AS 4176-1994

AustralianStandard'
P o l y e t h y l e n e / a l u m i n i uam
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cross-linkedpolyethylene/
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systemsfor pressureapplications

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PREFACE
T h i s S t a n d a r d w a s p r e p a r e d b y t h e J o i n t A u s t r a l i a N e w Z e a l a n d S t a n d a r d sC o m m i t t e e
PL/6, on Polyethylene Pipe, under the direction of the Building StandardsPolicy tsoard.
The following documents were consideredduring the preparationof this Standard:
ASTM
Fl28l-90
F1282-90

Crosslinked Polyethylene/Aluminium/CrosslinkeP
d olyethylene (PEX-ALP E X ) p r e s s u r ep i p e
P o l y e t h y l e n e / A l u m i n i u m / P o l y e t h y l e n( P
e E - A L - P E ) c o r n p o s i t ep r e s s u r ep i p e

The Committee decided to use the terminology macro-composite to better describe the
pipe structure. The term 'macro' reflects the three separate component layers working
together in the pipe wall as opposed to the more common fibre-reinforced composite pipe
slructures.
T h e t e r m s ' n o r m a t i v e ' a n d ' i n f o r m a t i v e ' h a v e b e e n u s e d i n t h i s S t a n d a r dt o d e f i n e t h e
a p p l i c a t i o no f t h e a p p e n d i x t o w h i c h t h e y a p p l y . A ' n o r m a t i v e ' a p p e n d i x i s a n i n t e g r a l
part of a Standard, whereas an 'informative' appendix is only for information and
guidance.

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c o m m e r c i a l c o n l r d c t s i s s u b i e c t t o t h e p a y m e n t o f a r o y a l t y . T h i s p o l i c y m a v b e v a r i e d b y S t a n d a r d sA u : t r a l i a a t a n \ n m c .

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CONTENTS
Page

FOREWORD
S E C T I O NI S C O P EA N D G E N E R A L
I.I SCOPE
I.2 REFERENCET
D)O C U M E N T S
I.3 DEFINITIONS
1,4 NOTATION
I . - 5 C L A S SFI I C A T I O N
I.6 MATERIALS
1.1 PACKAGING
S E C T I O N2 P I P E S
2.1 GENERALREQUIREMENTS
2 , 2 T E S TR E Q U I R E M E N TFSO R P E / A L / P EP I P E .
2 , 3 T E S TR E Q U I R E M E N TFSO R P E - X / A L / P E - X
PIPE
S E C T I O N3 F I T T I N G S
3 . I F I T T I N G SF O R M A C R O - C O M P O S I TPEI P ES Y S T E M S
3 , 2 T E S TR E Q U I R E M E N TFSO R P E / A L / P EP I P EF I T T I N G S
p t p E F I T T I N C S. .
3 . 3 T E S TR E Q U I R E M E N TFSO R P E - X / A L / P E - X
APPENDICES
A M E A N S F O R D E M O N S T R A T I N GC O M P L I A N C EW I T H
THIS STANDARD
B M E T H O DF O R D E T E R M I N I N GT H E D I M E N S I O N S
OF PIPE
C M E T H O DF O R D E T E R M I N I N GA D H E S I O N
D M E T H O DF O R D E T E R M I N I N GB U R S TS T R E N G T H
OF PIPE
E M E T H O DF O R D E T E R M I N I N GP R E S S U R R
E E S I S T A N CA
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L O N G - T E R MR U P T U R ES T R E N C T H. . .
F M E T H O D SF O R S P E C I F Y I N G
S I Z E SA N D T Y P E SO F F I T T I N C S . .
G M E T H O DF O R D E T E R M I N I N G
C O M P A T I B I L I T YO F F I T T I N G SW I T H
PIPE
M E T H O DF O R D E T E R M I N I N CP R E S S U R C
E Y C L I N GR E S I S T A N C E
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FOREWORD
P o l y e t h y l e n e / a l u m i n i u mm a c r o - c o m p o s i t e p i p e s a r e i n t e n d e d f o r a p p l i c a t i o n s q i t h
continuous working pressuresnot exceeding 1.4 MPa at 20'C and operating temperatures
n o t e x c e e d i n g6 0 " C . C r o s s - l i n k e dp o l y e t h y l e n e / a l u m i n i u m
m a c r o - c o m p o s i t ep i p e s m a y b e
used at continuous operating temperaturesup to 80oC with short exposures up to 100'C
a n d c o n t i n u o u sw o r k i n g p r e s s u r e sn o t e x c e e d i n g 1 . 4 M P a . P o l y e t h y l e n eo r c r o s s - l i n k e d
polyethylene macro-composite pipes which are either natural or of colours other than
b l a c k a r e n o t s u i t a b l ef o r u s e o r e x t e n d e ds t o r a g ew h e r e e x p o s e dt o d i r e c t s u n l i g h t .

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S T A N D A R D SA U S T R A L I A
Australian Standard
P o l y e t h y l e n e / aul m i n i u m a n d c r o s s - li n k e d p o l y e t h y l e n e / a l u mni i u m
m a c r o - c o m p o s a t ep i p e s y s t e m s f o r p r e s s u r e a p p l i c a t i o n s
S E C T I O NI

S C O P EA N D G E N E R A L

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S C O P E T h i s S t a n d a r d s p e c i f i e s r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r m a c r o - c o m p o s i t ep i p c s a n d
associatedfittings for the conveyance of fluids including compressedair, gaseous fuels
a n d w a t e r i n a g r i c u l t u r a l ,i n d u s t r i a l ,d o m e s t i ca n d o t h e r a p p l i c a t i o n si n s i z e sr a n g i n g f r o m
l 4 t o 2 5 m m o u t s i d ed i a m e t e r .
The macro-composite pipes covered by this Standard consist of an aluminium core
encapsulatedin, and bonded to, an inner and an outer layer of polyethylene or crosslinked polyethylene.
N O T E : A d v i s o r yi n f o r m a t i o no n t h c d e t e r m i n a t i oonf c o m p l i a n cw
e i t h t h i s S t a n d a r ids g i r e n i n
A p p e n d i xA .
1.2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
Standard:

T h e f o l l o w i n s d o c u m e n t sa r e r e f e r r e d t o i n t h i s

AS
1199

Sampling proceduresand tables for inspection by attributes

I 349

Bourdon tube pressureand vacuum gauges

1399

Guide to AS I l99-Sampling
attributes

1460
1460.1

F i t t i n g s f o r u s e w i t h p o l y e t h y l e n ep i p e s
P a r t l r M e c h a n i c a lj o i n t i n g f i t t i n g s

l6tt5

Plastic pipes and fittings for gas reticulation-Polyethylene compound for

manufacturing

1984

V e r n i e r c a l l i p e r s( m e t r i c s e r i e s )

2102

Micrometer callipers for external measurement

2345

Dezincification resistanceof copper alloys

2492

C r o s s l i n k e dp o l y e t h y l e n e( P E - X ) p i p e f o r h o t a n d c o l d w a t e r a p p l i c a t i o n s

2612
2642.3

Polyburylene pipe systems

Part 3: Mechanical jointing finings for use with polybutylene (PB) pipes for
hot and cold water applications

3500
3500.0

N a t i o n a l P l u m b i n g a n d D r a i n a g eC o d e
P a r t 0 : G l o s s a r yo f t e r m s

3688

Water supply-Copper and copper alloy compressionand capillary fittings and

threaded end connectors

3707

Method for testing pressurecycling resistanceof pipes and fittings

3855*

S u i t a b i l i t y o f p l u m b i n g p r o d u c t sf o r c o n t a c tw i t h p o t a b l ew a t e r

procedures and tables for

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AS
3900
3900.I

Q u a l i t y m a n a g e m e n ta n d q u a l i t y a s s u r a n c es t a n d a r d s
Part I : Cuidelines for selection and use

3904
3904.1

Q u a l i t y m a n a g e m e n ta n d q u a l i t y s y s t e me l e m e n t s
Part l: Guidelines

4 1 3I *

PE pipe compounds

SAA
HB l8
HBl8.44

G u i d e l i n e sf o r t h i r d - p a r t yc e r t i f i c a t i o na n d a c c r e d i t a t i o n
G u i d e 4 4 - G e n e r a l r u l e s f o r I S O o r I E C i n t e r n a t i o n a lt h i r d - o a r t y c e r t i f i c a t i o n
schemesfor oroducts

ASTM
Dl5l3

Test method for carbonblack, pelleted-Pour densiry

D1603

Test method for carbonblack in olefin plastics

D3849

Test method for carbon black primary aggegate dimensions from electron
m i c r o s c o p ei m a g e a n a l y s i s

ISOiDIS
11420
M e t h o d o f t e s t f o r c a r b o n b l a c k d i s p e r s i o ni n p o l y e t h y l e n ep i p e s a n d f i t t i n g s
12162

Thermoplasticsmaterials for pipes and fittings for pressureapplicationsC l a s s i f i c a t i o na n d d e s i g n a t i o n - O v e r a l l s e r v i c e( d e s i g n )c o e f f i c i e n t

For the purpose of

1.3 DEFINITIONS
A S 3 5 0 0 . 0a n d t h o s e b e l o w a p p l y .
1.3.1 Component

this Standard, the definitions given in

A p a r t , o r a s u b a s s e m b l yo f p a r t s , c o n t r i b u t i n gt o a t o t a l a s s e m b l y .

