Building Services Solutions 2 Content
The Benefits of Plastic pipework systems 4-5
Product Section
Durapipe SuperFLO – for chilled and boosted cold water 6
Duracool – pre-insulated ABS pipework 7
Vulcathene – for safe chemical drainage 8
Friaphon – specialist sound attenuated drainage 9
Durapipe HTA – for hot & cold water services 10
Durapipe PLX – for the safe transfer of fuels 11
Market Sector Section
Schools & Colleges 12-13
Hospitals & Healthcare 14-15
Data Centres 16-17
Hotels & Apartments 18-19
Offices & Public Buildings 20-21
Retail & Stadia 22-23
Offsite Modularisation & pre-fabrication of plastic pipework systems 24-25
Plastic and Healthy Pipework Systems 26-27
Added Value 28
An Education in Plastic Pipework 29
Sustainability 30
Building Services Solutions Benefits of Plastics
Durapipe UK has been at the forefront of thermoplastic pipework technology for over half a century. Our pipes, fittings and valves for pressure and drainage applications are specifically designed to fulfil the requirements of modern buildings.
Our range of market-leading plastic pipework products safe converyance of fuel, our pipework systems can easily are a perfect solution for a range of different applications. overcome some of the problems associated with more Whether it be for chilled water or hot & cold water traditional pipework materials. services, specialist drainage requirements, or even for the
Problems associated with copper and steel pipework systems
• Price fluctuations • Metal thefts from site • Specialist tools & hot works permits
Plastic Steel Copper
4 Benefits of Plastics
Lightweight Impact resistant Plastic piping systems are lightweight and Plastic materials such as ABS are extremely easier to handle on-site and therefore plastics impact resistant and the pipe system can remain can reduce health and safety risks to pipework tough & durable when performing even at low installers. temperatures.
Easy to install Reduced time on site Many plastic systems do not require any specialist Due to the lightweight nature of plastic pipe tools or equipment during the installation period. systems and their quicker jointing methods, the Joints can be made easily and quickly meaning amount of time required to install the pipework that they are often easier to install than traditional can be reduced resulting in lower labour costs on pipework materials. a project.
Installed cost savings Corrosion resistant Because of the ease of installation properties Plastic pipework systems are completely corrosion connected with plastics and the reduced time resistant meaning less maintenance and material involved, there can be typical cost savings of replacement costs as well as less energy costs up to 50% when plastic is compared to steel or due to a lack of friction when pumping fluids copper as alternative materials. throughout the piping.
Sustainable and lower Smooth bore environmental impact The smooth inner-bore of plastic pipework ensures The manufacture of plastic pipework systems that no limescale can build up within the system require less carbon energy and as they are resulting in less friction loss & guarantees that a lighter in weight, they are subsequently easier consistent flow rate is maintained throughout the to transport, meaning that there are definitive life of the pipe system. reasons why plastic systems have a lower impact on the environment than metal alternatives.
Building Services Solutions chilled and cold water pipework Chilled and boosted cold water
Durapipe SuperFLO offers tremendous advantages for chilled water/air conditioning and cold water services in buildings.
When considering environmental control systems or more specifically the pipework requirements for air conditioning, chilled or boosted cold water applications, Durapipe
SuperFLO provides the perfect solution.
Durapipe SuperFLO is lightweight and remains extremely tough and durable even at temperatures as low as -40°C.
The complete system which incorporates pipes, fittings and valves offers a 50-year design life as well as numerous benefits that alternative pipework materials Typical Applications
cannot provide. These include reduced installation All building types for: costs via a fast solvent-weld jointing procedure, low • Chilled Water/Air Conditioning maintenance costs due to its limescale and corrosion • Boosted Cold Water resistance properties as well as being extremely Key Product Information lightweight making the product much easier to handle • Size Range - 16mm to 315mm on-site. • Pressure Rating - PN10 • Temperature Rating -40°C to +70°C
Key Product Features • Lightweight • Corrosion and limescale resistant • Fast, simple jointing • Ductile down to -40°C • Reduced installation costs • 50 year design life
6 Pre-insulated pipework
Pre-insulated pipework for chilled and boosted cold water
Duracool pre-insulated ABS pipework system is specially designed to provide reduced installation costs.
Duracool is a completely innovative system of pre- insulated pipe with unique shells for the fittings, designed to provide lower installation costs.
Fitting is quick and easy, eliminating the need for hot works or manual lagging and making installation an easy Typical Applications and convenient process. • Chilled water Duracool offers exceptional performance and life. It is • Boosted Cold Water the perfect addition to our standard Durapipe SuperFLO • Glycol systems range as it is purpose-designed to enable lower lifetime • Brine and operational costs. Key Product Information The system can be used to both protect and insulate • Size Range - 20mm to 225mm the carrier pipe and when installed correctly can • Pressure Rating - PN10 offer exceptional performance compared to any type • Temperature Rating -40°C to +20°C of standard insulation and is therefore ideal for the Key Product Features transportation of chilled water, iced water, salt solutions, • Lightweight glycol solutions and organic salt solutions. • Easy to Install • Cost efficient installation • Wide temperature range • Tough and Durable
Building Services Solutions Safe chemical drainage
Vulcathene is a purpose-designed chemical resistant plumbing system that has been specified and installed in the laboratories of schools, universities, hospitals and research facilities worldwide for over 50 years.
