ABS PIPE SYSTEMS

ABS Pipe, ABS Fittings and ABS Valves for low temperature fluid transportation




Durapipe ABS Pipe Systems combines corrosion resistance, toughness and economic benefits to provide tremendous advantages for low temperature fluid transportation.

ABS is a solvent welded, fully matched pipework system incorporating ABS Pipe, ABS Fittings and ABS valves that is available in both imperial and metric sizes.

ABS provides a wide temperature range and the system remains extremely ductile even at temperatures as low as -40°C. Furthermore, ABS is extremely lightweight and is much easier to handle on-site than traditional materials especially during installation which can significantly reduce both time and cost.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ABS PIPE SYSTEMS



TYPICAL ABS APPLICATIONS


- Chilled Water
- Boosted cold water
- Potable Water
- Low temperature cooling
- De-mineralised water

KEY PRODUCT FEATURES FOR ABS PIPE SYSTEMS


- Lightweight
- Easy to install
- Wide temperature range
- Tough and Durable
- Corrosion resistant
’Common Arrangements of Works Systems’ (CAWS) - applicable to S30

KEY PRODUCT ABS PIPE SYSTEMS INFORMATION


DURAPIPE ABS PIPES
KIWA 49, ISO 161/1, and ISO DIS 15493 (where applicable). Pressure rating PN10 at 20°C up to 250 mm. PN8 at 20°C for 315 mm.
DURAPIPE ABS FITTINGS
KIWA 549, ISO 727 and ISO DIS 15493 (where applicable). Pressure rating PN10 at 20°C up to 250 mm. PN8 at 20°C for 315 mm.

MATCHED SYSTEM


The ABS products shall be from a single manufacturer to ensure complete integrity, quality and compatibility between pipes, fittings and valves. Manufacturers warranties may be compromised if a system is installed with materials from various manufacturers. Where this is not possible then any alternative products should be confirmed as being at least equivalent to that which is normally supplied.

QUALITY SYSTEM


Pipes, fittings and valves shall be manufactured in an environment which operates a Quality Assurance System assessed to ISO 9001

ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEM


The manufacturer of pipes, fittings, and valves shall be able to demonstrate compliance with applicable environmental legislation and products shall be manufactured in an environment where documented performance reviews are undertaken and an Environmental Management System is successfully assessed to ISO 14001.
The manufacturer shall offer ABS solvent cements and cleaners, specially formulated to minimise any adverse effects on the environment during installation of the ABS system.

THIRD PARTY APPROVALS


The manufacturer shall have the following Third Party Approvals:

WRAS Water Regulations Advisory Scheme
0510074 for Durapipe Metric pipes and fittings 0702501 for Durapipe one-step solvent cement (5560)
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SECURITY
Renal Dialysis Applications
DET NORSKE VERITAS BUREAU VERITAS
APPROVAL FOR USE IN CONTACT WITH DRINKING WATER
All ABS pipes, fittings and solvent cement shall be listed in the Water Fittings and Materials Directory to show compliance with the requirements of the United Kingdom Water Regulations Advisory Service.
Copies of certification of compliance with these approvals are available
for inspection.

DESIGN LIFE


Pipes, fittings and valves shall be designed to operate continuously for 50 years at their maximum rated pressure at a working temperature of 20°C.
Process Control Testing must be carried out during manufacture and documented on each and every production batch.
Fittings and Pipes will be subjected to a pressure test of 3.2 x maximum recommended working pressure for 1 hour at 20°C during 1st and 2nd hours of production, then every 6 hours for fittings and 8 hours for pipes.
Pipes are in addition to be impact tested after conditioning at 0°C for 1 hour. Fittings are in addition to be subject to stress relief testing at 150°C.
Pipes and fittings shall undergo dimensional, marking, and visual inspection at the frequency outlined above.

CHEMICAL SUITABILITY


The manufacturer shall publish detailed chemical resistance data to enable the suitability of the ABS material, seals, and gaskets to be determined by designers and specifiers.
The manufacturer shall also employ a qualified and experienced Chemist and provide a free-of-charge advisory service for assessing the suitability of its
ABS material, seals, and gaskets.
 

INSTALLATION SPECIFICATION


The installation must be carried out by competent persons.
The contractor shall be required to provide technical documentation relating to the manufacturers recommended Installation procedures.
The manufacturer shall publish Installation recommendations, and shall also provide a free-of-charge training service for designers and installers, with appropriate written confirmation of attendance.