1 , 3 . 2 P E / A L / P E p i p e A m a c r o - c o m p o s i t ep i p e s t r u c r u r ec o m p r i s r n ga n i n n e r a n d a n
o u t e r l a y e r o f p o l y e t h y l e n eb o n d e d t o a n a l u m i n i u m c o r e ( s e e F i g u r e l ) .
1 . 3 . 3 P E - ) V A L I P E - X p i p c A m a c r o - c o m p o s i t ep i p e s t r u c t u r ec o m p r i s i n ga n i n n e r a n d
an outer layer of polyethylene bonded to an aluminium core and cross-linked in
a c c o r d a n c ew i t h A S 2 4 9 2 ( s e e F i g u r e I ) .
1.4 NOTATION
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T h e f o l l o w i n g n o t a t i o n a p p l i e si n t h i s S t a n d a r d :

mean outside diameter

o v a l i t y o u t s i d ed i a m e t e r
mean insidediameter
total wall thickness
thickness of the outer polymer layer
thickness of the inner polymer layer

CLASSIFICATION

1 . 5 . 1 P E / A L / P E m a c r o - c o m p o s i t e p i p e P E / A L / P E m a c r o - c o m p o s i t ep i p e s h a l l b e
classified as PN 14. This correspondsto a maximum static working pressureof 1.4 MPa
at a nominal pipe material temperature of 20'C for a working life of not less than
50 years.
N O T E : P E A L / P E m a c r o - c o m p o s ipt iep e i s n o t i n t e n d e df o r u s ei n h o t w a t e rs u p p l ys y s t c m s .

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pipe
1.5.2 PE-VAL/PE-X macro-compositepipe PE-XiAL/PE-X macro-composite
shall be classifiedas PN 14. This corresponds
to a maximumstaticworking pressure
of
1.4MPa at a continuouspipe materialtemperafure
not exceeding80"C for a working life
of not lessthan 50 years.

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A l u m i n i u mc o r c
F I G U R E1 C R O S S - S E C T I O N
O F P I P ES T R U C T U R E
1.5.3 Gas applications Macro-composite pipe used in gas applications shall be
c l a s s i f i e da s C l a s s 5 0 0 . T h i s c o r r e s p o n d st o a s e r v i c e p r e s s u r en o t e x c e e d i n g5 0 0 k P a a t
pipe material temperaturesin the range -20oC to +35oC'.
I.6

MATERIALS

1.6.1 Carbon black Black pipe extrusion compoundsshall contain 2.25 t0.259o by
m a s s o f c a r b o n b l a c k . w h e n d e t e r m i n e di n a c c o r d a n c ew i t h A S T M D 1 6 0 3 . O t h e r m e t h o d s
o f d e t e r m i n i n g t h e c a r b o n b l a c k c o n t e n t m a y b e u s e d , e , g . t h e r m o g r a v i m e t r i ca n a l y s i s ,
provided that they have been demonstratedto give an accuracy of the same or higher
d e g r e et h a n t h a t i n A S T M D 1 6 0 3 . I n t h e e v e n t o f a d i s p u t e ,t h e m e t h o d o f A S T M D 1 6 0 3
s h a l l b e t h e r e f e r e em e t h o d .C a r b o n b l a c k s h a l l c o m p l y w i t h t h e f o l l o w i n g r e q u i r e m e n t s :
( a ) A v e r a g e p a r t i c l e s i z e o f l 0 t o 2 5 n a n o m e t r e s( n m ) w h e n d e t e r m i n e di n a c c o r d a n c e
with ASTM D3849.
( b ) D e n s i t y o f 1 . 5 t o 2 . 0 g / m l w h e n d e t e r m i n e di n a c c o r d a n c ew i t h A S T M D l 5 l 3 .
(c)
M a x i m u m v o l a t i l e c o n t e n t o f 2 % w h e n d e t e r m i n e d i n a c c o r d a n c ew i t h A S 4 1 3 1 ,
Appendix B*.
( d ) M a x i m u m t o l u e n e e x t r a c t o f 0 . 1 % w h e n d e t e r m i n e di n a c c o r d a n c ew i t h A S 4 1 3 1 .
Appendix C*.
N o n - b l a c k p o l y e t h y l e n e s h a l l c o m p l y w i t h t h e w e a t h e r i n g r e s i s t a n c er e q u i r e m e n t so f
AS 4131*.

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1 , 6 . 2 D i s p e r s i o n o f a d d i t i v e s A n t i - o x i d a n t s , u l t r a v i o l e t s t a b i l i z e r s ,c a r b o n b l a c k a n d
other pigments shall be evenly dispersed in the compounds and, when tested in
a c c o r d a n c ew i t h I S O / D I S 1 1 4 2 0 ,t h e d i a m e t e ro f c a r b o n b l a c k a g g l o m e r a t e so r a l t e r n a t r v e
p i g m e n t a g g l o m e r a t e sa s w e l l a s b u b b l e s ,v o i d s o r f o r e i g n b o d r e ss h a l l n o t e x c e e d 1 0 0 p t m
c o r r e s p o n d i n gt o G r a d e 5 o f I S O / D I S I 1 4 2 0 .
N O T E : B e c a u steh e d i s p e r s i oonf a n t i - o x i d a n tasn d u l t r a v i o l est t a b i l i z e riss d i f f i c u l tt o a s s c s si t,
i s a s s u m e dt h a t i f t h e p i g m e n ti s e v e n l y d i s p e r s e dt,h e o t h e r a d d i t i r e sw i l l a l s o b e e v c n l y
dispersed.
1 . 6 . 3 F i t t i n g s F i t t i n g s s h a l l b e m a n u f a c t u r e df r o m m a t e r i a l sw h i c h a r e c o m p a t i b l ew i t h
t h e p i p e m a t e r i a la n d t h e f l u i d t o b e t r a n s p o r t e d .
Copperalloy fittings shallcomply with AS 2345.
1 . 6 . 4 E f f e c t o D w a t e r F o r p o t a b l e w a t e r a p p l i c a t i o n s ,a l l m a t e r i a l s i n c o n t a c t w i t h
w a t e r s h a l lc o m p l y w i t h A S 3 8 5 5 * .
1.6.5 Effect of chemicals Where fluids other than water or air are to be conveyed, the
effect of the fluid on the pipe and fitting materials may be establishedby reference to the
manufacturer.
1.6.6 Effect on chemicals Where fluids other than water or air are to be conveyed, the
effect of the pipe and fitting materials on the fluid may be establishedby reference to the
manufacturer.
1.6.7 Chemical resistance for gas applications The polyethylene or cross-linked
polyethylene used in pipes for gas applications shall meel the chemical resistance
r e q u i r e m e n t so f A S 1 6 8 5 .
1.7 PACKAGING
P i p e m a y b e s u p p l i e d e i t h e r c o i l e d o r i n s t r a i g h t l e n g t h sa s a g r e e d
with the customer. If the pipe is coiled, the coiling shall be carried out at a temperature
that will ensure that the difference befween the minimum and maximum outside pipe
diameters at any cross-sectiondoes not exceed l0% of the maximum outside diameter of
the pipe.
T h e m i n i m u m c o i l d i a m e t e rs h a l l b e n o t l e s s t h a n l 5 t i m e s t h e m e a n o u t s i d e d i a m e t e ro f
the prpewith a minimum of 350 mm.

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S E C T I O N2

P I P E S

2,1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

2 . 1 . 1 D i a m e t e r a n d w a l l t h i c k n e s s W h e n m e a s u r e di n a c c o r d a n c ew i t h A p p e n d i x B ,
t h e p i p e s h a l l c o n f o r m w i t h t h e d i m e n s i o n sg i v e n i n T a b l e 1 . I n t h e a r e a c o v e r i n g t h e
o v e r l a p o f t h e a l u m i n i u m c o r e ( s e e F i g u r e l ) , t h e w a l l t h i c k n e s s e sf , a n d f , , m a y b e u p t o
0.2 mm less thal the values given in Table l, however the minimum total wall thickness
s h a l l b e m a i n t a i n e d ,O v a l i t y d i a m e t e rm e a s u r e m e n t s h a l l a p p l y t o s t r a i g h tl e n g t h so n l y .

TABLE

P I P ED I M E N S I O N S
millimetres

\ominal
size

Mean outside
diameter D*

D\
l {

l6

20
i)

l0*l4
l 2 -l 6
I 6-20
20-25

Ovalit-v outside
diameter D..

mln.

max.

mtn.

l.+0
16,0
20.5
25.0

l.+,4
16,4
21.0
25.5

13.6
15.6
19.9
l+.J

mex.
t A 1

t6,8
2 1. 6
26.2

Mean inside
diameterD,
min,

r0.0
12,0
16.0
20.0

Wall thickness
lnner
I,.'".

Outer
T".,".

Total

0.6
0.6
0.7
0.9

0..{
0.;t
0.6

1.6
l 6
l 0
: l

0 6

T ^in.

2 , 1 , 2 [ , e n g t h S t r a i g h t p i p e s h a l l b e s u p p l i e d i n n o m i n a t e d l e n g t h s w i t h a t o l e r a n c eo f
+ 0 .1 5 , - 0 m . I n c o i l s , t h e l e n g t h s h a l l b e n o t l e s s t h a n t h a t d e s i g n a t e d b y t h e
manufacturer.All measurementsshall be adjusted to an equivalent length at 20"C.
2,1,3 Adhesion When tested in accordancewith Appendix C, there shall be no
separationof the inner or outer polyethylene or cross-linked polyethylene layers from the
aluminium core.
2,1,1 Freedom from defects Defects shall not affect the performance or function of
the pipe in service, Pipes shall be free from blisters, foreign matter and heat marks. Where
grooves, wrinkles, rippling, dents or projections are present, the pipe shall comply with
t h e d i m e n s i o n a lr e q u i r e m e n t so f T a b l e 1 .
N O T E : T h e d e f e c t sd e s c r i b e di n t h i s C l a u s ec a n n o t b c c o m p l c t e l yq u a n t i f i e d .W h e r c t h c '
prcsence.size or frequencyof any of these are consideredto be of concern.arrangements
s h o u l db e m a d eb e t w e e nt h e p u r c h a s e r / a p p r o v ai nugt h o r i t y r c e r t i f y i bn og d y ( a s a p p r o p r i a t ea) .n d
type samplcsor methods
the manufacturer.
This may be achievedby the provisionof acceptable
the manufacturer
of test.Whercdefectsare presentand the productis submittedlbr acceptance,
i t n e s sf o r p u r p o s e .
s h o u l db e a b l et o d e m o n s t r a tf e
2.1.5 Marking All pipes shall be legibly and indelibly marked with letters of a
m i n i m u m h e i g h t o f 3 m m . S u c h m a r k i n g s h a l l b e r e p e a t e da t i n t e r v a l s s u c h t h a t t h e l e n g t h
of any unmarked pipe shall not exceed I m. The marking shall show the following:
(a)

M a n u f a c t u r e r ' sn a m e o r r e g i s t e r e dt r a d e m a r k ,o r b o t h ,

(b)

N o m i n a l s i z e ( D N ) a n d d e s i g n a t i o ni n t h e f o r m l 2 - 1 6 , a s a p p r o p r i a t e .

