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Analysis of Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe Burst Problems: Vasquez Residence System Inspection.

DE2006875635

Publication Date	2005
Personal Author	Black, B. D.; Menicucci, D. F.; Harrison, J.
Page Count	38
Abstract	This report documents the investigation regarding the failure of CPVC piping that was used to connect a solar hot water system to standard plumbing in a home. Details of the failure are described along with numerous pictures and diagrams. A potential failure mechanism is described and recommendations are outlined to prevent such a failure.
Keywords	Piping Failure Water systems Pipes(Tubes) Plumbing Solar heating Inspection Hot water Recommendations CPVC piping CPVC(Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride)
Source Agency	Technical Information Center Oak Ridge Tennessee
Corporate Authors	Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM.; Department of Energy, Washington, DC.
Supplemental Notes	Sponsored by Department of Energy, Washington, DC.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	200619

Analysis of Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe Burst Problems: Vasquez Residence System Inspection.

Analysis of Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe Burst Problems: Vasquez Residence System Inspection.
DE2006875635

Publication Date	2005
Personal Author	Black, B. D.; Menicucci, D. F.; Harrison, J.
Page Count	38
Abstract	This report documents the investigation regarding the failure of CPVC piping that was used to connect a solar hot water system to standard plumbing in a home. Details of the failure are described along with numerous pictures and diagrams. A potential failure mechanism is described and recommendations are outlined to prevent such a failure.
Keywords	Piping Failure Water systems Pipes(Tubes) Plumbing Solar heating Inspection Hot water Recommendations CPVC piping CPVC(Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride)
Source Agency	Technical Information Center Oak Ridge Tennessee
Corporate Authors	Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM.; Department of Energy, Washington, DC.
Supplemental Notes	Sponsored by Department of Energy, Washington, DC.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	200619