The effect of dust and wind on the characteristics of polyethylene pipes welding used for potable water transportation


Abstract in English

The objective of the study was to determine experimentally the dust pollution of polyethylene pipe during head- to - head welding in the workshops piping and its impact on the efficiency of welding.

References used

ISO 4427-1:2007 Plastics piping systems - Polyethylene (PE) pipes and fittings for water supply - Part 1: General
ISO11414:2009(E):Plastics pipes and fittings Preparation of polyethylene (PE) pipe/pipe or pipe/fitting test piece assemblies by butt fusion
Water Industry Specification WIS 4-32-08: “Specification for the fusion jointing of polyethylene pressure pipeline systems using PE80 and PE100 materials”, 2002

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