(c)
(d)

T h e c l a s so f t h e p i p e i n t h e f o r m ' P N 1 4 ' o r ' C l a s s 5 0 0 ' , a s a p p r o p r i a t e .

'WATER PE-X/AL', or as appropriate.
The words 'COLD WATER/GAS PE/AL' or

(e)

T h e d a t e o f m a n u f a c t u r ei n t h e f u r m 9 4 0 l l 2 , i . e . l 2 t h J a n u a r y 1 9 9 4 , a s a p p r o p r i a t e .

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(f)

l0

The placeof manufacture.

The manufacturer's
codeis acceptable,
e.g.Pl.
Exampleof mandatorymarking.
' T r a d e n a m eD
' N 1 6 ( 1 2 - 1 6 ) P N 1 4 C O L D W A T E R / C L A S S5 0 0 G A S P E , A L
9 4 0 1 1P
2l .

N O T E : M a n u f a c t u r e r sm a k i n g a s t a t e m e n to f c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h i s A u s t r a l i a n S t a n d a r d o n a
p r o d u c t . p a c k a g i n g ,o r p r o m o t i o n a l m a t e r i a l r e l a t e d t o t h a t p r o d u c t a r e a d v i s e d t o e n s u r e t h a t
s u c h c o m p l i a n c ei s c a p a b l co f b e i n g v e r i f i c d .

2.2 TEST REQUIREMENTSFOR PE/AL/PEPIPE

2.2.1 Burst test* When testedin accordance
with AppendixD, at 20'C. so that the
burstoccurswithin 60 to 70 s of commencement
of pressurization.
the burstpressure
shall
be not lessthanthe valuesshownin Table2.
TABLE 2
P E / A L / P EP I P E M I N I M U M
B U R S TP R E S S U R E A
ST 2 O " C

2 . 2 . 2 P r e s s u r e r e s i s t a n c e t e s f t W h e n t e s t e di n a c c o r d a n c ew i t h AppendixE, the pipe

s h a l l w i t h s t a n dt h e p r e s s u r e ss h o w n i n T a b l e 3 a t a t e m p e r a t u r eo f 60'C for not lessthan
l0 h and 500 h. as appropriate.

TABLE 3
P E / A L / P EP I P E T E S T P R E S S U R E S
\ominal size

Test pressure.MPa
Test duration
500 h

DN
l4
l6
20
25

-3.0
3.0
3,0
2.5

2.2,3 Long-term rupture testt When testedat 60"C in accordance

with AppendixE,
the pipe shall have a minimum 97.5% lower confidencelimit (LCL) of not less than
438 000 h at a pressure
of 1.56MPa.
pressure
NOTE:(Long-term
rating,at elevated
temperature:
1.2MPa)x 1.3= 1.56.
W h e r e 1 . 3 i s a n o v e r a l l s e r v i c c( d e s i g n ) c o e f f i c i e n t ,s e e I S O / D l S 1 2 1 6 2 .

These tests are shon-term qualiry control tests which are carried out t o c o n f i r m t h e q u a l i t y o f t h e
productionrun prior to releaseof the pipes.
Thesetestsare long-lermdestructivetests which assistin monitoringthe a b s o l u t e q u a l i t l ' o f t h e p r o d u c t
and neednot be cornpletedprior to releaseof the prpes,
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with AppendixD, at 2 0 ' C . s o t h a t t h e
2,3,1 Burst test* When testedin accordance
the b u r s t p r e s s u r es h a l l
of pressurization,
burstoccurswithin 60 to 70 s of commencement
be not lessthanthe valuesshownin Table4.
TABLE

PE.)vAL/PE.X PIPE
MINIMUM BURST
PRESSUREA
ST 2O"C

2 . 3 , 2 P r e s s u r e r e s i s t a n c et e s t t W h e n t e s t e di n a c c o r d a n c ew i t h A p p e n d i x E , t h e p i p e
shall withstand the pressuresshown in Table 5 at a temperatureof 80'C for not less than
l0 h and 500 h. as appropriate.

TABLE

PE-VAL/PE-X PIPE TEST

PRESSURES

l6
l0
25

2 . 3 , 3 L o n g - t e r m r u p t u r e t e s t f W h e n t e s t e da t 8 0 o C , i n a c c o r d a n c ew i t h A p p e n d i x E .
t h e p i p e s h a l l h a v e a m i n i m u m 9 7 . 5 % l o w e r c o n f i d e n c el i m i t ( L C L ) o f n o t l e s s t h a n
. 1 3 80 0 0 h a t a p r e s s u r eo f 1 . 8 2 M P a .
2 . 3 . 4 D e g r e e o f c r o s s - l i n k i n g t T h e d e g r e e o f c r o s s - l i n k i n go f t h e p o l y e t h y l e n es h a l l
be determined by measuring the gel content. When measuredin accordancewith AS 2492,
t h e g e l c o n t e n to f t h e p i p e s h a l l b e n o t l e s s t h a n 6 5 % .
2.3.5 Environmental stress crack resistance* When pipe is tested at 95"C in
accordance with the environmental stress crack resistance requirements of AS 2492, it
s h a l l w i t h s t a n d a D r e s s u r eo f 2 . 0 + 0 . 2 . - 0 M P a f o r 1 6 5 h .

These tests are shon-terrnqualiry control tests which are carried out t o c o n f i r r n t h e q u a l i t y o f t h e
productronrun prrorto releaseof the pipes,
Thesetestsare long-termdestructivetestswhich assistin monitoringthe a b s o l u t e q u a l i t y o f t h e p r o d u c t
and ne'c'd
not be completedprior to releaseof the pipes.
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3.I

F I T T I N G S

FITTINGS FOR MACRO.COMPOSITE PIPE SYSTEMS

3 .l . l
G e n e r a l r e q u i r e m e n t s F i t t i n g s f o r m a c r o - c o m p o s i t ep i p e s s h a l l c o m p l y w i t h t h e
r e q u i r e m e n t sd e t a i l e d i n t h i s S t a n d a r d . F i t t i n g e n d s r e q u i r e d t o c o n n e c t t o e x i s t i n g
p l u m b i n g s y s t e m ss h a l l c o m p l y w i t h t h e a p p r o p r i a t eS t a n d a r d .W h e n a p i p e - f i t t i n gj o i n t i s
assembledin accordance with the manufacfurers'instructions, there shall be no electrical
contact between any metallic part of the fitting and the aluminium core of the macroc o m p o s i t ep i p e .
When a torque of 30 +2 N.m is applied, all threaded ends and components of a fitting
shall be capable of being tightened without jumping or stripping of the threads or damage
to the fitting.
N O T E : T h e t o r q u e t e s t i s n o t r e q u i r e dw h e r e t h e f i t t i n g e n d c o m p l i e su ' i t h t h e S u n d a r d
a p p l y i n gt o t h c c o n n c c t i o n .
3.1.2 Size and type The method for specifyingthe size and type of fittings shall be in
a c c o r d a n c ew i t h A p p e n d i x F .
3.1.3 Freedom from defects Fittings shall be clean, smooth and free from burrs, fins,
irregularities and sharp edges that could affect the performance or function of the fitting
in service and the safe handling of the fitting during installation and use. There shall be
no imperfections that will score the pipe or cause damage to other fittings. The bore of
the fittings shall be free from irregularities that may restrict the free flow of fluids.
Connection ends shall be parallel within *2" of the appropriateaxis of the fitting.
The surfaces of plastic components shall be free from grooves, pinholes, blisters. heat
marks or other imperfections that would affect the performance or function of the fitting
in service.
Fittings, including components of metallic materials, shall be sound and free from folds,
laps, blisters, laminations, blowholes and other imperfections that could af'fect the
performance or functions of the fittings in service. Pitting shall not be present on sealing
faces or thread faces. Pitting shall be permissiblein other locations provided the minimum
wall thickness provisions of the manufacturer's specifications are maintained and the pits
will not affect the performance or function of the fining in service.
N O T E : T h e d e f ' e c t sd e s c r i b e di n t h i s C l a u s e c a n n o t b e c o m p l c t e l yq u a n t i f i e d .W h e r e t h e
presence.size or frequencyof any of these are consideredto be of concern.arrangements
and
shouldbe madebetweenthe purchaser/approving
authoriry/certifoing
body (as appropriatc).
the manufacturer.
This may bc achievcdby the provisionof acceptable
type samplesor methods
the manufacturer
of test.Wheredefectsare presentand the productis submittedfor acceptance.
fitnessfor purpose.
shouldbe able to demonstrate
3.1.4 Porosity test (applicable to cast metallic fittings) The bodies of cast metallic
f i t t i n g s s h a l l b e c a p a b l eo f w i t h s t a n d i n gw i t h o u t l e a k a g e ,b e f o r e a n y p r o t e c t i v ec o a t i n g i s
a p p l i e d ,a p r e s s u r et e s t c o n s i s t i n go f e i t h e r (a)

the application of an internal hydrostatic pressureof 2.0 +0.2, -0 MPa for a

minimumof l5 s: or

(b)

t h e a p p l i c a t i o n o f a n i n t e r n a l a i r p r e s s u r ee q u i v a l e n t t o 0 . 7 + 0 .l , - 0 M P a f o r a
m i n i m u m o f 5 s w h i l s t t h e f i t t i n g i s c o m p l e t e l yi m m e r s e di n w a t e r .