Tried, tested and proven, Vulcathene is the only chemical drainage system to have withstood the test of time in the Typical Applications most demanding of laboratory applications. Laboratories in: • Schools Two easy jointing methods, Mechanical for demountable • Universities & Colleges joints and Enfusion (electrofusion) for welded joints, • Hospitals & Clinics provide total versatility for designers and installers of • Pharmaceutical companies chemical waste systems. • Research organisations
Vulcathene is proven to work with various chemical Key Product Information combinations including acids, alkalis, solvents, • Size Range - 38mm to 152mm detergents, blood samples and radioactive wastes. • Temperature Rating -20°C to 100°C The system includes various accessory products such as (Only intermittent at 100°C) sinks, drip cups and anti-siphon traps. Key Product Features • Purpose designed for chemical drainage • Mechanical or Electrofusion jointing methods • Fully BBA Approved
8 Sound attenuated drainage
A purpose-designed noise reducing drainage system that offers outstanding sound insulation properties compared with traditional cast iron or lagged single wall plastic drainage systems.
Friaphon is constructed with dual layer technology and offers exceptional sound reduction properties from noises Typical Applications emitted by sanitary installations in buildings. • Luxury apartments • Hotels Lower material costs coupled with speed of installation • Libraries and no need for lagging, means Friaphon offers • Hospitals significant cost savings over cast iron and single wall • Public buildings • Restaurants plastic drainage systems.
Friaphon is lightweight and easy to install via a push-fit Key Product Information assembly method and is available in two different sizes. • Size Range - 110mm and 160mm • Temperature Rating - +95°C (Short term)
Key Product Features • Superb sound insulation • Lower cost alternative to cast iron • No lagging required • Lower cost alternative to lagged plastic • Push fit assembly or bonded • High impact and temperature resistant
Building Services Solutions Hot and cold water services
Durapipe HTA is a complete C-PVC pipework system for domestic hot & cold water services – providing secure, quicker and easier installations; and is a cost effective alternative to copper.
Significant cost savings can be achieved against copper Typical Applications
due to the installed time savings available via the simple • Hospitals and other healthcare facilities jointing method and the product being lightweight. • Schools • Commercial Buildings HTA offers a 50 year design-life and due to the high • Hotels & Residential Buildings quality material the system remains limescale free and • Sports Stadia corrosion resistant, leading to a continual smooth bore and subsequent system efficiency through optimum Key Product Information water flow. • Size Range 20mm to 160mm • Pressure Rating PN25 up to 63mm In addition, Durapipe HTA offers excellent fire resistance PN16 - 25mm to 160mm and also helps combat the growth of biofilms. • Temperature Rating +5°C to +90°C* (PN16 +70°C at 6 Bar) (PN25 +70°C at 10 Bar) Key Product Features • Lightweight & Easy to install • Limescale & Corrosion Free • No power or hot works required • Fully WRAS Approved for drinking water • Suitable for chemical & heat treatment for both hot & cold water • Smooth bore providing optimum water flow • Dedicated bracketing • European Fire Classification – Bs1 d0 (Non *For LTHW & heating applications please contact our flammable, no smoke, no flaming droplets) technical support team for further information. • Recycling friendly – HTA is over 98% recyclable
10 Safe fuel transfer
Durapipe PLX is a complete range of dedicated fusion-welded pipework systems for the safe transfer of fuels. Suitable for use with diesel, bio-diesel and fuel oils.
Durapipe PLX is an above and below ground product range specifically designed for the safe transfer of all Typical Applications liquid fuels. • Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) • Emergency Power Supply Durapipe PLX is used in buildings such as hospitals, data • Oil-fired equipment centres, prisons and banks where there is a requirement • Commercial and public for uninterrupted power supply (UPS) and/or emergency transport refuelling power.
The PLX range is manufactured from high density Key Product Information polyethylene which makes the system strong and robust • 10 bar pressure rating at 20oC • Secondary containment system with a smooth internal bore. It offers the ultimate in • 30 year design life environmental protection against fuel permeation ensuring • Size Range: 32mm to 110mm (others available that no harmful emissions can be leaked into on request up to 315mm primary) the environment. • Electrofusion system
Key Product Features • Suitable for pressure and vacuum applications • Resists fuel permeation • Corrosion resistant • Protects the environment • Easy to install
Building Services Solutions Plastic Pipework Systems for Schools and Colleges
Durapipe pipework systems are specifically designed to fulfil the requirements of modern school buildings. Our pipework systems easily overcome some of the problems associated with more traditional pipework materials.
Chemical Drainage Vulcathene specialist laboratory drainage has been specified and installed in the laboratories of schools, colleges and universities for over 50 years. Available Science Block in two easy jointing options, Vulcathene is fully BBA approved and is the market leading product for the safe drainage of chemical combinations from school science laboratories. I.T. Block
Back-up Generator Main Building
Emergency Fuel Supply Durapipe PLX is a market leading specialist pipework system for the conveyance of fuel. All modern day schools may require some form of back-up generator and supporting fuel supply. PLX is the ideal system for this application. Chilled Water/Air Conditioning Designed to operate at temperatures as low as -40ºC and highly impact resistant, Durapipe SuperFLO is ideal for chilled water/air conditioning applications. SuperFLO has been used in many comfort cooling applications such as IT centres where climate control is imperative.
