Polyethylene pipe Test
Polyethylene pipe Test
(OP)
Hello everybody.
I'm looking for alternative methods for leak and pressure tests in polyethylene pipelines (PE pipes), rather than classic hydrotest.
I was reading about gas tracers, but they are a very time-consuming alternative.
The acoustic test is appropiate for this material?
Is there an alternative method por pressure & leak test in PE pipes?
Thanks.
I'm looking for alternative methods for leak and pressure tests in polyethylene pipelines (PE pipes), rather than classic hydrotest.
I was reading about gas tracers, but they are a very time-consuming alternative.
The acoustic test is appropiate for this material?
Is there an alternative method por pressure & leak test in PE pipes?
Thanks.





RE: Polyethylene pipe Test
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