Founded in 1950, the ppi is the major trade association representing all segments of the plastics piping industry. The statements contained in this handbook are those of the unibell pvc pipe. Special care should be taken not to overstress the plastic flange faces. Handbook of technical irrigation information university. The brand of our plastic pipe is eslon, which is wellknown as high quality all over the world. The new 5th edition of the handbook of pvc pipe design and construction is the most comprehensive and uptodate reference on pvc pipe and fittings. Plastics pipe institute energy piping systems conduit.
The design manual is a companion volume to the concrete pipe handbook. American water works associa on awwa c900 standard for polyvinyl chloride pvc pressure pipe and. The new 21st drainage solutions handbook is available to download for free at the plastics pipe institutes website. Hunter handbook of technical irrigation information frmulas formulas general 4 general slope slope, as used in irrigation, is a measure of the incline of an area. Cast iron, pvc, abs, and cpvc pipe and fittings for plumbing and industrial systems. The new fifth edition of the unibell handbook of pvc pipe design and construction is the most comprehensive and uptodate reference on pvc pipe and fittings. Plastic pipe delivers exceptional value, unwavering reliability and remarkable advantages over conventional types of piping. Installers should verify that they can make satisfactory joints under varying conditions and should receive. Usually, price per foot of pipe dictates the type of pipe that is used. Handbook of polyethylene pipe 3 the plastics pipe institute this handbook has been developed as a result of a task group initiative within the plastics pipe institute ppi. Hydraulic flow research and analysis has established that flow conditions in pvc pres sure piping systems can be. Pvc is used for all kinds of pipes and tiles, but is most commonly found in plumbing pipes.
Drainage handbook product specification pdf ads csa pipe spec st ib pdf n12 st ib per astm f2648 pipe specification pdf n12 wt ib per astm f2648 pipe specification pdf ads csa pipe spec wt ib pdf ads csa pipe spec plain end. Pressure rating pvc plastic pipe fittings, schedule 40 and 80 socket type. Pipe fitters handbook april 2012 for the most current productpricing information on anvil products, please visit our website at. This test method is similar to that found within astm d 2837 which is used to determine the hydrostatic design basis hdb of plastic pipe. About charlotte pipe history why were different made in the usa plant locations newsroom. Composites usa fiberglass pipe offers significant hydraulic advantages over steel pipe for the following reasons. The design equations in this handbook have proven useful in a wide variety of applications since 1982. Notice this field handbook contains selected information that is excerpted and summarized from the ppi handbook for polyethylene pipe and performance pipe literatures. Handbook of pvc pipe design and construction first. Handbook of pvc pipe design and construction unibell pvc. Plastic piping handbook mcgraw hill handbooks, willoughby. The handbook of pvc pipe has similar language in section 11. Section and subsection numbering, as well as figure and table designation, allows for easy reference and quick access to contents.
Pe piping, has been successfully utilized for a variety of piping applications. You get the facts you need on a full range of vital topics, from pipe selection to pipeline. Pressure rating for pipe end thread tapered pipe threads npt or iso 71bspt allowable pressure ratings for male and female threads are. Polyvinyl chloride pvc piping is the most widely used plastic piping material. V 5 mean flow velocity, fts e 5 equivalent roughness, in. For this reason, movable trench supports should be used only in wide trench construction, where supports extend below the top of the pipe, or on a shelf above the pipe with the pipe installed in a narrow, verticalwall subditch. Both manufacturers and distributors of plastic and related polymeric materials will find the crc book to be an authoritative source of information that compliments this catalog. Thrust restraint design equations and soil parameters for. Steel pipe, on the other hand, has a hazenwilliams roughness coefficient of 120 when new. Handbook of pe pipe table of contents plastics pipe institute. The purpose of this handbook is to provide engineers, students, and others with principles and concepts that will enable them to solve design problems and calculation procedures that are an everyday part of. It provides practical engineering and construction information. Osswald baur brinkmann oberbach schmachtenberg international plastics handbook the resource for plastics engineers hanser hanser publishers, munich hanser gardner publications, cincinnati. Handbook of pvc pipe polyvinyl chloride pipe fluid.
