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BS ISO 14531-3:2010

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Plastics pipes and fittings. Crosslinked polyethylene (PE-X) pipe systems for the conveyance of gaseous fuels. Metric series. Specifications Fittings for mechanical jointing (including PE-X/metal transitions)
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

31-01-2011

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Materials
5 Fittings
6 Elastomeric seals
7 Marking
Annex A (normative) - Resistance to gas constituents
Annex B (normative) - Method of test of the integrity of
        a fitting after an external blow
Annex C (normative) - Constant-strain thermal-cycling test
Annex D (informative) - Validation of fitting design
        pressure DP[F] at 20 degrees C (plastic bodied
        fittings)
Annex E (normative) - Validation of fitting design pressure
        DP[F] 20 degrees C (metal bodied fittings)

Describes the physical properties and mechanical-performance requirements for full-end-load-resistant mechanical fittings for use in the connection of crosslinked polyethylene (PE-X) pipes conforming to ISO 14531-1 and in the construction of transition assemblies for joining PE-X pipes to metal pipes having plain spigot, screw thread, compression socket and flange terminations.

This part of ISO14531 specifies the physical properties and mechanical-performance requirements for full-end-load-resistant mechanical fittings for use in the connection of crosslinked polyethylene (PE-X) pipes conforming to ISO14531-1 and in the construction of transition assemblies for joining PE-X pipes to metal pipes having plain spigot, screw thread, compression socket and flange terminations. In addition, it lays down dimensional requirements and specifies some general material properties (including chemical resistance) together with a classification scheme for PE-X fitting materials produced in the form of pipe. This part of ISO14531, when used in conjunction with the other parts of ISO14531, provides the basis for the design, manufacture and installation of PE-X piping systems (PE-X pipes, PE-X fusion fittings and mechanical fittings) for the supply of categoryD and categoryE hydrocarbon-based fuels (see ISO13623) at maximum operating pressures (MOPs) up to and including 16 bar1) and a maximum operating temperature of+60°C and a minimum operating temperature of -50°C; -35°C; -20°C. Conformity to this part of ISO14531-3 of mechanical fittings produced in accordance with ISO10838-1, ISO10838-2 or ISO10838-3 may be claimed subject to the satisfactory conclusion of the tests listed in 5.6 and an end-use restriction on operating temperatures to the temperature range−20°C to+40°C. NOTE It is recognized that mechanical fittings conforming to ISO10838-1, ISO10838-2 or ISO10838-3 are limited to a maximum operating temperature of 40°C. Provision is made in ISO14531-4 for the use on a restricted-temperature basis of ISO10838 fittings conforming to 5.6 in conjunction with PE-X pipes conforming to ISO14531-1. The fitting manufacturer\'s technical file should also be consulted for relevant supporting information. For installation purposes, this part of ISO14531 provides for the jointing of mechanical fittings to PE-X pipes within the temperature range−5°C to+40°C.

Committee
PRI/88/2
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 04/30107711 DC (06/2006) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, June 2016. (06/2016)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
30
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Current
Supersedes

Standards Relationship
ISO 14531-3:2010 Identical

ISO 14531-4:2006 Plastics pipes and fittings Crosslinked polyethylene (PE-X) pipe systems for the conveyance of gaseous fuels Metric series Specifications Part 4: System design and installation guidelines
ISO 1167-2:2006 Thermoplastics pipes, fittings and assemblies for the conveyance of fluids — Determination of the resistance to internal pressure — Part 2: Preparation of pipe test pieces
ISO 10838-3:2001 Mechanical fittings for polyethylene piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels Part 3: Thermoplastics fittings for pipes of nominal outside diameter less than or equal to 63 mm
ISO 3127:1994 Thermoplastics pipes — Determination of resistance to external blows — Round-the-clock method
ISO 8085-3:2001 Polyethylene fittings for use with polyethylene pipes for the supply of gaseous fuels Metric series Specifications Part 3: Electrofusion fittings
ISO 10838-2:2000 Mechanical fittings for polyethylene piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels Part 2: Metal fittings for pipes of nominal outside diameter greater than 63 mm
ISO 14531-1:2002 Plastics pipes and fittings — Crosslinked polyethylene (PE-X) pipe systems for the conveyance of gaseous fuels — Metric series — Specifications — Part 1: Pipes
ISO 10838-1:2000 Mechanical fittings for polyethylene piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels Part 1: Metal fittings for pipes of nominal outside diameter less than or equal to 63 mm
ISO 9080:2012 Plastics piping and ducting systems — Determination of the long-term hydrostatic strength of thermoplastics materials in pipe form by extrapolation
ISO 16010:2005 Elastomeric seals Material requirements for seals used in pipes and fittings carrying gaseous fuels and hydrocarbon fluids
ISO 13957:1997 Plastics pipes and fittings Polyethylene (PE) tapping tees Test method for impact resistance
ISO 19899:2010 Plastics piping systems Polyolefin pipes and mechanical fitting assemblies Test method for the resistance to end load (AREL test)
ISO 12162:2009 Thermoplastics materials for pipes and fittings for pressure applications Classification, designation and design coefficient
ISO 7-1:1994 Pipe threads where pressure-tight joints are made on the threads Part 1: Dimensions, tolerances and designation
ISO 1167-3:2007 Thermoplastics pipes, fittings and assemblies for the conveyance of fluids Determination of the resistance to internal pressure Part 3: Preparation of components
ISO 14531-2:2004 Plastics pipes and fittings — Crosslinked polyethylene (PE-X) pipe systems for the conveyance of gaseous fuels — Metric series — Specifications — Part 2: Fittings for heat-fusion jointing
ISO 13951:2015 Plastics piping systems Test method for the resistance of plastic pipe/pipe or pipe/fitting assemblies to tensile loading
ISO 3458:2015 Plastics piping systems Mechanical joints between fittings and pressure pipes Test method for leaktightness under internal pressure
ISO 4437:2007 Buried polyethylene (PE) pipes for the supply of gaseous fuels Metric series Specifications
ISO 13623:2017 Petroleum and natural gas industries — Pipeline transportation systems
ISO 1167-1:2006 Thermoplastics pipes, fittings and assemblies for the conveyance of fluids Determination of the resistance to internal pressure Part 1: General method

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