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Surpass Polypropylene Limitations with
Reliable FlowGuard™ CPVC
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FlowGuard CPVC advantages over PPR
Better Antimicrobial Performance
Eco Friendly
Long Term Performance
Easy Repairs
Quality Assured
Excellent Physical Properties
Superior Installation
UV Resistant
Chlorine Resistant
Fire Resistant
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CPVC vs PPR - Physical Properties
CPVC PPR
Tensile Strength (Mpa at 23°C)
55 30
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (x10-4 K-1)
0.7 1.5
Thermal Conductivity (W/MK)
0.14 0.22
Oxygen Permeation (cm³/m.day.atmosphere) at 70°C
<1 insignificant
13
Sources: Saechtling – Intl. Plastics Handbook, Modern Plastics Encyclopedia, Chemical engineers Handbook, British Gas
: - Needs less hangers and supports - No ‘looping’ of the pipe - Higher pressure bearing capability, same flow rate with smaller pipe size
CPVC:
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CPVC vs PPR - Physical Properties
CPVC PPR
- Straight professional appearance - Need less hangers and supports - Less looping
CPVC:
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CPVC vs PPR - Physical Properties
CPVC PPR
- Suitable for vertical risers
CPVC:
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CPVC vs PPR - Physical Properties
Source : DIN 8077/8079/16969/16893
: Has a higher pressure bearing capability. This leads to same flow rate with smaller pipe size
CPVC:
PN20, 20mm Wall thickness: CPVC : 1.9 mm PP: 3.4 mm
WALL THICKNESS
PN 20 PIPE
Outside
Wall thickness (mm)
Diameter (mm)
CPVC
PP
PEX
PB
20
1.9
3.4
2.8
2.3
25
2.3
4.2
3.5
2.8
32
3.0
5.4
4.4
3.6
40
3.7
6.7
5.5
4.5
50
4.6
8.4
6.9
5.6
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Installation Techniques
Tools required are simple and cheap.
Solvent welding process allows for fast
and easy assembly.
Same procedure for CPVC as for PVC
Chemically welded joints are the strongest part of the system.
No need for electrical source.
CPVC: Solvent Welding Only tools required:
CPVC SOLVENT CEMENT
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Installation Techniques
CPVC: Solvent Cement Mechanism
Plastic Fitting
Plastic Pipe
Cement
Plastic Fitting
Plastic Pipe
Plastic pipe and fittings are composed of large polymer molecules (illustrated by ). Solvent cement is made by dissolving a polymer in a liquid. When solvent cement is applied to the plastic part, the liquid penetrates the surface and softens the outer layer of the plastic part. The polymer chains then interpenetrate with one another to form a strong cohesive bond.
Cohesive bond formed
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Installation Techniques
: - Need of expensive welding machine for
each worker on site. PPR needs more skilled labour. Labour intensive and difficult to install in
tight places Single welding machine can weld joints
up to 32mm only. Large pipe sizes require an even more
labour intensive process using specialized and expensive equipment.
Fusion welding tool heats up to 250°C, posing a burn hazard and adds time to installation process.
Requires an electrical source.
PPR: Fusion Welding
Welding machine/tools for larger sizes
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Installation Techniques
PPR: Fusion Welding
Heat fusion leads to ‘bead formation’ internally and externally
• Increased friction loss at every joint
• Reduced flow rate
• Ample opportunity for bacterial growth
• Increased depositions of non solubles
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Installation Techniques
Requires additional space to
perform, leading to a need to pre-fabricate large frames for subsequent fixing in the wall.
Not convenient in congested
area.
PPR : Fusion Welding
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: - The main degradation process is
dehydrochlorination, not oxidation.
- This dehydrochlorination, whilst slightly accelerated by U.V., does not break down the polymer chains to any significant extent after outdoor exposure, being mainly limited to a surface discoloration effect.
- There is a loss of impact resistance due to impact modifiers losing efficiency. This may even result in increased modulus.
CPVC : : - - U.V. acts as a strong catalyst for
the oxidation process which breaks down polymer chain, leading to weakness in pipe and loss of hydrostatic strength.
PPR :
CPVC vs PPR - UV Resistance
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Natural Weathering Effects on some properties of CPVC material
CPVC study :
CPVC vs PPR - UV Resistance
- Samples from locally manufactured CPVC commercial pipes have been naturally weathered for different periods in harsh Saudi weather conditions.
