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Project #2946

Impact of Hydrocarbons on PE/PVC Pipes and Pipe Gaskets

$674,528
Completed
Principal Investigator
Say
Ong
Research Manager
Ms. Maureen Hodgins
Contractor
Iowa State University
Pipes
Asset Management
Final Report

Abstract

Determines the physicochemical, environmental, and pipe-specification parameters that influence the permeation of hydrocarbons through polyethylene and polyvinyl chloride pipes and pipe gasket materials under typically encountered field conditions. Develops laboratory tests to predict permeation of pipes and gaskets by hydrocarbons. Published in 2007.

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