3 . 1 . 5 D e z i n c i f i c a t i o n r e s i s t a n c e C o p p e r a l l o y c o m p o n e n t si n c o n t a c t w i t h w a t e r s h a l l
comply with AS 2345.
3.1.6 Marking The body of the fitting or end-cap shall be legibly and permanently
marked on the outside by means of engraving or embossingwith the following:

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(a)
(b)

Manufacturer's
nameand registered
trademark,
or both.
For copperalloy fittings,the lettersDR (indicating'dezincification
resistance').

In additionto the above,the nominalsize of the pipe, for which the fitting is designed,
shallbe markedusinga label,pressure
sensitivetapeor othersuitablemeans.
N O T E : M a n u f a c t u r e * sm a k i n g a s t a t e m e n to f c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h i s A u s t r a l i a n S t a n d a r d o n a
p r o d u c t , p a c k a g i n g ,o r p r o m o t i o n a l m a t e r i a l r e l a t e d t o t h a t p r o d u c t a r e a d v i s c d t o e n s u r e t h a t
s u c h c o m p l i a n c ei s c a p a b l eo f b e i n g v e r i f i e d .

3,2

TEST REQUIREMENTS FOR PE/ALIPE PIPE FITTINGS

3 . 2 . 1 C o m p a t i b i l i t y o f f i t t i n g s w i t h p i p e W h e n t e s t e di n a c c o r d a n c ew i t h A p p e n d i x G
a t 6 0 + 2 " C , p i p e a n d f i t t i n g a s s e m b l i e ss h a l l w i t h s t a n da n i n t e m a l p r e s s u r eo f :
(i)

2.8 MPa for I h; and

(ii)

2.0 MPa for 3000 h.

The joint assembly shall show no sign of leaking, weeping or rupturing.

3 . 2 . 2 R e s i s t a n c et o l e a k a g e w h e n s u b j e c t e d t o b e n d i n g W h e n t e s t e d i n a c c o r d a n c e
w i t h A S 1 4 6 0 . 1 a t 6 0 + 2 " C , p i p e a n d f i t t i n g a s s e m b l i e ss h a l l w i t h s t a n d a n i n t e r n a l
pressure of 2.8 MPa without any leakage in the joint or fitting. Joint assembliesshall be
conditioned at the test temperaturefor I h immedrately prior to testing. Fittings intended
f o r g a s a p p l i c a t i o n ss h a l l a l s o b e t e s t e da t 1 4 k P a a n d 2 0 ' C f o r I h .
3 . 2 , 3 R e s i s t a n c e t o p u l l - o u t o f a s s e m b l e d j o i n t s W h e n t e s t e d i n a c c o r d a n c ew i t h
A S 1 4 6 0 , 1 ,w i t h a t e s t l o a d a s g i v e n i n T a b l e 6 a n d t h e a s s e m b l e dj o i n t a t 2 0 " C , t h e p i p e
will not pull out of the fitting nor shall there be any separationof the fitting components.
J o i n t a s s e m b l i e ss h a l l b e c o n d i t i o n e da t t h e t e s t t e m p e r a t u r ef o r I h i m m e d i a t e l yp r i o r t o
t e s t i ns .

TABLE

PE/AL/PE PIPE
FITTINGS TEST LOAD
F O R R E S I S T A N C ET O
PULL-OUT

3 , 2 , 4 T h e r m a l c y c l i n g t e s t W h e n t e s t e d i n a c c o r d a n c ew i t h A S 2 6 4 2 . 3 . a t a n u p p e r
temperature of 60 12"C, the resistanceto thermal cycling of the assembledjoint shall be
such that there is no leakage in the joint or fitting.
3 . 2 . 5 L i q u i d i n f i l t r a t i o n W h e n t e s t e d i n a c c o r d a n c ew i t h A S 1 4 6 0 . 1 ,t h e r e s i s t a n c et o
l i q u i d i n f i l t r a t i o n o f a n a s s e m b l e dj o i n t s h a l l b e s u c h t h a t t h e r e i s n o l e a k a g ei n t h e j o i n t
or fitting.
3.2.6 Pressure cycling test (not applicable to fittings for gas application) When
t e s t e da t 6 0 + 2 " C , i n a c c o r d a n c ew i t h A p p e n d i x H , t h e r e s i s t a n c et o p r e s s u r ec y c l i n g s h a l l
be such that after 500 000 +50 000, -0 cycles there is no leakage in the joint or fitting.
The test fitting and pipe shall be assembled in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
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with AppendixG
3.3.1 Compatibilityof fittings with pipe Whentestedin accordance
ofshallwithstandan internalpressure
at 80 +2'C, pipe and fitting assemblies
(i)

2 . 8M P af o r I h : a n d

(ii)

2 . 0 M P a f o r 3 0 0 0h .

Thejoint assemblyshall showno sign of leaking,weepingor rupturing

3.3.2 Resistanceto leakagewhen subjectedto bending When testedin accordance
shall withstandan internal
with AS 1460.1,at 95 t2'C, pipe and fitting assemblies
shall be
pressure
of 2.8 MPa withoutany leakagein the joint or fitting.Joint assemblies
conditionedat the test temperaturefor I h immediatelyprior to testing.Fittingsintended
for gasapplications
shallalso be testedat 14 kPaa 20"C for t h.
with
3.3.3 Resistanceto pull-out of assembledjoints When testedin accordance
AS 1460.1usingtest loadsspecifiedin Table7, at 95 +2oC,the pipe will not pull out of
Joint assemblies
the fining, nor shall there be any separationof the fitting components.
for I h immediatelyprior to testing.
shall be conditionedat the test temperature
TABLE

PE-)UALIPE.XPIPE
FITTINGS TEST LOADS

3 . 3 . 4 T h e r m a l c y c l i n g t e s t W h e n t e s t e d i n a c c o r d a n c ew i t h A S 2 6 4 2 . 3 , a t a n u p p e r
temperatureof 80 +2'C, the resistanceto thermal cycling of the pipe and fitting assembly
s h a l l b e s u c h t h a t t h e r e i s n o l e a k a g ei n t h e j o i n t o r f i t t r n g .
3 . 3 . 5 L i q u i d i n f i l t r a t i o n W h e n t e s t e d i n a c c o r d a n c ew i t h A S 1 4 6 0 . 1 ,t h e r e s i s t a n c et o
l i q u i d i n f i l t r a t i o n o f a n a s s e m b l e dj o i n t s h a l l b e s u c h t h a t t h e r e i s n o l e a k a g ei n t h e j o i n t
or fitting.
3.3.6 Pressurecycling test (not applicable to fittings for use with gas) When tested
in accordance with Appendix H at a temperature of 80 t2oC, the resistance to pressure
c y c l i n g s h a l l b e s u c h t h a t a f t e r 5 0 0 0 0 0 + 5 0 0 0 0 , - 0 c y c l e s t h e r e i s n o l e a k a g ei n t h e j o i n t
or fitting. The test fitting and pipe shall be assembled in accordancewith the
m a n u f a c t u r e rs' i n s t r u c t i o n s .

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APPENDIX A
MEANS FOR DEMONSTRATING COMPL]ANCE WITH TH]S STANDARD
(lnformative)
Al
S C O P E T h i s A p p e n d i x s e t so u t t h e f o l l o w i n g d i f f e r e n t m e a n s b y w h i c h c o m p l i a n c e
with this Standard can be demonstratedby the manufacturer or supplier:
(a)

A s s e s s m e nbt y m e a n s o f s t a t i s t i c a ls a m p l i n g .

(b)

T h e u s e o f a p r o d u c t c e r t i f i c a t i o ns c h e m e .

(c)

A s s u r a n c eu s i n g t h e a c c e p t a b i l i t yo f t h e s u p p l i e r ' sq u a l i t y s y s t e m .

(d)

Other such means proposed by the manufacturer or supplier and acceptable to the
customer.

A2 STATISTICAL SAMPLING
Statistical sampling is a procedurewhich enables
d e c i s i o n st o b e m a d e a b o u t t h e q u a l i t y o f b a t c h e so f i t e r n sa f t e r i n s p e c t i n go r t e s t i n go n l y
a p o r t i o n o f t h o s e i t e m s . T h i s p r o c e d u r ew i l l o n l y b e v a l i d i f t h e s a m p l i n g p l a n h a s b e e n
determined on a statistical basis and the following requirementsare met:
(a)

The sample must be drawn randomly from a population of product of known

history. The history must enable verification that the product was made from known
materials at essentially the same time by essentially the same processesand under
e s s e n t i a l l yt h e s a m e s y s t e mo f c o n t r o l .

(b)

For each different siruation, a suitable sampling plan needs to be defined. A

sampling plan for one manufacturer of given capability and product throughput may
not be relevant to another manufacturerproducing the same items.

In order for statistical sampling to be meaningful to the customer, the manufacturer or

s u p p l i e rn e e d st o d e m o n s t r a t eh o w t h e a b o v e c o n d i t i o n sh a v e b e e n s a t i s f i e d .S a m p l i n g a n d
the establishmeno
t f a s a m p l i n g p l a n s h o u l d b e c a r r i e d o u t i n a c c o r d a n c ew i t h A S 1 1 9 9 ,
g u i d a n c et o w h i c h i s g i v e n i n A S 1 3 9 9 .
A3 PRODUCT CERTIFICATION
T h e p u r p o s e o f p r o d u c t c e r t i f i c a t i o ni s t o p r o v i d e
independent assuranceof the claim by the manufacturer that products comply with the
stated Australian or international Standard.
T h e c e r t i f i c a t i o ns c h e m es h o u l d m e e t t h e c r i t e r i a o f a n I S O T y p e 5 s c h e m ea s s p e c i f i e db y
S A A H B l 8 . 4 4 i n t h a t , a s w e l l a s f u l l t y p e t e s t i n g f r o m i n d e p e n d e n t l ys a m p l e dp r o d u c t i o n
and subsequentverification of conformance, it requires the manufacturer to maintain an
effective qualiry plan to control production to ensure conformance with the relevant
Standard.
The certification scheme serves to indicate that the Droducts consistently conform to the
requirementsof the Standard.
A4 SUPPLIER'S QUALITY SYSTEM Where the manufacturer or supplier can
demonstrate an audited and registered quality management system complying with the
requirements of the appropriate or stipulated Australian or international Standard for
supplier's quality systems, this may provide the necessaryconfidence that the specified
requirementswill be met. The quality assurancerequirementsneed to be agreed between
the customer and supplier and should include a quality or inspection and test plan to
ensureproduct conformity.
Guidance in determining the appropriate quality management system is given in
A S 3 9 0 0 . 1a n d A S 3 9 0 4 . 1 .
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A5 OTHER lltEANS OF ASSESSMENT If the above methods are considered

inappropriate,determination of compliance with the requirementsof this Standardmay be
assessedby being based on results of testing coupled with the manufacturer'sguaranteeof
product conformance.
I r r e s p e c t i v eo f a c c e p t a b l eq u a l i t y l e v e l s ( A Q L s ) o r t e s t f r e q u e n c i e s ,t h e r e s p o n s i b i l i t y
remains with the manufacturer or supplier to supply products that conform with the full
requirementsof the Standard.

