This presentation by Josh Goldberg of Asahi America, Inc. focuses on various thermoplastic materials including HDPE, PP, and PVC. The merits and limitations of each material are also being discussed throughout the presentation.
Key considerations including pressure-temperature derating, thermal expansion management, pipe support spacing, and fusion welding techniques are analyzed for reliable plant operation.
Thermoplastics offer superb chemical resistance, but engineering designs must strictly account for mechanical behavior under temperature variations.