Poly Tanks
We recently came across a high quality site that has poly tanks for sale. They have some truly amazing technology and are giving other tanks a run for their money.
We recently came across a high quality site that has poly tanks for sale. They have some truly amazing technology and are giving other tanks a run for their money.
MAB Generic Electrofusion Procedure
As stated in the document, "The purpose of this technical report is to provide important information available to the Municipal Advisory Board (MAB) on particular aspects of polyethylene pipe electrofusion to engineers, users, contractors, code officials, and other interested parties". Bryan Hauger Consulting provides electrofusion training for most North American electrofusion fittings manufacturers based on the MAB procedures.
As stated in the document, "The purpose of this technical report is to provide important information available to the Municipal Advisory Board (MAB) on particular aspects of polyethylene pipe electrofusion to engineers, users, contractors, code officials, and other interested parties". Bryan Hauger Consulting provides electrofusion training for most North American electrofusion fittings manufacturers based on the MAB procedures.
American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) Standards
Many in the plastic piping industry don't realize that ASPE has an ANSI Accredited standards development process of its own. These standards are developed for "high-quality plumbing systems that protect public health and safety".
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Many in the plastic piping industry don't realize that ASPE has an ANSI Accredited standards development process of its own. These standards are developed for "high-quality plumbing systems that protect public health and safety".
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INNOPLAST SOLUTIONS CONFERENCE
Polymer Failure & Defects: Problem Solving Case-Histories
It is a well-known fact that a poor-quality polymer leading to defects/failures can be detrimental to maintaining the business, let alone its growth. When confronted by a customer that a product is not performing as desired, the supplier must fix the problem to retain the business. Sometimes the problem can be complex requiring a high level of expertise & technical resources that are not available at most places. In our experience, super-specialized skills have proven to be highly effective in solving & retaining $MM sales accounts. Equally important is our finding that during such routine technical operations, accidental opportunities present themselves, thereby leading to innovative concepts and additional business growth.
At this conference, the participants will share in 4-decades of such experience during the 3-day intensive course. This uniquely practical and industry’s UN-RIVALED course “Polymer Failure & Defects: Problem Solving Case-Histories” has been attended by 500+ participants with wide corporate representation including premier global companies.
We have now arranged for an exclusive promotional code to save an additional $100 on your conference registration! Click the link to learn more.
https://www.bryanhaugerconsulting.com/polymer-and-plastic-conferences.html
Polymer Failure & Defects: Problem Solving Case-Histories
It is a well-known fact that a poor-quality polymer leading to defects/failures can be detrimental to maintaining the business, let alone its growth. When confronted by a customer that a product is not performing as desired, the supplier must fix the problem to retain the business. Sometimes the problem can be complex requiring a high level of expertise & technical resources that are not available at most places. In our experience, super-specialized skills have proven to be highly effective in solving & retaining $MM sales accounts. Equally important is our finding that during such routine technical operations, accidental opportunities present themselves, thereby leading to innovative concepts and additional business growth.
At this conference, the participants will share in 4-decades of such experience during the 3-day intensive course. This uniquely practical and industry’s UN-RIVALED course “Polymer Failure & Defects: Problem Solving Case-Histories” has been attended by 500+ participants with wide corporate representation including premier global companies.
We have now arranged for an exclusive promotional code to save an additional $100 on your conference registration! Click the link to learn more.
https://www.bryanhaugerconsulting.com/polymer-and-plastic-conferences.html
Quality Fusion Products for the Northeast
PipeFuser provides quality pipe fusion products to build the earth loop fields for commercial and residential geothermal systems from their New Jersey location. They help to realize the benefits of geothermal energy with their PIPEFUSER branded line of products where quality, price and functionality converge to make them excellent choices to add to your complement of tools needed for ground loop installations.
www.pipefuser.com
PipeFuser provides quality pipe fusion products to build the earth loop fields for commercial and residential geothermal systems from their New Jersey location. They help to realize the benefits of geothermal energy with their PIPEFUSER branded line of products where quality, price and functionality converge to make them excellent choices to add to your complement of tools needed for ground loop installations.
www.pipefuser.com
Sustainable Development Technology Canada
At Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC), we fund Canadian cleantech projects and coach the companies that lead them as they move their ground-breaking technologies to market. SDTC’s support of cleantech translates into jobs, growth, and export opportunities for Canadian companies, as well as economic, environmental and health benefits for all Canadians. We are independent but don’t work alone. A big part of our role is building and sustaining networks of partners and stakeholders from private industry, academia and governments, at home and abroad. We operate at arm’s length and receive funding from the Government of Canada. Check out the link for more information on Self Monitoring Composite Pipeline Systems.
At Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC), we fund Canadian cleantech projects and coach the companies that lead them as they move their ground-breaking technologies to market. SDTC’s support of cleantech translates into jobs, growth, and export opportunities for Canadian companies, as well as economic, environmental and health benefits for all Canadians. We are independent but don’t work alone. A big part of our role is building and sustaining networks of partners and stakeholders from private industry, academia and governments, at home and abroad. We operate at arm’s length and receive funding from the Government of Canada. Check out the link for more information on Self Monitoring Composite Pipeline Systems.
Paladin Worldwide Management, Inc.
Paladin Worldwide Management is a business consulting firm providing digital marketing services to start-ups, non-for-profits, and B2B and B2C businesses. An additional focus of Paladin is investing in start-up plastics manufacturing businesses. Paladin is always looking for businesses to assist through digital marketing and management consulting, regardless of size or market focus.
www.paladinww.com
Paladin Worldwide Management is a business consulting firm providing digital marketing services to start-ups, non-for-profits, and B2B and B2C businesses. An additional focus of Paladin is investing in start-up plastics manufacturing businesses. Paladin is always looking for businesses to assist through digital marketing and management consulting, regardless of size or market focus.
www.paladinww.com
Alliance for PE Pipe
Bryan Hauger Consulting is proud to be a member of the Alliance. You will find tons of information on their main page regarding best practices relating to installation of PE Pipe. This association is a significant resource for those involved in municipal engineering. Our plastic consulting firm is listed on their members page at
http://www.pepipe.org/members
Bryan Hauger Consulting is proud to be a member of the Alliance. You will find tons of information on their main page regarding best practices relating to installation of PE Pipe. This association is a significant resource for those involved in municipal engineering. Our plastic consulting firm is listed on their members page at
http://www.pepipe.org/members
Real-Time Resin Pricing Trends
This website provides fairly detailed information on pricing trends for both spot and contract resin purchasing. It is a very handy quick resource for a plastic consultant.
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This website provides fairly detailed information on pricing trends for both spot and contract resin purchasing. It is a very handy quick resource for a plastic consultant.
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Plastic Pipe Sizes
There are so many sizing systems for plastic pipe that it can be very confusing. This link provides information in an easy to understand format listed by plastic material.
https://www.fusionpipeexperts.com/plastic-pipe-sizes.html
There are so many sizing systems for plastic pipe that it can be very confusing. This link provides information in an easy to understand format listed by plastic material.
https://www.fusionpipeexperts.com/plastic-pipe-sizes.html
Safety Through Reliable Fusion Joints
This safety alert was published in June 2015 and notes that an accident in 2014 relates to an incomplete or weak heat fusion joint due to surface contamination. It also reports that "Additional guidance for preparing cleaning surfaces in HDPE pipe prior to fusion bonding can be found in ASTM F2620-13, Standard Practice for Heat Fusion Joining of Polyethylene Pipe and Fittings
This safety alert was published in June 2015 and notes that an accident in 2014 relates to an incomplete or weak heat fusion joint due to surface contamination. It also reports that "Additional guidance for preparing cleaning surfaces in HDPE pipe prior to fusion bonding can be found in ASTM F2620-13, Standard Practice for Heat Fusion Joining of Polyethylene Pipe and Fittings
Quick and Helpful Tensile Testing of Composites
This article provides a clear and complete discussion of the special considerations one must make when conducting a simple tensile test on unidirectional composite materials.
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This article provides a clear and complete discussion of the special considerations one must make when conducting a simple tensile test on unidirectional composite materials.
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Company Listing on Plastics News
Bryan Hauger Consulting now appears on the Plastics News directory of services emphasizing our role as a HDPE pipe consultants.
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Bryan Hauger Consulting now appears on the Plastics News directory of services emphasizing our role as a HDPE pipe consultants.