- Standard tensile and SEN fracture toughness tests were performed after natural exposure periods of 1,2,3,6 and 9 months
The tensile test results showed that exposure for periods up to 9 months, including summer season, had limited effects on the tensile strength and modulus of elasticity of the material. The damage due to weathering is mainly a surface phenomenon.
Source: Study from Mechanical Engineering Dept. - King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals , Dhahran, Saudi Arabia - 2007
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CPVC / PPR and Chlorine
Polymer Chemistry : When chlorine is added to water for disinfection, it
transforms to hypochlorous acid.
Hypochlorous acid is a strong oxidizer which is capable of breaking the
carbon-to-carbon bonds of the polymer chain, effectively disintegrating it.
The chlorine atoms surrounding the carbon chain of CPVC, however, are large atoms which protect the chain from attack by hypochlorous acid in the water.
CPVC:
The hydrogen atoms surrounding the carbon chain of polyolefins, such as PPR, PEX and polybutylene, are small atoms which are incapable of protecting the chain from attack by hypochlorous acid in the water.
PPR:
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CPVC / PPR and Chlorine
Hydrogen
... ...
Carbon
Chlorine
Access to the CPVC carbon chain is restricted by the chlorine on the molecule CPVC:
Any chlorine which actually reaches the backbone, simply chlorinates it further. The effect is the same as the resin chlorination process.
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CPVC / PPR and Chlorine
PPR:
Carbon
Hydrogen Chlorine
Oxygen
Hypochlorous acid attack on polypropylene
Carbon
Hydrogen Chlorine
Oxygen
Bonds are broken at tertiary carbon sites
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CPVC / PPR and Chlorine
Dip Tube -Issue Mid 90’s, in the US, PPR pipe
was used in a non-pressure, water heater application.
Device introducing water into a heater at the bottom of heater.
The tube transits through hot water of tank experiencing elevated temperatures in the presence of disinfectants.
PP tubing degraded into powder plugging up components like valves and pressure relief safety devices.
Major recall, PP tubes not used since.
This effect has been seen in practical situations
Anode Rod
DIP TUBE
Steel Tank
Insulation
Outer Case
Drain Valve
HOT COLD
OUT IN
Temperature/
Pressure
Relief
Valve
Electric
Heating
Elements
Thermostat
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CPVC / PPR and Chlorine
www.bodycote.com
Bodycote Polymer AB, leading pipe test lab in the world
Identified the chlorine failure mechanism in PP, PE-X and PB piping
A considerable amount of data has been generated which demonstrates without doubt that small quantities of chlorine exhibit a strong oxidizing effect on polyolefin pipes resulting in a significant reduction of the expected lifetime
And studied by many leading test labs
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Chlorine resistance testing
Results & experiences from tests on polyolefin pipes exposed to chlorinated water
Source: Studsvik Polymer AB – Sweden / Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd. – Japan ( presented at the Plastic Pipes X Conference 1998 )
Material ( Specimen )
Hoop Stress
( Mpa )
Chlorine Concentr. ( ppm)
Failure Time
( hours )
Relative Failure Time
PO – A
1.4
3
831
1
PO – A
1.4
1
1428
1.7
PO – A
0.7
3
1334
1
PO – A
0.7
1
2752
2.1
PO – B
1.4
3
837
1
PO – B
1.4
0.5
1161
1.4
PO – B
0.7
3
1435
1
PO – B
0.7
0.5
2111
1.5
PO – C
1.1
3
1007
1
PO – C
1.1
0.5
1451
1.4
PO – C
0.6
3
1086
1
PO - C
0.6
0.5
1848
1.7
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Chlorine resistance testing
NSF P171 Protocol
Two End-Use Conditions:
Continuous re-circulation (Cl-R)
100% at 60o C
4 ppm chlorine, 6.8 pH
Minimum extrapolation is 80 years with no safety factor
Traditional domestic (Cl-TD)
25% at 60o C, 75% at 23o C
4 ppm chlorine, 6.8 pH
Minimum extrapolation is 80 years with no safety factor
Incr
easi
ng
Test
ing
Seve
rity
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Chlorine resistance testing
PPR Manufacturer A Tested in general accordance with
NSF P-171 Protocol for Chlorine Resistance of Plastic Piping Materials and ASTM F-2023-04 Test Method for Evaluating the Oxidative Resistance of PEX Tubing and Systems to Hot Chlorinated Water.
Significant erosion of pipe wall after
testing (up to 50% after 7000 hrs) using low water flowrate (~0.1 gpm).
