Examining every important aspect of thermoplastic piping systems, this practical, single-source reference offers in-depth coverage of design, engineering, chemical resistance, costs, standards, codes, and specifications.
Covering applications, selection, installation, and mainteiance, the Handbook of Thermoplastic Pipng System Design furnishes all known chemical resistance data for the popular thermoplastic pipng systems.....addresses both pressure and drainage applications of rigid piping systems...comprehensively explains thermoplastic joining methods.....gives a broad selection of manufacturers' products for ease of comparison.....discusses each pertinent ISO international and American standard pertaining to thermoplastics....supplies a product cost-comparison guide....describes specification techniques, lists 25 generic product specifications, and illustrates product specification with a sample model....and much more.
Containing over 180 photographs, drawings, and tables, the Handbook of Thermoplastic Piping System Design is an incomparable day-to-day resource for mechanical, plastics, chemical, piping design, materials, plant, project, industrial, and building engineers; architects; system and equipment designers; installation contractors.
Preface
Chapter 1 : Plastic Piping Materials
Chapter 2 : Material Selection
Chapter 3 : Engineering and Design
Chapter 4 : Plastic Pipe Installation
Chapter 5 : Thermoplastic Valves
Chapter 6 : Plastic Pipe Cost Estimations
Chapter 7 : Plastics and Fire
Chapter 8 : Standards and Codes
Chapter 9 : Plastic Pipe Specifications
Chapter 10 : Reference Data
Appendix A : Chemical Resistance Data
Appendix B : Support Spacing Tables for Thermoplastic Pipe
Appendix C : Surge Pressure Tables for Thermoplastic Pipe
Appendix D : Short-Term Collapse Rating
Index
