Industrial Pipework Systems 2 Content

The Benefits of Plastic pipework systems & Approvals 4-5

Product Section

PVC-U 6

Guardian 7

ABS 8

Duracool 9

Polypropylene 10

Corzan 11

Air-Line Xtra 12

PLX 13

Market Sector Section

Water Treatment 14-15

Marine & Shipbuilding 16-17

Factory Services 18-19

Chemical Processing 20-21

Food & Beverage Process 22-23

Power Generation 24-25

Manual & Actuated Valves 26

Flow Monitoring 27

Chemical Suitability 28

Added Value 29

Sustainability 30

Industrial Pipework Systems 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 different industrial environments.

Our range of market-leading plastic pipework products overcome some of the problems associated with more are a perfect solution for a range of different applications. traditional pipework materials. Whether it be for chilled water or aggressive acids, Furthermore Durapipe pipework systems are corrosion specialist drainage requirements, or even for the safe and limescale free with most systems enjoying a 50-year conveyance of fuel, our pipework systems can easily design life with long term savings on maintenance.

Standards & Approvals

Durapipe high performance plastic pipework systems are

lightweight and easy to install whilst having excellent corrosion Approved for use within public water supplies and by the Secretary of State. and limescale resistance properties. Durapipe ABS is listed in the “List of Approved Products” published by the DWI. Applies to Durapipe Durapipe UK products are manufactured to the highest level pipes and fittings - inch series only and meet with the requirements of many international standards and approvals.

Both our Durapipe ABS & PVC-U pipework systems are WRAS approved and are ‘Approved for use within public water supplies and by the Secretary of State. Durapipe ABS & PVC-U are listed in the “List of Approved Products” published by the DWI.

Furthermore, our products are manufactured in an environment that complies with the requirements of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.

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 pipesystem can remain can reduce health and safety risks to pipework tough & durable when performing even at low installers. temperatures.

Chemical Resistance Easy to install & Suitability Plastic systems do not require any specialist tools Plastic pipework systems can provide excellent or equipment during the installation period, joints chemical resistance properties which allow can be made easily and quickly, meaning they the safe transportation of a range of industrial are often easier to install than traditional pipework fluids and aggressive chemicals without fear of materials. corrosion and environmental pollution.

Install time & cost savings Corrosion resistant The ease of installation properties associated with Plastic pipework systems are completely corrosion plastics and the reduced time involved, there are resistant meaning less maintenance and material typical cost savings of up to 50% when plastic replacement costs as well as less energy costs is compared to steel or copper as alternative due to a lack of friction when pumping fluids materials. throughout the piping.

Sustainable and lower environmental impact Smooth bore The manufacture of plastic pipework systems The smooth inner-bore of plastic pipework ensures requires less carbon energy and as they are that no limescale can build up within the system lighter in weight, they are subsequently easier resulting in less friction loss & guarantees that a to transport, meaning that there are definitive consistent flow rate is maintained throughout the reasons why plastic systems have a lower impact life of the pipe system. on the environment than metal alternatives.

Industrial Pipework Systems Process chemicals & industrial fluids

Our PVC-U pipe and fittings provide excellent chemical resistance making it an ideal system for various industrial applications.

PVC-U allows the safe transportation of many acids, alkalis and chemical concentrates without fear of Typical Applications

corrosion and environmental pollution. • Acids & Alkalis

Durapipe FIP PVC-U is a solvent welded, fully matched • Effluents pipework system incorporating pipe, fittings and valves • Potable water that is available in both imperial and metric sizes. • Chemical processing • Effluent Treatment PVC-U is lightweight and is extremely easy to install which can save both time and money on any given project when compared to other, more traditional pipework materials. Key Product Information • Size Range - 16mm to 315mm (Metric)/ Furthermore, Durapipe FIP PVC-U is fully WRAS approved 1/2” to 12” (Imperial) and also meets the requirements of other internationally • Pressure rating - (Metric) PN16 20mm to recognised standards and approvals. 125mm pipe & 16mm to 160mm fittings, PN10 20mm to 315mm • Temperature rating: 0° to 60°C • Pressure Rating - (Imperial) ½” to 6” pipe & fittings Class E, 8” to 12” pipe & fittings Class C

Key Product Features • Lightweight • Easy to Install • Corrosion resistant

6 Specialist dual contained pipework

Durapipe Guardian is a completely new Dual Contained pipework system made from PVC-U material.

