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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?