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Testing of HDPE Pipework Above Ground

Name: 
chris fogarty

We are currently installing A number of services above ground in a gantry construction in the CTA area of Heathrow Airport

Test procedure for such pipework is a little complicated due to the elasticity of the product

All our test results to date indicate too much air in system

Since pipework is above ground we are able to inspect all joints and can confirm the system is sound and no leaks exist

I've asked for Guidance from WRC , the creators of the test procedure , to ask if we can infer the tests have passed since we know of no leaks

WRC , have refered me to this forum

Can anyone help ??

Any advice would be very much appreciated

Many Thanks

C Fogarty

Hi Chris.

I speak for myself, but I am afraid I cannot provide any suggestion based on the information you presented. Perhaps, if you could go into more detail.

Are the leaks towards the inside or the outside of the pipes? How much leakage (volume or mass per unit time) is allowed?

However, I cannot understand that if that WRC you mentioned created the test procedure they cannot help you. Are your pipes of a different material to those mentioned in the procedure.

Nevertheless, I would consider bringing in an expert.

Nuno's picture
MPS
44

Impact Labs in Grangemouth may be able to help. Speak to Dr Ian Vallance

PO Box 21
Bo'ness Road
Grangemouth
FK3 9XH

+44 (0) 1324 489182

ian.vallance@impact-labs.com

Please mention my name

Mark Smith's picture
Polymer Training Limited
52

Chris,

Also David Ingles at Bodycote(Eccles +44(161)787-3250) should be able to help you.

Regards,

Gareth

Gareth Davies's picture
Pera Innovation Network - Business Intelligence
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