New Products Industries - “ NEPRO”

National Factory for Plastic Pipes & Fittings

Licence No.49/ S dated 29/8/1390 H

P.O.Box 460 –Zip Code 21411

Tel: (02) 6363558 / 6361596 / 6361205

Fax: (02) 6362364 – Tlx: 600587 NEPRO SJ
E-mail :[email protected]

For Sales and more informational please contact:

National Marketing Offices

MARKETING OFFICES
National Marketing Jeddah National Marketing Dammam
P.O.Box 16375 – Zip Code 21464 P.O.Box 2145,Zip Code 31952
Tel: (02) 647 5010 Tel: (03) 847 1930
Fax: (02) 647 4503 Fax:(03) 847 1312
E-mail:[email protected] E-mail:[email protected]
E-mail:[email protected]

National Marketing Bani Malik National Marketing Riyadh National Marketing Qassim
P.O.Box 16375 Opp.to Jubail & Yanbu Royal Commission P.O.Box 2218,Qassim,Buraida
Tel: (02) 617 1631 Tel: (01) 477 3378 Tel: (06) 382 0916
Fax: (02) 673 6384 Fax: (01) 478 2567 Fax: (06) 381 3350
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail:[email protected]

National Marketing Yanbu National Marketing Khamis Mushait National Marketing Madina
P.O.Box 773, Yanbu P.O.Box 298,Khamis Mushair P.O.Box 5362, Al Madina
Tel:(04) 391 7483 Tel:(07) 235 5950 Tel:(04) 833 0202
Fax:(04) 322 3857 Fax:(07) 223 1084 Fax:(04) 833 0011
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]
National Marketing Taif National Marketing Al-Hassa National Marketing Export Office
P.O.Box P.O.Box 4251,Zip code 31982 P.O.Box 16375, Zip Code 21464
Tel:(04) 742 3683 Tel: (03) 582 3033 Tel: (02) 6474204
Fax:(04) 748 3519 Fax: (03) 585 5837 Fax:(02) 647 4503
E-mail: [email protected]
 FORWARD

After many years of experimentations and tests in the industrialized countries, NEPRO (New Products
Industries ) took the initiative of introducing uPVC pipes production to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia back
in 1969, thus becoming the first local uPVC pipes producer. Ever since, NEPRO has followed a policy of
providing high quality pipes manufactured under strict quality control to its demanding clients.

For this purpose NEPRO used the most modern equipments and the best technical advises and experiences
of its consultants.

NEPRO first started its uPVC pipes manufacturing according to British Standard specifications (BS 3505 ),
then added new machines and moulds to produce pipes in accordance with International Specifications
(ISO). Active participation with the Saudi Arabian Standards Organization came out the Saudi Arabian
Standard (SAS 14/1396), followed in the mid 80s the American Standards out (ASTM) for Schedule 40,
schedule 80 and CPVC pipes. This gives NEPRO a unique position of being able to produce the widest
range of uPVC pipes and fittings for the uses in pressure lines, sewerage, drainage, electrical conduits etc. in
both Rubber Ring or Solvent Cement Jointing Systems.

NEPRO uPVC pipes are marketed through National Marketing Est. in more than twelve cities and twenty
outlets through out the Kingdom. National Marketing in its turn has gained a leading position in providing
its clients with a full and varied range of fittings to meet the needs of selective NEPRO uPVC pipes.By
expanding its geographical coverage from the three main cities to cover new developing areas such as
Qassim, Madinah, Al Ahsa, Yanbu, Khamis Mushait, Taif and more to come. National Marketing has
become the largest6 and leading distributor of uPVC pipes and fittings.

Isam K.Kabbani
Chairman
IKK Group of Compa nies
 TABLE OF CONTENT

1. Reference …………………………………………………………7,8,9,10

2. General Advantages of Nepro uPVC Pipes……………………………..11

3. Applications of Nepro uPVC Pipes …………………………………….12

4. Manufacturing Standards………………………………………………..13

5. Nepro uPVC Pipes According to Saudi 14 & 15/ 1396

and Din 806/62 Standards…………………..…………………………...14

6. Nepro uPVC Pipes According to British Standard…………………..15,16

7. Nepro Rigid PVC Pipes According ASTM D1785……………………..17

8. Fabrication, Elbow, Coupling and Perforated Pipes……………...18,19,20

9. Properties of NEPRO Upvc Pipes……………………………………….21

10. Chemical Resistance of Nepro uPVC Pipe…………………………..22,23

11. Transport, Handling and Storage…………………………………24,25,26

12. Jointing……………………………………………………………27,28,29

13. Underground Installation…………………………………………….30,31

14. Thrust Forces……………………………………………………………32

15. Hydro Static Testing…………………………………………………….33

16. Flow and Friction…………………………………………………….34,35

17. uPVC Pipe at Elevated Temperature…….…………………………..36,37

 REFERENCES

MAJOR CLIENTS FOR NETPRO uPVC PIPES AND FITTING

A) Ministry of Agriculture and Water

01) Riyadh Water Treatment & Dist.System- Third Stage.Part One

New Area, Part Six.
02) Extension of Riyadh Dist. System Stage Two – Part 3
03) Extension of Riyadh Water Supply - Riyadh East - West
04) Extension of Riyadh Water Supply - Riyadh Scattered Line
05) Riyadh Scattered lines and house connection.
06) Riyadh East. West. South, North Areas.
07) Neighbouring and surrounding villages
08) Dawadmi Dist. System
09) Jeddah Water Supply & Dist. System. Third Stage, Parts 1,2,&3.
10) Jeddah Water Supply & Dist. System, Fifth Stage, Part 2.
11) Jeddah Water Supply & Dist. System, Six Stage, Part 1.
12) Creek and Relocation of Khylais Lines.
13) Extension of Jeddah Water Supply, Seven Stage, Parts 2, 3 & 4.
14) Supply of Maintenance Materials for Jeddah Water Works.
15) Jeddah Scattered lines No.2.

B) Ministry of Defense and Aviation:

01) SSSP Projects

02) ABF Projects
03) Al Bayadh Air Base Project in Al-Kharj.
04) Peace Shield Projects.
05) King Abdul Aziz Military Academy in Tabouk KAMA.
06) King Khalid Military city in Riyadh KKMAC.
07) Royal Saudi Air Force Project.
08) ISF Housing Project.
09) Military Factory Housing Project.
10) Al Yamamah Project.
11) UPVC pipes and fittings for MODA Projects in Different Areas
Through out the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

C) Ministry of P.T.T. and Saudi Telephone:

01) uPVC Conduits and cable duct for the Telephone System
Through out the Kingdom.

02) uPVC cable duct for P.T.T project Tep.6

 MAJOR CLIENTS FOR NEPRO UPVC PIPES AND FITTINGS
D) Sewage and Water Authority:

01) uPVC pipes in different projects in Central & Eastern Province.

02) Perforated uPVC pipes for Lowering of underground water table in various
areas of Kingdom.

E) Royal Jubail Commission and Yanbu:

uPVC pipes and fittings hadeed and petrokemya, Housing Project, Olifins plant and
most project in Jubail and Yanbu.

F) Civil Aviation and International Airport Authority:

01) King Abdul Aziz International Airport in Jeddah (KAIA).

