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Download fileCharacterisation and analysis of polyethylene pipes and polymers in water pressure pipe applications
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posted on 2019-03-13, 14:53 authored by Sarvar JahaniLifetime prediction of plastic pipelines is a critical aspect of any long term asset
management programme. From the existing literature, material degradation, mechanical
damage, fatigue, inherent flaws, operational pressure changes or welding defects are the
most common reasons for failure in plastic water mains pressure pipes. Thanks to project
sponsors, the UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) and the Engineering and Physical
Science Research Council (EPSRC), this thesis will deliver some early stage research
work needed to support any later development of a non-destructive or accelerated
method to assist in predicting the lifetime expectancy and condition of polyethylene pipes
used in the water pressure-pipe sector. [Continues.]
Funding
EPSRC. UK Water Industry Research Ltd (UKWIR).
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School
- Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical and Materials Engineering
Department
- Materials