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ORC International - Expert Advisory Services
ORC Expert Advisory Services is "the choice of business, technical, and legal professionals" connecting experts to clients in the following areas - Expert Consulting, Expert Witness, and Expert Research. Here's the link to plastic consultant Dr. Bryan Hauger's webpage on ORC International which gives a very detailed version of his background.
http://www.orcexperts.com/expert-consultant.asp?bioID=782331&perID=731913
ORC Expert Advisory Services is "the choice of business, technical, and legal professionals" connecting experts to clients in the following areas - Expert Consulting, Expert Witness, and Expert Research. Here's the link to plastic consultant Dr. Bryan Hauger's webpage on ORC International which gives a very detailed version of his background.
http://www.orcexperts.com/expert-consultant.asp?bioID=782331&perID=731913
Clarity
This website focuses on getting expert advice to start-up firms and provides increased visibility for plastic consultant Dr. Hauger to provide assistance during the earliest phases of company creation on business plans, intellectual property, and plastics manufacturing.
https://clarity.fm/bryanhauger
This website focuses on getting expert advice to start-up firms and provides increased visibility for plastic consultant Dr. Hauger to provide assistance during the earliest phases of company creation on business plans, intellectual property, and plastics manufacturing.
https://clarity.fm/bryanhauger
PolySort LLC
This website is a portal for the plastics industry, providing news, industry trade show information, company links, and classified advertising. The site contains a forum for plastics and rubber industry members to share ideas and information on topics such as injection molding, blow molding, rotational molding and extrusion.
This website is a portal for the plastics industry, providing news, industry trade show information, company links, and classified advertising. The site contains a forum for plastics and rubber industry members to share ideas and information on topics such as injection molding, blow molding, rotational molding and extrusion.
Technical Standards and Safety Authority & Plastic Vent Pipes
"Since 1997, the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) has delivered public safety services on behalf of the government of Ontario in four key sectors: boilers and pressure vessels, and operating engineers; elevating devices, amusement devices and ski lifts; fuels; and, upholstered and stuffed articles. TSSA is a not-for-profit, self-funded organization dedicated to enhancing public safety. With headquarters in Toronto, TSSA employs approximately 380 staff, 70 percent of whom work in operations. Governed by a 13-member board of directors, TSSA is accountable to the Ontario government, the residents of Ontario and its other stakeholders".
The particular topic highlighted on the front page of the issue in the link below relates to new code requirements relating to plastic venting pipe certification. In particular, the article notes safety concerns with uncertified plastic vent pipe especially ABS piping materials.
"Since 1997, the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) has delivered public safety services on behalf of the government of Ontario in four key sectors: boilers and pressure vessels, and operating engineers; elevating devices, amusement devices and ski lifts; fuels; and, upholstered and stuffed articles. TSSA is a not-for-profit, self-funded organization dedicated to enhancing public safety. With headquarters in Toronto, TSSA employs approximately 380 staff, 70 percent of whom work in operations. Governed by a 13-member board of directors, TSSA is accountable to the Ontario government, the residents of Ontario and its other stakeholders".
The particular topic highlighted on the front page of the issue in the link below relates to new code requirements relating to plastic venting pipe certification. In particular, the article notes safety concerns with uncertified plastic vent pipe especially ABS piping materials.
State of New Hampshire Department of Safety - On Plastic Vent Pipes
This informational bulletin details change to NFPA 54 (2009) Section 12.5.3 which reads "12.5.3 Plastic Vent Joints. Plastic piping and fittings used to vent appliances shall be installed in accordance with the appliance manufacturer’s installation instructions, provided the maximum set point of a fixed or adjustable, water and/or flue gas, high limit setting of the appliance, does not exceed the safe operating temperature of the venting material selected. Where primer is required, it shall be of a contrasting color".
This informational bulletin details change to NFPA 54 (2009) Section 12.5.3 which reads "12.5.3 Plastic Vent Joints. Plastic piping and fittings used to vent appliances shall be installed in accordance with the appliance manufacturer’s installation instructions, provided the maximum set point of a fixed or adjustable, water and/or flue gas, high limit setting of the appliance, does not exceed the safe operating temperature of the venting material selected. Where primer is required, it shall be of a contrasting color".
PVC Flue Pipe Failure Article
This article in Plumbing Engineer relays concerns surrounding the use of PVC as a flue pipe and some of the considerations of various industry committees on the subject. Well worth a read and of high interest to those in PVC pipe consulting.
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This article in Plumbing Engineer relays concerns surrounding the use of PVC as a flue pipe and some of the considerations of various industry committees on the subject. Well worth a read and of high interest to those in PVC pipe consulting.