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METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE DIMENSIONS OF PIPE

(Normative)
Bl SCOPE The Appendir sets out a method for determirnngthe insi& and outsi& diameter.
inner, outer and total wall thicknesesof macro-compmitePE/AL,?E and PE-)OAL/PE-Xpipe
(seeFigurc Bl ).
For reference purposes only. all
92 TEMPERATURE
OF MEASUREMENT
m e a s u r e m e n t ss h a l l b e t a k e n a t 2 0 + 2 ' C . O t h e r w i s e m e a s u r e m e n t sm a y b e t a k e n a t
ambient temperature and dimensions adjusted to equivalent dimensions at 20oC. For the
purpose of this Standard, the coefficient of thermal expansion of PE may be taken as
1 9 x l 0 s / o c a n d P E - X t a k e na s l - i x l 0 - 5 / ' C .
SPECIMENS Specimens shall be
REFERENCE
83 CONDITIONTNG OF
conditioned at 20 +2oC for a period of not less than 2 h in either air or water immediately
prior to measurement.
84

DETERMINATION OF OUTSIDE DIAMETER

84.l Apparatus
with AS 1984.

Micrometer complying with AS 2102 or vernier calliperscomplying

B,4.2 Procedure

The proceduresfor determining outside diameters shall be as follows:

(a)

(b)

85

Ma.rimum and minimum outside diameters including ot'alit.t'/Dun,,. and D,,.,n)

The maximum and minimum diameters resulting from ovality shall be determinedas
follows:
(i)

Using the micrometer or vernier callipers, take four outside diameter

measurementson the same cross-sectionat positions approximately 45" apart
around the circumferenceof the pipe.

(ii)

D e t e r m i n ea n d r e c o r d t h e m a x i m u m a n d m i n i m u m o u t s i d e d i a m e t e r s .V a l u e s
s h a l l b e r o u n d e d o f f t o t h e n e a r e s t0 . 1 m m w i t h v a l u e s e n d i n g i n 0 . 0 5 b e i n g
rounded up.

Mean outside diameter (D,,1 Calculate and record the mean of the two
m e a s u r e m e n t sd e t e r m i n e di n P a r a g r a p hB 4 . 2 . ( a ) ( i i ) . V a l u e s s h a l l b e r o u n d e d o f f t o
t h e n e a r e s t0 . 1 m m w i t h v a l u e se n d i n g i n 0 , 0 5 b e i n g r o u n d e du p .
D E T E R M I N A T I O N O F I N S T D ED I A M E T E R
V e r n i e r c a l l i p e r sc o m p l y i n g w i t h A S 1 9 8 4 .

85.l

Apparatus

85.2

P r o c e d u r e T h e p r o c e d u r ef o r d e t e r m i n i n gt h e i n s i d e d i a m e t e rs h a l l b e a s f o l l o w s :

(a)

Using the vernier callipers, take four inside diameter measurementson the same
cross-sectionat positions approximately 45" apart around the internal circumference
of the pipe.

(b)

Record the maximum and minimum inside diametersobtained. Values shall be

rounded off to the nearest0. I mm with values ending in 0.05 being rounded up.

(c)

C a l c u l a t ea n d r e c o r d t h e m e a n o f t h e r w o v a l u e sa s t h e m e a n i n s i d e d i a m e t e rD .

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86.I

D E T E R M I N A T I O NO F T O T A L O U T E R A N D I N N E R W A L L T H I C K N E S S
Apparatus The following apparatusis required:

(a)

Externalmicrometer-havinga fixed sphericalanvil of 3 mm nominalradiusand

providing an accuracy not less than that specified in the relevant clausesof
AS 2102.

(b)

Magnilt'ingg/a.rs-graduatedand of 8x magnificationor greater.

N O T E : O t h e rm e a s u r e m e a
np
t p a r a t u se,. g . u l t r a s o n i ct e s t e r sw, h i c h c a n b e s h o w nt o p r o v i d ea n
accuraco
y f t h e s a m eo r a h i g h e rd e g r e em
. ay be used.
86.2
(a)

(b)

(c)

P r o c e d u r e T h e p r o c e d u r e sf o r d e t e r m i n i n gw a l l t h i c k n e s s e ss h a l l b e a s f o l l o w s :
lvfinimum v'all thickness The minimum wall thickness (f.,n) shall be determined as
follows:
(i)

U s i n g t h e e x t e m a l m i c r o m e t e r ,m e a s u r et h e w a l l t h i c k n e s so f t h e p i p e a t f o u r
points approximately 90' apart around the circumferenceof the pipe.

(ii)

D e t e r m i n ea n d r e c o r d t h e m i n i m u m v a l u e . r o u n d e dt o t h e n e a r e s t0 . 0 5 m m .

M i n i m u m o u t e r v ' a l l t h i c k n e s s T h e m i n i m u m o u t e r w a l l t h i c k n e s s( f , , , n , , , )s h a l l b e
determined as follows:
(i)

U s i n g t h e g r a d u a t e dm a g n i f y i n g g l a s s , m e a s u r e t h e w a l l t h i c k n e s s o f t h e
outer polyethylene layer at four points approximately 90' apart around the
circumference.

(ii)

D e t e r m i n ea n d r e c o r d t h e m i n i m u m v a l u e , r o u n d e dt o t h e n e a r e s t0 . 0 5 m m .

Minimum inner v'all thickness The procedure for determining the minimum inner
w a l l t h i c k n e s s( I , . , n ) s h a l l b e a s f o l l o w s :
(i)
U s i n g t h e g r a d u a t e dm a g n i f y i n g g l a s s , m e a s u r e t h e w a l l t h i c k n e s s o f t h e
inner polyethylene layer at four points approximately 90" apart around the
pipe circumference.
(ii)

(d)

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D e t e r m i n ea n d r e c o r d t h e m i n i m u m v a l u e , r o u n d e dt o t h e n e a r e s t0 . 0 5 m m .

ll/all thickness around the aluminium ot'erlap The procedure for determining the
w a l l t h i c k n e s s e s( i n n e r a n d o u t e r ) a r o u n d t h e a r e a o f a l u m i n i u m o v e r l a p s h a l l b e a s
follows:
(i)

U s i n g t h e g r a d u a t e dm a g n i f u i n g g l a s s ,m e a s u r et h e t h i c k n e s so f t h e i n n e r a n d
outer polymer layers around the area of aluminium overlap.

(ii)

Record the actual values.

REPORT

The following information shall be reported:

(a)

Type, nominal size, production date and place of manufacture of the pipe tested.

(b)

M a x i m u m a n d m i n i m u m o u t s i d ed i a m e t e r si n c l u d i n g o v a l i t y .

(c)

M e a n o u t s i d ed i a m e t e r .

(d)

Mean insidediameter.

(e)

Minimum wall thickness.

(fl

Minimum outer wall thickness and the thickness around the area of aluminium
overlap.

(g)

Minimum inner wall thickness and the thickness around the area of aluminium
overlap.

(h)

R e f e r e n c et o t h i s t e s t m e t h o d ,i . e . A S 4 1 7 6 , A p p e n d i x B .

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Outer wall thicknss fo

lnner wall thickness

Total wrll thickncss f

A l u m i n i s mc o r q
FIGURE

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APPENDIX C
METHOD FOR DETERMINING ADHESION
(Normative)
Cl
S C O P E T h i s A p p e n d i x s e t s o u t t h e m e t h o d f o r d e t e r m i n i n gw h e t h e r a n a d e q u a t e
bond has been achieved beMeen the aluminium and the inner and outer layers of polymer.
C2 PRINCIPLE A spiral cut is made through the wall of a length of pipe and the
resulting strip straightened out and inspected. Any sign of separation of the polymer
layers from the aluminium core is taken as failure.
C3 APPARATUS A sharp knife or razor blade capable of cutting the pipe into a
spiral. The blade should be mounted in a jig and fixed to a bench so that there is no risk
to the operator ( see Figure C I ).
C4 PREPARATION OF TEST SPECIMENS
s e c t i o no f p i p e a p p r o x i m a t e l y3 0 0 m m l o n g .

The test specimen shall comprise a

C5 DETERMINATION OF BOND STRENGTH With the knife or razor blade. cut

a p p r o x i m a t e l y 1 0 0 m m o f t h e p i p e s p e c i m e n i n t o a s p i r a l . S t r a i g h t e no u t t h e s p i r a l a n d
examine both edges for any sign of separation of the inner or outer polymer layers from
the aluminiumcore.
C6

REPORT

The following information shall be reported:

(a)

Type, nominal size and production date of the pipe tested.

(b)

Whether or not there was any evidence of separationof the inner or outer polymer
l a y e r sf r o m t h e a l u m i n i u m c o r e .

(c)

R e f e r e n c et o t h i s t e s t m e t h o d ,i . e . A S 4 1 7 6 , A p p e n d i x C .

