BRITISH STANDARD 3506 : 1969 UDC 621,643.29 878.783 SPECIFICATION FOR UNPLASTICIZED PVC PIPE FOR INDUSTRIAL USES BRITISH STANDARDS INSTITUTION AYSPECIFICATION FOR UNPLASTICIZED PVC PIPE FOR INDUSTRIAL USES BS 3506 : 1969 Incorporating amendments issued September 1973 (AMD 1152) ‘and July 1975 (AMD 1777) BRITISH STANDARDS INSTITUTION Incorporated by Royal Charter British Standards House, 2 Park St. London, WIY 4AA ‘Telegrams: Standards London WI ‘Telephone: 01-629 9000‘Tats Beavis STANDARD, having been approved by the Plastics Industry Standards Committee, was published under ‘the authority of the Executive Board on 30th September, 1969. First published, June, 1962. First revision, September, 1969. ‘SBN: $80 05840 9 ‘The Jnstitution desires to call attention to the fact that this British Standard does not purport (o include all the necessary provisions of a contract. Im order to Keep abreast of progress in the industries, ‘concerned, British Standards are subject to periodical review. ‘Suggestions for improvements will be recorded and in due ‘course brought to the notice of the committees charged with, the revision of the standards to which they refer. ‘A complete list of British Standards, numbering over 5000, fully indexed and with a note of the conteats of each, will, be found in the British Standards Yearbook, ‘The BS Yearbook may be consulted in many public libraries and similar institutions. ‘This standard makes reference (0 the following British Standards: BS 509. Acetone. BS 2782. Methods of testing plasti [BS 3508. Unplasticized PVC pipe for cold water services. BS 3867. Dimensions of pipes of plastics materials (outside diameters and pressure ratings). BS4159, Colour marking of plastics pipes to indicate pressure ratings. CP.....* Plastics pipework (thermoplastic material). British Standards are revised, when necessary, by the issue either, of amendment slips or of revised editions. I is important that Users of British Standards should ascertain that they are in possession of the latest amendments or editions. + ta course of preparation. the following BSL references relate to the work on this standard: Connie references PLES, PLCS Draft for comment 648559 2CONTENTS Co-operating organizations Foreword Asean BEB ees FOmMUA RD A 2 SPECIFICATION Scope Material Designation of dimensional characteristics Classification of pipes Dimensions Method of measuring dimensional characteristics Lengths Physical characteristics Mechanical characteristics Sampling Marking Stocking and transport APPENDICES ‘Test for impact strength at 20°C Short term hydrostatic test Long term hydrostatic test Equivalent values of maximum sustained ‘working pressures, tensile strength and stresses in bars, technical metric and imperial units TABLES dimensions Maximum sustained working pressures for ‘Class 6 and Class 7 pipes Mass of striker FIGURE Impact testing machine 3 10 16 2 BS 3506 : 1969BS 3506 : 1969 CO-OPERATING ORGANIZATIONS. ‘Wa Risloaaty Sana comnts, onder whe sopertion ‘homing Govehines epateeas "aed “ANRC S00" deel ‘ade rh Pats Federations Mantra Asean Ea ale oR ASR ose So neucestenatos Naa ee a eee ce nn 9BS 3506 : 1969 BRITISH STANDARD SPECIFICATION FOR UNPLASTICIZED PVC PIPE FOR INDUSTRIAL PURPOSES FOREWORD ‘This Brlsh Standard has been prepared under the authority ofthe Plastics Cadistry Sandards Commie. His tased ona draft submited bythe Bish ~~ Pass Federation. Inthe present isue, Table | species dimeaston that are in accordance with BS 3867" These dimensions and aso the othe equiemen of the standard are the same, a far as posible, as thse specified In BS 3505, Classes B, C, D and ate identical to those specified in BS 3505 whilst Classes O, 6 and 7 are provided to give dimensions sutable for non pressure duct applications and for extra thik pipes for huzardous duty and scr threading "To avoid possible confusion during the period of transition to full mee thinking, ic has Been desided that the sizes although dimensioned in metic units, should be designated using nominal size deserption coresponding to the exablisied values in inches ° Maximum sustained working pressures, tensile strength and hydraulic stress lores are specified in bared but Appendix His included. giving equivalent Values in echnical metric and imperial nis “Ateation is drawn to CP .