Guardian is a unique system that incorporates a patented Centra-Lok™ system, which provides a solid fixed Typical Applications fitting, offering a true point of difference from other dual • Water & Waste Treatment contained systems on the market. • Chemical Process Manufactured in PVC-U material, Durapipe Guardian is • Pharmaceutical ideal for water and waste treatment applications as it • Industrial Process allows the safe transportation of different fluids and some • Potable Water chemical concentrates without fear of corrosion and environmental pollution. Key Product Information • Size Range: ½”#2” up to 8”#12” • Pressure Rating: Class E 15 bar • Temperature Rating: +5 to +60°C

Key Product Features • Patented Centra-Lok™ system holds fitting in the correct place prior to installation • Extremely easy to install - Solvent Weld jointing for both inner and outer pipe • Visual or automated leak detection system available

Industrial Pipework Systems Low temperature fluid transportation

Durapipe ABS combines corrosion resistance, toughness and economic benefits to provide tremendous advantages for low temperature fluid transportation.

ABS is a solvent welded, fully matched pipework system Typical Applications incorporating pipe, fittings and valves that is available in both imperial and metric sizes. • Chilled Water

ABS provides a wide temperature range and the system • Boosted cold water remains extremely ductile even at temperatures as low as • Potable Water -40°C. • Low temperature cooling • De-mineralised water Furthermore, ABS is extremely lightweight and is much easier to handle on-site than traditional materials, especially during installation which can significantly Key Product Information reduce both time and cost. • Size Range - 16mm to 315mm • Pressure Rating - (Metric) PN10 - 16 to Durapipe ABS is manufactured to the highest level and 250mm, PN8 - 315mm is fully WRAS approved and is also listed in the “List of • Pressure Rating - (Imperial) Up to 4” Class E, Approved Products” as published in Regulation 31 by up to 8” Class C, 10” & 12” Class B the DWI. • Temperature rating - Minus 40°C to +70°C

Key Product Features • Lightweight • Easy to install • Wide temperature range • Tough and Durable • Corrosion resistant

8 Pre-insulated pipework

Pre-insulated pipework

Duracool pre-insulated ABS pipework system is specially designed to provide superior insulation properties and reduced installation time.

Duracool is a completely innovative system of pre- insulated pipe with unique shells for the fittings, Typical Applications designed to provide exceptional insulation performance. • Chilled water Installation is quick and easy, eliminating the need for hot • Glycol systems works or manual lagging, making installing an easy and • Brine convenient process. Key Product Information Duracool offers exceptional performance and life. It is • Size Range - 20mm to 225mm the perfect addition to our standard Durapipe SuperFLO range as it is purpose-designed to enable lower lifetime • Pressure Rating - PN10 and operational costs. • Temperature Rating - Minus 40°C to +20°C

The system can be used to both protect and insulate the carrier pipe and when installed correctly can Key Product Features offer exceptional performance compared to any type • Lightweight of standard insulation and is therefore ideal for the • Easy to Install transportation of chilled water, iced water, salt solutions, • Cost efficient installation glycol solutions and organic salt solutions. • Wide temperature range • Tough and Durable

Industrial Pipework Systems For the industrial processing industry

Durapipe Polypropylene is specially designed to convey the most hazardous of chemicals at elevated temperatures.

Polypropylene pipe has excellent chemical and abrasion resistance properties making it ideal for a range of Typical Applications industrial pipe supply purposes. It’s characteristics • Acids & Alkalis are perfectly suited to process applications including • Chemical processing pharmaceutical and chemical processing. • Industrial waste treatment Durapipe Polypropylene is jointed by either socket fusion, • Pharmaceuticals butt fusion or electro-fusion jointing methods and is a fully • Effluents matched pipework system incorporating pipe, fittings and valves that are available in metric sizes up to 400mm. Key Product Information • Size Range - 20mm to 110mm (socket) and 20mm to 400mm (butt) • Pressure Rating - PN10 or PN6 (Metric) • Temperature rating - 0° to 100°C

Key Product Features • Lightweight • Excellent chemical resistance • Multiple jointing options

10 For hot corrosive fluids

Durapipe Corzan is a C-PVC plastic pipework system for handling hot, corrosive fluids.

