Polyethylene pipe Test

[Azraelo]

Hello everybody.

I'm looking for alternative methods for leak and pressure tests in polyethylene pipelines (PE pipes), rather than classic hydrotest.

I was reading about gas tracers, but they are a very time-consuming alternative.

The acoustic test is appropiate for this material?

Is there an alternative method por pressure & leak test in PE pipes?

Thanks.

 

[BigInch]

Check your design code to see what alternate methods are allowed.

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