02) King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh (KKIA).
03) King Fahad International Airport in Dammam ( KFIA).
04) Airport in Arar, Tabouk, Qassim & Al Madina Al Munawary.

G) ARAMCO Projects:

01) uPVC pipes for Aramco Projects in Eastern Region & Hotat Bani Tamim.

H) Ministry of Petroleum and Minerals:

01) Petromin Head office project in Riyadh.

02) Mahad Al Dahad Project.
03) Different projects in Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah.

I) Ministry of Education:

uPVC pipes and fittings for water distribution system & sewage for schools and
colleges projects through out the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

J) Ministry of Higher Education:

01) King Abdul Aziz University project in Jeddah ( KAAU).

02) Immam University project in Riyadh.
03) Petroleum and Mineral University Project in Dammam.

K) Directorate of Girls Education:

01) uPVC pipes and fittings for School and Colleges projects through out the Kingdom.
L) Saudi Arabian National Guard:

01) uPVC pipes and fittings National Guard Housing Project in Derab, Al Khasm
Alaan. Jeddah, Dammam.

M) Ministry of Commerce:

01) uPVC pipes and Fittings for Green Silos project in Riyadh, Tabouk Jeddah.

N) Parts Authority:

01) uPVC pipes and fittings for King Abdul Aziz Port project in Jeddah.
02) uPVC pipes and fiftings for Dammam Sea Port.

O) Presidency of Youth Welfare:

01) uPVC pipes for King Fahad Stadium project in Riyadh.

02) uPVC pipes and fittings for Prince Jalawi Sports City Project in Dammam.
03) uPVC pipes and fittings for AlShahab Club Stadium in Riyadh.
04) uPVC pipes and fittings for Sports Club Projects through out the Kingdom.

P) Riyadh Development Authority:

01) uPVC pipes and fittings for Diplomatic Quarters Project in Riyadh.
02) uPVC pipes for Makkah Road Project in Riyadh. 0’)
03) Kasr M Hokom project in Riyadh.

Q) Ministry of Communication:

01) uPVC pipes and fittings for Riyadh, and Al Qassim Ring Road.
02) Riyadh Al Qassim Express way project.
03) Riyadh Al-Dammam Express way project.

R) Ministry of Industry :

01) uPVC pipes and fittings for II nd Phase III rd for Industrial Estate in Riyadh
Project.
02) uPVC pipes and fittings for Industrial Estate in Jeddah, Dammam and Al
Qassim.

S) Ministry of Health:

01) uPVC pipes and fittings for 5 Hospitals project and other Hospitals in various
areas of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
T) Saline Water Conversion Corporation:

01) uPVC pipes and fittings for projects in Riyadh, Jeddah, Al-Khobar, Makah,
Al-Qassim and Yanbu.

02) uPVC pipes for Rabeg sailing water station project. Jeddah Soiling water
station project.

U) Ministry of Pilgrimage & Endowments :

01) Al Haram Extension projects.

02) Madina Al-Muawara Haram extension.

Also Nepro uPVC pipes and fittings have been supplied to different Agricultural
Companies such as Hadco,Tadco, Nadec, and other Ministries project.

U) Export Activities:

High quality of Nepro products had been approved and exported to all G.C.C.countries,
Middle East, African Countries and Europe.

V) Ministry of Municipality and Rural Affairs:

uPVC pipes for Sewage and Drainage Projects.

uPVC pipes for Street and High Way, Lighting.

X) Contractors:

• Bin Laden Org. (ISF Housing Project, Military Factory Housing Project. Ext. of the
Haram in Makkah and Madinah, Wadi Dawaser Airport). Eastern Province,AlKharj.

• Technical Bidding ( Several Projects for Water Supply in Eastern Province), CWC, Al
Dirbas,Nesma & Al Fadle and C.C.C.

• Al Marafik Co. ( Al Kharj Sewage Project)

• SAE (Qatif Housing Project- National Guard Housing Project ,Jeddah )

• Al Reda Co., (Several Projects for Water Supply in Eastern Province )

• Al Henaki, Civil Works Co., Khaled Bin H.Dossary, Imad East., Petrola, Saudi
Condreco, Sartelco, Hyundai, SamWhan, Dong Ah, Daelem, Sam Ho, Saudi
Construction, MAC, Al Muhaidib, Al Traiki, Kamco, A.A.Al Dossary etc.

• ABV Rock Group,Salco, Nesco, Middle East Agriculture, Saad Construction, Rabya, Hadeed
Housing Project - Jubail, Petrokemya Housing Project and Oilfins Plant - Jubail, Gas Housing
Project - Juabail, Dumez Makkah Road Project-Riyadh

• Arkan,Rakan, Al Khunaini, A.R.Al Dossary, Enpac, Salco, Nasser Al Hajery,

Al Khodari, JGC (Japan), Technip (Italy),Techint, BMC, Al Mabani, Oasis,
Al Husaini, Fafco, Shade Corp., Saudi Weimer, Middle East Co., Green Top,
Azmeel, Al-Yamama Co., Al Bawani.
 GENERAL ADVANTAGES OF NEPRO uPVC PIPES
The group of materials known as unplasticised PVC is one of the most important developments of the last few
decades as it reduces the cost and improves the reliability of pipeline installations. The properties can be varied by
small additions of modifying agents which have definite and controlled mechanical properties. They can be fabricated
to close dimensional tolerances, light without being weak, rigid without being brittle.

Further more, these materials can be converted into pipes and fittings by very direct process of extrusion or injection
moulding even though these processes demand heavy elaborate machinery and very precise process.

The principal reason for the great economy of NEPRO pipes is not so much their cost per meter as delivered to site but
rather the dramatic, reduction in installation costs which can be achieved by intelligent exploitation of their light
weight, availability in longer lengths, ease of jointing and their immunity from corrosion. These characteristics are of
even greater importance to engineers now that the need to carry out water supply and sewerage schemes, industrial
plant installations, etc. at minimum cost and maximum reliability.

Non-Corrosion:
NEPRO uPVC pipes resist corrosion caused by acid, alkalis, oils, salts, moisture and the media inside and outside the
pipe. For further details refer to page 23. It is particularly reliable for resistance to the severe climatic and soil
conditions in Saudi Arabia.

Sanitary:
NEPRO uPVC pipes are entirely non-toxic. It will not affect the taste, smell or colour of water or liquid nor react with
any liquid to cause a precipitant.

Low Flow Loss:

NEPRO uPVC pipes have a mirror-smooth surface which minimize resistance and impede the build-up of deposits and
corrosive scales.

Mechanical Strength:
NEPRO uPVC pipes have great tensile strength yet they are flexible enough to withstand displacement in the pipe line.
They will not dent or flatten under pressure.

Light Weight:
NEPRO uPVC pipes are incredibly light. Their specific weight one fifth of steel pipe. This cuts down
transportation costs and facilitates the installation of pipes and reduces its cost.

Ease of Maintenance:
NEPRO Upvc pipes can be quickly repaired with a minimum of complication or cost.

Fire Proof:
NEPRO uPVC pipes will not support combustion. In the event of fire, flames are unable to travel along the pipe. It is
self extinguishing.