Corzan offers excellent performance levels in highly aggressive industrial conditions. The fully-matched plastic Typical Applications pipe system has the ability to convey hot acids and alkalis • Acids & Alkalis under pressure at elevated temperatures. • Demineralised water The smooth surface of Corzan is corrosion resistant which • Industrial waste treatment makes it superior to metal pipework alternatives which can • Chemical processing become prone to corrosion resulting in process leaks, flow • Soaps, paper & pulps restrictions and ultimately premature system failure. • Effluents A reliable C-PVC plastic pipework system can be the ideal choice in a demanding industrial environment for the Key Product Information distribution of aggressive chemicals, soaps, paper and • Size Range - 16mm to 160mm pulps & effluents. • Pressure Rating - PN16 (16mm to 110mm), PN10 (160mm) • Temperature rating - +5° to +95°C

Key Product Features • Excellent chemical resistance • Lightweight • Wide temperature range • Easy to Install • High temperature acids & alkalis

Industrial Pipework Systems Compressed air distribution

Durapipe Air-Line Xtra is the ideal solution for ensuring that Compressed air is kept clean and uncontaminated for use in process and manufacturing industries.

A lightweight, non-corrodible compressed air distribution Typical Applications system, Durapipe Air-Line Xtra is manufactured from a specially formulated blend of ABS and is suitable for • Compressed air systems continuous operation at 12.5 bar at 20°C. • Pneumatic machinery Boasting a 30 year design life, Durapipe Air-Line Xtra is specifically designed for the conveyance of compressed air, Key Product Information Air-Line Xtra also meets the requirements of the UK Pressure • Size Range - 16mm to 110mm Systems and Transportable Container Regulations. • Pressure Rating - PN12.5 Air-line Xtra is a solvent-weld jointed system making the system extremely easy to install and there are many Key Product Features examples of where the product has been used within a • Lightweight factory environment particularly with pneumatic machinery. • Easy to Install • Ultra smooth internal bore • Corrosion resistant

12 For safe fuel transfer Durapipe PLX is a complete range of dedicated electro-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 liquid Typical Applications fuels. • Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) Durapipe PLX is used in buildings such as hospitals, • Emergency Power Supply data centres, prisons and banks where there is a need • Oil-fired equipment for uninterrupted power supply (UPS) and/or emergency • Commercial and public power. transport refuelling The PLX range is manufactured from high density polyethylene which makes the system strong and robust Key Product Information with a smooth internal bore and it offers the ultimate • 10 bar pressure rating at 20°C in environmental protection against fuel permeation • Secondary containment system ensuring that no harmful emissions can be leaked into the • 30 year design life environment. • Size Range: 32mm to 315mm • Electrofusion system

Key Product Features • Suitable for pressure and vacuum applications • Resists fuel permeation • Corrosion resistant • Protects the environment • Easy to install

Industrial Pipework Systems Plastic Pipework Systems for Water & Waste Treatment

The pipework requirements of the water and waste treatment industry can be complex and diverse, whether it be for the transfer of potable water, waste water, reverse osmosis systems, slurries, ultra pure water or effluent treatment, our wide range of products are ideally suited to Pumping Station fulfil these needs.

Aeration Beds Our highly engineered products are widely used within aeration facilities across the world, including Durapipe Air-line Xtra, which is our specialist system for air distribution and for use with certain compressor oils.

Chemical Storage The piping requirements to transport chemical combinations can be quite complex within a water treatment plant. We have various systems, manufactured from different types of plastic such as PVC-U, Polypropylene & PVC-C that Pumping Station are ideal for these aggressive and often corrosive chemicals.

Chemical Distribution Where a concoction of different chemical combinations need to be transported across a gantry or overhead, it is important to consider a dual contained Chemical Storage pipework system. Durapipe Guardian is a specialist dual contained PVC-U system that is purpose designed to carry such fluids.

Dual contained piping for Effluent Treatment Chemical Dosing Durapipe ABS pipework was specified To protect the pump station dosing for the plant’s 10 distribution pipes, system from any potential chemical which are used to continually spray leakage, our Guardian dual effluent over the biological filter Case Studies contained pipework system was beds to treat the sewage to within installed. consent levels before discharging to the watercourse.