-+-§ which is being prepared to assist users in assessing te sullabilty of plastics pipes for particular purposes and to ensure {heir proper application. Pipes complying with thi standard should not be used to convey potable water, for which purpose pipes complying with BS 3503 are suitable . SPECIFICATION 1. score Asaltoved Sept. 1973 12 Pipe complying with BS 3505t is deemed to comply with the requirements for corresponding classes in this standard,BS 3506 : 1969 Asatored ‘pay 1975 2. MATERIAL, 2.1 The material from which the pipe is produced shall consist substantially Of polyvinyl chloride, to which may be added only those additives that are needed to facilitate the manufacture of the polymer, and the production of sound, durable pipe of good surface finish, mechanical strength and opacity. None of these additives shall be used separately or together in quantities sufficient to impair the fabrication or welding properties of the pipe, oF 10 impair its chemical and physical properties (in particular long-term mechanical strength and impact strength) as defined in this standard. 2.2 The addition of the manufacturer's own rework material produced during. the manufacture and works testing of pipe complying with this standard, is permissible. No other rework material shall be used. 2.3 When tested by Method 102 J of BS 2782", the deformation temperature (of the material under load shall not be lower than 75°C. 3, DESIGNATION OF DIMENSIONAL CHARACTERISTICS Pipe dimensions shall be designated by the nominal size. Outside diameters, shall conform to Table 1 of BS 3867+. 4. CLASSIFICATION OF PIPES Pipes are classified as follows: Class © (non pressure), Class B 6-0 bart (60 m head of water) Class C 9-0 bar (90 m head of water) Chass D 12-0 bar (120m head of water) Class E 15-0 bar (150m head of water) Class 6 Class 7. [NOTE 1. Class © pipe should not be used buried below around. [NOTE 2 The maximum soxsined working pressures to which reference is made above are based on waler ata temperature of 20°C. When used for materials other than wale reference should be made to CP -.-.y "Plastics pipework (hermopastic material) plasticized PVC" Gin couise af preparation). )} see Ttle2for maximum sun’ working presse Par 2, "Um ‘5. DIMENSIONS Pipes shall conform to the outside diameters and wall thicknesses specified in Table J. Determine the wall thickness at not less than six points around the 1 8 278, * Methode of testing plastics” {{ S 3867, Dimensions of pipes of plastic ms Hi bar = 10" Nim’BS 3506 : 1969 circumference of the pipe ensuring that the least and greatest values of wall thickness are included. Calculate the mean of these determinations which shall ‘not exceed the value given in the appropriate columa of Table | headed averaged value, max. NOTE. ‘The maximum average wall thicknes is based on 4 tolerance of 4 Le 02 mm (ith minimum valve of 03 in). The maximum individual valve based on a tolerance of Oise or + Ose 0-2 sm, whichever athe preser, where ete miraum wal knee. oAxaltered TABLE 1, PIPE DIMENSIONS. ‘iy 1978 Wan iene Css 0 Gane ‘Glass D, ~ Sit Sad a = “ai =e ‘ace [am {mam [em | mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | mm mm | mm x ijmofms| |} -)-] 2} 2) 2] _ —{- eilaeias} oO} co} of oyco}ajyc]c = is e ia ee) oS) s)s}s;s]afc x is aejs7] oy; 6/6) of oyo polis = ys wlele}o|.)/.}/-}]-]-|]-]- 22 | a7 |r | a | ae | me | ae} ) >] DP 6} 33 | 3 er} o2}m@s | 32) is | a} - | 6] 6} | wm ut | 37 By] 0 | 53 22 18 22 - = = 35 30 39 45 3 [ist fer | ae] ore | 22 | se | ee | se | aa] ss a6 | 93 # fast fame | 28 | 28 | ae | 9] BS) 3 | 8) eo | 69 gr |uoo fame | 52 | oe | sr) ae | 33] sf) ge | $s 1s | 84 e |reo fics | 37 | $2 | 37 | 52] 33] 82) 58) 88 ae | 102 a fags amo | a7 | a1 | a7 | 60 | se | 60 rad yor | ue a aie jaisg | 34 | 31} 37 | 2 |. 