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METHOD FOR DETERMINING BURST STRENGTH OF PIPE
(Normative)
Dl
S C O P E T h i s A p p e n d i x s e t s o u t t h e m e t h o d f o r d e t e r m i n i n g t h e b u r s t s t r e n g t ho f
P E iA L / P E a n d P E - ) U A L I P E - X p i p e .
D 2 P R I N C I P L E A l e n g t h o f p i p e i s s u b j e c t e dt o i n t e r n a l h y d r o s t a t i c p r e s s u r ea t a
controlled rate of increase and at a specified temperature until structural failure of the
pipe occurs. Failure is defined as structural failure before the specified minimum burst
p r e s s u r ei s r e a c h e d .
D3

APPARATUS

T h e f o l l o w i n g a p p a r a t u si s r e q u i r e d :

(a)

Pres.surizings.tstem-hydraulic system capable of producing a pressureof between

0 . 5 a n d 9 M P a w i t h o u t s h o c k o r p u l s a t i o n a n d c a p a b l eo f i n c r e a s i n gt h e p r e s s u r ea l
a controlled rate. The pressuring system shall be capable of operating at 20 +2"C.

(b)

E n d c o n n e c l i o r s - c o n n e c t i o n s c a p a b l eo f m a k i n g a w a t e r t i g h t s e a l a t e a c h e n d o f
t h e t e s t s p e c i m e ns h a l l b e p r o v i d e d . T h e e n d c o n n e c t i o n sm a y b e e i t h e r f i x e d ( i . e .
constrained)or free.
Pre.ssure gauges-pressure gauges complying with AS I 349 for the range of
pressureto be measured.

(c )

g a u g e sh a v i n gt h e s a m eo r h i g h e rd e g r e eo f i n d i c a t i n gc a p a b i l i t i easn d
N O T E : D i g i t a lp r e s s u r e
accuraca
) r ea c c e p t a b l e .
D 4 P R E P A R A T I O N O F T E S T S P E C I M E N S E a c h t e s t s p e c i m e ns h a l l b e a p i e c e o f
pipe 280 +20, -0 mm long, cut with square ends. It shall have no notches.burrs or
m a r k i n g st h a t m i g h t c a u s ep r e m a t u r ef a i l u r e .
D 5 C O N D I T I O N I N G O F T E S T S P E C I M E N S T e s t s p e c i m e n ss h a l l b e c o n d i t i o n e da t
20 +2"C for a minimum of 5 min in water or moving air.
D6

PROCEDURE

T h e p r o c e d u r es h a l l b e a s f o l l o w s :

(a)

A t t h e c o m p l e t i o n o f t h e c o n d i t i o n i n g p e r i o d , c o n n e c t t h e s p e c i m e nt o t h e t e s t i n g
apparatusif not already connected,and ensure that all air is excluded.

(b)

Apply pressure to the specimen at a controlled rate, increasing the pressure so thal
t h e s p e c i m e n b u r s t s w i t h i n 6 0 t o 7 0 s o f c o m m e n c e m e n to f t h e a p p l i c a t i o n o f
pressure.

(c)

R e c o r d t h e m a x i m u m p r e s s u r ea c h i e v e db e f o r e t h e s p e c i m e nb u r s t s .

(d)

If the specimen bursts outside the 60 to 70 s interval, repeat the test with an
appropriate adjustment to the rate of increaseof pressure.

D7

REPORT

The following information shall be reported:

(a)

Nominal size, classification,and date and place of manufactureof the pipe.

(b)

Test temperature.

(c)

M a x i m u m h y d r o s t a t i cp r e s s u r er e c o r d e d .

(d)

Failureof any specimen.

(e)

R e f e r e n c et o t h i s t e s t m e t h o d ,i . e . A S 4 1 7 6 , A p p e n d i x D .

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APPENDIX E
METHOD FOR DETERMINING PRESSURERESISTANCE ANt)
LONG.TERM RUPTURE STRENGT}]
(Normative)
El
SCOPE This Appendix sets out a method for determining the internal pressure
resistance and long-term rupfure strength of PEIALIPE and PE-XTALiPE-X
m a c r o - c o m p o s i t ep i p e s .
E2

PRINCIPLE

E 2 . l L o n g - t e r m r u p t u r e s t r e n g t h A n u m b e r o f t e s t s p e c i m e n sa r e t e s t e d a t v a r i o u s
pressuresin a temperature-controlledwater bath. The time taken for each specimento fail
is recorded and this data is used to plot a logllog regressioncurve of pressureagainst time
to failure. The data is extrapolated to longer times and the 975% lower confidence limit
o f t h e f a i l u r e t i m e a t a s p e c i f i e dp r e s s u r ei s c a l c u l a t e d .
E2,2 Pressure resistance test A test specimen is subjected to an elevated internal
hydrostatic pressure for a specified period at elevated temperature. The specimen is
deemed to have passedif no leakage is noted during the test,
E3
(a)

APPARATUS

T h e f o l l o w i n g a p p a r a t u si s r e q u i r e d :

Htdraulic pressuri:ing s.r'stem-capable of producing a pressure of between 0 MPa

a n d 6 . 0 M P a w i t h o u t s h o c k o r p u l s a t i o n ,a n d c a p a b l eo f m a i n t a i n i n ga n a c c u r a c yo f
w i t h i n + 5 , - 2 o / oo f t h e s e t v a l u e .
Provision may be made for comecting one or more test specimensto the hydraulic
system at the one time.

(b)

End connecllors---<onnectionscapable of making a watertight seal between the test

specimen and the pressurizingsystem. Fittings shall be of the free end rype that are
connectedto the test specimen so that the lower end of the test specimencarries the
w e i g h t o f o n e o f t h e f i t t i n g s a n d t h e t h r u s t o f t h e p r e s s u r e( s e eF i g u r e E l ) .

(c)

Timing devic'es-each test station shall be provided with a timing device to register
t h e d u r a t i o n o f t h e t e s t o n e a c h t e s t s p e c i m e nu n t i l t h e m o m e n t o 1 ' b u r s t ,o r u n t i l t h e
s p e c i f i e d t i m e o f t e s t h a s e l a p s e d .T h i s t i m i n g d e v i c e s h a l l s t o p w h e n t h e t e s t
pressureor test temperatureexceedsthe specified tolerances.

(d)

Pres.sure gauge-accurate to +lo/o of the true value for use when the cut-out
t o l e r a n c e sh a v e t o b e s e t m a n u a l l y .

(e)

Il'ater bath-in
temperature.

w h i c h t h e w a t e r i s c o n t r o l l e d t o w i t h i n + 2 o C o f t h e s p e c i f i e dt e s t

E4 PREPARATION OF TEST SPECIMENS Sufficient pipe conforming with the

d i m e n s i o n ss p e c i f i e di n C l a u s e2 . 1 s h a l l b e p r o d u c e d .E a c h t e s t s p e c i m e ns h a l l b e a p i e c e
of pipe with a free length (Z) between end connections equal to at least 10 times the
outside diameter of the pipe, subject to a minimum of 250 mm and a maximum of
750 mm.
B e f o r e t e s t i n g , e a c h t e s t s p e c i m e ns h a l l h a v e i t s e n d s s q u a r e da n d c l e a n e d . I t s h a l l n o t
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E 5 , l C o n d i t i o n i n g o f t e s t s p e c i m e n s l m m e d i a t e l y p r i o r t o t e s t i n g ,e a c h t e s t s p e c i m e n
s h a l l b e f i l l e d w i t h w a t e r a t t h e n o m i n a t e d t e m p e r a t u r ea n d c o n d i t i o n e d i n a r , r ' a t e br a t h
f o r a p e r i o d o f n o t l e s s t h a n - 5 m i n . A l t e r n a t i v e l y , t h e t e s t s p e c i r n e nm a y b e f i l l e d w i t h
w a t e r a t a m b i e n t t e m p e r a t u r ea n d c o n d i t i o n e d i n a w a t e r b a t h a t t h e n o m i n a t e d t e s t
tenrperaturefor a period of not less than 2 h.
E5.2
(a)

P r o c e d u r e T h e t e s t p r o c e d u r es h a l l b e a s f o l l o w s :
S e l e c t i n t e r n a l h y d r o s t a t i cp r e s s u r e ,i n a c c o r d a n c eq ' i t h S e c t i o n2 o f t h i s S t a n d a r d .
t o p r o d u c e f a i l u r e s i n t h e d e s i r e dt i m e c e l l s ( s e e T a b l e E l ) .

(b)

A t t h e c o m p l e t i o n o f t h e c o n d i t i o n i n g p e r i o d a t t h e n o m i n a t e dt e m p e r a t u r ec, o n n e c t
a t e s t s p e c i m e n t o t h e a p p a r a t u sp r o v i d e d a n d e n s u r e t h a t a l l a i r i s e x c l u d e d f i o m
the system.

(c)

E n s u r e t h a t t h e p r e s s u r ec u t - o u t m e c h a n i s ma n d t h e t i m i n g d e l ' i c e sa r e o p e r a t i v e .

(d)

Apply pressure to the specimen so that the test pressure is reached w'ithin
l0 to 60 s,

(e)

W h e n t h e s y s t e m h a s s t a b r l i z e d a t t h e r e q u i r e d t e s t t e l n p e r a t u r eo f 8 0 + 2 o C ' o r
6 0 t 2 ' C ( a s s p e c i f i e d ) a n d w i t h i n t h e t o l e r a n c eo f + 5 , - 2 o t oo f t h e s e t p r e s s u r e
v a l u e .c o m m e n c et i m i n g .
C o n t i n u o u s l ym a i n t a i n t h e t e s t p r e s s u r et o a n a c c u r a c yo f a t l e a s t t 5 . - 2 o , ao f t h e s e t
v a l u e a n d m a i n t a i n t h e t e m p e r a t u r eo f t h e t e s t e n v i r o n m e n ti n c o n t a c t w i t h t h e t e s t
s p e c i m e na t 8 0 + 2 " C o r 6 0 + 2 o C ( a s s p e c i f i e d )f o r t h e t e s t p e r i o d . I n t h e e v e n t o t ' a
change in test pressure or temperature which results in the specified tolerances
b e i n g e x c e e d e d ,t i m i n g s h a l l b e s t o p p e d .T i m i n g s h a l l o n l y b e r e c o m m e n c e dw h e n
t h e t e s t c o n d i t i o n sh a v e b e e n r e s e t w i t h i n t h e r e q u i r e dl i m i t s .