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Case Studies Plastic Pipework Systems for the Marine Industry

The pipework requirements of the marine and ship building industry can be complex and diverse, with the prevention of Ballast Water corrosion a high priority. Our wide range of Durapipe ABS is available with a full range of pipes, fittings and valves up products are ideally suited to fulfill these needs. to a large diameter of 315mm/12”. Ideal for both fresh and salt water, ABS is perfect for a ship’s ballast Our high quality, fully matched plastic systems system. of pipes, fittings and valves, are the perfect pipework choice for the different water systems on any floating vessel.

Offshore Plastic systems are the perfect and reliable choice for the prefabricated pipework requirements of accommodation modules. These modules would be used on a offshore platform for the supply of drinking water as well as hot and cold water services.

Hot & Cold water Drinking Water via Lightweight and easy to install, Reverse Osmosis Durapipe UK has a number of C-PVC Products perfect for the production based pipework systems that are of drinking water while out at sea purposely designed for both hot and including pipework, valves and flow cold water distribution. monitoring, all of which meet the highest standards and approvals.

Offshore Cruise Ship Durapipe pipework fittings & valves Durapipe ABS was extensively used for form the basis of a reverse osmosis multiple pipework applications on the desalination plant installed on an oil Norwegian Pearl cruise ship. platform in the North Sea. The system was used in sizes up to Case Studies The system uses reverse osmosis 315mm for both ballast water & for technology to convert seawater into the supply feeds for the pools & spas potable water. on board.

16 Swimming Pool Chilled Water for Air Perfect for swimming pools and spa Conditioning baths. Durapipe UK products are Designed to operate at temperatures hygienic and limescale free, perfect as low as -40°C and highly impact for dosing, analysis and circulation resistant, Durapipe ABS is ideal water. for chilled water/air conditioning applications.

Marina Refuelling Durapipe PLX Secondary Contained pipework provides a secure environment for bulk transfer of marine fuels to storage tanks, during vessel refuelling, bunkering and bilge water pumping operations.

Propulsion Cooling The low temperature and corrosion resistant properties, coupled with a 10-bar pressure rating, make Durapipe ABS the ideal pipework material for the mechanical cooling of propulsion pods.

Drainage Ice Making / Chilled Hold Vulcathene specialist flame Durapipe ABS has a wide retardent drainage, is a fully welded temperature range & can operate at electrofusion jointed pipework temperatures as low as -40°C and system that is perfect for the secure is ideal for ice making or chilled collection and containment of all storage applications. types of drainage/waste. Durapipe ABS can be used for drainage under vacuum.

Luxury Yacht Marina ABS hosetails in sizes 20mm – 40mm The Durapipe PLX system was used to were used to transport the chilled transfer fuel from the main storage water for the air conditioning system tanks at high level, along the wall on board the luxury pleasure boat. of the marina and down to the The flexible hosetails were filling station pontoon on the luxury Case Studies specifically chosen due to their papagayo marina in Costa Rica. limescale and corrosion resistant properties. Plastic Pipework Systems for Factory Services

It is an important requirement within any modern factory or manufacturing facility that a reliable pipework system is installed for the various requirements across the plant. Warehouse/Stores Whether it be a compressed air transportation Offices network, fluid handling or industrial cooling for machinery, it’s vital that a dependable pipework system is installed that can convey the required media on a consistent basis.

Air Conditioning Durapipe ABS is ideal for chilled water/ air conditioning applications. ABS has been used in many comfort cooling applications such as in offices where climate control is an important factor. Water Treatment

Flow Control We offer a full range of manual and actuated valve options across a suite of different valve types such as ball, butterfly and diaphragm that are fully approved and tested for various flow control solutions. Furthermore, our range of technically advanced flow meters and flow measurement and monitoring products have been widely used where accuracy is of upmost importance such as a water supply to specialist machinery.

Chemical Drainage On-site Water Treatment Vulcathene specialist chemical drainage has been specified and installed in the Where a factory has an on-site water laboratories of research buildings for treatment facility, our pipework systems over 50 years. Available in two easy are ideal for this application as they jointing options, Vulcathene is fully carry the highest levels of approvals. BBA approved and is the market They are the perfect choice for all leading product for the safe drainage of aspects of water treatment due to their dangerous chemical combinations from excellent chemical resistance and low laboratories. maintenance requirements.

