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  • Development of an adhesive patch for polyethylene gas pipe

    Creator:
    Carbone, Cheryl B.
    Abstract:
    Polyethylene has been used extensively for natural gas transport since the mid-1970's. The pipeline system is sound and well-functioning, but there are some aspects of the system that could be improved. One of these is the repair method of leaking pipes. Presently if a natural gas pipe begins to leak,...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis

  • The testing and repair of polyethylene natural gas distribution pipe

    Creator:
    Hunt, John
    Abstract:
    With the dominance of polyethylene as the building material for America's natural gas distribution system and a growing demand for natural gas, there exists and ever increasing need for improved methods of repairing damaged natural gas distribution pipe. This paper serves as the ground work for a multi-part study seeking...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    and design of a pipe burst apparatus for the validation of plastic pipe hydrostatic design basis

  • Squeeze-off & gel patch repair methods for polyethylene pipe in natural gas distribution lines

    Creator:
    Harris, Kevin E.
    Abstract:
    The natural gas industry has become essential in many areas in the United States. Currently there is over 37.5 million miles of natural gas distribution lines. A large majority of these lines are polyethylene pipes. With such a large percentage of polyethylene lines in use gas companies are continually looking...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    there were approximately 544,000 miles of 2 plastic mainlines and 37.5 million miles of plastic