Insulator:
NEPRO uPVC pipes are ideal for electric conduits. Because uPVC in itself is an integral insulator, it eliminates the
possibility of electrolytic corrosion which soften destroys underground piping.

Proven Experience:
NEPRO Upvc pipes have been used worldwide for 40 years in all climates.The experience of its many users have
proved its supreme quality, economy ease of installation, and its non-corrosive qualities.
 APPLICATIONS OF NEPRO uUPVC PIPES

Water Supplies: Non-toxic NEPRO uPVC pipes will not affect the taste, color,or smell
of drinking water. They will never corrode and are therefore
extremely sanitary. Deposits and scales will not build up inside as in
the case for conventional steel pipes. Their strength is greater than
that of asbestos pipes. NEPRO obtained SASO Certification for
drinking water use.

Irrigation Systems: NEPRO uPVC pipes are ideal for agricultural irrigation and sprinkler
systems. Non-corosive NEPRO uPVC pipes are perfect for carrying
water which contains chemical fertilizers and insect inhibiters. In
thickwall and large diameter NEPRO uPVC pipes liquids can be
transported under high pressure, which is convenient for the
management of large forms.

NEPRO uPVC pipes Engineering difficulties, and the, probability of adverse chemical re-
for Casing & Screen: actions, make it impractical to overcome corrosion and encrustation
through the use of protective coating, chemical treatment or cathodic
protection. Thus, NEPRO non-corrosion PVC for water well casing
and screens rapidly received approval by the appropriate ministry
consultants and engineers.

Industry: Resistant to most chemicals, NEPRO uPVC pipes have an important

role to play in industrial plants. Light, noncorrosive, and easy to
assemble, they allow more complex piping work than with steel or
cast-iron pipes.

Soil, Waste & Waste lines for corrosive gases, ventilation for office buildings and
Drainage Sewer factories; drainage systems for private homes and elevated highways
System : - these are a few of the many possibilities for NEPRO uPVC pipes.
A full line of uPVC fittings is available to assure easy installation.

Mining : NEPRO uPVC pipes particularly are well suited for draining corro-
sive liquids found in mines. They make an ideal vent line for pits
because they are easily installed in hard to reach places.

Electrical & NEPRO uPVC pipes form an integral insulator, hence there is an
Telecommunications ever-increasing demand for them as electrical conduit. To facilitate
Cables: work, a full line of fittings is available and fabricated from the same
material as the pipes.
MANUFACTURING STANDARDS:
NEPRO uPVC pipes are manufactured in accordance with

- Saudi Arabian Standard (SSA 14 & 15 / 1966 for Potable Water ) ISO International
Organization for Standardization ) 161/1 which conforms to German Standard DIN 8061,
8062 and 19532.

- Saudi Arabian Standards (SSA 255, 254 / (1981) Conforming to BS 6099 for
Electrical Conduits.

- British Standards, BS 3505, BS 4660, BS 5481.

- ASTM Standards ASTM D-1785, FOR (Sch.40,80), ASTM D2241 (SDRS), ASTM
D2665 DIN, ASTM F 441.

- NEMA Standards TC-2, TC-6 AND TC-8.

- DIN Standards 19534.

- EN Standard Pr EN 1401, Pr EN 1452-2

RANGE OF PRODUCTON :

PIPES from NEPRO are manufactured according to SSA and or DIN Standards from 16mm up to 630mm outside
diameter in various pressure classes, details of which are shown later in this catalogue on page No.14.

SSA uPVC pipes are available with spigot and solvent weld socket joints for Diameters less than 63mm. Sizes of
outside diameter 63mm. And larger are available with both mechanical rubber ring joints, or solvent weld socket
joints.

Pipes manufact ured in accordance with ASTM & BS Standards are ranging from 1/2 inch up to 8 inches in various
pressure ratings shown later in page Nos.17, 18.

ASTM PVC Pipes are available with plain spigot and socket joints only.

NEPRO pipes are produced in 6 meters standard length( other lengths are available on request), standard colours are
grey, white and black ( other colours are available on request).

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT:

NEPRO is adopting a policy of continuous development, and research as an integral part of its operation.

NEPRO future plans are to widen its PVC & cPVC fittings. For further details please contact our technical sales
Dept.

MARKING:
NEPRO uPVC pipes are marked automatically during the process of production. East pipe is marked according to its
relevant standard classifications. Special making can be added on request.
 NEPRO uPVC PIPES ACCORDING TO SAUDI 14 & 15/1396
ISO 161/1, DIN 8061/62 STANDARD
NOMINAL OUTSIDE DIAMETERS& NOMINAL WALL THICKNESS

TABLE 1
Nominal Socket CLASS 1 CLASS 11 CLASS 111 CLASS IV CLASS V
outside Depth 2 BAR 4 BAR 6 BAR 10 BAR 16 BAR
diameter mm (t)
Nom. Nom. Nom. Nom. Nom. Nom. Nom. Nom. Nom. Nom.
Wt. Thick. Wt. Thick. Wt. Thick. Wt. Thick. Wt. Thick.
kg./m Of wall kg./m Of wall kg./m Of wall kg./m Of wall kg./m Of wall
mm mm mm mm mm

16 0.090 1.2
20 0.137 1.5
25 0.174 1.5 0.212 1.9
32 0.264 1.8 0.342 2.4
40 0.334 1.8 0.350 1.9 0.525 3.0
50 75 0.422 1.8 0.552 2.4 0.809 3.7
63 100 0.562 1.9 0.854 3.0 1.289 4.7
75 110 0.642 1.8 0.782 2.2 1.22 3.6 1.82 5.6
90 110 0.774 1.8 1.13 2.7 1.75 4.3 2.61 6.7
110 120 0.950 1.8 1.16 2.2 1.64 3.2 2.61 5.3 3.90 8.2
125 119 1.08 1.8 1.48 2.5 2.13 3.7 3.34 6.0 5.01 9.3
140 125 1.21 1.8 1.84 2.8 2.65 4.1 4.10 6.7 6.27 10.4
160 132 1.39 1.8 2.41 3.2 3.44 4.7 5.47 7.7 8.17 11.9
180 145 1.57 1.8 3.02 3.6 4.37 5.3 6.88 8.6 10.4 13.4
200 145 1.74 1.8 3.70 4.0 5.37 5.9 8.51 9.6 12.8 14.9
225 152 1.96 1.8 4.70 4.5 6.76 6.6 10.8 10.8 16.1 16.7
250 160 2.40 2.0 5.65 4.9 8.31 7.3 13.2 11.9 19.9 18.6
280 170 3.11 2.3 7.11 5.5 10.4 8.2 16.6 13.4 24.9 20.8
315 180 3.78 2.5 9.02 6.2 13.1 9.2 20.9 15.0 31.5 23.4
355 180 4.87 2.9 11.4 7.0 16.7 10.4 26.5 16.9 39.9 26.32
400 200 6.10 3.2 14.5 7.9 21.1 11.7 33.7 19.1 50.8 29.7
450 200 7.65 3.6 18.3 8.9 26.8 13.2 42.7 21.5 …. …
500 250 9.37 4.0 22.4 9.8 32.9 14.6 52.6 23.9 …. …
560 260 11.8 4.5 28.1 11.0 41.4 16.4 65.8 26.7 …. ….
630 300 14.7 5.0 35.7 12.4 52.2 18.4 83.2 30.0 …. ….
710 320 18.9 5.7 45.3 14.0 66.1 20.7 …. …. …. ….
NEPRO uPVC PIPES ACCORDING TO DIN 19/534

TABLE 2

Nominal Wall
Outside Diameter (mm)
Dia.(mm) Thickness (mm) (S )
100 110 3
125 125 3
150 160 3.6
200 200 4.5
250 250 6.1
300 315 7.7
400 400 9.8
500 500 *12.20
600 630 15.4

* For a Transitory period for this existing wall thickness S1 = 13.4mm may still be used.
Special reference must be made to this when ordering.