Printing Solutions Battery Manufacturing Plant Durapipe ABS pipework up to 125mm Durapipe PVC-U pipework complete was used to carry chilled water with valves & fittings, was from an external chiller system 90 specified for the manufacture and metres away from the building. The distribution of lead oxide slurry. Case Studies water is then transported into the Pipework carries the slurry to a pumping room and then onto the air holding tank where it is mixed with conditioning system in the clean room other substances to create a desired to cool the room. specification.

18 Hot & Cold Water Back-Up Fuel Supply PVC-C pipework systems are ideal for Durapipe PLX is a market leading both hot and cold water distribution. specialist pipework system for the Being lightweight and easy to conveyance of fuel. PLX can be used install, PVC-C is perfect for the hot to safely transport fuel from storage & cold water services throughout a tanks to generators for emergency manufacturing plant. 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 factory.

Chemical Storage The piping requirements to transport chemical combinations can be quite Factory Generator complex within a factory particularly for chemical dosing applications. We have various systems, manufactured from different types of plastic such as PVC-U, Polypropylene & PVC-C that are ideal for these chemicals.

Chemical Storage

Chiller Unit

Chemical Distribution Where a concoction of different chemical combinations need to R&D Centre be transported across a gantry or overhead, it is important to consider a dual contained pipework system. Durapipe Guardian is a specialist dual contained PVC-U system that is purpose designed to carry such fluids across a public area.

Cooling Water Supply Compressed Air Durapipe ABS is ideal for transporting large volumes of boosted cold water Durapipe Air-line Xtra is a purpose- which makes it an ideal choice for a designed pipework system for the cooling water supply to specialised distribution of compressed air. The machinery. As an additional system ensures that the air is kept option the Duracool pre-insulated clean and uncontaminated for use in system can be provided in order to process and manufacturing industries convey cold water at extremely low and is suitable for continuous operation temperatures as low as -40˚C. at 12.5bar at 20°C.

Packaging Plant Automotive division of an Durapipe Air-line Xtra in sizes engineering company 50mm – 100mm to transport Durapipe PLX secondary contained compressed air from the new air pipe-in-pipe was specified to dryer to the pneumatic machinery transport diesel, gasoline, bio-fuel within the production lines as and other fuel blends from the main Case Studies part of a new compressed air on-site fuel farm, through the site, distribution ring main system and onto the test centre to activate within the factory. the combustion engines. Plastic Pipework Systems for Chemical Processing

Whenever there is a requirement for the processing of chemicals or hazardous substances, it is imperative that a reliable pipework system is used and installed.

By their very nature, industrial chemical processing plants place big demands on the pipework systems that are used and installers need to be assured that corrosion will not become a problem. Water Treatment Plant

Water Treatment Plant Where a plant has an on-site water treatment facility, our pipework systems are ideal for this application as they carry the highest levels of approvals. They are the perfect choice for all aspects of water treatment due to their excellent chemical resistance and low maintenance requirements.

Building Services Durapipe plastic systems are perfectly suited for the pipework requirements of a busy office environment. Offices Whether it be for air conditioning or for the transfer of hot & cold water our ABS or PVC-C products are ideal for this application.

Chemical Transfer Where hazardous or corrosive chemicals need to be transported across a gantry or overhead, it is important to consider a dual contained pipework system. Durapipe Guardian is a specialist dual contained PVC-U system that is purpose designed to carry such fluids across a road or a public space.

Galvanising Nuclear Submarines Durapipe ABS pipework transports PVC-U pipework and valves alongside water and wastewater around the top of the range flow monitoring plant. Special sensors are fitted in products have been utilised within the pipework system to measure the a new Sodium Hypochlorite dosing Case Studies acidity of the contaminated water and system for a Royal Navy nuclear add the appropriate amount of weak submarine. The system is required alkaline solution, before it is pumped to dose Sodium Hypochlorite into the back in to the tanks, ready to use again. sea water intake.

20 Chemical Processing Chemical Distribution Plastic piping materials such as We offer a full range of manual and Polypropylene or PVC-C are actuated valve options across a ideally suited for the conveyance of suite of different valve types such as combinations of aggressive chemicals ball,butterfly and diaphragm. at elevated temperatures of up Our range of actuated valves and to 100ºC. Making these specialist flow control solutions allow any systems perfect for a variety of volume of chemical fluids to be applications within a chemical plant. accurately dosed whether it be into large volume tankers or smaller storage drums.

