The Development of the Notched Pipe Test for the Assessment of the Slow Crack Growth Resistance of PE Pipe [PE]

Author(s) : S H Beech, P Belloir, C Salles 2014 Chicago

Plastics piping systems are specified against a relevant standard, giving dimensions, essential performance requirements, the design basis for pressure rating, and testing to prove fitness for purpose, giving the end user the confidence to use these systems. The plastics pipes industry has successfully developed...

Author(s) : Stephen Beech, Christophe Salles, Ulrich Schulte 2012 Barcelona

Polyethlyene, Pipes, Buttfusion, Joining, Testing Several well established procedures are used for butt fusion welding of PE pipes globally. The most widely used are the European Single Pressure, UK Dual Pressure, and the USA High Pressure procedures. In the future it may be possible to rationalise these procedures....

Author(s) : S.Beech 2010 Vancouver

Several well established procedures are used for butt fusion welding of PE pipes globally. The most widely used procedures are the European Single Pressure, UK Dual Pressure, and the USA High Pressure procedures. In the future it may be possible to rationalise these procedures. Materials and machinery developments...

Author(s) : Beech, Clutton 2004 Milan

Design of pipe systems for lifetimes in excess of 100 years depends on accelerated testing of pipe at different temperatures, and standard extrapolation methods for assessment of the minimum required strength. However resistance to slow crack growth is an essential parameter to take into account for the development...

Author(s) : Beech, Ferguson, Clutton 2001 Munich

Design of pipe systems for 50 year lifetimes depends on accelerated testing of pipe at different temperatures and standard extrapolation methods for assessment of whether the minimum required strength is achieved. Further acceleration is used in the notched pipe test (NPT), which is a medium term (up to 1000 hour)...

Author(s) : Beech, Ducan, Millar 2001 Munich

Polyethylene has been used for pipeline applications for nearly 50 years now. It has become the prime material choice for gas and water distribution systems and many other applications worldwide. This paper reviews the growth in the market for polyethylene pipe products for both pressure and non pressure...

Author(s) : Allcard, Beech 2001 Munich

It is widely accepted that in testing, the long term fracture mode for Electrofusion (EF) socket fittings is via Slow Crack Growth (SCG), initiating from the first wire turn from the centre cold zone of the fitting. This study examines the injection moulding process and the EF welding process and their potential to...

Author(s) : Beech 1998 Gothenburg

Pressure pipeline systems are a critical application for materials and demand high levels of performance and reliability. It is not by chance that plastics pipeline systems have gained a considerable market share, particularly in the gas and water utilities supply system. This paper briefly reviews the key...

Author(s) : Beech 1998 Gothenburg

Pressure pipeline systems are a critical application for materials and demand high levels of performance and reliability. Resistance to slow crack growth is a key consideration for both metals and polymers alike, which must be dealt with by the appropriate material selection, product design and manufacturing control....

Author(s) : Allwood 1995 Edinburgh

The industry has greatly benefinedfrom the use of plastics pipe systems. Understandinn - of - material behaviour,jointing and installation techniques has progressed to improve cost benefits. TLideal situation is that the user has a maintenoncefree system,fit for purpose with a long asset life, and the...