DURAPIPE ABS BALL VALVES


True union design, end load resistant with full pressure and shock resistant anti blow out device which conforms to design and endurance testing requirements of
BS 5392 Part 1 1976, and DIN 3230 Part 3 Leak Rate One (Water and Air).
The following testing will have been successfully completed:
Drop Tight and Bubble Tight test.
Hydrostatic Shell Test 1.5 x maximum working pressure Seat Test 1.1 x maximum working pressure.

PRESSURE RATING


16mm to 63mm - PN 16 at 20°C (VKD series), PN10 (EV series) 75mm to 110mm - PN16 at 20°C (VKD series)

SEATS AND SEALS


Seats: PTFE material fitted with O-Ring compensators. Seals: Standard size O-Ring type for ease of replacement. Available in EPDM or FPM materials.

ND CONNECTIONS


Plain socket ends or BSP threaded.

ACTUATION


Options: Electric or Pneumatic.

DURAPIPE ABS DIAPHRAGM VALVES


Equipped with a maintenance free hand wheel actuator with spindle extension to indicate the position of the valve open or closed. The body retaining bolts are fixed from the underside, to provide a crevice free outer surface to prevent accumulation of debris or risk of corrosion of exposed steel bolts from chemical spillage.
Valves will have been hydrostatically pressure tested to the requirements of
BS 5392 Part 1 1976, BS 5156, ISO 7508 and DIN 3230 Part 3 Leak Rate One.

PRESSURE RATING
20mm to 110mm - PN10 at 20°C

DIAPHRAGM TYPE


Choice of EPDM, FPM or PTFE will be available.

END CONNECTION


These may be plain spigot ends or flanged.

ACTUATION


Options: Pneumatic

DURAPIPE ABS BALL CHECK VALVES


These shall be double union with plain socket or BSP threaded ends.

PRESSURE RATING


20mm to 63mm - PN10 at 20°C.

SEALS


Available in either EPDM or FPM.

DURAPIPE ABS BUTTERFLY VALVES


Reinforced Polypropylene body, fully lined, with ABS disc.
Full flanged design, with oval holes/inserts to suit various standard flange drillings. Lever operated, with 10 x 10° position stops, and locking device

PRESSURE RATING


50mm to 250mm - PN 10 at 20°C 315mm - PN 8 at 20°C

PRIMARY LINER


Available in EPDM, FPM, or NBR.

ACTUATION


Electric, Pneumatic, or Gearbox (standard on sizes over 225mm).



Mechanical and Physical Data Value Tes Method
Tensile strength at yield (23ºC) 45 MN/m2 ASTM D632
Tensile modulus of elasticity 2200 MN/m2 ASTM D635
Poissons ratio) 0.35 -
zod impact strength at 23ºC (notched) 35 KJ/m2 ASTM D256 (1/8”)
Charpy impact strength at 23ºC (notched) 20kJ/m2  
Specific gravity 1.04 ASTM D792
Softening point (BS2782:Part 1 Method120B:1976) 99°C ISO R 306 (5kg) (heating rate unknown)
Linear co-efficient of thermal expansion 10.1 x10-5/ºC  
ISO75 HDT/Ae 1.8Mpa 78°C ASTM D648 (unannealed, 1/4”, 18.56 Kgf/cm2)
Thermal conductivity 0.157W/mºC  
Specific heat 2.1kJ/kg.K  
 

ABS Fittings pressure drop


The calculation of pressure drop in fittings is more complex but calculations can be made for equivalent lengths of straight pipe using the formula

E=F x D where:
E = equivalent pipe length (metres)
F = fittings constant (see table below)
D = fitting internal diameter (mm)

To calculate the total pressure drop in the system, the equivalent straight pipe lengths for fittings is then added to the total straight pipe length to obtain the total drop.
The values are included as a guide to aid calculation of overall system performance and should not be used in isolation.

Fittings constant F
90° elbow 0,03
45° elbow 0,01
Tee 90° -straight thourgh 0,01
Tee 90° -side branch 0,06
90° bend 0,01
45° bend 0,01
Reducing bush 0,15 (per size reduction)
Butterfly valves 0,13
Diaphragm valves 0,23
Check valves 0,05
 

ABS Pipe supports


Pipe supports and clips should provide lateral restraint and allow free, unrestricted, axial pipe movement. Standard ‘drop rods’ may not provide sufficient lateral restraint and the SuperFLO ABS pipe could start to ‘snake’.

Durapipe Cobra clips are designed to meet these requirements. A suitable alternative would be mild steel saddle clips designed with a clearance between the pipe and the clip. All steel brackets in contact with the plastic pipe should be free of sharp edges to avoid damaging the pipe.

Support centres


The recommended distance between supports for SuperFLO ABS pipes filled with water is given in the table below. This table is based on the thinnest wall pipe in each size.