Grace Academy, Birmingham Rednock School, Bristol “The quick and easy installation Vulcathene pipework in sizes up to technique of Durapipe UK products 50mm was installed for the chemical was a major advantage as the drainage requirements of the eight project needed to be completed science laboratories within the Case Studies and ready to take pupils for the school. beginning of the academic year in September” Michael Cairney, Rotary Midlands
12 Hot & Cold Water Swimming Pool Durapipe HTA is ideal for both hot Perfect for swimming pools, Durapipe and cold water distribution. Being SuperFLO is hygienic and limescale lightweight and easy to install it free, perfect for dosing, analysis and is perfect for the hot & cold water circulation water. With a complete services throughout educational system of pipes, fittings and valves, premises. Durapipe SuperFLO can provide the entire pipework requirements for a swimming pool development.
Swimming Pool
Gymnasium
Staff Room/Canteen
Drama Theatre/Library
Heating A reliable central heating system is Sound Reducing Drainage imperative throughout modern-day schools and Durapipe HTA provides Friaphon sound reducing drainage is purpose-designed for acoustic soil and a dependable pipe system solution rainwater. In areas such as a library that can be installed quickly and where excess noise would be efficiently. Furthermore, the system an issue, Friaphon offers excellent offers a design life of up to 50 years sound insulation when compared to and remains limescale and corrosion cast iron or ordinary lagged plastic free throughout the life of the system. drainage systems.
Newton Prep School, London Edlington School, Doncaster “We needed to complete the entire “We required several different pipework refurbishment within the school systems for this project and Durapipe holiday period so it was crucial that was able to provide all the systems we utilised products that were quick we needed, making it a much and easy to work with, which is simpler process for us. The technical Case Studies exactly what Vulcathene provided.” support and on-site training that was Andy Owens, Brava Building Services provided by Durapipe was excellent.” Ryan Street, NG Bailey Plastic Pipework Systems for Hospitals
Durapipe pipework systems are specifically designed to fulfil the requirements of modern hospitals and healthcare buildings. Our pipework systems easily overcome some of the problems associated with more traditional pipework materials. Back-up Generator
Main Building
Uninterrupted Power Supply In buildings such as hospitals where any loss of power could be catastrophic, an uninterrupted power supply (UPS) is imperative. Durapipe PLX above & below ground piping is perfect for supplying fuel to a generator, which will in turn power UPS systems.
Chemical Drainage Laboratory Block Vulcathene specialist chemical drainage has been specified and installed in the laboratories of hospitals and healthcare research buildings for over 50 years. Available in two easy jointing options, Vulcathene is fully BBA approved and is the market leading product for the safe drainage of dangerous chemical Sound Reducing Drainage combinations from laboratories. Friaphon sound reducing drainage is purpose-designed for acoustic soil and rainwater. In areas such as an operating theatre where excess noise would be an issue, Friaphon offers excellent sound insulation when compared to cast iron or ordinary lagged plastic drainage systems. plastic drainage systems.
Manor Hospital, Walsall QE Hospital, Woolwich “With such a time critical project it was “It was essential for us to select crucial that we selected products products that offer long-term which would aid us in completing reliability, require little maintenance our installations on time and the and are easy to adapt and modify.” Case Studies solutions offered by Durapipe UK Keith Winton, Skanska Rashleigh were ideal.” Weatherfoil Steve Baguley, Hilton Building Services
14 Emergency Fuel Supply Durapipe PLX is a market leading specialist pipework system for the conveyance of fuel. PLX can be used to safely transport fuel from storage tanks to generators for emergency power supply applications. The pipe system ensures a continuous flow of fuel to the back-up generator which is imperative to a building such as a hospital.
Hot & Cold Water Durapipe HTA is ideal for both hot and cold water distribution. Being lightweight and easy to install it is perfect for the hot & cold water Operating Theatre A&E services throughout healthcare premises.
Heating A reliable central heating system is imperative throughout modern-day Chilled Water/Air public buildings and Durapipe HTA Conditioning would provide a dependable solution that could be installed quickly and Designed to operate at temperatures efficiently. Furthermore, theDurapipe as low as -40ºC and highly impact HTA system would offer a design life of resistant, Durapipe SuperFLO is up to 50 years and remain limescale and ideal for chilled water/air conditioning corrosion free throughout the lifetime applications. of the system.
Kingsway Hospital, Derby Airedale Hospital, “The fact that the PLX range West Yorkshire incorporates a comprehensive “We were keen to find a system that selection of transition fittings was would limit the installation costs ideal for us as we needed to be for us and C-PVC piping has been Case Studies able to easily connect the pipework the ideal solution, meeting all our to the oil tank and the boiler.” requirements.” Ian Murray from Engineering Philip Coope, project manager Services (Humber) at Airedale Hospital Plastic Pipework Systems for Data Centres
The pipework requirements of a Data Centre can be complex and diverse, whether it Offset Fill & Vent be for the transfer of large amounts of chilled PLX is a specifically designed pipework system for the safe transfer of fuel- water for cooling purposes or for the transfer based liquids both above & below ground. The gravity fill & vent of fuel for uninterrupted/emergency pipe with its larger smooth bore reduces time and costs when filling power, our wide range of underground fuel storage tanks. products are ideally suited to This pipework is also perfect for venting the system to ensure the tank and fulfil these needs. associated pipework are pressure balanced at all times whilst filling the tank or conveying fuel to the generator inside the data centre.
