CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION Fiberglass pipe is made from glass fiber reinforcement embedded in, or surrounded by cured thermosetting resin. It can also be composed of thixotropic agent, pigments or dyes, granular or platelet fillers. Proper selection of composition of these ingredients can yield a product with wide range of properties and characteristics. The terms GRP (Glass Reinforced plastic) and FRP (fibre reinforced plastic) are used to describe a wide range of composite materials. GRP specifically refers to composites using fibreglass as the reinforcement and various resins as the matrix.
Establishing the time dependent pressure performance of the material can determine the design of GRP pressure pipes. GRP (fiberglass reinforced plastic) pipes are subjected to varying levels of internal pressure and time to failure. This data is then deduced to a rating point from which pipe design can be established. Both reinforced thermosetting resin pipe (RTRP) and Reinforced polymer mortar pipe (RPMP) are fiber glass pipe.
Fiber glass pipe grades are mainly classified according to the type of resin employed such as epoxy, polyester and vinyl ester pipes. The manufacturing process for fiberglass pipe include filament winding and centrifugal casting.
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Failure up to 10,000 hours with an acceptable spread across time span is needed for evaluation. The results obtained are evaluated using a log-log line projected on to obtain the 50 year value. Over the years a remarkable amount of test results based on the ASTM test method have been collected. Over 600 data-points are recently analysed, with times-to-failure ranging from a few hours up to 28 years. Analysis of the data demonstrates an interesting bilinear behaviour, rather than the straight line regression predicted by the shorter and smaller database. The results suggests that the standardized method is indeed
3. Insulation material: made from XLPE and isolate between the three phases, its thickness is about 5.5 mm along the cable 4. Outer semiconductor: uniformly distribute the voltage on the surface of the insulation 5. Earth layer: made from copper, used to ground the cable, in case of short circuit it protect the cable by leaking the short circuit current into the ground, its thickness is about 25mm2 area 6. Filling: synthetic fibers used to make the cable circular and to fill the gap between the phases 7.
www.strombergarchitectural.com/technical/gfrc-design-cast-build.pdf 15/1/2018 Makeup GFRC is a combination of fine aggregate, cement, water, polymer and glass fibre. The key to GFRC is the glass-fibre reinforcement. The glass fibres take the place of steel in a wet-cast mix, which allow GFRC to develop much greater strengths than standard wet-cast concrete. This then allows us to cast thinner, lighter sections but also larger in surface area if need be than ordinary reinforced concrete panels.
For my research paper this fall I will be talking about Senator Jon Tester's voting habits on the Keystone XL Pipeline. The Keystone XL Pipeline was a bill passed by the Senate by a vote of 62 to 36. This bill would allow the oil to be ship from Alberta to Illinois and then to Texas to be refined and sold. Jon Tester was one of the sixty-two members who supported the Keystone Pipeline because of its benefit on Montana's jobs and economy. However, Jon Tester has also spoken about how Montana and the United States needs to work towards cleaner energy alternatives.
Rachele Liba Professor Whitehead POSC 100 22 July 2016 Placing a Price on a Green Nation Having lived a nomadic lifestyle across the United States, I have had the opportunity to witness the wonders of our flourishing society and the everyday turmoils that we face. Rigorous innovation has helped Americans fulfill countless dreams, however with every gift there is a usually a price-tag or opportunity cost. Now in the midst of the general presidential election, platforms that represent our beliefs can undergo much needed reform to address the opportunity costs that were surpassed in the process of success. Among the various problems found in our society, a key movement that has raised necessary controversy has to do with environmental policy.
The keystone pipeline has created great debate among the government of the United States and Native American’s living close to where it would be. There have been several attempts by the counter parts to convince the general public what to do. An example of these are the “Reject and Protect” Cowboy and Indian Alliance Anti-Pipeline Ad and the Support Keystone Pro-Pipeline Ad. The Anti-pipeline add starts with images of the Native American’s and Cowboys together. In the background we can hear Native American chants witch could be used to be more sympathetic with the subject.
I think a huge problem in our society is all this talk about the North Dakota Pipeline. In my honest opinion i think it is wrong. There is many people who use the water supply and if something happens with the pipeline it could contaminate the Native Americans water supply. There is many people who count on the water and use it everyday for cooking, cleaning, and drinking. If they go through with the pipeline act it could kill many Native Americans because we need water to survive.
