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Heap leaching, a process of removing metal from ore, is more efficiently accomplished when air is introduced to the ore pile. A new ASTM International standard describes how corrugated polyethylene pipes and fittings can be more effectively used to facilitate the aeration process. ASTM F2987 , Specification for Corrugated Polyethylene Pipe and Fittings for Mine Heap Leach Aeration Applications…, ASTM Committee F17 Next Meeting:, April 15-18, 2013, April Committee Week, Indianapolis, Ind., Technical Contact:, James B. Goddard, Powell Ohio, Phone: 740-881-5958; jimgoddard3@gmail.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Robert Morgan, Phone: 610-832-9732; rmorgan@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9316
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A proposed new ASTM International standard will provide assurance regarding the quality of high-density polyethylene corrugated pipe using recycled resins. ASTM WK39632, Specification for 3 through 24 Inch Corrugated Polyethylene Pipe and Fittings with Recycled Resins, is being developed by Subcommittee F17.65 on Land Drainage , part of ASTM International Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems…, ASTM Committee F17 Next Meeting:, April 15-18, 2013, April Committee Week, Indianapolis, Ind., Technical Contact:, Douglas Baker, Springfield Plastics Inc., Auburn, Ill., Phone: 217-438-6167; dbaker@spipipe.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Robert Morgan, Phone: 610-832-9732; rmorgan@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9303
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All interested parties, particularly those involved with utilities, are encouraged to participate in the development of a proposed new ASTM International standard, ASTM WK39660 , Practice for Procedures to Prevent Contamination in Plastic Gas Pipe and Fittings. The proposed standard is being developed by Subcommittee F17.60 on Gas , part of ASTM International Committee F17 on Plastic Piping…, ASTM Committee F17 Next Meeting:, April 15-18, 2013, April Committee Week, Indianapolis, Ind., Technical Contact:, Karen S. Lively, P.E., Performance Pipe, Plano, Texas, Phone: 972-599-7413; livelks@cpchem.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Robert Morgan, Phone: 610-832-9732; rmorgan@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9304
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A new ASTM International specification fills a need for a standard covering strong plastic piping systems that can be used in the harsh environment of underground mine leachate systems. ASTM F2986 , Specification for Corrugated Polyethylene Pipe and Fittings for Mine Leachate Applications, was developed by Subcommittee F17.65 on Land Drainage , part of ASTM International Committee F17 on Plastic…, ASTM Committee F17 Next Meeting:, April 15-17, 2013, April Committee Week, Indianapolis, Ind., Technical Contact:, John Kurdziel, Advanced Drainage Systems Inc., Hilliard, Ohio, Phone: 614-658-0211; john.kurdziel@ads-pipe.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Robert Morgan, Phone: 610-832-9732; rmorgan@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9302
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While polyethylene pipe has been used in mining applications for years, there is currently a need for standards to ensure the adequate performance of PE pipe in difficult conditions, such as high load and acid or alkali environments. ASTM International Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems is currently developing one such standard, ASTM WK37233 , Specification for Corrugated Polyethylene Pipe…, ASTM Committee F17 Next Meeting:, Nov. 12-15, 2012, November Committee Week, Atlanta, Ga., Technical Contact:, James B. Goddard, Powell, Ohio, Phone: 740-972-0012; jimgoddard3@gmail.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Robert Morgan, Phone: 610-832-9732; rmorgan@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org R elease #9265
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Subcommittee D13.21 on Pile Floor Coverings is seeking experts who may be using ASTM D5251 , Practice for the Operation of the Tetrapod Walker Drum Tester. ASTM D5251 describes the equipment and operation of the Tetrapod Walker for testing unused pile floor coverings with a thickness of 20 mm or less. The subcommittee is hoping to gauge the current level of interest in ASTM D5251. D13.21, which…
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Single-sized cured-in-place liners for manholes were developed to improve efficiency by reducing time and effort required to rehabilitate a manhole without the need for excavation. A proposed new ASTM standard on such liners is currently being developed by ASTM International Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems . ASTM WK36573 , Practice for the Installation of a Single-Sized Cured-in-Place…
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ASTM International Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems is currently working on a series of proposed new standards for polyethylene pipe fittings. The proposed standards will enable pipeline and piping project development using uniform fittings dimensions from every fabricator. “Today the consulting and engineering community uses 3-D modeling to develop and check project piping,” says Harvey…, ASTM Committee F17 Next Meeting:, April 16-18, 2012, April Committee Week, Phoenix, Ariz., Technical Contact:, Harvey Svetlik, Independent Pipe Products, Dallas, Texas, Phone: 800-499-6927; hsvetlik@indpipe.net, ASTM Staff Contact:, Robert Morgan, Phone: 610-832-9732; rmorgan@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org R elease #9109
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All interested parties are invited to join in the development of a proposed new ASTM International standard that will identify and define sustainable best management practices that are used in commercial laundry facilities to reduce their impact on the environment. ASTM WK35985 , Practice for Sustainable Laundry Best Management Practices, is being developed by Subcommittee D13.40 on…, ASTM Committee D13 Next Meeting:, June 24-27, 2012, June committee week, San Diego, Calif., Technical Contact:, Gary D. Gramp, Textile Rental Services Association, Alexandria, Va., Phone: 703-519-0029, ext. 111; ggramp@trsa.org, ASTM Staff Contact:, Jennifer Rodgers, Phone: 610-832-9694; jrodgers@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org R elease #9101
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ASTM International Committee D13 on Textiles is currently at work on a proposed new guide that will cover petite and tall heights for the missy measurement standard, since the missy standard is based on a single average height. The proposed new standard, ASTM WK33671 , Guide for Body Measurements for Adult Misses Petite Figure Type, is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee D13.55 on Body…