Generator
Day Tank
Underground Storeage Tank
Fuel Supply
Cold Water Supply Cold Water Return
Cooling Tower
Tank Chamber Connection The chamber is central to the fuel supply system. It provides inspection access to the tank and protects the fill, pressure, siphon and vent connections. With space at a premium the innovative design of Durapipe PLX helps to minimise installation time and ensures easy access to the tank.
ATOS Origin Data Centre NGD Data Centre “Durapipe SuperFLO is limescale “Durapipe PLX was the ideal choice for resistant and ductile at very low us to cater for a variety of fuel blends temperatures, which are important as it could overcome traditional steel factors to consider for a system materials, both in performance and Case Studies that will be carrying cold water long term durability.” constantly.” Leon Shackleton, Power Electrics Andy Coles, CW Partnership
86 16 Emergency Power Supply PLX pipework is used to safely transport fuel from external underground storage tanks to the central generators of a Data Centre for emergency power Uninterrupted Power Supply supply applications. PLX is the ideal pipework system for uninterrupted power supply The pipework system ensures (UPS) applications. a continuous flow of fuel which is fundamental for back-up power. Any loss of power and subsequent loss of information would be catastrophic to a Data Centre and therefore a reliable UPS system is imperative. PLX specialist above & below ground piping is ideal for supplying fuel to ensure effective operation of UPS systems.
Transformer
UPS Racks & Servers
Transformer Crac Units
Plant Room Server Room
Chiller
Chilled Water Pump
Condenser Water Pump
Chilled Water Supply Durapipe SuperFLO pipework can Climate Control operate at temperatures as low as Durapipe SuperFLO is the -40ºC whilst remaining highly impact perfect pipework solution for air resistant. The chilled water system conditioning applications. would be the main artery of any Available in sizes up tp 315mm, the Data Centre building with effective SuperFLO system is completely temperature control and cooling of the corrosion resistant and carries a full server rooms an essential aspect of the range of manual & actuated valves buildings function. SuperFLO is quick & making it ideal for a sophisticated air simple to install and is totally limescale resistant. conditioning operation.
MOD data centre in Cyprus IT data centre, Milton Keynes “For this project we needed a “Durapipe SuperFLO provided system that could be easily and significant time and cost savings quickly installed. The low levels throughout the installation process. of preparation required with We continued to receive excellent SuperFLO and its lightweight on and off-site technical support Case Studies properties meant it was ideal for our from Durapipe which ensured a needs.” successful and timely completion.” Carl Davies, Southern and Redfern John Davies, cfes Ltd Plastic Pipework Systems for Hotels & Apartments
Plastic pipework systems are ideal for the multiple requirements of modern-day hotels and apartments. These buildings are often high-rise buildings and the lightweight nature of plastic pipework systems can be of great benefit in buildings of this type. Our suite of products have been widely used for both Hot & Cold water, chilled water and drainage applications.
Heating Apartments A reliable central heating system is imperative throughout modern-day hotels and apartments and Durapipe HTA would provide a dependable solution that could be installed quickly and efficiently. Furthermore, the system would offer a deign life of up to 50 years and remain limescale and corrosion free throughout the lifetime of the system.
Boosted Cold Water Durapipe SuperFLO is ideal for transporting large volumes of boosted cold water for tall buildings such as apartments or hotels. As an additional option the Duracool pre-insulated system can be provided in order to convey cold water.
Swimming Pool Gym & Swimming Pool Perfect for swimming pools, Durapipe UK products are hygienic and limescale free, perfect for dosing, analysis and circulation water. With a complete system of pipes, fittings and valves, Durapipe SuperFLO can provide the complete pipework requirements for a swimming pool development.
Beetham Tower, Manchester Post Box, Birmingham “Speed of installation was key for a “Friaphon’s built-in sound insulation large scale development such as properties meant that we didn’t have Beetham Tower and the pipework to lag all the casts between lower selected from Durapipe UK met all and higher apartments, saving Case Studies our needs and particularly offered significantly on costs incurred by ease of installation, allowing for cost additional labour time.” savings on labour time”. Rotary NorthWest Spokesperson Rotary Contractors Spokesperson
18 High Temperature Emergency Fuel Supply Chemical Drainage Durapipe PLX is a market leading specialist Available in two easy jointing options, pipework system for the conveyance Vulcathene is fully BBA approved and is of fuel. PLX can be used to safely the market leading product for the safe transport fuel from storage tanks to drainage of chemical combinations and generators for emergency power hot water that may be disposed of from a supply applications. The pipe system busy hotel laundry facility. ensures a continuous flow of fuel to the back-up generator which is imperative to a building such as a hotel.
Kitchen/Laundry
Hotel Generator
Sound Reducing Drainage Friaphon sound reducing drainage is purpose-designed for acoustic soil and rainwater. In areas such as hotel rooms where any excess noise would be an issue, Friaphon offers excellent sound insulation when compared to cast iron or ordinary lagged plastic drainage systems.
