Temperature limits for the use of reinforced polyethylene pipes for gas pipelines in cold climates
Abstract
Temperature limits for the use of reinforced polyethylene pipes for gas pipelines in cold climates
Incoming article date: 07.07.2015Implemented assessment of the mechanical behavior of reinforced synthetic fibers of polyethylene pipes, which are provided in the construction adhesive layer connecting the reinforcing plastic shells and pipes. Presents the results of quasistatic tests the tensile strength of model samples in the range of low climatic temperature and speed tests 25-100mm/min. The dependence of the temperature of ductile-brittle transition in the mechanism of destruction of model samples of speed tests, which at 100 mm/min up to 0°С. The mechanism of destruction of a model sample of the reinforced polyethylene pipe, consisting in cracking of the technological layer connected with layers of PE80 which ability to braking of a crack and defines transition from viscous destruction to fragile at fall of temperature of tests is interpreted. It appears that this result emphasizes the need to further clarify and harmonize the existing regulatory requirements on the use and operation of pipes and polyethylene pipelines in cold climate regions.
Keywords: reinforced polyethylene pipe, pipeline, temperature, adhesive layer, strength, crack, viscosity, brittleness, cold climate