NEPRO uPVC PIPES ACCORDING TO BRITISH STANDARD BS 3505/3506

TABLE 3

Class C ( 9 Bar ) Class D (12 Bar ) Class E (15 Bar)

Nominal Out Dia. Thickness Nominal Thickness Nominal Thickness Nominal

Size Mm Mm weight mm Weight Mm Weight
Kg / m Kg / m Kg / m

1/ 2 “ 21.2 - 21.5 1.7 0.158

3/ 4 “ 26.6 - 26.9 1.9 0.225

1“ 33.4 - 33.7 2.2 0.350

1 1 / 4” 42.1 - 42.4 2.2 0.434 2.7 0.508

1 1/ 2 “ 48.1 - 48.4 2.5 0.534 3.1 0.667

2“ 60.2 - 60.5 2.5 0.683 3.1 0.850 3.9 1.042

3“ 88.7 - 89.1 3.5 1.417 4.6 1.834 5.7 2.250

4“ 114.1 – 114.5 4.5 2.350 6.0 3.050 7.3 3.700

6“ 168.0 – 168.5 6.6 5.084 8.8 6.72 10.8 8.134

8“ 218.8 – 219.4 7.8 7.86 10.3 10.17 12.6 12.28

 NEPRO uPVC PIPES FOR NON PRESSURE, SOIL,
WASTE AND VENT APPLICATIONS

FOR BELOW GROUND GRAVITY

DRAINAGE AND SEWERAGE
TABLE 4

EN1401-1

Nominal Outside Wall Thickness

Size Diameter (D) mm (L) mm
Mm
Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum

110 (4”) 110.0 110.4 3.2 4.0

160 (6”) 16-.0 160.6 4.1 4.8

FOR GRAVITY SEWER TABLE 5

BS 5481

Mean Outside Wall Thickness

Nominal
Diameter (D) mm (L) mm
Size
Mm
Minimum Maximum Minimum

200 200.0 200.6 4.9

250 6.1
250.0 250.7
315 7.7
315.0 315.9
400 9.8
400.0 401.0
500 12.2
500.0 501.0

* FOR SOIL & VENTILATION TABLE 6

Bs 4514
Nominal Outside Nominal Nominal
Size Diameter Weight Wall Thickness
Inch mm Kg/m mm
3”
82.6 1.20 3.2
4”
110.2 1.62 3.2
6”
160.3 2.38 3.2
* Colour Grey
 NEPRO RIGID PVC PIPES ACCORDING TO ASTM D 1785
SCHEDULE 40 AND SCHEDULE 80

TABLE 7
MEAN SCHEDULE 40 SCHEDULE 80
NOMINL OUTSIDE
PIPE SIZE DIAMETEINC NOMINAL WORKING MINIMUM NOMINAL WORKING
H/ MM MINIMUM
INCH WALL WEIGHT PRESSURE WALL WEIGHT PRESSURE
THICKNESS KG / M P.S.I THICKNESS KG / M P.S.I
INCH / MM INCH /MM

1/ 2 “ 0.840/21.34 0.109/2.77 0.248 600 0.147/3.73 0.309 850

3/ 4” 1.050/26.67 0.113/2.87 0.329 480 0.154/3.91 0.418 690
1” 1.315/33.40 0.133/3.38 0.483 450 0.179/4.55 0.614 630
11/4” 1.660/42.16 0.140/3.56 0.652 370 0.191/4.85 0.850 520
11/2” 1.900/48.26 0.145/3.68 0.779 330 0.200/5.08 1.030 470
2” 2.375/60.32 0.154/3.91 1.040 280 0.218.5.54 1.430 400
3” 3.500/88.9 0.216/5.49 2.160 260 0.300/7.62 2.910 370
4” 4.500/114.30 0.237/6.02 3.070 220 0.337/8.56 4.260 320
6” 6.625/168.28 0.280/7.11 5.410 180 0.432/10.97 8.130 280
8” 8.625/219.08 0.322/8.18 8.143 160 0.500/12.70 12.400 250

Pressure rating above is based on water temperature at 23 deg. C(73 deg.F)

• Pipe Lengths: Standard 6 & 4 meters length ( others available on request).

• Pipe Colours : Schedule 40 (White) Schedule 80 (Grey).

• 1 Bar = 14.50 PSI = 1.02 Kg/Cm2 = 0.10 M Pa.

Note: Separate Catalogue ………

FABRICATED uPVC LONG RADIUS BENDS
NP 6, NP 10 and NP 16 BARS
Both Rubber Ring as well as Solvent Cement Joint are of offered.

Double & Single Socket Bends are available upon request.

TABLE 8
Pipe Radius L
O.D. 8
mm
mm
d r 11.25 0 22.50 450 900
63 221 165 187 235 364
75 263 177 204 260 414
90 315 192 224 292 476
110 385 212 251 334 559
125 438 227 271 365 622
140 490 243 292 397 684
160 729 303 373 524 934
225 788 329 408 578 1039
250 852 350 435 595 1240
280 980 385 483 694 1268
315 1103 420 531 768 1414
355 1243 860 1110 1200 1840
400 1400 910 1160 1300 1940
450 1575 960 1210 1400 2090
500 1750 1110 1410 1500 2190

L = Leg Length
Other Angles can be produced on request.
FABRICATED COUPLERS
NP 6, NP10 AND NP 16 BARS

A. REPAIR COUPLING:

B. REGISTER COUPLING:

TABLE 9
Pipe R/J Coupling S/J Coupling
O.D
mm L.mm D.mm T.mm L.mm T.mm
16 56 25
20 58 27
25 66 30
32 74 34
40 94 39
50 96 45
63 240 90 100 126 53
75 250 105 103 140 60
90 270 125 111 160 69
110 290 150 116 185 81
140 330 192 125 230 99
160 350 211 135 250 111
200 375 247 144 300 135
225 430 290 154 360 150
250 445 310 162 380 165
280 495 360 172 425 183
315 545 403 185 478 204
355 588 434 194 520 224
400 612 485 205 570 246

Dimensions stated above are indicative, Detailed specification for design purposes should be obtained from
our Technical Sales Department.

L = Length.
Other lengths can be produced on request.
 PERFORATED uPVC PIPES
NEPRO Perforated uPVC pipes are manufactured upon request
depending on the size and class of the pipes. Below figures given
a general configuration whichmay vary for each clients requirements.

