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• Distribution Transmission Systems

& Design
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Pipe fittings
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Welded fittings

(Non destructive test)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miPagtqT0IQ
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Polyethylene welded Fitting

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfkMm77Qzrc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fq3I8N4ygQI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fv52b3lDFj8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xu__qC-12H4
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Butt fusion or electrofusion for joining PE pipes?

• Accessibility - electrofusion is particularly suited to installations where access

is difficult, such as in trenches or around other pipes.
• Pipe size - electrofusion is applicable to pipe sizes from 16mm to 710mm,
whereas butt fusion is applicable to pipe sizes from 50mm to 2000mm.
• Pipe material - electrofusion can be used to join different grades of the same
material e.g. MDPE to HDPE.
• Pipe structure - whereas in butt fusion welding the pipes to be joined must
have the same wall thickness, with electrofusion a difference in wall thickness
can be accommodated. Electrofusion can also be used to join certain typesof
multiple layer pipes, e.g. nylon lined polyethylene pipe for the conveyance of
fuel.
• Installation method - if the pipe is to be installed using a 'no-dig' technique
such as directional drilling, then electrofusion cannot be used. Similarly, if the
pipe is to be used as a close-fit lining in an existing pipeline,then butt fusion is
the only viable technique.
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Threaded fittings
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Bolted fittings
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Compression fittings

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-eiy0j-hqg
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Glued fitting
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Working life
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Working life
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Route selection
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Hoop stress
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