(f)

(g)

R e c o r d t h e t i m e - t o - f a i l u r ef o r e a c h s p e c i m e n .T h e t e s t s p e c i m e ns h a l l b e c o n s i d e r e d
to have failed when it leaks. weeps or ruptures.In the event of a failure within
75 mm of an end connection. a further test specirnenshall be selected and the test
repeated.

(h)

Obtain at least l8 test results for the calculation of the log (time) versus log
( p r e s s u r e )r e g r e s s i o nl i n e w i t h a t e s t p o i n t d i s t r i b u t i o na s p e r T a b l e E l .

E 5 . 3 A s s e s s m e n t o f r e s u l t s F o r e a c h s i z e o f p i p e t h e r e s u l t s s h a l l b e s u b j e c t e dt o
regression analysis by the method of least squares to give an extrapolated lower 9'7.5on
c o n f i d e n c el i m i t a t 1 . 5 6 M P a f b r P E i A L l P E p i p e a n d 1 , 8 2 M P a f o r P E - X / A L / P E - X p i p e s .
The independent variable is the logarithm of the internal hydrostatic test pressure at
failure. The extrapolatedtimes shall be not less than 438 000 h.
E5.4 Report

The following infonnationshall be reported:

(a)

N o m i n a l s i z e . c l a s s i f i c a t i o na n d d a t e a n d p l a c e o f m a n u f a c t u r eo f p i p e t e s t e d .

(b)

I n t e r n a lh y d r o s t a t i cp r e s s u r ea n d t i m e - t o - f a i l u r ef o r e a c h t e s t s p e c i m e n .

(c)

G r a p h o f a c c u m u l a t e dr e s u l t sw i t h t h e e x t r a p o l a t e d9 7 . 5 % l o w e r c o n f i d e n c el i m i t s a t
1 , 5 6M P a f o r P E i A L l P E p i p e a n d 1 . 8 2 M P a f o r P E - X / A L / P E - X p i p e .

(d)

R e f e r e n c et o t h i s t e s t m e t h o d .i . e . A S 4 1 7 6 , A p p e n d i x E , l o n g - t e r mr u p t u r e s t r e n g t h
test.

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E 6 . l C o n d i t i o n i n g o f t e s t s p e c i m e n s E a c h t e s t s p e c i m e ns h a l l b e f i l l e d u ' i t h w a t e r a l
the nominated test temperature and conditioned in a water bath for a period of not less
t h a n 5 m i n , i m m e d i a t e l y p r i o r t o t e s t i n g . A l t e r n a t i v e l y , t h e t e s t s p e c i m e nm a y b e f i l l e d
with '*,aterat ambient temperatureand conditioned in a water bath for a period of not less
than 2 h.
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P r o c e d u r e T h e p r o c e d u r es h a l l b e a s f o l l o w s :

(a)

At the completion of the conditioning perrod, connect a test specimen to the

apparatus provided, if not already connected, and ensure that all air is excluded
from the system.

(b)

E n s u r et h a t t h e p r e s s u r ec u t - o u t m e c h a n i s ma n d t h e t i m i n g d e v i c e sa r e o p e r a t i v e .

(c)

A p p l y p r e s s u r et o t h e t e s t s p e c i m e ns o t h a t t h e t e s t p r e s s u r ei s r e a c h e dw i t h i n 3 0 t o
60 s.

(d)

W h e n t h e s y s t e m h a s s t a b i l i z e d a t t h e r e q u i r e d t e s t t e m p e r a t u r eo f 6 0 + 2 " C o r
8 0 t 2 " C , a s a p p r o p r i a t e ,a n d w i t h i n + 5 . - 2 0 1 ' o f t h e s e t p r e s s u r ev a l u e . c o r n m e n c e
timing.

(e)

C o n t i n u o u s l y m a i n t a i n t h e t e s t p r e s s u r ew i t h i n - 5 , - 2 9 ' o o f t h e s e t v a l u e a n d t h e
temperature of the test environment at 60 +2'C or 80 +2oC (as specified) for the
test period. as specifred. In the event of a change in test pressure or temperature
w h i c h r e s u l t s i n t h e s p e c i f i e d t o l e r a n c e sb e i n g e x c e e d e d ,t i m i n g s h a l l b e s t o p p e d .
T i m i n g s h a l l o n l y b e r e c o m m e n c e dw h e n t h e t e s t c o n d i t i o n s h a v e b e e n r e s e t w i t h i n
t h e r e q u i r e dl i m i t s .

(f)

R e c o r d t h e t i m e - t o - f a i l u r eo r t h e d u r a t i o n o f t e s t f o r e a c h t e s t s p e c i m e n .T h e t e s t
s p e c i m e ns h a l l b e c o n s i d e r e dt o h a v e f a i l e d w h e n i t l e a k s ,w e e p s o r r u p t u r e s .I n t h e
e v e n t o f a f a i l u r e w i t h i n 7 5 m m o f a n e n d c o n n e c t i o n .a f u r t h e r t e s t s D e c i m e ns h a l l
b e s e l e c t e da n d t h e t e s t s h a l l b e r e p e a t e d .

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T h e f o l l o w i n g i n f o r m a t i o ns h a l l b e r e p o r t e d :

(a)

N o m i n a l s i z e , c l a s s i f i c a t i o na n d d a t e a n d p l a c e o f m a n u f a c t u r eo f p i p e t e s t e d .

(b)

N u m b e r o f s p e c i m e n st e s t e d .

(c)

I n t e r n a l h y d r o s t a t i cp r e s s u r ea p p l i e dt o e a c h t e s t s p e c i r n e n .

(d)

F a i l u r e o l a n y t e s t s p e c i m e nt o c o m p l e t et h e t e s l a n d t h e t i m e t o f a i l u r e .

(e)

R e f e r e n c et o t h i s m e t h o d , i . e . A S 4 1 7 6 , A p p e n d i x E , p r e s s u r er e s i s t a n c et e s t .

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APPENDIX F
M E T H O D S F O R S P E C I F Y I N GS I Z E S A N D T Y P E S O F F I T T I N G S
(Normative)
F l S C O P E T h i s A p p e n d i x s e t s o u t m e t h o d s f o r s p e c i f y ' i n gt h e s i z e s a n d t y p e s o f
f i t t i n g s f o r u s e u ' i t h m a c r o - c o m p o s i t ep i p e s .
F2 ORDER OF SPECIFYINC
shall be as follows:

T h e o r d e r o f s p e c i f y i n g t h e e n d c o n n e c t i o n so f f i t t i n g s

(a)

S t r a i g h t t h r o u g h . / i t t i n g s F o r f i t t i n g s w i t h t u ' o u n e q u a l e n d s ,t h e l a r g e r e n d s h a l l b e
grren first.

(b)

Fitrings having three ends These frttings shall be specified first by the ends of the
'run',
i . e . t h e t w o e n d s ( t h e l a r g e r b e i n g s p e c i f i e df i r s t ) i n t h e s a m e s t r a i g h t l i n e ,
a n d t h e n b y t h e r e m a i n i n ge n d .

(c)

Fitting,s having,.four ends These fittings shall be specified first by the larger end
o n t h e ' r u n ' a n d t h e n b y t h e s e c o n de n d o n t h e ' r u n ' , f o l l o w e db y t h e r e r n a i n i n g
e n d s , t h e l a r g e r o f t h e t w o r e m a i n i n ge n d s b e i n g s p e c i f i e df i r s t .

F3 END CONNECTIONS-COPPER
AND COPPER-ALLOY
Copper and coppera l l o y c o m p r e s s i o na n d c a p i l l a r y c o n n e c t o r ss h a l l b e s p e c i f i e di n t e r m s o f t y p e a n d s i z e . i n
a c c o r d a n c eu ' i t h A S 3 6 8 8 .

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APPENDIX G
METHOD FOR DETERMININC COMPATIBIL]TY

OF FITTINGS WITH PIPE

(Nonnative)
Gl
SCOPE This Appendix sets out a method for determining the compatibility of
f i t t i n g s w i t h p i p e w h e n s u b j e c t e dt o i n t e r n a l p r e s s u r e .
G2

PRINCIPLE

(a)

For PE-

(b)

A p i p e a n d f i t t i n g a s s e m b l yi s s u b j e c t e dt o t h e f o l l o w i n g p r e s s u r e s :

(i)

2,8 MPa for I h. and:

(ii)

2.0 MPa for 3000h at 60 +2'C.

For PE-X-(i)

2.8 MPa for I h, and:

(ii)

2.0 MPa for 3000h at 80 t2"C.

F a i l u r e i s t a k e n a s b e i n g l e a k a g ef r o m t h e j o i n t o r r u p t u r i n go f t h e t e s t s p e c i m e n .
G3

A P P A R A T U S T h e f o l l o w i n g a p p a r a t u si s r e q u i r e d :

(a)

Hrdraulic pre.ssuri:ing s.\'stem-capable of producing a pressure betu,een 0 and

- l M P a w i t h o u t s h o c k o r p u l s a t i o n s .a n d c a p a b l e o f m a i n t a i n i n g a n a c c u r a c y o f
-5, -2% of the set value.
Provision may be made for connecting one or more test specimens to the hydraulic
s y s t e m a t t h e o n e t i m e . I n t h e e v e n t o f m o r e t h a n o n e c o n n e c t i o nb e i n g p r o v i d e d .
t h e s y s t e m s h a l l m a i n t a i n t h e p r e s s u r ei n t h e o t h e r s p e c i m e n si f o n e s h o u l d b u r s t .
Provision shall also be made to isolate each connection.

(b)

EntJ c'ttnnec'tir.rris---connections
shall be provided capable of making a u,atertight seal
a t e a c h e n d o f t h e t e s t s p e c i m e na n d t o t h e p r e s s u r i z i n gs y s t e m .F i t t i n g s s h a l l b e o f
t h e ' f r e e - e n d ' t y p e , i l l u s t r a t e d i n F i g u r e C l . T h e e n d c o n n e c t i o n sa n d t h e i r m e t h o d
of attachmentto the pipe specimensmay be of the same design as the fittings under
test.