Where the contents have a specific gravity greater than 1, the distance must be decreased by dividing the recommended centre distances by the specific gravity. The details shown are for horizontal pipes. For vertical pipes, support centres may be increased by 50%.


Size mm Support distance (mm) at 20°C Support distance (mm) at 40°C Support distance (mm) at 50°C
16 800 600 500
20 900 700 600
25 1000 800 700
32 1100 900 800
40 1200 1000 900
50 1300 1100 1000
63 1400 1200 1100
75 1500 1300 1200
90 1600 1350 1200
110 1800 1470 1300
125 1900 1570 1400
140 2000 1670 1500
160 2100 1770 1600
200 2200 1870 1700
225 2300 1970 1800
250 2500 2200 2000
315 2900 2570 2400
 

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Plastic pipe systems


Overview of plastic pipe systems
Technical information on ABS pipe systems
Technical information on PVC  U pipe systems
Technical information on PVC  U transparent pipe systems
Technical information on PVC  C pipe systems
Technical information on PP pipe systems
Technical information on PP-R pipe systems
Technical information on PE pipe systems
Technical information on PVDF pipe systems

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Technical information on UP-GF (FRP) pipe systems
UP-GF (FRP) pipes
UP-GF (FRP) molded parts and connection
UP-GF-PP (FRP) molded parts and connection
UP-GF (FRP) adhesive collars
UP-GF (FRP) loose flanges
Pot Strainer DN 200 - DN 500 Inliner PP/FRP Coated
Pot Strainer DN 200 - DN 500 Inliner FRP/CBL Coated
Angle Seat Strainer DN 200 - DN 400 Inliner FRP/CBL Coated
Manhole mad of FRP and PP/FRP

Plastic pipes


Calculator for cutting pipes
Guidelines for sawing plastic pipe
Leftovers in plastic pipe
Standardization of plastic pipes and molded parts
PVC U pipes deviations
Pressure loss in pipe systems out of PVC U, PVC C and ABS pipe systems
Distinction between Rp, R and G threads
Screw lengths for flange connections

Plastic fittings


PVC U transparent ball valves
Diaphragm valves
Block valves
Butterfly valves
Plastic needle valves

 

Plastic Valves according to ATEX


New EU guideline 2014/34/EU
Plastic Valves in EX zones
Y-Strainers PP-EL DN 15 - DN 50
Check valves PP-EL DN 15 - DN 50
Angle seat valves PP-EL DN 15 - DN 50

Bonding of plastic pipes


Bonding manual
Video showing the bonding of pipes

Plastic welding


Guidelines for extrusion welding


Grids / support grids


GFK grids
Grids out of PP -el electrically conductive
Profile support grids out of PP -el electrically conductive


Molded ventilation parts


Ventilation technology


Chemical hose


PVC transparent hose with fabric inlay


Industrial tanks and chemical containers


Dosing tanks and outer containers 35 – 1000 Liter
Salt dissolving tanks 60 -5000 Liter
Storage tanks and vats
Storage tanks for water
Safety and collecting troughs
Industrial tank delivery program
Dosing tanks with agitator
Dosing tank agitators
Dosing tanks with attachments
Dosing tanks made of sheet material
Customized chemical containers
Dosing tanks with level indicators



 

IBC TANKS/CONTAINERS


IBC screw caps DN 150/DN 200
IBC adapters out of PE
IBC adapters out of PP
MULTI FLEX BLOCK for IBC BULK CONTAINER


Attachment parts for tank construction


Vapor separators
CO2 - absorbes
Manholes
Revision nozzles
Block flange

Filter housings and filter cartridges


PENTEK 3G Slime Line filter housings
PENTEK 3G Standard filter housings
PENTEK Big Blue filter housings
PENTEK PP high temperature filter housings
PENTEK PP all nature filter housings
PENTEK filter bags for Big Blue filter housings
PENTEK surface filter cartridges
PENTEK filter cartridges for depth filtration
PENTEK filter cartridges with activated carbon
CINTROPUR filter systems
CINTROPUR water filters

Flange configurator


Blind flanges, loose flanges,  rectangular flanges

Chemical resistance


Table of chemical resistance for plastic pipe systems
 

Machined plastic parts


Inserts
Screw-in parts
Threaded fittings
Screw fittings

Milled plastic parts


Loose flanges and blind flanges made of sheet material

Static mixers


Static mixers made of plastic

Strainers


Single-type and double-type strainers
Pot strainer DN 300
Angle seat strainer DN 500


Flow meters


Variable area flow meters
Configuration tool for flow meters

Filter presses


Laboratory filter presses

Injection molded parts


Scraper made of PE for filter press

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