Ppi publications ppi software plastics pipe institute. Pp r is a copolymer of propylene and at least one comonomer, where the propylene. Hp storm dual wall pp pipe drainage pipes from ads. Borouge is a joint venture between the abu dhabi national oil company adnoc, one of the worlds. Polypropylene random copolymer pprc pipes and auxiliary parts are classified as type 3. This is a pe100 compound with improved flow properties, which makes it ideal for the production of injection moulded fittings.
Its properties are similar to polyethylene, but it is slightly harder and more heat resistant. This will help you to make the choice of the best piping software. What is the difference between polypropylene and pvc. Corrosion and chemical resistance of polyolefin pipes. Polypropylene ppr for pipes and fittings in hot and. The semicrystalline structure of the material causes the 3d printed parts to heavily. Compare polypropylene pipe with other plastic pipes for.
This publication represents over 40 years of experience, talent, and engineering expertise. Evaluation of polypropylene drainage pipe edward j. Polypropylene belongs to the group of polyolefins and is partially crystalline and nonpolar. Polypropylene is naturally flexible and very tough. These are just a few of the many benefits of aquatherm pp r pipe. Polypropylene pp is a rigid and crystalline thermoplastic used widely in everyday objects like packaging trays, household products, battery cases, medical devices, etc. Pp homopolymer pph, which is made up exclusively of propylene molecules. Technical note pp 841tn pressure capability of hdpe. Pp systems are assembled using heat fusion welding, using socket ended fittings, butt fusion of pipes andor fittings end to end, and electrofusion fittings.
Pp surpasses both pvc and cpvc in terms of chemical resistance. This specification covers the requirements of the progef standard pp piping systems intended for a wide. The a, b, g, j factors are stored in startprof material databasein some cases, the swelling elongation due to chemical reaction with the. Progef standard has been designed to be highly resistant to impact, abrasion and many chemicals. Mechanical and thermal properties of polypropylene. Polypropylene s low density light weight and consistent mechanical properties make it an extremely workable material. Pipe wall thickness and pipe property calculator free. Introduced in 1987, dual wall n12 pipe, with its smooth interior wall and corrugated exterior, offers exceptional hydraulics and strength.
According to the definition found within industry standard astm f2389, pp r means polypropylene random copolymer. Progef standard polypropylene pp pipe gf piping systems. The piping system ppr instaplast is aimed for distributions of drinking. Polypropylene pp polypropylene pp is a thermoplastic polyolefin material which can have several different polymer chain structures depending on the polymerisation conditions and addition of ethylene compolymer. This modification makes pp much more flexible and improves its optical properties. Polypropylene is great for highcycle, low strength applications due to its fatigue resistance, semiflexible, and lightweight characteristics. I need to perform a static analysis within elastic range for a part made of polypropylene. For each property being compared, the top bar is hdpe and the bottom bar is pp homopolymer. Asahiamerica is proud to present this engineering design guide to you. A superior alternative to steel, stainless steel and inferior plastics, aquatherm.
Hp storm is a highperformance polypropylene pp pipe for gravityflow storm drainage applications, and the perfect choice when premium joint performance andor greater pipe stiffness is required. Since lcnfs are prepared by wetstate fibrillation treatments, a drying process is necessary to produce lcnf composites. On account of the chemical differences pointed out by xiao, they have the following main physical differences among others natural pvc, without added plasticizers, is hard and brittle. Polypropylene pp is a thermoplastic polymer similar to other plastic pipe materials such as polyethylene pe and polyvinyl chloride pvc. Polybutylene is a polyolefin manufactured utilising zeiglernatta type catalysts which produce a highly isotactic thermoplastic with superior mechanical, thermal and chemical resistance properties making it the technically preferred material for the production of pressurised hot and cold water piping systems. It may not be used for outdoors applications due to the missing uv stabilization. Passstartprof provides comprehensive pipe stress, flexibility, stability, and. Shorter lead times large stainless tanks can generally take around 12 to 20 weeks to custom fabricate and deliver, whereas custom plastic machined tanks only take about 6 to 10 weeks. Plastic tubes ppr are produced for water mains in these dimensions. Polypropylene randomcopolymere, flame retardant, electroconductive this material reconciles the positive properties of. Polyethylene pe vs polypropylene pp by greiner packaging.
Thus, pp copolymer is suitable for applications that require transparency and good visual appearance. Engineering properties of polyethylene introduction a fundamental understanding of material characteristics is an inherent part of the design process for any piping system. The properties of pvco pipe that support this performance have been investigated in a multiyear testing program undertaken at the geotechnical lifelines large. Polypropylene pipe has excellent chemical and abrasion resistance properties making it ideal for a range of industrial pipe supply purposes. Melting point of polypropylene the melting point of polypropylene occurs at a range. Progef standard pp system specification gf piping systems. With such an understanding, the piping designer can use the properties of the. Flame retardant polypropylene property unit value test method nominal melt flow g10 min 0. It is very resistant to acids, bases, and chemical solvents and used for producing textiles, packaging, stationary, components of automobiles, reusable containers, etc. Strong pipe is very smooth, which results with excellent hydraulic characteristics. Pp r is also available in coils for smaller diameters and specific applications. The allowable stress of plastic piping is dependent on service life and temperature. Pp is resistant to aqueous solutions of acids, alkalis and salts, and to a large number of organic solvents.
Polypropylene, also known as polypropene, is a thermoplastic polymer used in a wide variety of applications. Polyolefin materials in industrial pipe applications. Hence, it is the material of choice for manufacturing piping systems. Senior research scientist virginia center for transportation innovation and research a partnership of the virginia department of transportation and the university of virginia since 1948 charlottesville, virginia march 2011 vctir 11r14. Although freeze drying is a useful method to reduce the formation of. This makes it an excellent alternative to reinforced. It can withstand nonoxidizing acids and bases in containers made from polypropylene. The tool helps to quickly create the 3d piping model. Enter in nominal pipe diameters in inches, enter in pipe schedule, and enter pipe material from the list.
