Donut, an Avant-Garde Closed-Cage Fish Farming System Based on AGRU PE100-RC Pipes and Panels
Now officially recognized as the world’s largest structure made entirely of thermoplastics, its foundation is based on AGRU’s provision of PE 100-RC pipes and panels, renowned for their resistance against stress cracks, corrosion, and UV damage. Agru supplied PE100-RC pipes with diameters up to 47 inches.
Record Consumption of HDPE Pipes for India’s Infrastructure Builds
PE PIPES FOR HYDROGEN TRANSPORT
SAFETY OF PE PIPES
Organic Contaminant Release from Plastic Drinking Water Pipes: Assessing Susceptibility to Thermal Degradation and Hydrocarbon Contamination
The study investigated the impact of polyethylene formulation on aqueous leaching following thermal degradation to further understand the underlaying phenomenon causing the formation and leaching of contaminants. The impact of resin density, antioxidant type (Irganox 1010® or Irgafos 168®), antioxidant dose (0 to 10 wt. %), and impact of carbon black (0 or 2 wt. %) was investigated by compounding 12 different composites and thermally degrading them in the CSTR reactor described previously. Results found that all variables tested impacted the observed leaching. The addition of antioxidants decreased the observed leaching of polyethylene degradation products but increased the leaching of a variety of antioxidant degradation products. Carbon black was found to interact with the antioxidants during compounding, leading their consumption, and as a result decreased their effectiveness in protecting the polymer chain.
Lastly, the susceptibility of plastic water supply connectors such as ice-maker lines, faucet connectors, and washing machines hoses was assessed. The vulnerability of rigid plastic materials within water systems has been well studied, however, water supply connectors tend to be made of flexible plastics such as plasticized PVC and low-density polyethylene, and limited data exists on the susceptibility of these materials to contamination. In this study, seven connectors were exposed to hydrocarbon contaminated water, and subsequently decontaminated by water flushing. Following an initial 24 h contamination period, water samples were collected at three consecutive periods of 72 h. Results found that all materials sorbed more than 90% hydrocarbon contaminants. All materials released contaminants into the water during decontamination, at times above health-based limits. The majority of sorbed mass remained in the plastics at the end of the decontamination periods.
MICROPLASTICS AND NANOPLASTICS
PLASTIC PIPE CONSULTANTS
Plastic Pipe Consulting Experts and Services
If you need a team of pipe plastic experts, then ExcelPlas Consulting is the obvious choice – our size is our strength in a market dominated by single consultants.
We provide services on everything from material selection, product testing, processing to failure analysis
https://www.excelplas.com/contact-us/
Plastic Pipe Failure – Solve Problems, Limit Damage and Avoid Future Failures
Where polymer pipes are used in engineering applications, reliable and consistent performance is critically important. Failure can have damaging and expensive consequences. We offer expertise in materials properties and durability – with a range of specialist testing and analysis.
ExcelPlas Labs can help you:
• Understand plastic pipe materials and test their performance properties and durability
• Specify and select polymers based on service requirements
• Understand and recognise how plastic pipes and fittings can fail
• Appreciate how to investigate plastic pipe failures
https://www.excelplas.com/contact-us/
PIPE FAILURE ANALYSIS
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 30 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/
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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
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.
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
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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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