(Straight rows)

Range of sizes 75 mm to 500 mm

Longitudinal Pitch of wholes(LP) 30 mm to 200 mm
Hole Diameter 05 mm to 13 mm
Number of Rows 1 to 6
Angular Pitch of Holes 40 degree for 3 or 4 rows
40, 80 or 120 degree for 2 rows.

For further details please refer to National Marketing

Technical Sales Department

B. SLOTTED PIPE:
NEPRO slotted pipes are produced according to RDA requirements and for use in lowering the
underground water table.

STRAIGHT SLOTS STAGGERED SLOTS

- Slot length : Depend to the size

- Sloth width : 1, 1/ 2, & 2 MM
- No. of Row : 4, 6, & 8 (but according to the size)
- Angular pitch : To be recommended by NEPRO
PROPERTIES OF NEPRO uPVC PIPES
TABLE: 10
All values are registered at 230 C (73 0 F )
Properties Test Method Unit Values
as per ASTM
Mechanical

Tensile Strength 7,500

@ 730F D-638 PSI 7,280
Modulus of Elasticity in Tension
@ 730 F D-639 PSI 420,000
Comprehensive Strength
@ 730 F D-695 PSI 9,600
Flexural Strength
@ 730 F D-790 PSI 12,700
Izod Impact D-256 Ft-Lbs/In
730F Of Notch 0.65
Hardness D-2240 Durometer”D” 80+-3
@ 730F D-785 Rockwell “R” 110-120
Thermal Properties

Coefficient of Thermal Linear In/in/0 F 2.8 x 1.0-5

Expansion per 0F D-696
Thermal Conductivity D-177 BTU/hr/ft/0F/in 1.3
0
Max. Operating Temp. F 140
Heat Deflection Temp.
0
@264 PSI D-648 F 158
Electrical Properties

Dielectric Strength D-147 Volts/Mil 1400

Dielectric Constant
60 Hz @ 30 0 F D-150 3.25
Specific Volume
Resistivity @ 73 0F D-257 Ohms/cm 3-5 x 10 15
General Properties

Specific Gravity D-792 g/cc 1.42

Water Absorption D-570 % <0.05%
Cell Designation D-1784 12454-B
Flame Spread E-84 < 25
Poison’s Ratio @ 730F 0.38
Smoke Density 500
Friction Coefficient Hazen William Factor C 150
 CHEMICAL RESISTANCE OF NEPRO uPVC PIPES.
Chemicals Concentration Temperature of (oC) Chemicals Concentration Temperature of (oC)
% 68(20) 104(40) 140(60 ) % 68(20) 104(40) 140 (60)

Acetaldehyde 100 NG … NG Boric Acid 10 … E G

“ 40 …. G … “ sat. … … G
Acetic acid 100 G NG … Bromine(liquid) 100 NG … …
“ 25 E E G “( vapot) trac G … …
“ 25-60 E E G Butance(gas) 50 E … …
“ 80 E G G Butadiene 100 … … E
“ 85 … … … Butanol 100 E E G
“ (crude) :5 … G … Butane diol 100 or below G … …
Acetic acid anhydride 100 NG … NG Butance diol 100 or below … G …
Acetone trace NG … … Butyl acetate 100 NG … …
“ 100 NG … … Butyl phrnol 100 G … …
Adipic acid sat. E … G Butyl (liquid) 100 (- … …
Allyl alcohol v6 G NG 40F) … …
Alum 19 … E G Butyric acid 20 E … …
“ sat. … … E “ conc. NG E …
Aluminium chloride 10 … E G Calcium bisulfite sat. E E G
“ sat. E E E Calcium chloride 10 … … E
Aluminium hydroxide sat. E E … “ sat. … E …
Aluminium sulfate 10 … E G Calcium nitrate 50 … … E
“ sat. … … E Carbon dixide(dry) 100 … E G
“ (wet) in all con- …
Amonium gas 100 … … E centrations
“ (liquid) 100 G … … Carbon dixoide
Ammonia water sat. … E G Saturated in water under 8 at,m. E … …
Ammonia chloride 10 E E G Carbon tetrachloride 100 G … NG
“ sat. … … E Chlorine (dry gas) 100 … G …
Ammonium flurodie not more E … G “ (wet gas) 0.5 E … …
Than 20 “ “ 1 G … …
Ammonium nitrate 10 … E G “ “ 5 G … …
“ sat. … … E Chlorine water sat. G … …
Ammonium sulfide 10 E E G Chloric acid 1 … E G
“ sat. E E E “ 10 … E G
Amyl acetate 100 NG … … “ 20 … E G
Amyl alcohol 100 E E … Chlorosulfonic acid 100 G … …
Aniline(pure) 100 NG … … Chrome alum sat. E E …
“ sat. NG … … Chromic acid 50 E E G
Aniline hydrochlorid sat. G … NG Chromic acid/sulfuric 50/15/35 … E G
Antimony trichloride 10 E … … Acid water
Arsenic acid 10 … E G Citric acid 10 or below ... E G
“ 80 … E G “ sat. … … E
Barium hydroxide 10 E E E Cresol 90 or below … G …
Beer E E E Crotonaldehyde 100 NG … …
Benzaldehyde 0.1 … … NG Crude oil (sour) E E …
Benzine (Benzol) 100 NG … Cupric chloride sat. E … …
Benzine … E Cupric sulfate 10 … E G
Benzine sulfanic acid 100 … … … “ sat. E … E
Benzoic acid 10 E E G Cyclohexanol 100 NG … …
in all con- E E Cyclohexanone 100 NG … …
Bleaching soin Centration …
Barax E G
“ 10 … E G
sat. E G

E: Excellent G: Good NG: Not Good Sat: Saturated Comm: Commercial Conc : Concentrated
 CHEMICAL RESISTANCE OF NEPRO uPVC PIPES.

Chemicals Concentration Temperature of (oC) Chemicals Concentration Temperature of (oC)

% 68 (20) 104(40) 140(60) % 68(20) 104(40) 140(60)

Perchloric acid sat. … … E Sea water … E G

Phenol 90 or below … G … Silver nitrate 8 or below … E G
“ 1 E … … Spermoil alcohol comm. E … …
Phenylhydrazine 100 NG … … Sodium benzoate 10 or above … E G
Phynylhydrazine sat. G … NG
Hydrochloride “ 36 … … G
Phosgene(liquid) 100 NG … … Sodium bisulfite 10 … E G
“ (gas ) 100 E … G “ sat. … … E
Phosphoric acid 30 or below … E G Sodium chlorate 10 or below … E G
“ 30 or over … … E “ sat. … … E
“ 80 … E … ' 10 G … …
Phosphorus pentoxide 100 E … … Sodium hydroxide 40 or below … E G
Phosphorus trichloride 100 NG … … “ 50-60 … … E
Photo-developer … E … “ 50 … … …
Photo-fixing bath … E … Sodium hypochlorite 10 E … …
Picric acid 1 E … … Sodium sulfide 10 … E G
Potassium borate 1 … E G “ sat. … ... E
Pottassium bromade 10 or below … E G Stannic chloride 10 … E G
Pottassium bromide 10 … E G Stearic acid 100 … … E
“ sat. … … E Tartanic acid 10 or below … E G
Potassium chloride 10 … E G “ sat. … …
“ sat. … … E Toluene 100 G … ...
Potassium chromate 40 E … … Trichloroethylene 100 E … …
Potassium dichromate 40 E … … Triethanol amine 100 NG … …
Potassium ferro(ferry)- 10 … … G Trimethylol propane 10 or below … … G
Cyanide “ comm. … G G
“ sat. … … E Urea 10 or below … E G
Potassium hydroxide 40 or below … E G “ 33 … … E
“ 50 – 60 … … E Vineger … E …
“ 50 … … … Vinyl acetate 100 NG … …
Potassium nitrate 10 … E G Waste gas containing In all … … E
“ sat. … … E HCI concentrations
Potassium perchorate 1 … E G
Potassium permon- “ “ In all … … E
ganate 6 or below E E E H2 SO4 concentrations
“ “ 18 or below … E … Wax alcohol 100 … … E
Potassium persulfate 10 … E G Whisky … E E
“ sat. … E G Wine comm. E … …
Propane (liquid ) 100 E … …
“ (gas ) 100 E … … Zinc chloride 10 … E G
Propargyl alcohol 7 … … …
“ sat. … … E
Payon spinning soln 100 mg/1 … (112oF …
Containing CS2 ) Zinc sulfate 10 … E G
“ 200 mg/1 … “ sat. … … E
(112oF) … …
“ 700 mg/1
(112oF) …