Hot & Cold Water Chilled Water/Air Conditioning Durapipe HTA operates at a wide Designed to operate at temperatures as low as -40ºC and highly impact resistant, temperature range and is ideal Durapipe SuperFLO is ideal for chilled for both hot and cold water water/air conditioning applications. distribution. The system is SuperFLO has been used in many lightweight and easy to install via a comfort cooling applications such as in simple solvent-weld jointing process luxury hotel rooms where climate control and is perfect for the hot & cold water is imperative. services throughout high-rise premises.
Holiday Inn, Norwich Bethnal Green Apartments, “The plastic pipework systems London we used boast exceptional “With this project, we were looking performance benefits, to replace the old copper pipework significantly reducing the with reliable & cost effective maintenance requirements over alternatives and Durapipe UK Case Studies the lifetime of the products”. provided the perfect solution. ” David Palmer, Eyres Mechanical Naran Hirani, WaterTight Plastic Pipework Systems for Offices and Public Buildings
It is an important requirement within any contemporary office environment or busy public building for the building to have reliable climate control facilities. It is equally imperative therefore that a dependable pipework system is installed that can transport the required media on a consistent basis. Once again we have many examples of where our products have been installed in these type of buildings, especially SuperFLO ABS for chilled water/air conditioning applications. Offices
Hot & Cold Water Durapipe HTA operates at a wide temperature range and is ideal for both hot and cold water distribution. The system is lightweight and easy to install Museum via a simple solvent-weld jointing process and is the perfect choice for the hot & cold water services throughout modern office developments.
Boosted Cold Water Chilled Water/Air Conditioning Durapipe SuperFLO is ideal Designed to operate at temperatures as low as -40ºC and highly impact resistant, for transporting large volumes Durapipe SuperFLO is ideal for chilled of boosted cold water for tall water/air conditioning applications. buildings such as office blocks. SuperFLO has been used in many As an additional option the comfort cooling applications such as in Duracool pre-insulated system can luxury offices or a busy museum where be provided in order to convey cold climate control is imperative. water at extremely low temperatures.
British Museum, London Civic Centre Offices, Woking “Unlike steel piping, Durapipe “It was imperative we worked with SuperFLO is light and so is easier to products that would be reliable and lift and control on site. Part of the easy to handle and install on site. pipework in this project involved “We were particularly impressed Case Studies a vertical run. Using a lightweight with the lightweight nature of the system made the installation much Duracool system. All in all we found it faster, easier and safer.” to be the ideal product to work with”. Ashley Pursey, Romec Colin Smy, Xergi
20 Heating A reliable central heating system is imperative throughout modern-day public buildings and Durapipe HTA would provide a dependable solution that Swimming Pool could be installed quickly and efficiently. Perfect for swimming pools, Furthermore, the system would offer a Durapipe SuperFLO is hygienic design life of up to 50 years and remain and limescale free, perfect for limescale and corrosion free throughout dosing, analysis and circulation the lifetime of the system. water. With a complete system of pipes, fittings and valves, Durapipe SuperFLO can provide the entire pipework requirements for Cinema a swimming pool development.
Swimming Pool
Library
Emergency Fuel Supply Durapipe PLX is a market leading specialist pipework system for the conveyance of Sound Reducing Drainage fuel. PLX can be used to safely transport Friaphon sound reducing drainage is fuel from storage tanks to generators for purpose-designed for acoustic soil and emergency power supply applications. rainwater. In areas such as a library or a The pipe system ensures a continuous cinema where any excess noise would flow of fuel to the back-up generator be an issue, Friaphon offers excellent which is imperative to a building such as a sound insulation when compared to museum or prison. cast iron or ordinary lagged plastic drainage systems.
Odeon Cinema, Nuneaton Longborough Opera House “We were installing a new cooling “Friaphon is the perfect solution to system Durapipe SuperFLO made reduce noise from drainage, the last the project run very smoothly; its thing people want to hear in a lightweight and fully integrated theatre is noise from the drainage range of pipes & fittings ensured system. Friaphon assures that the Case Studies the pipework could be quickly audience do not hear the flush cycle.” connected to our current systems.” Martin Graham, Lee Straughan, L.M Straughan Ltd Longborough Festival Opera Plastic Pipework Systems for Retail and Stadia
Our products have been used within some of the most prestigious sports arenas around the World. Whether it be for an exciting new football or athletics stadium or for a state-of-the art swimming complex, the simple jointing process of our plastic systems can greatly benefit the installation team when deadlines can be tight. Retail Units Similarly, when new retail and shopping environments are designed and developed the pipework requirements can be quite complex. We have a multitude of example case studies where our products have been specified and installed within the retail sector to provide pipework services for different types of shopping environments. Stadium
Hot & Cold Water Durapipe HTA operates at a wide temperature range and is ideal for both hot and cold water distribution. The system is lightweight and easy to Conference Centre install via a simple solvent-weld jointing process and is perfect for the hot & cold water services throughout a development of smaller units that each require a hot & cold water supply such as retail units within a shopping centre. Chilled Water/Air Conditioning Designed to operate at temperatures as low as -40ºC and highly impact resistant, Durapipe SuperFLO is ideal for chilled water/air conditioning applications. SuperFLO has been used in many comfort cooling applications such as in shops or a conference facility where effective climate control is imperative.
