Since their successful introduction in the early 1960's, polyethylene (PE) pipe materials have made considerable advancements in both pressure and carrying capabilities. To help forecast long-term performance of current generation materials in potable water applications, the industry has been actively developing accelerated test methodologies. This presentation will report on the current state of that research and present a methodology developed to project long-term PE pipe performance as a function of water quality, operating temperature and operating stress.
Tuesday January 19, 2010 2:00pm - 2:25pm EST
Room 19