88 | go 8 ios | 1G SME A | ah] ab) Sh | pas) g ws | ue w fas |e | 37) St | Sr | Rb | be | 88 3 Be | ie 2 ‘34 | 3243 37 31 37 88 1 90 ns a2 | 17s K |3ss0 |s0 | 22 | so | 2) SB] ab | 88 us ier | 192 3 [es [aoe | 38 | a2 | fe | es | 83 | ate ies 180 | 219 a fater arr | $3) fe | 53 | Bs | fo | BF ie aa | be m |sors |soes | so | s1 | so | sy | ae | tea 181 -|- m |ssas |ma3 | oa | S| 6s | loo | 189 | is 183 =e % |emi fect | to | és | fi | iss | ike | tee at = yr Sigae ION Pineto ches nominal sss are not normaly alae rom sock. ‘NOTE Tre eye eso etapt ib lu Case BC ane SN kmum sine working pes for wih he ieee ‘NOTE: Fath een a negra 9feos FABLE I. NSIONS (continted) Saie 905 _F ABLE 1. PIPE DIMENSIONS ( m aod Gian a tas Nee] sete | doceable | _ eta) ee a as | “so va a x| Bl SB) Bl we | By; sey, e Bi) Re) e 8 4X] ns) zs | i | a | te | | 8) a | se | eos B) ae | | 2) ] al | BS) BLE] ] a) 8 2) Bo] 8 | 2) | Bb] 8] Be) ] by > | ae | sr | or | a2 | ar | ao | ge | ao | ge, ag | ig] Bf] 8] 2 # | 2] @] &] 2) ee] s Ml gi | ge: | 8) | B ] 8 | oe | Se ) ss | at | os “| ge | a | 2 8 | Be] Sy 2 Bi] a at] co | ws | ss | ae | os | = | H - er) BP | Bl | | | a | Sy = a fat |e | si) a) Bf] Sf = = & [oto | Mee fost] $0 fase | = J = = s | wo | ies | ai | we fos | = | = = § | M68 | ies | ee | Be] we | S| = = eo Be | bel) gy | Be | HE | = = $B | Be | Ba | RY] as] =) = w | ae | ass | vs | a7 | er - - Bo) BS | Bs | ge | BE) we = = H | So | So | Be | Sf) Be = = Bo] ass | ase | es | 23 | Bs = = heed BBB Har 10 Nine oberon res are ot normaly avelale om tok. tor which th sand he fop Of the column for lass Es ahs maxim susaiied working pressure for which the pipes are suitable an is ioe pe ies lismoters tn these schedule sees ave ot requiredBS 3506 : Asaltered Spe. 1973 1969 ‘TABLE 2, MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WORKING PRESSURES FOR CLASS 6 AND CLASS 7 PIPES chs cae [8 SRB Bee z| BR BRE S28 BE S86 888 9 1 bar = 108 Nin [NOTE 1. The pressures given are the maximum stained working pressures for which the pipe are suitable and are calculated on water atx temperature of 20°C. NOTE 2 Equvatene vals of working pretuzes i other unite are given in Append 1, 6. METHOD OF MEASURING DIMENSIONAL CHARACTERISTICS 6.1 Outside diameters. Outside diameters shall comply with the requitements, of Table 1. An out of roundness tolerance of + 0:5% calculated on the mean Of the values stated in columns 2 and 3 of Table 1 is permitted for Classes C, D,E, Gand 7. O NOTE. This extra ovality tolerance isnot necessary for thinner walled pipe which may easly be rerouaded. 62 Tolerance on length. The effective length as laid shall not be less than the appropriate length specified in 7.1, or as ordered in accordance with 7.2. 7. LENGTHS,BS 3506 : 1969 48, PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS 8.1. Appearance. The pipe shall be reasonably round (see also 6.1 for Classes C, D, E, 6 and 7). The internal and external surfaces of the pipe shall be smooth, clean and reasonably free from grooving ancl other defects that would impair its performance in service. The ends shalt be cleanly cut and square with the axis of the pipe, 8.3 Resistance to acetone, When tested by the method described in Appendix B, the sample shall show no delamination or disimegration. Flatiening and/or swelling of the pipe shall not be deemed to constitute failure. 8.4 Resistance (o sulphuric acid. When tested by the method described in Appen- dix C, the mass of the specimen shall not increase by more than 0-32 g nor decrease by more than0-013g. The effect of the acid on the surface appearance as afrred of the specimen (roughening, bleaching or blackening) shall be ignored. Sem 197 9. MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS, (79. Tensile properties (for Class ‘O° pipes only). When tested by the method ‘~ described in Appendix D, the tensile strength ofthe pipe at maximum load shall bbe not less than 441 bar* (6400 Ibfjin') and the elongation at break shall be not Tess than 80%, 9.2 Impact strength at 20°C. The pipe shall pass the test described in Appendix E. 9.3 Short term hydrostatic test (not for Class * 0” pipess. When tested bY THE 4. stropas nnethod described in Appendix H, the pipe shall withstand the appropriate up niinimum internal hydrostatic pressure for at least | hour without fail "BS 3506 : 1969 (tas apd see Mini ae Asaltored sac ieee) Sept. 1973 ore {overnl hydrotaie Pressure war | doers Wattszes as | ow Callszes ms a0) Dallsizes 52 2) llsizes 0 2) 6 % us | ceo) o— % iso | sea) a 6% ros | seo eo 6 m2 | ais a o wes | 25) Bae oy 20 | cow oq o—4 as | ew oe 1% aera | eno) na 1% 1584 (2290) 1% asso | (om) 1% usz | asm qa-1 us2 | azo 1% soos | 460) 11K so | cs) 944 Long term hydrostatic tet (not for Class * Opies). 