Case Study on Failures of Thermoplastics Pipeline Systems

Abstract:

The paper presents some of the most significant situations of tests realised on high density polyethylene pipeline networks from Romania, designed for fluids and gases, which failed during 2008-2014. The inspected objects were assemblies or welded components made of pipes and fittings, as parts of the natural gas and potable water pipeline. The inspections on various assemblies and weldments have identified a number of nonconformities, which have led to failures, generally recorded after welding, during operation. Based on the investigation results, a number of comments and recommendations have emerged, useful for manufacturing companies and for the clients, which could ensue increasing the safety in operation of the high density polyethylene pipeline systems.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volume 1111)
• Pages: 275-282
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.1111.275
• Online since: July 2015
• Authors: Marius Cocard*, Alin Constantin Murariu, Emil Moldovan, Claudiu Burian
• Keywords: Failure, Inspection, Polyethylene Pipe Systems, Thermoplastics, Welded Assemblies

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