E. Excellent G : Good NG: Not Good Sat: Saturated Comm: Commercial Con: Concentrated
 TRANSPORT, HANDLING & STORAGE

Unplasticized uPVC pipes are strong but light , its specific gravity being approximately one-fifth that of cast iron. As
a result, these pipes are more easily handled than their metal counterparts. Reasonable care, however, should be
exercised at all times, and when off loading, pipes should be lowered, not dropped to the ground.

Pipe should be given adequate support at all times. Pipes should not be stacked in large piles especially in warm
temperature conditions, as the lower layers may distort; resulting in difficulties when joining and for pipe alignment.
Any pipe with ends prepared for joining (socket and spigot joints, RR joints, etc.) should be stacked in la yers with the
socket, placed at alternate ends of the stack and with sockets protruding to avoid lop-sided stacks and the imparting of
permanent set to pipes. Particularly in the case of RR pipe rubber rings should not be exposed to solar radiation for
any length of time if they are not coated. It is recommended to stock them in a cool and shady place. Rubber rings
should not come in touch with chemicals, grease, oil and to be stored for too long time.

For long-term storage, pipe racks should provide continuous support, but if this is not possible, timber of at least 75
mm bearing width at spacing not greater than 1 m centers for pipe sizes 150 mm and above, should be placed beneath
the pipes and at 2 m centers at the side, if the stacks are rectangular. These spacing apply to pipe sizes 150 mm and
above. Closer supports will be required for sizes below 150 mm. In such pipe racks, pipes may be stored not more
than seven layers or 1.5 m high, whichever is the lesser, but if different classes of pipe are kept in the same racks, then
the thickest classes must always be at the bottom.

For temporary storage in the field, where racks are not provided, the ground should be level and free from coarse
stores. Pipes stored thus should not exceed three layers high and should be staked to prevent movement.

Stack heights should be reduced if pipes are nested, i.e. pipes stored inside pipes of larger diameters. Reductions in
height should be proportional to the weight of the nested pipe compared to the weight of the pipes normally contained
in such storages.
Since the soundness of any joint depends on the condition of the spigot and the socket, special care must be taken in
transit, handling and storage to avoid damage to the ends.

When loading pipes on the vehicles, care must be taken to avoid their coming into contact with any sharp corners such
as cope irons, loose nail-heads, etc., as pipes may be damaged by being rubbed against these during transit whilst in
transit pipes shall be well secured over their entire length and not allowed to project unsecured over the tailboard of
the lorry. Pipes may be off loaded from lorries and or by rolling them gently down timbers, care being taken to ensure
that pipes do not fall one upon another nor on any hard or uneven surfaces. Fork-lift trucks will have to be used for
bundles and large unit loads.

DEFLECTION:

The ring Integral Socket permits an angular deflection at the joint of 2 to 3 degree.

The introduction of joint deflection is however, generally unnecessary in an inherently flexible uPVC pipeline.
Sufficient flexibility is provided by individual pipe lengths to enable gentle curves to be negotiated without imparting
deflection at the joints.

As a general guide the cold bending radius ® of a uPVC pipe length can be calculated as follows:

R = 300 x External Diameter

Where a shorter radius of curvature is required, then uPVC formed bends must be introduced.
 The following information are intended to assist Engineers and Contractors to take full advantages of the
physical and mechanical properties of uPVC pipes and to achieve the desired results:

A. Method of rubber ring joint installation :

1. Ensure that the mating areas of spigot and socket are thoroughly clean.

2. Setting the rubber ring in grove.

3. Assess the full socket depth by simple measurement and mark spigot accordingly.

4. Apply lubricant to the spigot side and to the inside of the joint on rubber.

5. Accurate axial alignment of the spigot and socket prior to jointing is important, hand feed spigot
into rubber joint until resistance from the inner sealing section is felt.

6. Complete the joint by applying leverage to the following socket end using a timer block to
prevent damage.

Importance notice :

If pipes are cut on site, make sure that the new spigot end are cut square with a find toothed saw and are
charnfered to half pipe thickness with a coarse file before jointing.

For 100 Joints use the following amounts of lubricant :

Pipe outside
Dia. / mm Kg. Of Lubricant
Diameter DN

DN 50 63 0,5
DN 80 90 0,85
DN 100 110 1,10
DN 125 140 1,35
DN 150 160 1,80
DN 200 225 2,40
DN 250 280 3,15
DN 300 315 3,85
DN 400 400 5
DN 450 450 6
DN 500 500 7
B. Method of solvent welded joint installation :

1. Ensure that both spigot and socket are thoroughly clean.

2. Mark on spigot the full length of the socket side to make sure that the spigot will fit exactly
the socket length.

3. Apply solvent cement to both spigot and socket side with an adequate quantity of cement.

4. Insert the pipe quickly into the socket and then turn the pipe 1/4 time in the inserting operation so
that the solvent cement will be spread with uniformity.

5. Hold for a while until handling strength is developed and then wipe excess solvent cement
with a cloth.

6. After jointing keep the jointing force from undue stresses for about ten minutes.

Important notice :

Close the open tin of solvent cement when not in use, do not work near a naked flame and do not mix
cleaning liquid with the solvent cement.

FOR 100 JOINTS USE THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS OF

ADHESIVE AND CLEANSER.

Pipe Outside
O.D Dia / mm Cleaner Adhesive
Diameter
kg kg
DN

Approx.08
Approx. 0.5
25 32 Approx 1.1
Approx 0.7
32 40 Approx 1.6
Approx 0.9
40 50 Approx 1.7
Approx 1.7
50 63 Approx 2.2
Approx. 1.3
60 75 Approx 4.0
Approx 1.4
80 90 Approx 8.0
Approx 1.7
100 110 Approx 2.1 Approx 13.0
125 140 Approx 2.5 Approx 19.0
150 180 Approx 4.5 Approx 26.0
200 225 Approx 6.5 Approx 38.0
250 290 Approx 10.2 Approx 52.0
300 315
 “UNDERGROUND INSTALLATION
TRENCH WIDTH PREPARATION COVER AND BACKFILLING”

The width of trench for most purposes is enough to be 30 cm wider than the diameter of the pipe to allow
enough room for jointing. Depth of cover should be at least 1 m from top of pipe to ground surface (it is
wise to consider in early planning stages how future road widening plans could affect this depth of cover
and to consider the frosting depth according to the local climate).