Chemical Store (Finished Goods)

Processing Plant

Distribution Hub

Chemical Store (Raw Materials)

Chemical Storage The piping requirements to transport chemical combinations can be quite complex within a factory particularly for chemical dosing applications. We have various systems, manufactured from different types of plastic such as PVC-U, Polypropylene & PVC-C that are ideal for these chemicals.

GTL plant Drinking water for Oil Rig Durapipe Corzan PVC-C pipework Durapipe pipework fittings & valves & actuated ball valves were installed form the basis of a reverse osmosis in the electro chlorination plant desalination plant installed on an for the world’s largest GTL plant. oil platform in the North Sea. The The pipework converts artificial system uses reverse osmosis Case Studies seawater into Sodium Hypochlorite, technology to convert seawater into to sterilise the system and prevent potable water. biological growth in the array of water systems within the plant. Plastic Pipework Systems for Food & Beverage Process

The pipework aspects of a food and beverage processing plant must be given high consideration as it is critical that a specialist and sufficient piping material is selected.

For example, a fully approved pipe system should always be installed when conveying drinking water or other foodstuffs.

A further key consideration for the Food Generator & Beverage industry is the measurement and accurate control of substances and Chemical Storage our range of flow control and measurement products are ideally suited for this requirement.

Brewery Chemical Storage The piping requirements to transport chemical combinations can be quite complex within a factory particularly for chemical dosing applications. We have various systems, manufactured from different types of plastic such as PVC-U, Polypropylene & PVC-C that are ideal for these chemicals.

Process Water Durapipe ABS is fully approved to the highest international standards including WRAS and is ideal for potable water and an efficient cold water supply around a brewery.

Chemical Drainage Vulcathene specialist chemical drainage has been specified and installed in laboratories 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 combinations from laboratories.

22 Chemical Distribution Building Services Where a concoction of different Durapipe plastic systems are perfectly chemical combinations need to suited for the pipework requirements be transported across a gantry or of a busy office environment. Whether overhead, it is important to consider it be for air conditioning or for the a dual contained pipework system. transfer of hot & cold water our Durapipe Guardian is a specialist ABS or PVC-C products are ideal for dual contained PVC-U system that is this application. purpose designed to carry such fluids across a road or a walkway.

Back-Up 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 factory.

Compressed Air Durapipe Air-line Xtra is a purpose- designed pipework system for the distribution of compressed air. The system ensures that the air is kept clean and uncontaminated for use in process and manufacturing industries and is suitable for continuous operation at Offices 12.5bar at 20°C.

Test Laboratory Food Processing Factory

Process Area

Cold Store

Chilled Storage Vacuum Drainage Durapipe ABS has a wide temperature Part of the food production process range & can operate at temperatures as will usually involve some form of low as -40C. These capabilities make waste removal from the production the system ideal for extreme conditions line, there are many examples of such a large-scale freezers, cold stores where Durapipe ABS has been or secondary refrigeration. successfully used for drainage Furthermore, the Duracool under vacuum. pre-insulated system could be installed when insulated performance is critical or for when a hard-outer is required. Plastic Pipework Systems for Power Generation

Plastic pipework systems are ideal for the multiple requirements of power generation and power supply facilities. Power plants rely totally upon having a dependable pipework supply and usually insist upon a piping system that exceeds the highest standards.

Our suite of products have been widely used for both bulk fuel supply as well as the various fluid distribution requirements Transformer for many years.

Lake

Water Treatment

Generator/Turbine Building

Desalination / Reverse Containment Building Osmosis Durapipe plastic systems are perfect for desalination or the production of drinking water via reverse osmosis. Fuel Tank We have various examples where our pipework, valves and flow monitoring products have been used for such applications.

Flow Control We offer a full range of manual and actuated valve options across a suite of different valve types such as ball, Uninterrupted Power Supply butterfly and diaphragm that are fully Durapipe PLX is a market leading approved and tested for various flow specialist pipework system for the control solutions. Furthermore, our conveyance of fuel. PLX can be used range of technically advanced flow to safely transport fuel from storage meters and flow measurement and tanks to generators for emergency monitoring products have been widely or uninterrupted (UPS) power supply used where accuracy is of upmost importance. applications. The pipe system ensures a continuous flow of fuel to the back-up generator which is imperative to a building such as a power station.