The purpose of this handbook is to provide engineers, students, and others with principles and concepts that will enable them to solve design problems and calculation procedures that are an everyday part of the design for various systems. Fifth edition of the handbook of pvc pipe design and construction. Plastic piping handbook, mcgrawhill publications, new york. Return to all publication published by the plastics pipe institute ppi, the handbook describes how polyethylene piping systems continue to provide utilities. Soil pipe and fittings handbook revised and edited under the direction of the technical advisory group of the cast iron soil pipe institute cast iron soil pipe institute 5959. Pvc pipe is manufactured by extrusion in a variety of sizes and dimensions and generally sold in 10 and 20 lengths. The plastics pipe institute handbook of polyethylene pipe. However, plastic pipe has a uniform shape that reacts consistently to pressure and fittings do not. A joint made in plastic piping by the use of an adhesive substance which forms a continuous. Handbook of polyethylene pe pipe forward plastics pipe institute.
Ppi is dedicated to the advancement of pe pipe systems by. Missouri livestock watering systems handbook pipe design 51 10197 chapter 5 pipe design 5. For pipes and joints to bs en 14011, products are dimensionally compatible between manufacturers. Plastic piping handbook featuring new inspection, test, and leak detection procedures, codes, and standards, this handbook is a comprehensive guide to the durable, economical piping solution used today in 90% of lowpressure liquid and natural gas installations. Within the pipe industry, there is a wide range of mannings n values, or roughness coefficients, for various types of pipe. Detailed example problems of specific applications illustrate the use of the time saving design aids included in the manual. Design guide residential pex water supply plumbing systems second edition prepared for plastics pipe institute, inc ppi 105 decker court suite 825 irving, tx 75062. It is important that the cutting tools being used are designed for plastic pipe. Handbook of polyethylene pe pipe plastics pipe institute. For this reason, movable trench supports should be used only in wide trench construction, where supports extend below the top of the pipe, or on a shelf above the pipe with the pipe. Polyvinyl chloride pvc pipe for pressure applications and shall conform to awwa c900 polyvinyl chloride pvc pressure pipe, 4 12 for water transmission and distribution.
The handbook provides practical engineering and construction information and includes recommendations applicable. Test pressure should not exceed design pressure for pipe, appurtenances or thrust restraints. Installers should verify that they can make satisfactory joints under varying conditions and should receive training in installation and safety procedures. Parkers pvc plastic fittings are used in many applications where acids and corrosive chemicals are. Do not exceed 10,000 psi of stress longitudinally or axially. Plastic piping handbook mcgraw hill handbooks kindle edition by willoughby, david. Since 1953, eslon pipe was first on the market, sekisui chemical has been providing a variety of plastic pipes. Mannings n values developed for any given pipe material will. It is intended to aid in the process of engineering, specification, and design of industrial plastic piping systems using the family of asahi plastic piping systems. Return to all publication published by the plastics pipe institute ppi, the handbook describes how polyethylene piping systems continue to provide utilities with a cost effective solution to rehabilitate the underground infrastructure.
This publication represents over 40 years of experience, talent, and engineering expertise. For pvc pipe, all three of these examples have the same intent. Pipe fittings pipe end thread information the end connections with the lower pressure rating is the determining factor of pressure rating for the fittings with both unilok tube ends and pipe thread ends. This handbook has been prepared for the use of journeymen plumbers, pipefitters, refrigeration fitters, sprinkler fitters, plumbing and heating contractors, engineers, and others involved in the design or installation of plumbing, heating, airconditioning, refrigeration and other related systems.
Plastic lined piping is considered a schedule 40 flanged system. The concrete pipe design manual includes a hardbound book with accompanying cd rom. These are comprehensive reports relating to specific areas of design, operation, and manufacture intended to assist engineers, code officials, specifying groups, and users with implementation of plastic pipe. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading plastic piping handbook mcgraw hill handbooks.
Fiberglass pipe has a smoother internal surface than steel pipe, with a hazenwilliams roughness coefficient of 160 when new, or 150 used. The book covers piping related topics not covered in any one book. The handbooks of pe pipe were released by plastic pipe institute as a guide for those seeking to use these pipes in the industry. It includes recommendations applicable to the design and use of primarily underground pvc. Both manufacturers and distributors of plastic and related. In these handbooks, the advantages of pe pipes are highlighted and also tips for buyers of all types of pe pipes and all of their applications are mentioned to make the best choice at the most affordable price. Click to open the pdv version of our pvc pipe and fittings sizes guide. The far greater loss in smoothness for the steel pipe is due to scale buildup on the steel pipe. Pharaoh cheops fashioned copper pipe to convey water to the royal bath. Specifications for plastic pipes, chambers, manholes and. Special pipe spears flameguard cpvc fire sprinkler piping systems.