Similar phenomenon as in dip tubes.
PR Manufacturer B
PPR testing
Before After
PPR Manufacturer A
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CPVC : Real Life testing
Chlorine resistance testing
CPVC plumbing pipe installed in Baltimore, Mary land in 1960’s.
No erosion of pipe wall after 23 years of installation.
No decrease in long term hydrostatic performance.
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Warning letter from Plastics
Industry Pipe Association in
Australia - premature aging
of polyolefin pipes are
causing concerns!
CPVC / PPR and Chlorine
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CPVC / PPR and Chlorine
Classes of PPR damage seen in re-circulating hot water loop in Australia
Whitening and deposition of powder in pipe interior that may be either localized or uniform
Brittle cracking along stress lines in joins, elbows and other welded-in fittings
Cracking by prevention of thermal expansion by incorrect clipping
Longitudinal brittle crack in pipe under stress
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Fire Related properties
- Low flame spread and smoke generation - Self extinguishing - No flaming drips
CPVC:
CPVC PPR
Limiting Oxygen Index (% of Oxygen needed in an atmosphere to support combustion)
60
17
Flash Ignition Temperature 480°C 340°C
Heat of combustion of PPR is about 3x more than CPVC generating more heat and easy burning
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CPVC and Fire Resistance Testing
The best possible rating a non-metal material can receive
Fire behavior B → Low flammability, no contribution to flashover
Smoke development s1 → Low smoke development
Flaming droplets d0 → No burning drops
EN 13501-1:2002 – Fire classification of construction products and building elements
CPVC rating = B s1 d0
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CPVC vs PPR: Antimicrobial Performance
Dr. Paul Sturman concludes:
“CPVC consistently
outperforms most other non-
metallic piping materials with
regard to its ability to resist
the formation of biofilms”.
Source: Assessment of the Microbial Growth Potential of Materials in
Contact with Treated Water Intended for Human Consumption, KIWA, 2007
Source: Dr. Paul Sturman, research professor and industrial coordinator for
The Center for Biofilm Engineering at Montana State University based on
his evaluation of Dutch Research and Knowledge Institute for Drinking
Water (KIWA) 1999 study Biofilm Formation Potential of Pipe Materials in
Plumbing Systems, 2006 study Standardizing the Biomass Production
Potential Method for Determining the Enhancement of Microbial Growth by
Construction Products in Contact With Drinking Water, and 2007 study
Assessment of the Microbial Growth Potential of Materials in Contact with
Treated Water Intended for Human Consumption
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CPVC vsPPR: Antimicrobial Performance
0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
1400
pg
AT
P/c
m²
Copper CPVC Inox 304 Inox 316 Polybutene Polypropylene
Comparison of BPP (Biomass Production Potential) values*
observed at 30°C and 50°C
BPP at 30°C BPP at 50°C
* Values measured at 8, 12 and 16 weeks (Inox 304/316 = Stainless Steel )
Study conducted by CRECEP in France, confirm the ability of CPVC to resist biofilm formation
Source: Study of 6 different materials used for drinking water distribution and their capacity to support bacterial growth conducted by Crecep (Research
and Control of drinking water Centre in Paris) according to a European standard project by means of the Biomass Production Potential test in 2005.
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CPVC vs PPR: Antimicrobial Performance
Study: Biofilm Formation Potential of Pipe Materials in internal installations by H.R. Veenendaal / D. van de Kooiy – KIWA - 1999 (KIWA is the approvals agency for potable water piping systems in The Netherlands)
″ In the presence of the two CPVC materials, the growth of Legionnella bacteria in the water was low ″
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CPVC vs PPR: Environmental Impact
Total energy requirements for CPVC production are lower than other plastic materials, due primarily to the low petroleum content.
Source: H. Sambele, Kapitel Nachchlorierte Polyvinylchloride Rohre, Technical University Berlin, 1993
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CPVC vs PPR: Recycling
: • PVC piping can easily be recycled
as PVC piping or window profiles
• Piping material can be collected from the jobsite by a specialized recycling firm (country specific)
• Regrind piping material into pellets and granules
• Mix regrind into applications such as floor fillings, floor coatings, cable trays, speed bumps and car mats.