24 Oil Transfer & Drainage Our large diameter Polypropylene system up to 400mm is ideally suited for the transfer of oils and the vacuum drainage process within a busy power generation facility. The pipework would commonly be used to drain oil from a transformer in the event of a failure.

Cooling Water Supply Durapipe ABS is ideal for transporting large volumes of boosted cold water at extremely low temperatures. Available in sizes up to 315mm, the ABS system operates at temperatures as low as -40˚C. As an additional option the Duracool pre-insulated system can also be provided in order to convey cold water at extremely low temperatures.

Cooling Towers

Chemical Storage The piping requirements to transport chemical combinations can be quite complex within a power generation facility. We have various systems, Chemical Storage manufactured from different types of plastic such as PVC-U, Polypropylene & PVC-C that are ideal for these chemicals.

Offices

Chemical Distribution Where a concoction of aggressive chemicals need to be transported across a gantry or overhead, it is important to consider a dual contained pipework system. Durapipe Guardian is a specialist dual contained PVC-U system that is purpose designed to carry such fluids.

Hot & Cold Water PVC-C pipework systems are ideal for both hot and cold water distribution. Being lightweight and easy to install, PVC-C is perfect for the hot & cold water services throughout an office. Manual Valves

Durapipe offer a complete range of manual valves including ball valves, led by the innovative VKD/TKD range of 2 and 3 way ball valves, as well as butterfly valves, diaphragm valves, ball check valves and other flow control solutions.

Valves are integral to any pipework system and it Furthermore, our Valve team can offer technical support and assembly is therefore important that the valve requirements advice on our full range of valves in different materials. of a system are considered at the same time as the This is something we offer on piping in order to enable a fully matched system to our range of different valves be installed. which are all manufactured to The most frequently used valve in industrial the highest standard by our installations is the manual ball valve which is used sister company FIP. Based for standard isolations to enable sections of a plant in Italy, FIP is the centre of to be shut down for maintenance. Whilst the ball excellence for valves and flow valve is the most effective product for pure isolation control product manufacture requirements, there are other valve types such within the Aliaxis group. as butterfly and diaphragm valves that can cater for more complex processes. For example when valves are required to control flow or used within chemical dosing or batch control applications, Key Product Key Product either a butterfly or diaphragm valve may be more suitable because they feature variable settings to Information Features regulate flow rate through the system. • Ball Valves • Lightweight From our specialised in-house Valve department, • Butterfly Valves • Easy to Install a wide range of valves are available to compliment • Diaphragm Valves • Robust the pipe and fittings ranges in order to offer fully • Air Release Valves • Complete system matching matched systems. The various valve types are • Sediment Strainers • Complete actuation traceability available in all materials with a choice of valve • Pressure Relief Valves • Most valves are available from stock seals and end connections. These choices • Wafer Check Valves within 48 hours of ordering would normally depend on the type of fluid being transported through the system.

26 Actuated Valves & Flow Control

In addition to our range of standard manual valves, we also offer a full suite of actuated valve solutions that can be either electrically or pneumatically operated as well as a range of specialist flow metering and monitoring products.

Actuated Valves Flowmeters Actuated valves provide users with The accuracy of flow measurement the option of operating a network of systems is crucial and it is therefore valves remotely, via various methods important that adequate consideration of electronic signal controls. is given to the type of flow control meters that are used within industrial We offer an excellent range of applications especially where a actuation options with our suite of chemical dosing process is being leading plastic valves. operated. All of our manual valves can be We offer a range of flow metering supplied with either an electric or pneumatic actuator. and monitoring products ranging from basic variable area Both actuation methods have individual benefits depending flow meters, to the more complex digital paddlewheel and upon the required application and the availability of power or electromagnetic flow sensors as part of our technically compressed air at the point-of-use. Generally speaking an advanced FlowX3 range. electric actuator closes slower than the pneumatic alternative however, both options can be advantageous within the right environment.

