HDPE

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Rakshitha
Suhasini
Vishal
What is HDPE?
• HDPE is a high density polyethylene from petroleu
m by a catalytic process.
• It is a thermoplastic which is famous for its tensile s
trength.
• Its unique properties can stand high temperatures.
• HDPE is commonly recycled, and has the number
"2" as it's resin identification code
Properties
• Flexible,
• translucent/waxy,
• weatherproof,
• good low temperature toughness (to -60'C),
• easy to process by most methods,
• low cost,
• good chemical resistance.
Properties
• HDPE is known for its large strength to density ratio.
• The density of HDPE can range from 930 to 970 kg/m3.
• Although the density of HDPE is only marginally higher than that of lo
w-density polyethylene,
• HDPE has little branching, giving it stronger intermolecular forces and t
ensile strength than LDPE. The difference in strength exceeds the differ
ence in density, giving HDPE a higher specific strength.
• It is also harder and more opaque and can withstand somewhat highe
r temperatures (120 °C/ 248 °F for short periods).
• High-density polyethylene, cannot withstand normally required autocl
aving conditions.
• The lack of branching is ensured by an appropriate choice of catalyst
(e.g., Ziegler-Natta catalysts) and reaction conditions.
• PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
• Tensile Strength 0.20 - 0.40 N/mm²
• Notched Impact Strength no break Kj/m²
• Thermal Coefficient of expansion 100 - 220 x 10-6
• Max Cont Use Temp 65 oc
• RESISTANCE TO CHEMICALS
• Dilute Acid ****
• Dilute Alkalis ****
• Oils and Greases ** variable
• Aliphatic Hydrocarbons *
• Aromatic Hydrocarbons *
• Halogenated Hydrocarbons *
• Alcohols ****
• KEY * poor ** moderate *** good **** very good
•
Manufacturing process
• Production of wood-plastic composites is the most common form of HDPE manufact
ure. The process starts with three large heated holding tanks.
• The primary tank contains a natural gas derivative called ethane. Ethane is heated t
o well above boiling point and is then pumped into a mixing tank.
• From the other tank comes benzene, which, when combined with UV radiation from
overhead lamps, serves to act as a chemical for the polymerization of the ethane.
• This is, for all intents and purposes, how polyethylene is made, but how it is treated
next is what makes it high density polyethylene.
• The chemical is pumped into a series of wide, shallow board-like metal troughs. Inste
ad of being allowed to cool, the chemical is cooked at a low heat to allow for the rele
ase of captured air and oxygen.
• From here, the troughs drain into a series of upright metal molds which contain shre
dded wood fiber.
• Once allowed to cool for roughly eight hours, the HDPE boards can be shipped to ret
ailers and wholesalers.
Advantages and disadvantages

ADVANTAGES: DISADVANTAGES

• Low cost • High thermal expansion

• Impact resistant from -60 C t
o 90 C
• Difficult to bond
• Moisture resistance
• Good chemical resistance
• Good grades available
• Readily processed by all ther
moplastic methods
Applications
• AGRICULTURE & IRRIGATION
• Flood Irrigation (Suction & Delivery pipes in pump sets)
• Sprinkler Irrigation (Crops, Lawns, Golf course, Gardens)
• Drip irrigation(Plantations, Orchards, Nurseries)

• WATER SUPPLY
• Potable water supply
• Water mains
• Distribution
• Service Pipes

• SEWAGE & INDUSTRIAL EFFLUENT DISPOSAL

• Domestic Sewage System
• Sanitary System
• Petrochemical Industry
• Fertilizer Industry

• DUCTING
• Air-conditioning & Refrigeration
• Extraction of Fumes
• Telecommunication, as conduits for OFC

• ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
• Conduits for Cables
Availability
Standard pipe size- 50ft ,

Polyethylene sheet size-1220mm-2000mm, 1mm-12mm(width)

Size - 20mm To 2000 mm dia For PE-63, PE-80 & P-100 Grade Material Availabl
e

• Pressure Class - Available In Multiple Choise Of 2.5, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12.5 & 16 Kgf/
cm2

• Length - Available In Coil Upto 500 Mm And 6 Mtr Length.

• Cost per metre - 35 to 50 rs

Thank you