Special pipe spears flameguard cpvc fire sprinkler piping. The plastics pipe institute handbook of polyethylene pipe is a comprehensive guide to the use of smoothwall hdpe pipe and its applications. The handbook contains reference technical data and information that could be very handy and useful to the engineers and students of mechanical piping design. General informa on regarding the correct installa on of gasketedjoint pvc pressure pipe is included. The handbook is available in pdf format at for convenience, we have secured permission. Get the facts on why pvc pipe is the most widely used piping material for. Plastic pipe handbook engineering guide the following brochures require you to have a copy of the adobe acrobat reader. Sekisui chemical is the leading company of plastic pipes in the world. The publication of this handbook is consistent with the purposes and functions of the cast iron soil pipe institute cispi, which was organized in 1949 by the leading american manufacturers of cast iron soil pipe. This handbook has been prepared for the use of journeymen plumbers, pipefitters, refrigeration fitters, sprinkler fitters, plumbing and heating contractors, engineers, and others involved in the design or installation of plumbing, heating. Unibell pvc pipe association pvc pipe products raw materials extraction and origin pvc pipe compound ingredients are given in the units parts per hundred resin phr. To ensure that the pipe is cut square, use a miter box when cutting with a saw.
It is intended to aid in the process of engineering, specification, and design of industrial plastic piping systems using the family of asahi plastic. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading plastic piping handbook mcgraw. Engineering handbook harrington industrial plastics. Pressure piping systems design municipal technical manual series blue brute piping systems bionax piping systems ipex centurion piping systems ipex fusibletm pipe terrabrute cr piping systems cycletough piping systems blue904tm water service tubing qline water service tubing we build tough products for tough environments. Engineering handbook to view the harrington engineering handbook, click on the view online button. Ppi is the major north american trade association representing all segments of the plastic pipe industry and is dedicated to promoting plastic as the materials of choice for pipe. Asahiamerica is proud to present this engineering design guide to you. Alltheanswers guide to plastic piping written by expert david willoughby, a 20year veteran in the field, plastic piping handbook is a oneofakind, comprehensive guide to the durable, economical piping solution used today in 90 percent of lowpressure liquid and natural gas installations. The purpose of this handbook is to provide a method for standardizing design requirements for molded rubber products. The information included in the rma handbook will give an overview of what to expect with dimension tolerances and will let customers know more about the manufacturing process. The soil parameters presented include the results of an extensive study of the actual frictional performance of soils on ductile iron, ductile iron encased with polyethylene, and pvc pipe.
Pvc dwv pipe and fittings pvc sewer pipe pvc schedule 30 dwv thin wall 3. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Anvil pipe fitters handbook 5 gruvlok installation pipe and flange data weld fitting and steel flange data table of contents gruvlok tech. For both solid wall and structured wall pipes, socket and spigot joints and fittings are manufactured and supplied by bpf pipe group members as part of the overall plastic piping system. Fifth edition of the handbook of pvc pipe design and.
They are not warranties, nor are they intended to be such. The concrete pipe, infrastructural products and engineering solutions pipes division of the concrete manufacturers association has had this handbook prepared for the guidance of specifying bodies, consultants and contracting organisations using concrete pipes. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Several items should be considered prior to selecting an n value for a given pipe material when designing any gravity flow system. You can download a copy of adobe acrobat reader at for clarity please print the pdf file. Plastic piping handbook free ebook download as pdf file.
Plastics pipe institute handbook of polyethylene pipe. Plastic piping handbook pipe fluid conveyance polyethylene. This kind of plastic should not come in contact with food items as it can be harmful if ingested. Plastics pipe institute handbook of polyethylene pipe the plastics pipe institute handbook of polyethylene pipe is a comprehensive guide to the use of smoothwall hdpe pipe and its applications. Steel pipe, on the other hand, has a hazenwilliams roughness coefficient of 120 when new, or 65 used. Friction loss characteristics of water flow through pvc pipe, 18. The book will assist in designing and installing pe piping systems. Pipe and fittings updated april 6, 2020 plastic dwv pipe and fitting dimensions all products manufactured by charlotte pipe.
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