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Those involved in the rehabilitation of pressurized piping systems are invited to participate in the development of a proposed new standard, ASTM WK24231 , Practice/Guide for Internal Pipe Epoxy Barrier Coating Material Used in Pressurized Piping Systems. The proposed standard is being developed by Subcommittee F17.67 on Trenchless Plastic Pipeline Technology, part of ASTM International Committee…
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ASTM International Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems is currently developing an efficient means to standardize fabricated polyvinyl chloride pressure fittings that are used in a variety of piping applications. The proposed new standard, WK23931 , Specification for Fabricated PVC Pressure Fittings, is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee F17.10 on Fittings. Some of the applications that…
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Thermoplastic corrugated stormwater chambers are similar to other types of plastic piping systems in that they are subjected to significant live loads from surface traffic as well as dead loads from earth cover. However, differences in construction — specifically, the fact that chambers are open-bottomed arches — necessitate an understanding of how corrugated stormwater chambers behave…
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A proposed new standard that will allow for the joining of copper and plastic piping materials is currently being developed by ASTM International Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems. The proposed standard, WK21656 , Specification for Structural Adhesive for Bonding Similar and Dissimilar Piping Materials, is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee F17.20 on Joining. “ WK21656 is the result of…
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A proposed new standard under the jurisdiction of ASTM International Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems will be useful to the gas gathering and distribution industries. Subcommittee F17.11 on Composite is developing the proposed standard, WK21276 , Specification for Polyethylene Pipe with a Co-Extruded Polyamide Inner and/or Outer Barrier Layer for Oil and Gas Applications. According to…
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[i][url=http://www.astm.org/COMMIT/COMMITTEE/D02.htm]ASTM Committee D02 [/url]Publishes New and Revised Biodiesel Specifications [/i] High costs at the pump, renewable energy and alternate sources continue to headline today’s news and a group of newly published ASTM International specifications sets the standard for one of these fuels: biodiesel, a fuel used in freight trucks, buses, boats ships…
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[i]Se acaban de terminar las especificaciones para las mezclas B6 a B20 y se modificaron las del diésel y del combustible para quemadores que incluirán hasta las mezclas B5[/i] Los precios más altos en los surtidores y las fuentes de energía renovable y alternativas siguen encabezando las noticias de hoy y una serie de especificaciones de la ASTM International recientemente publicadas fijan la…
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B6 to B20 blends are newly specified; diesel and burner fuel specifications are revised to include up to B5 blends Higher costs at the pump, renewable energy and alternate sources continue to headline today's news, and a group of newly published ASTM International specifications sets the standard for one type of these fuels: biodiesel. Four standards now available from ASTM International provide…
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Installers of plumbing systems using PEX and PE-RT polyethylene pipe will be the primary users of a new ASTM International standard approved by Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems. The new standard, ASTM F2735 , Specification for Plastic Insert Fittings for SDR9 Cross-Linked Polyethylene (PEX) and Polyethylene of Raised Temperature (PE-RT) Tubing, is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee F17…
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Four ASTM International standards that specify biodiesel have achieved final ASTM approval and will proceed toward publication and availability, which is anticipated for mid-October. The new and newly revised specifications will be used in engine design, to include in bid and purchasing contracts or to check fuel quality at the pump. The standards include the following: ASTM D975-08a ,…