(c)

Tining detic'es-each test station shall be provided with a tirning dev'iceto register
t h e d u r a t i o n o f t h e t e s t o n e a c hj o i n t a s s e m b l yu n t i l t h e s p e c i f i e d t i m e h a s e l a p s e d .
T h e t i m i n g d e v i c e s h a l l s t o p w h e n t h e p r e s s u r ee x c e e d st h e s p e c i f i e dt o l e r a n c e s .

(d)

Testing environment-lneans shall be provided for testing the joint assembly in a

w a t e r b a t h i n w h i c h t h e t e m p e r a t u r ei s c o n t r o l l e d t o w i t h i n + 2 o C o f t h e s p e c i f i e d
temperature.

G 4 P R E P A R A T I O N O F J O I N T A S S E M B L I E S E a c h j o i n t a s s e m b l ys h a l l c o n s i s to f
t h e f i t t i n g t o b e t e s t e d a n d a s s e m b l e dw i t h t w o c o n s e c u t i v ep i e c e s o f p i p e c u t f r o m t h e
samelength of pipe (see Figure Cl). The total length of pipe shall have a free length(l)
b e t w e e n e n d c o n n e c t i o n sa t l e a s t e q u a l t o 1 0 t i m e s t h e n o m i n a l o u t s i d e d i a m e t e ro f t h e
p i p e , s u b j e c tt o a m i n i m u m o f 2 5 0 m m a n d a m a x i m u m o f 7 5 0 m m .
B e f o r e a s s e m b l y ,e a c h p i e c e o f p i p e s h a l l h a v e i t s e n d s s q u a r e da n d c l e a n e d .I t s h a l l h a v e
n o b u n s , n o t c h e so r o t h e r m a r k i n g sw h i c h m a y c a u s ep r e m a t u r ef a i l u r e .

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with water at the nominated temperature and conditioned in a *'ater bath for a period of
n o t l e s s t h a n 5 m i n . i r n m e d i a t e l yp r i o r t o t e s t i n g .A l t e r n a t i v e l y ,t h e t e s t s p e c i m e nr n a y 'b e
f i l l e d w i t h w a t e r a t a m b i e n t t e m p e r a t u r ea n d c o n d i t i o n e di n a w a t e r b a t h a t t h e n o r n i n a t e d
t e m p e r a t u r ef o r a p e r i o d o f n o t l e s s t h a n 2 h .
T h e p r o c e d u r es h a l l b e a s f o l l o w s :

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PROCEDURE

(a)

At the completion of conditioning. connect a .joint assembly to the apparatus

p r o v i d e d . i f n o t a l r e a d y c o n n e c t e d ,a n d e n s u r e t h a t a l l a i r i s e r c l u d e d f r o m t h e
system,

(b)

E n s u r et h a t t h e p r e s s u r ec u t - o u t m e c h a n i s ma n d t h e t i m i n g d e v i c e sa r e o p e r a t i v e .

( c)

A p p l y p r e s s u r et o t h e t e s t s p e c i m e n s o t h a t t h e t e s t p r e s s u r e i s r e a c h e d u ' i t h i n
30 to 60 s,

(d)

W h e n t h e s y s t e r n h a s s t a b i l i z e d a t t h e r e q u i r e d t e s t t e m p e r a t u r ea n d u ' i t h i n t h e
t o l e r a n c eo f * 5 , - 2 o t ' oo f t h e s e t p r e s s u r ev a l u e , c o m m e n c et i m i n g .

(e)

C o n t i n u o u s l y m a i n t a i n t h e t e s t p r e s s u r ew i t h i n * 5 , - 2 o / o o f t h e s e t v a l u e a n d t h e
t e m p e r a t u r eo f t h e t e s t e n v i r o n m e n ti n c o n t a c tw i t h t h e j o i n t a s s e m b l ya t 6 0 t 2 o C o r
8 0 + 2 " C a s a p p r o p r i a t et h r o u g h o u tt h e t e s t . l n t h e e v e n t o f a c h a n g ei n t e s t p r e s s u r e
w h i c h r e s u l t s i n t h e s p e c i f i e d t o l e r a n c e sb e i n g e x c e e d e d ,t i m i n g s h a l l b e s t o p p e d
a n d r e c o m m e n c e do n l y w h e n t h e t e s t c o n d i t i o n sh a v e b e e n r e s e tw i t h i n t h e r e q u i r e d
limits.

(f)

R e c o r d t h e t i n r e t o f a i l u r e o r t h e d u r a t i o n o f t h e l e s t f o r e a c h s p e c i m e n .T h e t e s t
s p e c i r n e ns h a l l b e c o n s i d e r e dt o h a v e f a i l e d i l t h e f i t t i n g a s s e m b l yl e a k s , w e e p s o r
ruprures.

G7

REPORT

(a)

N o r n i n a l s i z e , c l a s s i f i c a t i o na n d t h e d a t e a n d p l a c e o f m a n u f a c t u r eo f p i p e t e s t e d .

(b)

I n t e r n a l h y d r o s t a t i cp r e s s u r ea p p l i e d t o e a c hj o r n t a s s e m b l y .

(c)

F a i l u r e o f t h e j o i n t a s s e m b l yt o c o m p l e t et h e t e s t a n d , i n t h e e v e n t o f t h i s o c c u r r i n g .
the time-to-failure.

(d)

A r e f e r e n c et o t h e t e s t m e t h o d ,i . e . A S 4 1 7 6 , A p p e n d i x G .

The following intbrmation shall be reported:

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M E T H O D F O R D E T E R M I N I N G P R E S S U R EC Y C L I N G
R E S I S T A N C EO F P I P E SA N D F I T T I N G S
(Normative)
Hl
S C O P E T h i s A p p e n d i x s e t s o u t a r n e t h o d f o r d e t e n n i n i n g t h e p r e s s u r ec y c l i n g
r e s i s t a n c eo f p i p e s a n d f i t t i n g s .
A f i t t i n g r p i p e a s s e m b l y i s s u b j e c t e d t o t h e p r e s s u r ec y c l i n g t e s t
H2 PRINCIPLE
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s p e c i f i e d A S 3 7 0 7 o b s e r v i n gt h e p a r t i c u l a rr e q u i r e m e n t so f t h i s A p p e n d i r .
H3 APPARATUS The pressurizing system, pressure and cycle measurement.
p r e s s u r i z i n gm e d i u m a n d l e a k d e t e c t i o n s h a l l b e i n a c c o r d a n c er v i t h A S 3 7 0 7 . E x c e p t i n
the case of rubber ring jointed fittings unable to accept a longitudinal thrust. the pipes and
f i t t i n g s s h a l l b e t e s t e d a s a s s e m b l i e sw i t h f r e e e n d s . T h e e n d c o n n e c t i o n sm a y b e o f t h e
same design as the fittings under test and thereby qualify as tesls on the joints.
H4

TEST SPECINIENS

H4,l General Each joint assembly shall consist of the fitting to be tested and
a s s e m b l e dw i t h t w o c o n s e c u t i v ep i e c e s o f p i p e c u t f r o m t h e s a m e l e n g t h o f p i p e ( s e e
F i g u r e G l ) . T h e t o t a l l e n g t h o f p i p e s h a l l h a v e a f r e e l e n g t h ( 1 . ) b e t w e e ne n d c o n n e c t t o n s
a t l e a s t e q u a l t o l 0 t i m e s t h e n o m i n a l o u t s i d e d i a m e t e ro f t h e p i p e , s u b j e c tt o a m i n i m u m
of 250 mm and a maximum of 750 mm.
B e f o r e a s s e m b l y ,e a c h p i e c e o f p i p e s h a l l h a v e i t s e n d s s q u a r e da n d c l e a n e d .I t s h a l l h a v e
n o b u n s , n o t c h e so r o t h e r m a r k i n g sw h i c h m a y c a u s ep r e m a t u r ef a i l u r e .
'worst case' in order
H 4 , 2 F i t t i n g s F i t t i n g s m a y b e s e l e c t e df o r t e s t o n t h e b a s i s o f t h e
to demonstratesatisfactory performance of a range.
H,|,3 Joints Joints shall be assembled in accordance u'ith the manufacturer's
i n s t r u c t i o n s .A m i n i m u m o f t h r e e i o i n t s s h a l l b e t e s t e d .
The test shall be carried out in either air. water or
HS TESTING ENVIRONMENT
o t h e r i n e r t m e d i u m e n v i r o n m e n ta t t h e t e m p e r a t u r es p e c i f i e di n C l a u s e s3 . 2 . 4 a n d 3 . 3 . 4 .a s
a p p l i ca b l e .
H6 CONDITIONING OF TEST SAMPLES. TEST PROCEDURE. DETERIIITNATION OF TEST CYCLE PRESSURE AND REPORT Conditioning. pressure
d e t e r m i n a t i o na n d t e s t i n g s h a l l b e i n a c c o r d a n c ew i t h A S 3 7 0 7 . T h e m o d u l u s o f e l a s t i c i t l '
o f a l u m i n i u m s h a l l b e u s e dw h e n d e t e r m i n i n gt h e p r e s s u r ew a v e f o r m .
H 7 F I N A L P R E S S U R E T E S T I N G A t t h e c o m p l e t i o no f 5 0 0 0 0 0 * 5 0 0 0 0 . - 0 c y c l e s ,
the test assembly shall be maintained for not less than 2 h under rated pressureat ambient
t e m p e r a t u r ew i t h o u t l e a k i n g .
H 8 R E P O R T R e s u l t s s h a l l b e r e p o r t e d i n a c c o r d a n c ew i t h A S 3 7 0 7 w i t h t h e a d d i t i o n
of the results of final pressure testing (see ParagraphH7) and a reference to this test
r n e t h o di . e . A S 4 1 7 6 , A p p e n d i xH .

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