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PE Pipe Model > Design

Design

Design: Lifetime

  • What is the typical design life of PE pipe?
  • What factors can influence the design or service lifetime?

Design: Pressure

  • How do our customers normally design a PE pipe for given operating conditions?
  • What is the recommended maximum operating pressure for a PE pipe?
  • How do customers allow for surge and fatigue loading in the design?

Design: SDR

  • What is SDR and how does it influence the pressure rating of the pipe?

Design: Jointing and Fittings

  • How do customers specify the jointing method and fittings to be compatible with the pipeline design?

Design: Loading Conditions

  • How do customers design a PE pipe to resist external loads e.g. traffic, soil and seismic loads?

Design: Water Quality

  • Is PE pipe suitable for potable water applications?
  • Can contaminants in the soil permeate through PE pipe?
  • Can any of the constituents of the pipe material leach over time into the water?
  • Does PE pipe support microbiological growth?

Design: Chemical Resistance

  • Is PE pipe resistant to chemicals commonly found in soils?
  • Is PE pipe resistant to chemicals commonly used for disinfection and water treatment?
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