9A: When tested by the method described in Appendix G, the extrapolated 1 Rand $0 year cicunferential stress levels shallbe not less than the appropriate values as shown: ‘dbtfca) 13 700) em) bts) ans) HO) Gri) 9.4.2 A specimen sample that passes the 1 h to 10 h test in the long term hydro- static test shall be deemed to have satisfied the requirements of the short term hydrostatic test (See 9.3), provided it also passes the 1h stress requirement specified in 93. 2 yd[BS 3506 : 1969 10, SAMPLING 10.1 For quality contro! during manufacture, sampling prooedures shall be as described in Appendices A to G as appropriate. The mannfacturer shall ensure that all unsatisfactory pipe is identified and rejected, 102 The sampling clauses of this standard have been devised to suit the manu- facturing process of unplastiized PVC pipe; consequently sampling by the Purchaser from stock, of which relationship to the manufacturing process is ~inknown, shall be agreed with the manufacturer. 11, MARKING 11.1 All pipes shall be indelibly marked at intervals of not greater than 3 m. ‘The marking shall show in the order stated: the manufacturer's identification, the number of this British Standard, ie. BS 3506, the nominal size as shown in Table 1 and the class. ‘Adhesive labels alone shall not suffice for this marking, 11.2 The marking shall be imprinted longitudinally in the following colours, in accordance with BS 4159 Class “0%, white Class D, green Class Bred Class E, brown Class C;blue Class 6, browa Class 7, brown, NOTE, Iti strongly recommended that ia ew of the nature of this standard mamafactrees snd parchasers shook make we of the certication scheme whereby the product may Dear fe reglstered cetication rath of BSE. For farther Information, sce the back corer this standard. 32, STOCKING AND TRANSPORT _-~The ends of the pipe shall be suitably protected from damage. APPENDIX A. HEAT REVERSION TEST ALL This test may be carried out either in an air oven or alternatively ina bath of As altered polyethylene glycol, glycerol or a mineral cil free from aromatic hydrocarbons. Sept. 1973 A2 Form of test specimen. The test specimen shall consist of a length of pipe approximately 300 mm tong. Two circumferential marks shall be secibed on the {est specimen 100 mm apart and in such a way that one of these marks is approxi- ‘mately 15 mm from one end of the specimen, + BS-4199,* Colour marking of plastic pipes to indicate pressure ratings B[BS 3506 : 1969 8.3 Immersion method AB. Apparatus, A thermostaticaly-controlled bath in which the beat transfer medium is polyethylene glycol, glycerol of mineral oil free from aromatic hydro~ carbons. The kath is stirred continuously and maintained automatically at a temperature of 150 + 2°C. A.32 Procedure. The test specimen shall be suspended in the heat transfer rnediamn by the end furthest from the seribed marks in such a say that Botan scribed marks are completely immersed. Care shal! be taken to ensure that th” specimen does not contact the sides oF bottom of the bath, “The test specimen shall be immersed in the bath for a time determined as follows {() For pipe of wall thickness not greater than 86 mm - 15 minutes. (2) For pipe of wall thickness greater than 8:6 mm but not greater than 14-1 mm 30 minutes. 