Westfield Shopping Centre, Madejski Stadium, Reading London “C-PVC pipework offered simple and Over 7,000 metres of C-PVC very fast jointing and also eliminated pipework and 3,000 fittings in sizes the need for trace heating. C-PVC from 16mm up to 160mm were proved its value on the stadium Case Studies specified to transport hot and project and we would have no fear cold water to each of the 280 retail in using the system again for future stores and 47 bars and restaurants projects.” throughout the shopping centre. Keith Garrard, NG Bailey & Co Ltd
22 Emergency Fuel Supply Forecourt Durapipe PLX is a market leading Durapipe PLX is an above and below specialist pipework system for ground product range created to fulfill the conveyance of fuel. PLX can the application needs of forecourts. Consisting of both, a single wall and a be used to safely transport fuel secondary contained pipe and fittings from storage tanks to generators range, PLX is specifically designed for for emergency power supply the safe transfer of all fuel based liquids applications. The pipe system and their vapours. PLX ensures that fuel is ensures a continuous flow of fuel to transferred safely from tanks to the pumps for the back-up generator which is imperative commercial access. to a building such as a superstore.
Forecourt
Secondary Refrigeration The Duracool pre-insulated ABS pipework is purpose designed for Superstore large-scale secondary refrigeration installations such as those found in large supermarkets. Fitting is quick and easy, eliminating the need for hot works or manual lagging making installation an easy and convenient process.
Boosted Cold Water Durapipe SuperFLO is ideal for transporting large volumes of boosted cold water to large buildings such as a stadium or multiple retail units. The system is available in sizes up to 315mm and is therefore ideal for conveying volumes of cold water around a large building.
Sound Reducing Drainage Friaphon sound reducing drainage Heating is purpose-designed for acoustic A reliable central heating system is soil and rainwater. In areas such imperative throughout retail and stadium as a conference suite where any developments and Durapipe HTA would excess noise would be an issue, provide a dependable solution that could be installed quickly and efficiently. Furthermore, Friaphon offers excellent sound the system would offer a design life of up to insulation when compared to 50 years and remain limescale and corrosion cast iron or ordinary lagged plastic free throughout the lifetime of the system. drainage systems.
John Lewis store, London Mountford Park Swimming Pool “The lightweight properties of the “Durapipe SuperFLO was selected system meant it was easier for us due to its high performance to transport the pipework onto properties and quick and easy the roof and the solvent welding installation technique. Furthermore, technique makes the jointing the technical support and on-site Case Studies process quick and easy.” demonstrations were extremely Keith Garrard, NG Bailey & Co Ltd useful”. James Logan, Asmuss Plastic Systems Ltd Offsite, modular pipework systems
The provision of heating, air conditioning and other services in buildings relies on extensive systems of pipework to convey hot, chilled water and domestic services. Unless the network of pipes and electrical containment is well designed and carefully installed, the resultant installation can be inefficient, unreliable and expensive.
As a result, demand for off-site assembled multi-service modules for building services projects has been growing Benefits of modular approach rapidly in recent years. Other drivers include the • Cost savings of up to 10% compared increasing profile of corporate social responsibilities and with on-site installation the need for sustainable construction practices, combined • Reduced materials wastage/ with tough on-site health and safety requirements. environmental impact Add to this the need to deliver high quality fast track • Overcomes skilled labour shortages projects that minimise waste whilst maximising quality, • Reduces health & safety risks associated and it’s not hard to understand why tailor made, multi- with on-site construction service pipework modules assembled off site are now • Better build quality/shorter project emerging as a mainstream approach to the provision of times/improved safety building services.
Modular engineering companies can include all facets of building services required in a building. Design software enables engineers to work from original drawings to design a complete system within a proposed building structure. The building services are then designed into modules that can be individually assembled. When complete, individual modules are transported to site and positioned in their pre-designated locations. The modules are then simply connected up to create a complete and fully tested system.
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Modular plastic pipework
In order to maximise the benefits of off-site construction, more innovative products and materials need to be utilised that lend themselves well to modularisation and Durapipe plastic pipework systems offer many advantages over metal alternatives.
• Lightweight
• Corrosion & limescale resistant
• Simple solvent cement jointing/mechanical jointing for site modules
• No power or hot works required
• 50 year design life
• Installed cost savings Westfield Shopping Centre, London
Final connections on site Benefits of the mechanical slip Off-site modular pipework solutions incorporating coupling Durapipe’s superFLO chilled water or Durapipe HTA hot & cold water pipes can be easily transported and • No hot works, grooving or welding connected up on site using mechanical slip couplings. • No special tools required • Economical, labour saving due to quick Plain ended pipes are connected up in no time. The easy installation fit metal coupling is pushed over the pipe ends, aligned • Detachable & reusable and rotated to the fitting position and then two bolts are tightened alternately by means of a torque wrench. • Flexible pipe joint, compensates for tolerances • Ideal for onsite modular installations
Building Services Solutions Plastics and Healthy Pipework Systems
The natural characteristics of plastics can help combat growth of Biofilms and other bacteria; they cannot prevent microbiological growth but can limit and slow the growth process. In addition certain plastics also accommodate thermal shock and chemical treatments to kill bacteria and clean systems.
