What is PD CEN/TS 15223 - Structural design of thermo-plastics pipeline construction about?
PD CEN/TS 15223 is an international standard on plastic piping systems that discusses the validated structural design of thermo-plastics pipeline construction.
PD CEN/TS 15223 covers validated design parameters of buried thermoplastics piping
systems for functional and structural design for the following applications:
- Pressure (excluding piping systems for gaseous fluids and industrial applications);
- Non-pressure.
Depending on the project parameters, the route for structural design can be:
- Either established by long term experience (within certain limitations),
- Or calculated according to CEN/TR 1295-2 [8] by using thermoplastic pipe material related properties and design criteria.
Note: Since in practice precise details of types of soil and installation conditions are not always available at the design stage, the choice of design assumptions is left to the judgement of the designer/specifier. In this connection, this guide can only provide general indications and advice.
Who is PD CEN/TS 15223 - Structural design of thermo-plastics pipeline construction for?
PD CEN/TS 15223 on plastic piping systems is relevant to:
- Manufacturers of pipeline components and pipelines
- Manufacturers of thermoplastics
- Fluid handling systems industry
- Personnel of quality control systems
- Oil and gas industry
Why should you use PD CEN/TS 15223 - Structural design of thermo-plastics pipeline construction?
Thermoplastic pipes use thermoplastic composite materials instead of steel to provide strength and stiffness for the pipelines.
PD CEN/TS 15223 specifies the route for the structural design of a pipeline and the value range for design parameters.
PD CEN/TS 15223 provides the typical material values for functional design calculations which are valid for pressure and non-pressure applications.
PD CEN/TS 15223 navigates you through the several design methods and approaches that exist to describe the soil-pipe interaction for pressure and non-pressure pipes.
In PD CEN/TS 15223, guidance for verification of piping system installation is included, as well as commissioning on leak tightness and permitted deflection.
Overall, PD CEN/TS 15223 leads you through the design, specification and installation of thermoplastics piping systems for fluid handling that can be easy and safe to install, reliable, long-lasting and cost-effective.
As a result, you can utilise thermoplastic materials for pipe fittings and valves that offer superior corrosion resistance, lighter weight, simple installation, and a more cost-effective alternative.
