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How to detect flaws in PE pipe butt fusion joints

Journal Article · · Pipe Line Ind.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6436288
The U.S. gas distribution network of approximately 1.3 million miles of distribution mains and services serving nearly 50 million customers is approximately 5% cast iron pipe, 79% steel and 16% plastic - the vast majority of plastic pipe being polyethylene (PE). Topics considered in this paper include natural gas distribution systems, pipelines, welded joints, pipe joints, and materials testing.
Research Organization:
Interior Piping Systems, Transport and Storage Research, Gas Research Institute, Chicago, IL
OSTI ID:
6436288
Journal Information:
Pipe Line Ind.; (United States), Journal Name: Pipe Line Ind.; (United States) Vol. 65:5; ISSN PLINA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English