INSPECTION OF FUSION JOINTS IN PLASTIC PIPE
Description:
The standard method of joining plastic pipe in the field is the butt fusion process. As in any pipeline application, joint quality greatly affects overall operational safety of the system. Currently no simple, reliable, cost effective method of assessing the quality of fusion joints in the field exists. Visual examination and pressure testing are current non-destructive approaches, which do not provide any assurance about the long-term pipeline performance. This project will develop, demonstrat…
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Date:
July 13, 2005
Creator:
Savitski, Alex; Reichert, Connie & Coffey, John
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