When laying Nepro water mains piping the usual recommendations relating to sound pipe laying practice
should be followed. However, in view of the greater flexibility of PVC than most traditional materials,
some of the procedures attain special importance.

To avoid possible damage or deformation of the pipe, its support by the ground in which it is laid should
be made as uniform as possible, and materials in contact with the pipe must be free from large stones, sharp
edged flints or other hard objects. The trench bottom should be carefully examined for irregularities and any
hard projections removed. In good uniform conditions, where the trench bottom can be readily brought to
an even finish so as to support the pipes uniformly over their length no underbedding will be necessary.
Elsewhere and especially in rock or variable soils containing large stones, boulders, flints, tree roots or soft
pockets a prepared bed is necessary. This bed should consist of suitable well compacted selected granular
material.

The ideal material for the trench bed and for compacting is one that will pass through a tin sieve but
which is free from very fine particles which may impede drainage. The thickness of bed should be a
minimum of 150mm.

In all cases, care should be taken to remove any leveling pegs or temporary packing such as wooden
wedges, bricks or stones. Selected granular materials similar to the material used for bedding should then be
carefully placed and compacted in uniform layers alongside and under the pipe up to a height of 150mm or
more above the crown. Any trench sheeting if used should be partially withdrawn so as to ensure that the
spaces between the pipes and soil faces of the trench are completely filled with well compacted granular
materials in order to provide the necessary side support for the pipes and prevent excessive deformation
under load. It may be helpful especially when thin wall piping is being laid if the pipe can be full of water
during this operation.
 Under roads or verges, or where mechanical plant is to be used for the placing and/or compacting of
the backfill, the remainder of the first 300mm depth of fill above the crown of the pipe should be compacted
by hand and should consist of selected, uniform, readily compactable material, placed and compacted in
uniform layers. The remaining fill should then be placed in layers of 300mm. Or more depending on the
compactors used.

If piping is laid in hot weather, precautions should be taken to allow for the contraction of the line which
will occur when it cools to its normal working temperature. The best method is to allow the pipe to fill with
cold water from its normal supply when the trench has only been partially back filled. This will result in the
reduction of the overall length of the pipe due to shrinkage and it will therefore be necessary, before final
back filling, to carefully examine any detachable or other joints to see that sufficient reserve of draw is still
available and that they have not become subject to any undue stress.

The ideal material should be free from large clay lumps (retained on a 3 in. sieve) from stones (retained on a
1 in. sieve) and sharp edged stones or flints, vegetable matter and from soil.

ABOVE GROUND INSTALLATION

The jointing procedure for above-ground pipelines is identical to that for underground pipelines. Above-
ground installations should be fully supported, firmly enough to avoid strain on all joints but flexible
enough to allow for a certain amount of thermal expansion in a pipeline. All flanged joints should be
supported on both sides. ‘Anger’ joints should be anchored against end trust. Pipelines should be protected
from abrasion by metal supports with felt or foam rubber strips.
 THRUST FORCES

When a pipeline is constructed using push-fit joints, joint separation due to internal pressure and resulting thrust forces
must be prevented. This is achieved using concrete trust blocks at directional changes, branches, end cops, valves etc.

The design of uPVC pipes provides a safety factor of 2.1 after a life of 50 years at maximum working pressure. In
designing thrust blocks it is logical to apply a similar factor of safety after calculating thrust forces on the maximum
foreseeable line pressure.

In view of the flexible nature of uPVC it is desirable in trust block install at design to permit the largest possible area
of contact between the fitting concerned and the concrete block so that a restraint against excessive flexing, as well as
thrust, is provided (Fig.A). This feature, in certain soil conditions, may also be applied to Solvent Welded pipelines
which need no support against thrust but which can benefit by flexing restraint at abrupt directional changes.

Thrust block concret e should not be allowed to encase the fitting as the external diameter of a uPVC pipe must be left
free to distend due to pressure fluctuation. The block may be designed as shown in (Fig.A) or it total encasement is
preferred the fitting should first be wrapped in several layers of heavy gauge Polythene film prior to concreting to
provide freedom of movement and a barrier against abrasion.

Pipe Along Bridge:

1) This work should be carried out in accordance with the following conditions:
B. Piping Along Bridge:
This work should be carried out in accordance with the following conditions:
1) When the bridge itself is of curving construction expansion or flexible fitting such
as RR joint and dresser joint and dresser joint should be used.
2) Air valve should be fixed.
3) At the both ends of pipe, concrete protection should be given to protect disconnection of fitting
and falling down of pipe.
4) Metal hanger of pipe may or may not be required depending on the structure of bridge. However,
in any case, pipe itself should be fixed firm to the bridge not to be swayed or shake.
C. Pipe under railway
Piping work under railway tracks should be carried out in accordance with the
following conditions:
1) Such work should only be started after due understanding with railway companies
or with competent railway authorities.
2) Piping work should be carried without any interruption against railway operation.
3) At night work, alarming yellow lamp should be provided for traffic safety purpose.
4) Proper protection work or device such as protective concrete or metal casing should
be given to pipe to avoid shaking.
HYDROSTATIC TESTING

The length of test section will be determined by practical reasons such as availability of water, or the number of pipes,
fittings and joints to be tested. Long pipelines should be tested in sections as mainlaying progresses.

The pipe el ngth to be tested may be blanked off using a blank iron or Steel flange previously drilled and tapped for test
equipment connection and strutted as necessary against end thrust. The blank flange may be attached to the pipeline by
a Viking Johnson Flange Adapter or similar.

Testing should be preferably not be carried out against closed valves. All charging and testing should preferably be
carried out from the lowest point of the under test section and all testing equipment should be located at this point. The
pressure gauge also should be located at the lowest point or adjustment must be made for the level of the pressure
gauge relative to the pipe’s position.

Prior to testing, care should be taken to ensure that all anchor blocks have attained adequate maturity and that any
solvent welded joints included in the pipe system have developed full strength. Correct support and anchorage of any
above ground section of the pipeline is also necessary. Underground pipelines should be back-filled, taking particular
care to consolidate around lengths which may have been deflected to negotiate curves. All joints may be left exposed
until testing is completed.

With the stand pipe, valves and pressure gauge assembled, filling of the main can begin. The main should be charged
slowly, preferably from the lowest point with any air cock in the open position. They should be closed in sequence
from the lowest point only when water, visibly free from aeration, is being discharged through them.

Satisfactorily charged, the main should be allowed to stand overnight to allow any residual air to ‘ settle-out’ and
percolate to the pipe soffit. Re-venting is then necessary and any water deficiency should be made-up.

Pressure testing can then begin by pumping slowly until the required test pressure is attained. A single or double
cylinder hand pump should be used for this purpose. Mechanical pumps are not recommended unless incorporating a
pre-set blow-off mechanism.

