Published by the Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI), the Handbook describes how polyethylene piping systems continue to provide utilities with a cost effective solution to rehabilitate the underground infrastructure. The book will assist in designing and installing PE piping systems that can protect utilities and other end users from corrosion, earthquake damage and water loss due to leaky and corroded pipes and joints.

Table of Contents

Foreword

PE Handbook Errata Sheet

• Chapter 1  - Introduction
• Chapter 2 -  Inspections, Tests and Safety Considerations
• Chapter 3 -  Material Properties
• Chapter 4 -  PE Pipe and Fittings Manufacturing
• Chapter 5 -  Standard Specifications, Standard Test Methods and Codes for PE (Polyethylene) Piping Systems
• Chapter 6 -  Design of PE Piping Systems
• Chapter 7 -  Underground Installation of PE Piping
• Chapter 8 - Above-Ground Applications for PE Pipe
• Chapter 9 - PE Pipe Joining Procedures
• Chapter 10 - Marine Installations
• Chapter 11 - Pipeline Rehabilitation by Sliplining with PE Pipe
• Chapter 12 - Horizontal Directional Drilling
• Chapter 13 - HVAC Applications for PE Pipe
• Chapter 14 - Duct and Conduit
• Chapter 15 - General Guidelines for Repairing Buried PE Potable Water Pressure Pipes
• Chapter 16 - Pipe Bursting

Glossary

Abbreviations

Index