CPVC : • : - • Cannot meet the strength and
performance requirements of many applications without fiberglass reinforcement
• More expensive and not recyclable due to its fiberglass layer
PPR :
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CPVC vs PPR: Long term performance
LTHS Performance at 95°C
1
10
1 10 100 1000 10000 100000 1000000
Time (hours)
Ho
op
Str
es
s (
MP
a)
PPR
CPVC
Reference curves for expected strength at 95°C
CPVC
PPR
Hyd
rost
atic
str
ess,
in M
pa
Time to fracture, in hours
Source: EN ISO 15874-2 / EN ISO 15877-2
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CPVC vs PPR: Repairs
: • On line repairs - punctures could
be repaired like a patch made from section of a pipe and solvent cemented in situ without dismantling the pipe
• Similarly, if any additional fitting needs to be added or replaced, it is easy.
• Training to plumbers : Lubrizol as raw material supplier and our FlowGuard licensees train the plumbers
CPVC : • : - • On line repairs – In case of
punctures, one has to cut open a pipe line and repairs are done with the socket
• If any additional fitting of higher diameter needs to be added or replaced, the pipe line has to be dismantled due to heavy tooling needed for heat fusion, or one has to use electro fusion fittings which are expensive
PPR :
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CPVC vs PPR: Repairs
Perception of PPR in Mature Markets
India • Joint blockages lead to heavy losses to
the builders as they had to cut open tiles and walls to redo and correct the piping.
• Repairs and reconnections very
cumbersome and time consuming
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CPVC: Quality Assurance
: FlowGuard CPVC products: • Must conform to appropriate
national standards • And must comply with the
Lubrizol quality of pipe/fitting program!
• Tested at manufacturing site and at Lubrizol labs in USA and Europe: - Dimensions - Flattening - Pressure tests - Impact - Heat reversion
CPVC:
The globally established FlowGuard brand assures quality!
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Back-up slides: 1. Thermal expansion and contraction
2. CPVC in walls, concrete
3. Thermal insulation
4. Scale build up
5. Condensation
6. CPVC with chilled water systems
7. Quieter than copper / Water Hammer
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Thermal expansion and Contraction
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Thermal expansion and Contraction
Table I. Calculated expansion loop lengths for CPVC Schedule 80 piping with DT of 80°F (44°C)
Length of run in feet (meters)
Nominal
Size 20 (6) 40 (12) 60 (18) 80 (24) 100 (30) 1/2" 18 (46) 25 (63) 31 (79) 36 (91) 40 (101) 3/4" 20 (51) 28 (71) 35 (89) 40 (101) 45 (114) 1" 22 (56) 32 (81) 39 (99) 45 (114) 50 (127) 1¼" 25 (64) 36 (91) 43 (109) 50 (127) 56 (142) 1½" 27 (69) 38 (97) 47 (119) 54 (137) 60 (152) 2" 30 (76) 42 (107) 52 (132) 60 (152) 67 (170)
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Thermal expansion and Contraction
An example was selected from the guide in Table I to demonstrate the use of these data in the following three methods of compensating for the thermal expansion. Example : Pipe size = 1/2 in. Length of run = 60 ft. (18m) ’L ’ = 31 in. (79 cm) ( from table)
6" min. 6" min. L/4
LOOP OFFSET CHANGE IN DIRECTION
Do not butt up against fixed
structures (joist, stud, wall)
2L/5
(12" or 32 cm)
L/2
(16" or 40 cm)
L
(31" or 79 cm)
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40
Thermal expansion and Contraction
Example of loop allowing thermal expansion
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Expansion loop requirements
C is greater than C CPVC Cu but E is far greater the E Cu CPVC
L and L are similar CPVC Cu
Thermal Expansion = e = Lp . C . D T
Length of pipe in expansion loop = L = 3 E Do e
Where: e = Thermal expansion Lp = Length of pipe in total C = Coefficient of thermal expansion DT = Temperature change L = Length of pipe in expansion loop E = Young’s modulus, modulus of elasticity Do = Outside diameter of pipe S = Hydrostatic design stress
2S
½
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Expansion loops - CEN proposals
DL = DT . L . a
BA (bending arm) = C (Do . DL)
CPVC PP
a 0.07 0.15
C 34 30
e.g for DT = 50° C
L = 20m
Do = 25mm
CPVC PP
DL = 70mm 150mm
BA = 1.42 m 1.84 m
½
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CPVC piping in walls
Allow to expand freely or embed in concrete. Concrete should be homogeneous, without gravel or stones which risk damaging the pipe.
Do not embed demountable fittings.
Pressure testing should be done before concrete is poured.