What is a Bio-film? Showers are considered the most common way of spreading the disease; other risk areas include cooling Formation of a bio-film, an aggregate of micro-organisms, towers, spas, high-pressure washers and humidifiers. You begins with the attachment of free-floating micro- CANNOT catch Legionnaires’ disease by drinking water. organisms to a surface. If they are not immediately separated from the surface, they can anchor themselves more permanently using cell adhesion structures. Bio-films and Pipework systems Bacteria attaches itself to sharp or jagged parts of the In building services pipework there are two common forms pipes surface; the rougher the surface the better ‘foothold’ of biofilm; Pseudomonas and Legionella. for the bio-film, subsequently providing a strong platform upon which to grow and increase its size/spread. Pseudomonas aeruginosa bio-films Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a highly advanced bio- Factors impacting on Microbiological film and is a major reason for persistence of infection in growth of Bio-film:- hospitals. Pseudomonas offers no threat in the planktonic (water borne) state; only in the sessile (fixed by its stalk) Surface material – form will biofilms occur on heating or cooling system “The smoother the better” surfaces. It is not so much the specific material that restricts biological growth/bio-film development but the
Legionellosis smoothness of the material surface. By the very nature Legionella infections are caused by a bacterium, of plastics pipes, the surface is smooth, conversely the ‘legionella’ which has always existed in water and remains surface of some metallic pipes is rough; therefore the inert at temperatures below 25°C. It proliferates in water ability for growth generation is limited in plastics pipes. circuits at temperatures fluctuating between 25°C and It is accepted that copper has natural anti-microbial 45°C (Sanitary Hot Water and Air Conditioning circuits) properties (as does silver), however, as limescale Infection by Legionnaires’ disease occurs when inhaling builds on the pipe surface, the biofilms then cling to the water mists containing Legionella bacteria. However, to limescale and begin to colonise. drink such water is not dangerous. These water mists can occur anywhere where water is taken from pipes.
26 This surface roughness harbors more microbiological growth How to combat microbiological growth for 2 reasons:- of bio-film 1. Rough surfaces have more surface area. Many effective methods can be used to prevent the One major factor influencing biofilm development in purified- risk of bio-film proliferation in piping circuits. water systems is surface area. Industrial water piping systems, unlike most natural environments (lakes and Good Practice rivers) offer a tremendous amount of surface area for attachment suitable for bacterial attachment and Chilled water and heating systems can be protected growth (Mittelman 1985). from bacterial growth initially by correct flushing and treatment programs as soon as the pipework is 2. Rough surfaces provide more shielding from shear installed. forces (flow). In general, smooth surfaces foul at a slower initial rate than Flushing do rough ones, but biofilm formation after a period of days is inevitable. (Meltzer 1993). Therefore, the rate of growth is slower Flushing will limit bio-film thickness in water systems; in smooth bore plastics than traditional copper or steel shear forces caused by flushing will remove bio-film pipe bores. which extends out into the turbulent flow in the centre of a pipe. Plastic pipework should be flushed out in Micro-inches (RA) µ accordance with BS5955 part 8.
40 1.0 20 0.5 Thermal Shock 0 -20 -0.5 Plastics in general A temperature of 70°C must be reached and -0.1 -40 maintained throughout the entire piping system over a period of around ten minutes (legionella dies above 60°C), the water is then cooled down to 55°C.
Micro-inches (RA) µ This solution is the most natural and is very effective on 100 2.5 circuits in good condition and is suitable for our plastic 80 2.0 60 1.5 pipework systems. 40 1.1 20 0.5 0 Chlorine Shock -20 Another common method is water disinfection. Circuit -40 chlorination measure with hyperchlorination of tanks for -60 24 hours with chlorine at a concentration of 15mg/litre -80 Traditional carbon steel -100 in cold water (or 50 mg/litre for 12 hours) followed by draining and thorough rinsing of all piping. The images above show the relative surface smoothness profiles of traditional carbon steel and plastic, and highlights how (HTA) C-PVC has exceptional resistance to chlorine, bacteria clings more easily to the spikes of the undulating and but Chlorine Shock is not suitable for (SuperFlo) ABS. jagged surfaces of carbon steel. Prevention is the best cure. Factors assisting the potential for bacteria To ensure pipe system safety you need: • Stagnant water • a good design; • the correct pipework materials; • Dead volumes/loops • preventative measures applied on a continuous • Temperature from 25 to 450 C basis; • Bio-film formation • thorough installation maintenance, sampling, cleaning and treatment. • Scale deposits & concentration • No water stagnation and allow good water • Sludge & sediments caused by corrosion circulation.
• Concentration of some metals such as iron, zinc and chemicals such as potassium
• Ageing installation
• Poor maintenance
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Technical Support Customer Service We offer an unrivalled level of technical support where We pride ourselves on being able to offer the highest our experienced team can provide product training and level of customer service possible, Our customer services installation advice on any given project. They also provide support team cover all of our brands as well as stock material estimate advice from architects’ drawings. planning and availability, all designed to provide you, our customer with an improved level of service. Company Chemist Our internal company chemist is at your disposal. If you have concerns regarding the chemical combination that a pipework system needs to convey, we can evaluate suitability of the chemical you wish to convey and advise on the best available Durapipe material to use for the system.