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POLYMATE ADAPTER
The patented Polymate Adapter allows you to adapt from polypipe to an NPT Thread or Groove. Splicers allow the joining of two pieces of polypipe without any special equipment. Available in 304 SS, 316 SS and Carbon Steel. Sizes range from 1" to 6" including 1 ¼" and 1 ½”. Be sure to download the installation guide on our literature page. These fittings have been pressure tested using hydrostatic testing. We recommend the pressure on these fittings do not exceed 400 psi. The Polymate Adapter has 93% more surface contact at the joining connection than a butt weld.
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The patented Polymate Adapter allows you to adapt from polypipe to an NPT Thread or Groove. Splicers allow the joining of two pieces of polypipe without any special equipment. Available in 304 SS, 316 SS and Carbon Steel. Sizes range from 1" to 6" including 1 ¼" and 1 ½”. Be sure to download the installation guide on our literature page. These fittings have been pressure tested using hydrostatic testing. We recommend the pressure on these fittings do not exceed 400 psi. The Polymate Adapter has 93% more surface contact at the joining connection than a butt weld.
Link to Polymate Adapters
Liquid Assets - Trailer
Four minute trailer for a 2008 documentary from PBS and Penn State on the condition of buried assets in the United States highlighting the need for investment to maintain America's water and wastewater systems.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=yG_iuvNicBI
Four minute trailer for a 2008 documentary from PBS and Penn State on the condition of buried assets in the United States highlighting the need for investment to maintain America's water and wastewater systems.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=yG_iuvNicBI
Plastic Pipe and Fittings Association - FAQ
The Plastic Pipe and Fittings Association website has an excellent page on frequently asked questions on a wide variety of plastic piping organized by material or topical area including CPVC pipe, ABS, PE, PEX, PVC, Fittings, Fire Pipe and Fire Sprinklers, Solvent Cements & Primers, and Sustainability. This page is a great starting place for many questions regarding plastic pipe.
The Plastic Pipe and Fittings Association website has an excellent page on frequently asked questions on a wide variety of plastic piping organized by material or topical area including CPVC pipe, ABS, PE, PEX, PVC, Fittings, Fire Pipe and Fire Sprinklers, Solvent Cements & Primers, and Sustainability. This page is a great starting place for many questions regarding plastic pipe.
Fusion and Plastic Pipeline Reliability Experts
Here is a website for plastic pipeline integrity management with a variety of experts and tools to assist you in managing risk when you experience failures in your plastic pipeline.
https://www.fusionpipeexperts.com/
Here is a website for plastic pipeline integrity management with a variety of experts and tools to assist you in managing risk when you experience failures in your plastic pipeline.
https://www.fusionpipeexperts.com/
Asbestos Cement Pipe Replacement Video
The most cost effective method of replacing asbestos cement (AC) pipe is demonstrated. Nice segment by Alan Ambler from the City of Casselberry, Florida as he explains the utility of HDPE pipe when used in pipe bursting of AC pipe. Also a cameo appearance by my colleague Dustin Langston of WL Plastics explaining the differences in hydraulic performance of various plastic piping materials.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BBAX-gWxi4&feature=youtu.be
The most cost effective method of replacing asbestos cement (AC) pipe is demonstrated. Nice segment by Alan Ambler from the City of Casselberry, Florida as he explains the utility of HDPE pipe when used in pipe bursting of AC pipe. Also a cameo appearance by my colleague Dustin Langston of WL Plastics explaining the differences in hydraulic performance of various plastic piping materials.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BBAX-gWxi4&feature=youtu.be
Plastic Pipe and Fittings SIG
I have added the webpage for the Special Interest Group (SIG) in the Society of Plastic Engineers (SPE). We host a session or two at the ANTEC meeting each spring. This year's sessions will prove to be the best yet. Please consider attending ANTEC 2017 and hearing some fine technical presentations.
I have added the webpage for the Special Interest Group (SIG) in the Society of Plastic Engineers (SPE). We host a session or two at the ANTEC meeting each spring. This year's sessions will prove to be the best yet. Please consider attending ANTEC 2017 and hearing some fine technical presentations.
BRITTLE-LIKE CRACKING IN PLASTIC PIPE FOR GAS SERVICE
This is the link to the 1998 NTSB report on a variety of polyethylene gas pipe failures including Aldyl A. This is full of good historical documentation and useful details. The report is very well written and is available for FREE DOWNLOAD! A must read for the plastic consultant.
