POLYETHYLENE

REPORT BY:
AARON PAUL ARCALA
BSA – 2B
AR. XETH KARLO BEILZA
 POLYETHYLENE
• Polyethylene (PE), light, versatile synthetic resin made from the polymerization of ethylene.
Polyethylene is a member of the important family of polyolefin resins. It is the most widely
used plastic in the world, being made into products ranging from clear food wrap and shopping
bags to detergent bottles and automobile fuel tanks. It can also be slit or spun into synthetic fibers
or modified to take on the elastic properties of a rubber.
• One of the toughest plumbing system pipe materials around, hdpe works well for nearly all
plumbing uses. It’s durable, flexible and resists corrosion well. These pipes are available in long
lengths, and any joints necessary are made using heat fusion, which is almost leak-proof. HDPE
conserves water pressure because it creates minimal “drag” or friction that reduces water pressure.
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF POLYETHYLENE?

• Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) is a very flexible material with very unique
flow properties that makes it particularly suitable to plastic film applications
like shopping bags. LDPE has high ductility but low tensile strength which is
evident in the real world by its propensity to stretch when strained.
• Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) is very similar to LDPE with the
added advantage that the properties of LLDPE can be altered by adjusting
the formula constituents and that the overall production process for LLDPE is
typically less energy intensive than LDPE.
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF POLYETHYLENE?

• High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) is a strong, high density, moderately stiff

plastic with a highly crystalline structure. It is frequently used as a plastic for
milk cartons, laundry detergent, garbage bins, and cutting boards.
• Ultrahigh Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMW) is an extremely dense
version of polyethylene with molecular weights typically an order of
magnitude greater than HDPE. It can be spun into threads with tensile
strengths many times greater than steel and is frequently incorporated into
high performance equipment like bulletproof vests.
POLYETHYLENE AS PIPE

• High Density Polyethylene Pipe (HDPE) is a thermoplastic pipe made from material
that can be melted and reformed. It is rugged, flexible, and durable. It has
outstanding chemical and environmental stress crack resistance.
• Relative to existing infrastructure, like ductile iron, concrete or PVC, HDPE seems like
a new product. In reality, it has been successfully used in a wide variety of piping
applications for over 50 years.
• The outstanding physical and performance benefits of HDPE pipe make it the perfect
choice for piping systems.
ADVANTAGES OF POLYETHYLENE

• Corrosion Resistance • Adaptability

• Fatigue Resistance • Trenchless Installation
• Extended Service Life • Pipeline Rehabilitation
• Leak-Free Joints • Eco-Friendly
• Fusion Joints
HDPE PIPES FOR WATER SUPPLY

Polyethylene pipes for water supply are used for constructing

water-supply systems and are made from high density polyethylene.
Polyethylene pipes are used for public, private and industrial water
supply systems, including construction of underground, underwater
and surface pipelines and water systems inside and outside
buildings. Permanent and temporary heat load limits are 60ºC and
80 ºC, respectively. The pipes are resistant to low temperatures,
Owing to outstanding chemical resistance of HDPE, the material is
highly resistant to strong acids and bases. In addition to this, the
pipes are resistant to mild oxidants and reducing agents.
MOST COMMONLY USED PIPES FOR WATER DISTRIBUTION
IS PE80 AND PE100

The advantages of the pipes produced from the PE80 and PE100 material
include:
• The material is absolutely non-toxic and fully inert in contact with water,
• No impact on odour and taste of water
• No deposits of lime are formed and consequently there is no narrowing of the gauge
of water passage over long-term use,
• UV-resistant and resistant to temperatures -30°C do +60°C,
• Very low loss of pressure owing to friction coefficient 10 times lower than in steel
pipes,
• Easy assembly,
• Easy for transport and handling
HDPE PIPES FOR WASTE WATER
There are several different pipe materials available for wastewater collection
systems, each with a unique characteristic used in different conditions.

EXAMPLE PIPES USED FOR WASTE WATER

POLYETHYLENE DOUBLE WALL CORRUGATED PIPE
• is a new type of plastic pipe . The smooth inside wall and the corrugated
outside wall provides character with high strength, low weight, corrosion
resistance, long life, easy install and easy join.
SPIRAL PE PIPES
• technically are lighter than single wall pipes which makes them an appropriate option for
wastewater or similar fluids transmission with low pressure condition
DRAINAGE PIPES ( DRAINAGE SYSTEM )
• The term drainage defines removing excess water from land. This has been quite common
since the last 200 years. Although water collection occurs naturally but by means of
drainage this natural process is expedited.
• Most important usage of drains is in agriculture with the purpose of removing excess water
of irrigation or rainfall. Applying underground drainage system provides the balance
Waste Water pvc Pipe between water & oxygen of soil
PVC PIPES
• used in all conceivable applications ranging from ranging from Agriculture to sanitation,
bore well to electrical ducts because of low cost, low pressure features they became
favorites of all farmers, builders and government departments.