Guidelines for electrofusion joining of polyethylene gas pipes: Improved selection, qualification and field installation. Final report, 1990-1995
Technical Report
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OSTI ID:381652
Electrofusion (EF) is regarded as a mature technology in Europe where it has been used extensively for the joining of polyethylene (PE) gas pipes for over two decades. In contrast, in the United States EF is an emerging technology that has been limited to pipe repair and tie-ins. Until very recently, EF joining was rarely used for the installation of new pipe in the United States where the perceived higher cost with respect to hot tool heat fusion, the lack of interchangeability, and the uncertainty in regard to long term performance have limited EF applications. This had prompted an in-depth appraisal of EF joining procedures.
- Research Organization:
- Southwest Research Inst., San Antonio, TX (United States)
- OSTI ID:
- 381652
- Report Number(s):
- PB--96-197439/XAB; CNN: Contract GRI-5090-271-2047
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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