Free Download of 1998 Report
This is the link to the 1998 NTSB report on a variety of polyethylene gas pipe failures including Aldyl A. This is full of good historical documentation and useful details. The report is very well written and is available for FREE DOWNLOAD! A must read for the plastic consultant.
Free Download of 1998 Report
Hazard Analysis & Mitigation Report On Aldyl A Polyethylene Gas Pipelines in California
This excellent report by the California PUC contains significant information of interest. Aside from historical information, Table 2 provides an interesting look at the miles of current inventory of Aldyl A piping in several California gas pipe systems by installation date. The text explains that conservative practices were used and ensure that the table reflects the maximum potential amounts of Aldyl A in their systems.
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This excellent report by the California PUC contains significant information of interest. Aside from historical information, Table 2 provides an interesting look at the miles of current inventory of Aldyl A piping in several California gas pipe systems by installation date. The text explains that conservative practices were used and ensure that the table reflects the maximum potential amounts of Aldyl A in their systems.
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PEX Advantages over Copper Tubing
If you can’t trust Bob Vila, then who can you trust. The advantages of PEX vs. copper noted in the blog – price, flexibility leading to less connections, fitting types, freezing resistant, and no corrosion. All of that in just a single page blog.
http://www.bobvila.com/articles/bob-vila-radio-pex-vs-copper/#.VJz0SeABg
If you can’t trust Bob Vila, then who can you trust. The advantages of PEX vs. copper noted in the blog – price, flexibility leading to less connections, fitting types, freezing resistant, and no corrosion. All of that in just a single page blog.
http://www.bobvila.com/articles/bob-vila-radio-pex-vs-copper/#.VJz0SeABg
NCHRP 696
This extensive report from my friend Rick Thomas provides an excellent detailed look at the subject of using recycled HDPE resin in structural HDPE pipe also known as plastic culvert pipe. And he gave me an acknowledgement in the report. Unfortunately, my name is misspelled Brian Hauger. You can't win them all.
http://onlinepubs.trb.org/onlinepubs/nchrp/nchrp_rpt_696.pdf
This extensive report from my friend Rick Thomas provides an excellent detailed look at the subject of using recycled HDPE resin in structural HDPE pipe also known as plastic culvert pipe. And he gave me an acknowledgement in the report. Unfortunately, my name is misspelled Brian Hauger. You can't win them all.
http://onlinepubs.trb.org/onlinepubs/nchrp/nchrp_rpt_696.pdf
Class Action on ABS Pipe
This website gives a very brief discussion of the case specifics leading to a $70 million settlement on ABS plumbing and drain, waste, and vent pipe that were ruled to be defective. Several ABS pipe manufacturers were alleged to have used unsuitable resin resulting in circumferential cracking at the glue line from solvent cementing of pipe to socket fittings. In 1998, California courts found against the pipe manufacturers resulting in settlements of approximately $70 million.
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This website gives a very brief discussion of the case specifics leading to a $70 million settlement on ABS plumbing and drain, waste, and vent pipe that were ruled to be defective. Several ABS pipe manufacturers were alleged to have used unsuitable resin resulting in circumferential cracking at the glue line from solvent cementing of pipe to socket fittings. In 1998, California courts found against the pipe manufacturers resulting in settlements of approximately $70 million.
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HomeAdditionPlus
This website contains tons of quick and informative videos for handyman jobs around the house - several of them in the plumbing section feature plastic piping including polybutylene pipe. Check out this useful site!
http://www.homeadditionplus.com/Plumbing.htm
This website contains tons of quick and informative videos for handyman jobs around the house - several of them in the plumbing section feature plastic piping including polybutylene pipe. Check out this useful site!
http://www.homeadditionplus.com/Plumbing.htm
University Partners
Bryan Hauger Consulting maintains contact with a number of universities and other partners who have access to polymer processing equipment
Polymer Processing Institute
Polymer Center of Excellence
University of Wisconsin
Bryan Hauger Consulting maintains contact with a number of universities and other partners who have access to polymer processing equipment
Polymer Processing Institute
Polymer Center of Excellence
University of Wisconsin
Expert Witness Listing
This page on the prestigious HG.org website provides information on Bryan Hauger as a expert witness on Plastic Piping.
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This page on the prestigious HG.org website provides information on Bryan Hauger as a expert witness on Plastic Piping.
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