CPVC pipe running through concrete block
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CPVC piping in walls
As pipe thermally expands tensile stresses will be developed. Concrete will contain the CPVC. Other materials may not, e.g plasterboard. The developed tensile stress, s , is given by the
equation: s = C . DT . E
C = Coefficient of thermal expansion
DT = Temperature change
E = Youngs modulus
This calculated developed tensile stress may be compared to the tensile strength of the surrounding material (plasterboard, concrete, etc.) to give an indication whether material will contain the pipe, or whether the pipe will crack the wall. For CPVC : C = 6.1 x 10-5 cm/cm°C
E = 2650 MPa
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CPVC Installations in Concrete
FlowGuard™ CPVC pipe and fittings are acceptable for use in embedded concrete. Direct contact with concrete does not have any adverse effect on FlowGuard™ materials. Typical recommended installation practices should be followed. In addition, particular care must be paid to the following guidelines:
1. As the FlowGuard™ pipe is laid out be certain that it does not come in contact with sharp objects or edges, such as rocks, metal, or structural members.
2. Straight runs of pipe will minimise the stress on the pipe.
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CPVC Installations in Concrete
3. Avoid the contact of FlowGuard™ pipe and fittings with construction materials that are incompatible with CPVC. Verify the suitability of a particular product for use with CPVC with the manufacturer of the particular construction material. 4. Steps must be taken to prevent the wire mesh or reinforcing bars from causing any abrasion damage to the FlowGuard™ pipe and fittings. This is mostly of concern prior to pouring the concrete.
Example of vertical runs of FlowGuard™ pipe prior to pouring concrete
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CPVC Installations in Concrete
5. When there are pipe joints that will eventually be covered in concrete, the installation must be pressure tested prior to pouring the concrete. If there will be no joints covered by concrete, there is no need to pressure test prior to pouring the concrete.
6. Prior to the pouring of the concrete, the FlowGuard™ pipe should be intermittently secured to prevent movement during this process. Nonabrasive, plastic fasteners are good choices for this application.
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CPVC Installations in Concrete
7. Care should be taken so that the pipe and fittings are not damaged by the tools and equipment used to pour and finish the concrete.
FlowGuard pipe while pouring concrete
8. As the concrete is poured, periodically check to see that the pipe has not moved from its intended positioning.
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CPVC Installations in Concrete
9. During the concrete pouring process jostle the pipe periodically to assure that there are no air pockets around the pipe. The pipe should be fully covered in concrete. There is a possibility of abrading the pipe if large air pockets are permitted to form around the pipe. 10. Thermal expansion and contraction is not an issue for FlowGuard™ pipe and fittings that are embedded in concrete. Those forces are relieved in a manner that does not affect the pipe or fittings. However, expansion and contraction must still be incorporated in the design of those sections of pipe that are not embedded in concrete. Failure to adequately allow for stress at these points may result in damage to the pipe where it enters and exits the concrete. 11. Pipes may be sleeved at entry and exit points to provide extra protection, but if care is taken to avoid damage during application & finishing of the concrete, this should not normally be necessary.
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Thermal Insulation CPVC has a much lower thermal conductivity than metals used in piping systems (0.14 W/mK for CPVC versus >400 W/mK for copper). For this reason in most cases it is not necessary to thermally insulate CPVC piping. However the equation below can be used to calculate the approximate heat loss from CPVC pipes per 1 meter length of pipe.
Q/L = 2 . P . l . DT
Ln (do/di) (1)
Where :
Q/L = Heat loss per peter of pipe, W/m
l = Thermal conductivity, (W/mK) for CPVC, l = 0.14 W/mK
P = 3,1416
di = Inside diameter, mm
do = Outside diameter, mm
DT = Temperature differential between inner and outer surface of pipe.
This can be approximated to : T water - T ambient (K)
In fact, the outside pipe surface temperature is significantly different to T ambient. However, this will be ignored to facilitate comparison between
CPVC and other materials.
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Thermal Insulation
= 185 W/m
Example :
What is the heat loss/meter from a 20 mm outside diameter CPVC pipe,
wall thickness 2.3 mm, with water flowing inside at 80°C and an
ambient air temperature of 25°C?
