The lifecycle of current HDPE pipes in potable water applications
The lifecycle of current HDPE pipes in potable water applications
The lifecycle of current HDPE pipes in potable water applications
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Current R&D … <strong>The</strong> Polyethylene Life Cycle (Suez Environment 2009)<br />
Same general approach as the Jana Lab model<br />
“… polyethylene is a reliable and cost effective material that is easy to<br />
<strong>in</strong>stall and that can be used <strong>in</strong> most cases …”<br />
Shows that high temperature, dis<strong>in</strong>fectant type/ concentration and high<br />
pressure impacts the service life <strong>of</strong> PE<br />
“the pipe thickness is an important factor…, additional thickness will<br />
<strong>in</strong>crease longevity… small diameter connections will be more affected<br />
as the pipe thickness decreases.”<br />
“ there are solutions: …a new generation <strong>of</strong> products that are chlor<strong>in</strong>ated<br />
dis<strong>in</strong>fectant resistant is possible. <strong>The</strong> performance <strong>of</strong> PEX or cross<br />
l<strong>in</strong>ked polyethylene used <strong>in</strong> domestic hot <strong>water</strong> systems is also good.”<br />
www.janalab.com
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