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Drinking water(cold)The problems
Corrosion
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The concentration of ions is increasing.The following ions are a particular riskfor metal materials:Chlorides:stainless steelSulphates:galvanised steelNitrates:copper
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Even more problematic sources ofwater are being used for drinkingwater supplies
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Acid rain lowers the pH value of surfacewater and spring water to below 7(=neutral). External corrosive attacksfrom new building materials, insulatingmaterials and installation techniques
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Disinfectants (chlorine, ozone) areparticularly aggressive on copper,releasing poisonous copper ions intothe water supply.
Deposits
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Hard water leads to the formation ofdeposits on the inside walls of metalmaterials .
This results in:
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Higher friction losses
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Reduced flow rate
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Blockages
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Expensive repairs
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Time-consuming renovation
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Acute supply problems
A secure supply ofdrinking water is anessential factor fora high quality of life
Internal corrosion – CopperExternal corrosion –Galvanised SteelCalcite deposits
P N 1 0
K E K E L I T
®
I n d u s t r i e - R o h r P N 1 0
The result
The KEtrix
®
pipe system with manyadvantages for new building andrenovation projects:
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Range of pipes and fittings for coldwater applications: d20-d160
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Pressure rating PN10 d20-d160Resistant to both internal and externalcorrosion from all ions found in waterand building materials
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No crystallisation points for mineraldeposits
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Secure joint technology which requiresno additional materials
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Suitable for contact with potable waterConforms to foodstuff regulations
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Low pressure losses as a result ofsmooth bore
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Low noise level
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Low thermal conductivityComparison of
λ
-valuesKEtrix
®
0.24 W/m
°
CCopper320.00 W / m
°
C
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Easy to install,
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High resistance to impact
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Saves on labour costs
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No demountable embedded joints
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System can be easily drained
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Stringent testing and monitoringof quality
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Long service life
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Pre-insulated pipes can be locatedin the wall
For hot water systems usethe KELEN
®
pipe system
”No morecorrosion in thethird millennium”Thesolution
The KEtrix
®
drinking waterpipe system
Plastics are not”replacementmaterials”.When chosen andapplied correctly theyoften provide thebetter solution fora defined problem.Sometimes even theonly one.
Operating conditionsKEtrix
®
PN10
PN10 = 20
°
C/10 bar; 40
°
C/9 bar
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