Q/L = 2 . 3,1416 . 0,14. (80-25)
Ln (20/15.4)
Equation (1) can be simplified for standard pipe dimensions to :
Q/L = K . DT (2)
where K is a coefficient taking into account the thermal conductivity of
CPVC and the pipe geometry. In the previous example, do = 20 mm,
di = 15.4 mm
K = 2 . 3,1416 . 0,14
Ln (20/15.4) = 3.37 W/mKs
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Thermal Insulation K has been calculated below for ASTM Schedule 80 (F441)
CPVC pipe
ASTM Schedule 80 Nom. diameter K value (W/mKs) 1/2 2.04 3/4 2.54 1 2.77 1¼ 3.37 1½ 3.72 2 4.33 2½ 4.12 3 4.68 3½ 5.08 4 5.42 6 6.30
Example for 1½ " :
K = 2 . 3,1416 . 0,14
Ln (48.3/38.14)
K = 3.72 W/mKs
Example :
What is the heat loss/meter for a 2 inch ASTM Schedule 80 CPVC pipe,
with a temperature differential of 60°C?
Q/L = 4.33 x 60 = 260 W/m
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Thermal Insulation
K has been calculated below for DIN 8079 CPVC pipe
(PN 16, 20 and 25)
DIN 8079 Outside K value (W/mKs)
Diameter
PN16 PN20 PN25
(S = 6.25) (S = 5) (S = 4)
SDR 13.5 SDR 11 SDR 9
16 - 160 5.5 4.4 3.5
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Scale build up Function of roughness of pipe, as measured by Hazen-Williams
’C' factor used in Hazen-Williams formula for calculating friction
head losses in piping systems.
Higher value for C - less friction
- less head loss
Material C Factors
New After 4-40 years service
CPVC 150 150
Copper/Steel 130 -140 60 -120
Once corrosion attack starts (e.g. green colour from copper
reacting with chlorides in water to form copper chloride),
this starts a vicious circle leading to scale build up.
With CPVC, there is no corrosion and hence scale build up is inhibited.
Steel
Copper
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Condensation
CPVC versus Copper
- For a given ambient air temperature and water temperature in the pipe, the relative humidity must be 10 to 15 % higher with CPVC to get the same degree of condensation . or - For the same humidity level and water temperature, the external air temperature can be ± 10°C higher than for copper to get the same degree of condensation.
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CPVC and chilled water systems (1 of 2)
FlowGuard™ CPVC pipe and fittings are acceptable for use with chilled water provided that the water stays above freezing point.
Particular care must be paid when other fluids or agents are used or added to the water:
1. Heat transfer fluids : Ethylene glycol, propylene glycol and glycerine: see Lubrizol published recommendations. For other products - please ask your Lubrizol representative.
2. Anti-corrosion agents may be used to protect the chiller system from corrosion. In general, corrosion inhibitors at their ordinary use concentrations are not detrimental to CPVC but please ask your Lubrizol representative for confirmation.
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CPVC and chilled water systems (2 of 2)
Heat exchanger system: should be flushed out before connecting to CPVC piping. (The heat exchanger coil may have on its surface some metal forming oils or other types of lubricants left over from the manufacturing process. Certain of these lubricants may be detrimental to CPVC and therefore need removing.)
The refrigerant: is used in combination with an oil component in the compressor side of the chiller to provide cooling. As long as the heat exchanger coil remains intact, the refrigerant and associated oil should not come in contact with the CPVC piping. If the heat exchanger coil ruptures, the refrigerant and its associated oil may leak into the CPVC recirculating piping. Some types of refrigerant oils used may lead to failures of the CPVC re-circulating piping ( e.g. POE oils can be highly detrimental). Proper operation conditions and preventive maintenance of the chiller system can prevent such a rupture.
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Quieter than copper Velocity of sound in :
CPVC = 1350 M/S
COPPER = 3600 M/S
WATER = 1473 M/S
Based on classical approach (Newton) using Youngs modulus:
VELOCITY = (YOUNGS MODULUS/DENSITY) 1/2
This means that in a :
Copper System : Sound travels in the copper
CPVC System : Sound travels in the water and system is as quiet as physically possible.
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Water Hammer
Pressure surge resulting from instant change in velocity of the flowing water
Governing equation is a modified version of Newton’s speed of sound equation
(velocity of propagation of elastic vibration)
VELOCITY = (YOUNGS MODULUS / DENSITY) 1/2
" The maximum theoretical shockwave for both CPVC and Polybutylene is much lower than the values for copper tubing. This is easily understood when it is recognized that the modulus of elasticity for the plastic piping material is much lower than the modulus of elasticity for copper."
Source: JB ENGINEERING AND CODE CONSULTING, P.C., Munster, IN, Water hammer control in small systems , October 18 , 1994
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