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Subsea & Topside Corrosion Solutions for a Fluctuating Offshore Market

Civil + Structural Engineer

Unfortunately, infrastructure development takes so long that a good market outlook at the beginning of a greenfield projec t may have completely changed by the time offshore installation is done. On the topside are water injection systems, gas piping systems, and crude oil lines that need protection.

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Industrial Constructors/Managers, Inc. facilitates improvements to aerospace test facility thanks to ‘on the go’ construction and welding

Civil + Structural Engineer

ICM, which specializes in industrial construction, was hired to install additional ground support equipment at Reaction Engines’ new testing facility located in Watkins, Colorado. Fortunately, ICM ‘loves a challenge,’ and this project definitely lived up to that motto.”

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NEW DOCUMENT PROVIDES SEISMIC DESIGN  CRITERIA FOR HDPE PIPE WATER MAINS

Civil + Structural Engineer

Authoritative Study Now Available Heat fusing HDPE pipe sections provides a leak-free joint plus heightened security and protection from seismic events. The ductility of HDPE pipe provides high resistance to earthquakes and is also an important factor for ease of installation. Researched and authored by Michael O’Rourke, Ph.D.,

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IMPROVED AWWA C904 IMPORTANT FOR  UNDERGROUND POTABLE PEX WATER SERVICE LINE INSTALLATION

Civil + Structural Engineer

According to the Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. PPI) the updated AWWA C904-22 contains information for the proper installation of underground PEX potable water service lines that is important and helpful especially with the growing need for replacing lead pipes.

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ASTM STANDARD UPDATED FOR POLYPROPYLENE PRESSURE PIPING SYSTEMS

Civil + Structural Engineer

Pressure and Chlorine Ratings Revised IRVING, Texas – Recent revisions led by the Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. chlorine resistance) classifications are revised from CL-TD and CL-R to Classes 0, 1, 3, and 5 for consistency with other pressure pipe standards (e.g., Oxidative stability (i.e., ASTM F876). Oxidative stability (i.e.,

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NEW GEOTHERMAL GSHP PIPING SYSTEMS DOCUMENT AVAILABLE

Civil + Structural Engineer

The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. PPI) has released a new Model Specification document that provides guidance to specifiers, engineers, designers, and others about selecting, specifying and installing plastic piping materials for ground source geothermal systems. Photo courtesy of Geosource Energy Inc.

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From Sub-Par to Superior Water

Civil + Structural Engineer

HDPE Pipe Now Carries Clean Potable Water To Rural Montana Communities HARLOWTON, Mont.- Some homeowners resorted to installing water softeners and reverse osmosis filtration systems, and many reported having to frequently replace appliances like hot water heaters because of corrosion. as well as other rural users along the route.