TECHNICAL NOTES

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  • TN-4 2015 - Odorants in Plastic Fuel Gas Distribution Systems
  • TN-6 2021 - Polyethylene Coil Dimensions
  • TN-7 2005 - Nature of Hydrostatic Stress Rupture Curves
  • TN-11 1999 - Suggested Temperature Limits for the Operation and Installation of Thermoplastic Piping in Non-Pressure Applications - Unavailable, currently under review. Contact PPI staff with questions
  • TN-13 2007 - General Guidelines for Butt, Saddle and Socket Fusion of Unlike Polyethylene Pipes and Fittings. Document under review and unavailable; contact PPI staff with questions.
  • TN-14 2016 - Plastic Pipe in Solar Heating Systems
  • TN-15 2009 - Resistance of Solid Wall Polyethylene Pipe to a Sanitary Sewage Environment Document under review and unavailable. Contact PPI staff with questions.
  • TN-16 2008 - Rate Process Method for Projecting Performance of Polyethylene Piping Components
  • TN-17 2021 - Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Pipe & Tubing
  • TN-19 2010 - Pipe Stiffness for Buried Gravity Flow Pipes Document under review and unavailable. Contact PPI staff with questions.
  • TN-20 2016 - Special Precautions for Fusing Saddle Fittings to Live PE Fuel Gas Mains Pressurized on the Basis of a 0.40 Design Factor
  • TN-21 2019 - PPI PENT Test Investigation
  • TN-22 (2001) - PPI Guidelines for Qualification Testing of Mechanical Couplings for PE Pipes in Pressurized Water or Sewer Service- Unavailable, pending revisions.
  • TN-23 2005 - Guidelines for Establishing the Pressure Rating for Multilayer and Coextruded Plastic Pipes. Document archived.
  • TN-26 2019 - Erosion Study on Brass Insert Fittings used in PEX Piping Systems
  • TN-27 2009 - Frequently Asked Questions: HDPE Pipe for Water Distribution and Transmission Applications - Unavailable, currently under revision. Contact PPI staff with questions
  • TN-28 2014 - Guide to Differences in Pressure Rating PE Water Pipe between the ASTM and ISO Methods
  • TN-30 2013 - Requirements for the Use of Rework Materials in Manufacturing of Polyethylene Gas Pipe
  • TN-31 -2017 - Differences Between PEX and PB Piping Systems for Potable Water Applications
  • TN-32 2017 - UV Labeling Guidelines for PEX Pipes
  • TN-34 - was replaced MAB-02
  • MAB-02 2017 - MAB Generic Electrofusion Procedure for Field Joining of 14 Inch to 30 Inch Polyethylene (PE) Pipe
  • TN-35 - General Guidelines Repairing Buried HDPE Potable Water Pressure Pipes - This document is no longer in publication and has been incorporated into the PPI Handbook of Polyethylene Pipe, Chapter 15.
  • TN-36 - General Guidelines for Connecting HDPE Potable Water Pressure Pipes to DI and PVC Piping Systems - This document is no longer in publication and has been incorporated into the PPI Handbook of Polyethylene Pipe, Chapter 9.
  • TN-37 - Standard Practice for Installation of Annular Corrugated Profile Wall Polyethylene Pipe for Agricultural Drainage or Water Table Control Unavailable; update planned after completion of ASTM F449 revisions. Contact PPI staff with questions.
  • TN-38 2019 - Bolt Torque For Polyethylene Flanged Joints
  • TN-39 2013 - Recommended Practices Regarding Application of Pesticides and Termiticides near PEX Pipes
  • TN-42 has been superseded by ASTM F3190
  • TN-43 2020 - PE Compound Categorization for Potable Water Applications
  • TN-44 - 2015 Long Term Resistance of AWWA C906 Polyethylene (PE) Pipe to Potable Water Disinfectants
  • TN-45 2012 - Mechanical Couplings for Joining Polyethylene - Document revision is underway, contact PPI staff with questions.
  • TN-46 2021 - GUIDANCE FOR FIELD HYDROSTATIC TESTING OF HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE PRESSURE PIPELINES
  • TN-47 2013 - Polyethylene Resin Testing Requirements to Support ASTM D2513 UV Exposure Limits of Polyethylene Compound
  • TN-48 2013 - Guidelines for Choosing Wall Thickness for HDPE Conduit Based on "Mini-HDD" (Horizontal Directional Drilling)
  • TN-49 2020 - Recommendations for AWWA C901 Service Tubes in Potable Water Applications
  • TN-50 2019 - Guide to Specifying HDPE Conduit
  • TN-51 2018 - Polyethylene Pipe Butt Fusion Structure, Process, & Terminology
  • TN-52 2017 - Guide to High-Temperature Applications of Non-Potable PEX Pipe and Tubing Systems
  • TN-53 2018 - Guide to Chlorine Resistance Ratings of PEX Pipes and Tubing for Potable Water Applications
  • TN-54 2017 - General Guidelines for Squeezing Off Polyethylene Pipe in Water, Oil and Gas Applications
  • TN-55 2018 - Plastic Piping Materials for Geo Applications
  • TN-56 2018 - Plastic Piping Materials Near Recessed Lighting Fixtures
  • TN-57 2018 - Proper Integration of Copper Tubing and Components with PP-R Piping Materials for Plumbing Applications
  • TN-58 2018 - HDPE Conduit and Duct Handling Guide
  • TN-59 2019 - Comparison of HDPE Conduit and Fabric Divider Installed as Innerduct
  • TN-60 2019 - Inspection of Plastic Pipes, Fittings and Joints Using Non-Destructive Test Methods and Evaluation
  • TN-61 2019 - Coilable HDPE Conduit Ovality and Coil-Set
  • TN-62 2020 - Suitability and Fitness of CPVC Piping Systems for Commercial Building Applications
  • TN-63 2021 - Safe Pull Strength Calculations for Conduit NEW 2021!