HDPE Pipe & Fittings Tests
HDPE Pipe & Fittings Tests
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Hi Guys,
I dont know if anyone has come across this before but im looking for some water test data on HDPE pipe. My queries are at what stage is HDPE pipe wall affected by the velocity of the water - test data stating something like HDPE pipe at xxx dia has been tested to xxx metres per second, upto a max of xxx m/s
Ditto for pressure, something like HDPE pipe at xx dia has been tested to - xxx m
I know this may vary between manufacturers, and ive asked a couple for their input, but a start point would be great.
Thanks
Lee
I dont know if anyone has come across this before but im looking for some water test data on HDPE pipe. My queries are at what stage is HDPE pipe wall affected by the velocity of the water - test data stating something like HDPE pipe at xxx dia has been tested to xxx metres per second, upto a max of xxx m/s
Ditto for pressure, something like HDPE pipe at xx dia has been tested to - xxx m
I know this may vary between manufacturers, and ive asked a couple for their input, but a start point would be great.
Thanks
Lee





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Steve Jones
Materials & Corrosion Engineer
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RE: HDPE Pipe & Fittings Tests
RE: HDPE Pipe & Fittings Tests
Velocity tests of the nature you describe would be meaningless. the water quality and other conditions are the controlling factors not the pipe diameter/material
RE: HDPE Pipe & Fittings Tests
RE: HDPE Pipe & Fittings Tests
The pipes are carrying rainwater which could sweep through dust and small debris. Is there not a standard which quantifies the amount of debris and suggests a maximum velocity? If not, how would one reach a decision on determining the maximum velocity?
Thanks
Lee
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