Pressure pipe systems for the distribution of drinking water and gas, and for foul water under pressure
Polymer pipe systems provide safe, long lasting assets that do not leak.
Polymer pipe systems provide safe solutions for gas and water distribution, they are covered by recognised standards, and third-party product certification is available. BPF Pipes Group members manufacturer branded products that are supported by third-party product certification for added assurance.
Polymer pipe systems have high corrosion resistance and do not contaminate drinking water. Polymer pipes are also available with an integral barrier to protect drinking water when used in contaminated brownfield sites.
Polymer pipe systems can provide leak free solutions, offering flexibility to correct for ground movement. Supplied in long lengths, polymer pipe reduces the number of joints to make, and systems are available with different joint types including the ultimate leak free fusion joint.
Polymer pipe systems can meet the required lifetime due to high stress resistance and high corrosion resistance. Products can last over 100 years.
Over 100 years' lifetime
Long lengths, fewer joints
Accommodates ground movement
High corrosion resistance
Prevents contamination
SPECIFICATION GUIDANCE:
Guide to the suitability of plastic piping for industrial systems v2
Joining of polyethylene pressure pipes for below ground gas applications v2
Joining of polyethylene pressure pipes for below ground water applications v3
Specifications for PE pipe and fittings for water supply, and drains and sewers under pressure v4
Specifying flanged joints for polyethylene pressure piping systems v2
TECHNICAL GUIDANCE:
Altering, diverting or repairing polyethylene water pipelines
Lifetime of polyethylene pipelines under pressure v2
POSITION STATEMENT:
Plastic piping systems for hydrogen fuel gas networks
UKCA or CE Marking for plastic piping systems
OTHER PUBLICATIONS:
Environmental impact of trenchless technology
Introduction to Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)
Meta-study, ‘100 years lifetime of plastic pipes,’ was carried out by the Polymer Competence Center in Leoben, Austria, and commissioned by TEPPFA, the European Plastic Pipes and Fittings Association. It is a statistical analysis based upon significant and independently verified research and findings from existing literature on the expected service lifetime of plastic pipes, and is detailed at TEPPFA website. 100 years lifetime of plastic pipes 13th February 2024
McKinsey report Climate impact of plastics 6th July 2022
Environmental Science & Technology Vol 58/Issue 6 Article ‘Replacing Plastics with Alternatives Is Worse for Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Most Cases’ January 30, 2024 Replacing Plastics with Alternatives Is Worse for Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Most Cases
BPF Pipes Group Literary Review Environmental impact of trenchless technology June 2024
TEPPFA New requirements and testing for the certification process of PE100-RC pipes 21st October 2021
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