Could someone help me with the material properties. Polypropylene pressure piping technical handbook systems. All progef standard pp pipes, fittings and valves from gf piping systems are. Polypropylene pp is a member of the polyolefin family and is one of the lightest plastics known. When examining the differences between polyethylene and polypropylene materials, it can be summed up in a difference of structure that results in varying physical, thermal and chemical properties. Because of very good properties and price pvc is still dominant. It is produced via chaingrowth polymerization from the monomer propylene. A portion of ethene can be mixed in with the propene during polymerization, which results in a polypropylene copolymer. Polypropylene can withstand heat in a pressure chamber or autoclave.
The 3d design software is available free for download. Features of hdpe, pert, pp h, pp r, pvcc, pvdf the main features of hdpe piping and other plastic piping related to steel piping is. The increase in the degree of dispersion improved the mechanical properties of the lcnfreinforced pp composites. Polypropylene is the perfect piping material for pressurized mechanical and plumbing systems of all sizes.
Polypropylene pp is a thermoplastic addition polymer made from the combination of propylene monomers. Gross price list pipes and fittings simona pe 100, peel applicable from 01022020 brochures. Plastic pipe institute ppi provides the following software as an aid to the preliminary calculation and design of pe piping systems. It is used in a variety of applications to include packaging for consumer products, plastic parts for various industries including the automotive industry, special devices like living hinges, and textiles. Chemtrol pp piping is lightweight, easy to install and maintenancefree.
Density of polypropylene pp is one of the lightest polymers among all commodity plastics. Polypropylene pp piping systems are widely used in industrial processing. Industrial piping systems piping and double containment piping systems made of pp, hdpeel, pps, ppsel, pvdf and ectfe for industrial applications such as transport of aggressive media and contaminated sewage water. It possesses excellent chemical resistance to many acids, alkalis and organic solvents. Turkish standard ts and ts 11755 9937 with numbers. Pp is a thermoplastic polymer which is made from a monomer called propylene. Ppr and pprct pipes come in metric sizes ranging from 16 to 355 mm and ips schedule 80 sizes. Pp r and pp rct pipes are sold in straight lengths. Pestan pp strong is a piping system for disposal of all types of waste water, designed. This pipe couples advanced polypropylene resin technology with a. Contrast this to polyethylene which is more chemically resistant. Pp is resistant to fats and almost all organic solvents when it is at room temperature. Power piping stress analysis with creep effect pipe properties by asme b31.
Its physical and chemical properties are wellsuited to the transfer of cold and hot water. Mechanical properties pph has the highest crystallinity and therefore the highest hardness, tensile strength and stiffness, so the pipes hardly sag and a greater distance between supports is possible. Polypropylene has a high resistance to corrosion and chemical leaching. Built using applicationspecific highdensity polyethylene, dual wall n12 corrugated pipe also provides superior corrosion and abrasion resistance. Pp 840tn polyethylene pipes for seismic protection pp 838tn preventing rcp in fused water pipelines pp 831tn use of pe in compressed air or gas service pp 820tn design factor for hdpe pipe pp 819tn field bending of pe pipe pp 817tnp3 propane gas high pressure 10 psi inlet pressure 1psi drop. Light in weight yet with high impact strength and reliable heat fusion welding, pp also offers good abrasion resistance and is a good thermal and electrical insulator. Durapipe polypropylene is specially designed to convey the most hazardous of chemicals at elevated temperatures. Its characteristics are perfectly suited to process applications including pharmaceutical and chemical processing.
It is intended to aid in the process of engineering, specification, and design of industrial plastic piping systems using the family of asahi plastic piping systems. Choose aquatherm the pioneer of north american pp r piping. Random copolymerized polypropylene ppr polypropylene. N12 dual hdpe drainage pipe drainage pipes from ads. Properties with values for just one material 6, in this case are not shown. It is 9 times lighter than iron and 36% lighter than hard pvc. Pipe shall be manufactured in sizes from 16mm through 500mm 38 through 20. Polypropylene pp is a rigid crystalline thermoplastic used in everyday objects. Hp storm dual wall pp pipe corrugated smooth interior polypropylene pp pipe hp storm is a highperformance polypropylene pp pipe for gravityflow storm drainage applications, and the perfect choice when premium joint performance andor greater pipe stiffness is required. Due to the higher stiffness of pp s, it is well suited for ventilation and degassing pipes as well as for flue lining systems. Here are some key properties and benefits of polypropylene.
The program will report pipe outside diameter, inside diameter, wall thickness, inside cs. Explore this comprehensive guide and learn everything you need to know about this widely used thermoplastic. View our plastics chemical resistance chart for a full list of the chemical resistance properties of many engineering plastics. Owing to their inherent material properties, simolife eva sheets are the. Water and wastewater engineering information high density. The agru product range includes various pp polymer types. Ti 2804 hdpe and pp pipe material comparison for edition 0307 internal pt ducts page hdpe and pp pipe material comparison for internal pt ducts general informations we hereby want to provide a comparison of hdpe and pp raw material properties related to the use for corrosion protection ducts in internal pt applications. Everything you need to know about polypropylene pp plastic. Another increasingly common piping material is polypropylene pp. These, in turn, translate to varying limits on temperature. Stress analysis of hdpe, pert, pph, ppr, pvcc, pvdf. Within industry, piping is a system of pipes used to convey fluids liquids and gases from one. Pp is one of the best materials to use for systems exposed to varying ph levels, as many plastics do not handle both acids and bases well.
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