3) For pipe of wall thickness greater than 14:1 mm ~ 60 minutes. Aficrthe specified immersion period, the specimen shal be removed from the bath, laid on its side and allowed to cool to room temperature. The distance between the two seribed marks shall be measured along the surface of the pipe and the percentage change in length calculated. Ad Oven method AAA Apparatus, An electrivally-heated air oven with circulating fan, the whole interior of which is maintained automatically ata temperature of 150 3 2°C. ‘AA.2 Procedure. The specimens shall be placed in the oven and the time measured {rom the moment at which the aven regains @ temperature of 150°C. "The (et specimens shall be kept in he oven for a time determined as follows: (1) For pipe of wall thickness not greater than 8:6 mim - 60 minutes. (2) For pipe of wall thickness greater than 86 mm but not greater then 14:1 mm - £20 minutes. (3) For pipe of wall thickness greater than 14"1 mm. 240 minutes Aller the specified heating period, the specimen shall be removed from the ‘oven, laid on its side and allowed (9 cool to room temperature. The distance bberween the two scribed marks shall be measured along the surface of the pipe and the percentage change in length calculated. 4BS 3506 : 1969 APPENDIX B ‘TEST FOR RESISTANCE TO ACETONE [BLL Procedure. A short length of pipe shall be immersed vertically to a depth of at Jeast 25 mm (I in) in acetone complying with BS 509* at room temperature. ‘The effect of the acetone on the pipe surfaces shall be noted after 2 h. 1B.z Sampling and assessment of results. A specimen shall be taken from each ‘machine at least once every & h running and shall meet the requirements given ing. APPENDIX C ‘TEST FOR RESISTANCE TO SULPHURIC ACID [NOTE. This isa type tes for material and should be carried out foreach formulation vsed and when a change made In compesitin or method of manufacture ofthe pine. CA Form of test specimen. The test specimen shall be cut from the pipe and shall have a total surface area of 45 +: 3 em? (7-0 + 0-5 int). .2 Procedure, The test specimen shall be cleaned, wiped dry and weighed, then totally immersed in 93 + 0-5 %(m/m) sulphuric acid for 14 days at 55 + 2°C, Care shall be taken (o avoid gradual concentration ofthe acid during the text due to evaporation losses, etc. After the specified time the specimen shall be removed, washed in running water for 5 min, wiped dry with a clean cloth and reweighed immediatly. 23 Sampling and assesment of resus. Three specimens shall be taken from ‘ach nominal size of pipe. The average change in mass shall nt exceed the value given in 8.4, APPENDIX D ‘TENSILE TEST D.1 Procedure. The pipe shall be tested by Methods 301F and 301G of BS 2782 subject to the following provisions: D.1.1 The specimen shall be cut longitudinally from a length of pipe by either: Q) heating and flattening it at a temperature of 125°C to 130°C, then ‘machining i or routing it out from the tube wal, in which case the edges of the specimen shall be polished to remove notches, or @) punching it from u section of pipe heated to a temperature of 125°C to 130°C and subsequently fattening it. The cutting edges of the punch shall have the profile shown in Fig. 301.9 of BS 2782¢ and they shall be free from notches. 1.1.2 Theelongation at break and tensile strength shall be measured as described. in Methods 301F and 301G respectively, but at a straining rate of 3 ram/min, BS 509, Acetone 4s + BS 27, * Methods oftstina plasticsBS 3506 : 1969 D.2 Sampling and assessment of results. A sample shall be taken from each machine at least once in every 8 running, and shall meet the requirements specified in 9. APPENDIX E ‘TEST FOR IMPACT STRENGTH AT 20°C a E.t Form of test specimen, Each specimen shall be a complete section of pipe, of a Tength equal (o twice the nominal size or 150mm (6 in), whichever is the ‘greater, Subject to a maximum length of 300 mm (12 in.) The ends ofthe specimen shall be cut clean and square to the axis of the pipe. Each specimen shail he ‘conditioned for atleast 30 min in a water bath maintained at a temperature of 20 + 1°C and individual specimens shall be tested within S nin of removal fromm the bath, E2 Apparatus. A falling weight machine (a suitable form of which is shown in Fig. 1) shall be used and shall consist essentially ofthe following: (1) A main frame which can be rigidly fixed in 2 true vertical position @) Guide ras cartied from the