The hydrostatic test specification will be at the discretion of the responsible Engineer but should not exceed 11/2 times
the designed working pressure of the lowest rated component in the system and a time duration of 24 hours.

A permissible water loss of 3 liters per kilometer of pipe per 25mm nominal bore, per 3 bar of test pressure, per 24
hours, may be considered reasonable.

Air testing is not recommended If, however, for practical reasons, pneumatic testing is necessary, this should be
limited to a maximum pressure of 1.5 bar.

Air leakage can be detected by applying soap solution to the joints or by pre-odourising the air with Ethyl Mercaptan.
This will reduce the time duration of an otherwise long term pneumatic test.

During any air-pumping operations no one should be working on or near the test section and precautions should be
taken to avoid heavy objects striking the main whilst under pneumatic pressure.

Although Nepro cement joints achieve initial setting in a very short time the joints does not reach its full strength for
about 24 hours. Therefore, cemented joints must be left overnight before pressure testing is carried out.
 Flow & Friction
The smooth bores of uPVC pipes have better flow characteristics than those metal pipes. The following is
the coefficient of fiction given when using the Hazen-Williams formula:
Q = Flow in gallons/min
( 100 ) Q 1.85
f =0.2083 C di4.87 di = inside dia of pipe in inches

up to 315 mm C = 137 - 150 C = constant for inside roughness of pipe

over 315 mm C = 151 f = friction head in feet of water/100 feet of pipe
Head losses attributable to fittings can be found by applying :-
KV 2
h = 2g

Values of K
Elbow 90 0 - 1.00 h = Head loss (m).
Elbow 450 - 0.40 K = Constant
Moulded Bends 900C – 0.75 V = Velocity of fluid (m/s).
Formed Bends 900 – 0.20 g = Acceleration due to gravity (m/s 2)
Formed Bends 22 ½ 0 - 0.10
Tees 900
Flow in Line - 0.35
Flow in the line to branch or branch to line – 1.20
Surge pressures
Surge pressures commonly termed as “Water Hammer” are generated in any piping system when a flow changes its
velocity.
4660 V
P = ---------------------------
v 1+K (DR – 2 )
---------------
E
P = Surge pressure in PSI
V = Maximum velocity change in Ft/Sec.
g = Acceleration due to gravity 32.2 Ft. Sec2 or Sec/Sec.
K = friction head in feet of water /100 feet of pipe
DR = Pipe outside diameter/wall thickness.
E = Modules of elasticity of the pipe in PSI. (420,000 PSI for PVC)

Expansion Gap:
To be sure that the spigot enters the socket to within 13 – 23 MM of the bottom of the socket dimension, the depth of
chamber should be one third of the wall thickness of the pipe.

Calculation of pipe diameter based on required flow an velocity.

40 . Q ID : Inside diameter (mm)

ID = 10 . V Q : Flow rate in L/S or m /F
V : Velocity of Flow (M/S)
*Determination of the length changes caused by difference in temperature.
L= L T&
L = IN0 C, L = MM
= for uPVC = 0.05
THERMAL MOVEMENT
Where the temperature of a PVC pipeline is ilkely to vary due to atmospheric temperature, it is important to plan the
variations in pipeline length which may arise as a result of temperature differences.
Expansion and contraction can be calculated using the formula.
dl = oo x L x dt
Where dl = Change in length in millimeters
oc = 0.08mm/m/C.
L = Original length of pipe in meters
dt = Total temperature range in 0C.
Calculation of expansion and contraction should take account of the minimum and maximum foreseeable temperature
conditions.
When the total length variation of the pipeline has been established, the positioning of both support and anchor
brackets can be determined.
Anchor brackets, can be so arranged to sub-divide the total length variation and to control movement in a specific
direction. Support brackets must allow the pipeline to move freely.
It is normally possible by correct bracket arrangement to direct movement in such a manner that this is a
accommodated by directional changes in the line.
Expansion bellows may be used to accommodate excessive movement but in such instances the pipes so connected
must be restrained against possible separation.
Any line valves must be firmly anchored and independently supported so that no stresses are transmitted to the
pipeline.
PIPE BRACKETS
Standard or purpose made metal pipe brackets are normally employed. These should be of the maximum possible
bearing width and should have no sharp edges likely to cause pipe damage.
The brackets may be plastic coated but where this is not practical a layer of rubber, felt or similar soft, non abrasive
membrane must be fixed to the bearing face prior to installation.
PIPE SUPPORT
UPVC pipes must be adequately supported. The following table shows the recommended support intervals for
horizontal pipes conveying water. Where liquids of greater density are being conveyed the intervals of support should
be reduced proportionately.
For vertical pipe runs, the support intervals may be increased to double those shown except in exposed situations
where wind loading, etc., may dictate adherence to the intervals tabulated below.
Classes II & III Classes IV & V
Nom. 200 C 400C 200C 400C
Size m m m m
12 . . 0.70 0.60
20 . . 0.77 0.70
25 . . 0.85 0.80
32 . . 0.90 0.85
40 . . 1.07 0.90
50 1.07 0.92 1.15 1.00
63 1.22 1.07 1.30 1.15
75 1.30 1.15 1.37 1.22
90 1.34 1.18 1.45 1.26
110 1.37 1.22 1.52 1.30
140 1.52 1.37 1.67 1.45
160 1.60 1.45 1.82 1.60
180 1.75 1.52 2.00 1.75
200 1.82 1.60 2.05 1.82
205 1.90 1.67 2.20 1.90
250 2.05 1.75 2.37 2.05
315 2.30 2.05 2.52 2.20
355 2.37 2.20 2.67 2.42
400 2.60 2.45 2.75 2.60
450 2.90 2.75 2.97 2.82
500 3.20 3.05 . .
. . . . .
. . . . .
 uPVC Pipe at Elevated Temperature

When uPVC pressure pipe operates at temperature other than the temperature at which the pipe is rated ( 20
or 23’C) pressure rating should be established on thermal design factors. Examples given below are for
guidance only.

PRESSURE TEMP.RELATIONSHIP PRESSURE TEMP.RELATIONSHIP

Ambient Variable Internal Variable

Internal Temp 20 0 Ambient Temp. 20 0C

AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 400 C a Required Working Pressure 7.0 bar with

Required working pressure of 6.0 bars a liquid temperature o-f 40’C therefore
Use 1 10 bar rated pipe. A 10 bar rated pipe to be used.
 TEMPERATURE CONVERSION

9
F = ---- ( C + 32 )
5

5
C = --- -(F - 32 )
9

Pressure Temperature relationship

Temperature % of Working
0 0
C F Pressure reduction

20 68 100
30 86 90
35 95 80
40 104 70
45 113 60
50 122 45
55 131 30
60 141 15

Where the carried in a pipeline is 20 0C and the ambient temperature is higher 20 0C – the maximum
working pressure should be reduced by 1 ½% per degree above 20 0C. The ambient temperature is above 20
0
C.

Where the carried in a pipeline is 20 0C and the ambient temperature is 20 0C – the maximum working
pressure should be reduced by 2% for every degree 0C the fluid temperature is above 20 0C.
The above pressure reductions apply to maximum operating temperature of 60 0C.

Relationship between tensile strength and temperature