The Keystone Pipeline System has been a major source of crude oil import for the U.S. in recent years. According to The New York Times, the Keystone alone supplies about a half million barrels of oil per day, which is almost a quarter of the total amount that Canada sends; Canada is the largest exporter of crude oil to the United States, supplying over 2 million barrels every day (Kraus; Keystone 293). The Keystone XL is one of the extension projects to boost the output of the existing system by building a pipeline that stretches over a thousand mile from “Alberta, Canada to Steel City, Nebraska, [and it is estimated to supply] 830,000 barrels a day” by converging with delivery points at Cushing, Oklahoma and Texas, then finally reaching
In recent years in can be noted that civil disobedience is prominent in American culture. This can be portrayed in the recent events of the Keystone Pipeline activists. Many activists have blamed the government for their problems just as Thoreau did in his essay “Civil Disobedience”. There can be a parallel drawn between these two topics even though they have decades between them. In these times it is still logical to believe that civil disobedience is the right course of action.
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Controversy Surrounding the Keystone XL Pipeline To build or not to build, this choice will impact the relationship between the US and Canada and determine the level of dependence the US will have on countries that are not so friendly. “TransCanada’s proposed Keystone XL Pipeline would transport oil sands crude from Canada and shale oil produced in North Dakota and Montana to a market hub in Nebraska for delivery to Gulf Coast refineries. The pipeline would consist of 875 miles of 36-inch pipe with the capacity to transport 830,000 barrels per day” (Parfomak, Pirog, Luther and Vann 4). The construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline would strengthen the United States economy, provide energy security and have minimal environmental impact. “The Keystone XL project would create $1.1 trillion in private capital investment at no
Individual Design Exercise: Subsea Pipeline Design Susana Torres Escandell Student ID 51552536 Aberdeen, 23st of March 2016 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 OVERVIEW 3 1.1 Pipeline and Soil Data 3 1.2 Analysis of Pipeline Route 5 1.2.1 Pipeline A 5 1.2.2 Pipeline B 6 2 POSITIONING ON SEABED 7 2.1 On Bottom Stability Analysis of Pipeline B 8 3 UPHEAVAL BUCLING AND DESIGN 9 3.1 Design Process 9 3.1.1 Global buckling assessment 9 3.1.2 Check of the Pipe integrity 9 3.2 Upheaval Buckling Analysis 10 4 SAFETY, ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT & SUSTAINABILITY ASSESSMENT 13 4.1 Assessment of Environmental Impact & Safety 13 4.2 Decommissioning of Pipeline 13 5 CONCLUSIONS AND DESIGN RECOMENDATIONS 14 6 References 15 7 Bibliography 15 FIGURES Figure 1 - Global Buckling
Welding is a great job but not many people know what welding is or how it work. According to Thomas net welding is the process of joining metal together with heat welders can work on many kind of structures such as mobile homes, pipes, steel reinforcement and others. Because welding is a relatively easy manufacturing process and provide a great deal of strength (Thomas).To become a welder you need four skills the first skill you need is problem solving because welder must be exceptional problem solver who pay attention to details. They have to spot flaws in materials and designs troubleshoot broken areas and know to fix parts or equipment. The second skill math and science welders constantly use their knowledge of fundamental science and math
The former can be heated and shaped and are used in the modern world many times, containing everything from children's toys to toilet seats. Because they can be melted down and reshaped, thermoplastics are usually recycled. Thermoset plastics can only be heated and shaped once, after which the molecular changes mean they are “cured,” retaining their shape and strength even when they are subjected to intense heat and the pressure. Thermoset plastics plays a vital part in our modern world.
The Dangers of Aluminum Wiring in Residential Homes Your electrical wiring is an important aspect of your home. And it goes without saying that having a reliable electrical wiring system that lights up and powers up your home safely should be one of your top priorities. When it comes to the materials that are used for wiring, available are plenty of options, including aluminum, copper, silver and more, with each material having its own set of advantages and disadvantages. Over the past few decades, aluminum has been a popular choice for Calgary homeowners due to its relatively affordable cost but not anymore.