inside of the main frame, on side bearings which can be adjusted to keep them parallel and vertical. (2) A weighted striker which can fall freely within the guide rails and which isequipped witha hardened hemispherical striking surface 25 ma (1 in) diameter. ‘The sliking surface shall be free from fats and other imperfections. {@) An appropriate sot of weights which can be firmly attached to the triker to emable the combined mass of striker and weight to be adjusted to the alues given in Table 3, ) A specimen support comprising « 120° vee block at least 230 mm (6: in length which is positioned below the guide rails 50 that the tip ofthe striker i> not more than 2:5 mm (0-1 in) from the axis of the vee block. (6) A release mecharism such that the sviker can fall through a height of 2.0 4 001 m (186 4: 0-4 in) on to the top surface of the pipe specimen. @) Means for maintaining a constant height of fall by vertical movement of either the vee block, the release mechanism or the main frame, in order to faocommodate different diameters of pipe. E.3 Procedure. The total mass of the striker shall be adjusted to the value appropriate to the diameter of the pipe under test as shown in Table 3, except that the total mass shall be halved for Classes 6 and 7 pipes. The striker shall then be allowed to fall freely through a height of 2m (78-6 in) on to the pipe specimen which is centrally mounted on the vee block support. 1sBS 3505 ‘TABLE 3, MASS OF STRIKER wage | Name | inler arene | | —_ x & | . | & Rol Og s | 33 Cx 10 1 «0 L 135 8 | 50 1% 135 9 | 57 mw) os fo | eas : mw | 2 3 Be amet | 3 0s | Specimens from % in to 134 in (inclusive) nominal size shall be subjected to 4 single blow only. For pipes of 2in nominal size and above, the following procedure shall be adopted, Each specimen shall be marked with a longitudinal zero line positioned at random and from this line, further parallel fines shall be marked equidstanly At intervals of not less than 50mm (2 in). The pipe shall be placedon the vee black so that one of the marked lines is uppermost. The weighted striker shal then be allowed ofall rely on tothe marked lin onthe pipe a described above IC the specimen doesnot fila a result of cracking or spliting, the specimen _hall be rotated until the next marked line is uppermost inthe vee block. and a ond blow made by the suiker. The process shall then be repeated uati all The marked lines have been tested, or uni a fae is recorded. (This procedure of impact testing a specimen more than once is known as * round the elock testing) Ed Number of test specimens. Initially sufficient specimens shall be taken at random from each machine so that at least one is taken per shift and at least 14 strikes made per extrusion run. If no specimen fails (defined as fracturing or ‘racking through its complete wall thickness), no further test specimens need be taken. If, during the test 4 specimens fail, the test may be discontinued. If, ofthe initial 14 strikes, 1, 2 of 3 specimens fail, further specimens shall be taken at random and tested to ensure a total of at least 42 strikes. Af, during the testing of the further samples the total number of failures fencers 5, the test may be discontinued, 5 1999BS 3506 : 1969 As altered Sep. 1973 ESS Assessment of results. Ifthe first 14 strikes are made without failures, the pipes shall be deemed to have passed the test Ifthe first 14 strikes are made with 4 or more failures occurring, the pipes shall be deemed not to have passed the test. If, because of 1, 2 oF 3 failures, it is found necessary to increase the total number of strikes t0 42, the pipes shall be deemed not to have passed the test if out of 42 strikes $ or more failures occur. APPENDIX F SHORT TERM HYDROSTATIC TEST ‘Not for Class * 0 pipes) F.1 Form of test specimen. Each test specumen shall be a piece of pipe, the free length of which between the end fittings shall be equal to 10 times the outside diameter of the pipe subject to a minimum of 280 mm (10 in) and a maximum (of 750 mm (30 in), F.2 Apparatus. The apparatus consists of a thermostatically controlled bath ‘maintained