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Polyethylene (PE) pipe electrofusion

Journal Article · · Pipe Line Industry; (USA)
OSTI ID:6565748
 [1];  [2]
  1. Research and Development Div., Gaz de France (FR)
  2. Distribution Div., Gaz de France (FR)

Gaz de France has developed a standardized electrofusion process for high quality polyethylene (PE) pipe assemblies. Techniques include an automated bar code and a self-regulating fusion process. The author discusses the electrofusion technique and pipe plugging, underpressure tie-in and repair applications and the influence of external factors.

OSTI ID:
6565748
Journal Information:
Pipe Line Industry; (USA), Journal Name: Pipe Line Industry; (USA) Vol. 73:3; ISSN 0032-0145; ISSN PLINA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English