At Durapipe UK, a dedicated actuation team is available to offer technical advice and assemble complex actuated valve packages. Our actuated valves are assembled and fully tested in-house and can usually be delivered to site within a 48-hour period.

Industrial Pipework Systems Chemical suitability

There are many different chemicals that can be used in the industrial sector, ranging from hypochlorites for disinfection to 98% sulphuric acid, and selecting the wrong pipework material that does not cater for the particular substance being used can have far reaching consequences for any industrial plant.

PVC-U, C-PVC ABS and Polypropylene are the most widely Our main aims are to enhance customer’s confidence in used materials in the industrial sector and all offer exceptional using our products in a chemical environment, reduce the properties. PVC-U offers excellent chemical resistance to risk of chemical attack compromising product performance most acids and alkalis, aliphatic hydrocarbons and saline and identify the cause of problems that do arise. solutions, making it the ideal material for transporting Recommendations are typically made on: food grade fluids, treated and untreated drinking water and demineralised water. C-PVC (chlorinated PVC) offers • Application knowledge / previous experience enhanced temperature and chemical resistance over PVC-U • Laboratory based exposure testing to certain aggressive chemicals, commonly containing • Analytical investigations chlorine in the structure. ABS is a robust and reliable material, which offers exceptional performance properties even at low temperatures including toughness, high impact strength and zero toxicity, making it equally suitable for the transportation of slurries and for the conveyance of ultrapure water. Polypropylene is specifically designed to convey aggressive acids and alkalis at high temperatures. Its excellent chemical and abrasion resistance properties make it ideal for a range of industrial applications, but particularly chemical and Lab methods include: pharmaceutical processing. • Sample preparation (extraction, distillation, centrifugation, drying, ashing etc) Company Chemist • Pipe-sample sectioning Our internal company chemist, an experienced Member of • Optical Microscopy the Royal Institute of Chemistry and Chartered Chemist, is at • FTIR spectroscopy your disposal. If you have concerns regarding the chemical combination that a pipework system needs to convey, we can • FTIR microscopy evaluate suitability of the chemical you wish to convey and • Compatibility testing (inc ESCR) advise on the best available Durapipe material to use for the • Use of specialised external laboratory services system. where necessary.

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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 Installation Advice Our internal company chemist is at your disposal. If you have concerns regarding the chemical combination that One of the many benefits of a pipework system needs to convey, we can evaluate using plastic pipework systems suitability of the chemical you wish to convey and advise on instead of traditional materials the best available Durapipe material to use for the system. is the simplicity of the jointing process. We offer FREE Global Distribution Network practical product selection & All of our products are available from an extensive network jointing advice on any of our of distributors and stockists. Please contact us on 01543 products including jointing demonstrations, installation 273100 for details of your nearest outlet. advice and even material selection.

Education We believe we have a duty to encourage and support the training efforts of those who are looking to develop a career in pipework installation or system specification.

Therefore, we offer all UK colleges and universities FREE training packs which outline the many features and benefits that plastic systems can offer to a typical pipework project.

In addition we are proud to support the annual SkillPIPE Quality Manufacturing competition. The competition began in 2009 and sees As part of the global Aliaxis group, quality is central to our young M&E apprentices from within the industry tested manufacturing operation with BS EN ISO9001 certification. across a series of challenging pipe-fitting modules. Furthermore, an environmental management system which operates in accordance with the requirements of ISO 14001

Industrial Pipework Systems Sustainability

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.

30 Ground Extraction of Raw Material Plastics use only 4% of the world’s oil as feedstock Manufacturing 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 wall. This characteristic could Saving 2,314kg CO2 Equivalent v Copper 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 friction loss than other piping materials. Saving 3,606kg CO2 Equivalent v Carbon Steel 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

Industrial Pipework Systems Durapipe UK reserves the right to modify the details in this publication as products and specifications are updated and improved.

The content of this publication is for general information only and it is the user’s responsibility to determine the suitability of any product for the purpose intended.

For further information on all Durapipe UK products and services contact our Customer Services Department as detailed below.

Customer Services Tel: 01543 273100 Fax: 0800 317875

Industrial Pipework Systems

Registered Office: Durapipe UK Walsall Road Norton Canes Cannock Staffordshire WS11 9NS United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)1543 279909 Fax: +44 (0)1543 279450 email: [email protected] web: www.durapipe.co.uk

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