Handbook of Polyethylene Pipe

The PPI Handbook of Polyethylene Pipe is a comprehensive instructional manual covering a wide range of applications and problem solving solutions for users of polyethylene pipe. Currently the handbook consists eight chapters:

Engineering Properties of Polyethylene – A review of the history, structure and fundamental properties of polyethylene pipe. This chapter provides a basic understanding of polyethylene's physical and chemical nature and engineering behavior.

Polyethylene Pipe and Fittings Manufacturing – A chapter describing the production of extruded solid wall and profile wall polyethylene pipe and the molding and fabrication of fittings.

Polyethylene Joining Procedures – A chapter describing the various methods used to prepare and join polyethylene pipe and fittings.

Underground Installation of Polyethylene Piping - A chapter written to assist engineers with underground installation of direct burial polyethylene piping material.

Above Ground Applications for Polyethylene Pipe – A report of the design and construction procedures for the use of polyethylene piping in above ground applications.

Pipeline Rehabilitation with Polyethylene Pipe – A report of design and construction procedures for the restoration of pressure and non-pressure pipelines by sliplining new polyethylene pipe into deteriorated lines.

Polyethylene Pipe for Horizontal Directional Drilling – Chapter that acquaints the reader with some of the important considerations for HDD and polyethylene pipe.

Inspections, Tests and Safety Considerations – A chapter presenting some of the inspections, tests and safety considerations related to installing polyethylene piping, placing an installed system in service and operating a polyethylene piping system.

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