at 20+ 1°C and equipment that permits the application of a con- ‘wolled internal hydrostatic pressure to the specimens to an accuracy of +: 27%, 3 Procedure. The specimen shall be connected to the apparatus provided. ‘The'appropriate internal hydrostatic pressure specified in Clause 9.3 shall then bbe applicd and achieved within 30 t0 40 ceconds of first udmitting pressure, and shall be maintained with an accuracy of -+ 2 % throughout the test The specimen shall be maintained at 0 3: 1°C throughout the test. APPENDIX G LONG TERM HYDROSTATIC TEST (Not for Class “O” pipes) G.1 Form of test speclnen. The test sample shall be two pieces of pipe cut adjacent to each other. Each piece of pipe shall have a free length between the end fittings equal to 10 times the outside diameter of the pipe, subject to a ‘minimum of 250 mm (10 in) and a maximum of 750-mm (30 in). G2 Apparatus, The apparatus consists of a temperature bath controlled at 20-4 1°C and equipment that permits the application of controled internal hydrostatic pressure to pipe specimens to an accuracy of 4: 2 G3 Procedure, The minimum wall thickness and the mean outside diameter of each specimen shall be determined and the internal pressure applied shall be caloulated from the formula: aC | | |BS 3506 : 1969 where P = pressure to be applied, in bars*, = circurnferential stress, in bars, ‘minimum wall thickness, in millimetres and D = mean outside diameter, in millimetres. > The specimen shall be connected to the apparatus. The calculated internal ‘\snydrostatic pressure shall then be applied and achieved within 30 s 10 40 s of frst admitting pressure, and shall be maintained with an accuracy of + 2% throughout the test. The specimen shall be maintained at 20 4 1°C and the ‘mean temperature throughout the test shall be 20 ++ 0°C, For each test specimen stresses shall be $0 chosen that the first piece of pipe shall be expected to burst within a period of I h to 10/h and the second piece of pipe shall be expected to burst within a period of 100 h to 1000 h, Both pieces. ‘of pipe shall be tested to failure. Ge Sampling and assesment of results, One test unit shall be et up per machine ‘making pipe complying wih ths standard, The test sample shall be two picts OF pipe as defined in Ge. For the fst pace of pipe the stes shall be chosen so that failure may be expected in the period 1'h Yo 10 h, and forthe second piece of pipe (ested immediatly aftr the fet the stress shall be chosen 30\that fale may be expected in the period 100 to 1000 f, This test procedure shall be repeated immediatly and continuously at each test point For each sie and class of pipe, the results for test specimens (Le. 2 pieces of Pipe) shall be entered on a log ates) versus log (ume) graph, The resus accumulate sal! be subjected to regression nels periodical 0 as to bain (Tspresentave extrapolated 1 and $0 year stress level. Theos extrapolated “ates levels shall moet the requitements spcied in 9.4 NOTE, The cxrapolated reste ar ctnned by sbtaing he poop vas for Jog (tine, in the Tinea regression equation for log ime) on a 1g (atts). The regresion ‘ation is calculated by the method of least sguares. 9BS 3506 : 1969 APPENDIX 1 EQUIVALENT VALUES OF MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WORKING PRESSURES, TENSILE STRENGTH AND STRESSES IN BARS, ‘TECHNICAL METRIC AND IMPERIAL UNITS HI Maximum sustained working pressures it ‘200 300 400 500 00 or ‘00 a7 NOTE. ‘The above euoversions from pressures in bars to other unis are approximate {ore accate conversions should be based on the factor given in BS 330," Conve factors and tables, Part 1, "Basis of tables. Conversion factors". HZ Tensile strength me pear | me an | 450 | 6400 3 Stresses 1 bar = 10 Nyt,A—Test specimen of pipe E--Support channel BoSerker weteht Graduated seule Guide ros G—Clamp bolt and plates D—Besring H_ Vee block J-Adjstable packer impact testing machine 2 FigBRITISH STANDARDS “The following ae available on application: YEARBOOK Including subject index and numerical Ist of British Standards SECTIONAL LISTS. 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