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Installation Advice One of the many benefits of using plastic pipework systems instead of traditional materials is the simplicity of the jointing process. We offer FREE practical product selection & jointing advice on any of our products including jointing demonstrations, installation advice and even material selection. Quality Manufacturing As part of the global Aliaxis group, quality is central to our Valves & Flow Control Department manufacturing operation with BS EN ISO9001 certification. Our in-house valve department, dedicated to our actuated Furthermore, an environmental management system which valves and flow control products, provides expert advice operates in accordance with the requirements of ISO 14001 about product selection and system design.
28 An Education in Plastic Pipework
Free college pack for UK colleges & universities SkillPIPE competition As a leading manufacturer of plastic pipework systems, We are proud to be involved with and support the annual we believe we have a duty to encourage and support SkillPIPE competition. the training efforts of those who are looking to SkillPIPE is a competition organised by the sector skills develop a career in pipework installation or system council for building services engineering, SummitSkills. . specification The competition began in 2009 and sees young M&E We therefore, offer all UK colleges and universities FREE apprentices from within the commercial building services training packs which outline the many features of plastic industry tested across a series of challenging pipe-fitting pipework systems and the benefits that they can offer to a modules. typical commercial building services pipework project. The competition features a plastic pipework module, The FREE pack is intended to provide educational as we believe it is imperative for apprentices working in organisations with all the resources they need for lecturers our industry, to demonstrate knowledge of all pipework to deliver training locally on the topic of plastic piping. materials and subsequent jointing methods available to them. Each pack includes a power-point presentation outlining the benefits of plastic piping systems, with an accompanying script for lecturers for delivery, as well as product samples so that students can see and work with plastic pipework products and the different jointing methods involved. Furthermore, technical literature is also included in order to support the training programme.
If you would like to order a seminar pack, please contact us via email at [email protected] with the subject title College Pack.
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Introduction Plastic piping systems are a sustainable and environmentally responsible choice that will serve generations to come. They are energy efficient during manufacturing and provide peak performance during service. Strong, durable, lightweight and flexible, plastic piping systems require significantly less energy to manufacture, transport and install than metal alternatives, and supply a long service life.
The cumulative energy requirements to manufacture, install and transport plastic pipework is estimated to be substantially less than most non-plastic systems.
Plastic saves energy – besides the technical advantages of plastics (eg. corrosion resistance) there are inherent benefits that contribute to energy efficiency and energy sustainability. The chain of activity outlined on the opposite page highlights where plastic has a positive impact compared to copper and steel which have a higher energy demand.
Durapipe & Aliaxis The continuous mission of Durapipe and the Aliaxis group is to ensure our product offering is as sustainable as possible and considers the impacts on the environment whilst maintaining the highest quality and performance. • Comply with all relevant environmental legislation, codes of practice and standards relating to quality and the environment. • Continually improve the company’s environmental performance, minimising any pollution risk and adopting best practice. • Increase usage of recycled materials where appropriate. • Take positive action to reduce waste by promoting energy conservation and recycling. • Optimising production processes. • Consolidating transportation routes across group companies.
Durapipe Environmental Management System Durapipe UK operates and environmental management system that has been successfully assesed against the BS EN ISO 14001 environmental management system.
29 Ground Extraction of Raw Material Plastics use only 4% of the Manufacturing world’s oil as feedstock compared to 86% used for The energy used to make heating and transportation. thermoplastic pipe & fittings Most of this is recoverable via from raw material compares energy recovery, ie. Plastics only favourably with, for example, ‘borrow’ energy during their life time and this steel pipe manufacture can be recovered in the form of heat, which because lower conversion can be converted to electricity. temperatures are needed. Scrap during the manufacturing process of plastic can also be recycled and reused, which minimises the need for any thermoplastic pipe scrap entering the waste stream, presenting an example of eco-efficiency.
Installation On average a plastic pipework system is approximately 1/6th of the weight of an equivalent steel Transportation system. This means plastics Thermoplastics pipe & are easier to install on-site with fittings are cheaper and little or no requirement for expensive easier to transport because lifting equipment. they are lighter in weight than equivalent metal pipes.
Carbon Impact - LCA System in Service At EVERY stage of its lifecycle, plastics pipe systems reduce the level of energy consumption in comparison to All plastic piping materials metallic pipe systems. have low thermal On a typical commercial building project, the real conductivity resulting in less impact is:- heat loss through the pipe Saving 2,314kg CO2 Equivalent v Copper wall. This characteristic could This saving is the equivalent to:- also minimize or eliminate the 8,550 miles by plane or need for insulation. 94,500 miles by car; equates to:- Furthermore, due to very smooth inner pipe 9.5 return flights from London to Paris walls, thermoplastic piping materials have 105 return journey by car from London to Paris less turbulence, lower velocities and less Saving 3,606kg CO2 Equivalent v Carbon Steel friction loss than other piping materials. This saving is the equivalent to:- This means less energy is required to move 13,239 miles by plane or London fluids throughout a system and a lower 147,600 miles by car; equates to:- pump output. 14.7 return flights from London to Paris 164 return journey by car from London to Paris Paris
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