PP multilayer vs Concrete

Function:

Below ground gravity transportation of sewage over a distance of 100 meters by a typical public sewer system from the collection point to the entrance of the waste treatment plant.

Properties:

Pipes:                                                                Pipes and fittings:

-     Diameter: DN/OD 315 mm                            -     EN 13476
-     Length 100 m                                              -     Socketed
-     SN 8; S 10 kN/m2                                                -      SBR sealing rings
-     PP smooth wall,multilayer,solid wall
                                                                         System:
Fittings:
                                                                        -     Manhole at 45 m intervals
-     Socketed                                                     -     Slope 1/200
-     Rubber sealed                                             -     Filling rate 100%
                                                                        -     EN 1295, EN 1610, ENV 1046

Service lifetime: 100 years

Comparison of PP smooth wall multilayer to Concrete sewer pipe system for the 7 environmental impact criteria

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• Comparison studies are provided for information purposes only. The environmental impact analysis for alternative pipe materials has been calculated based on the same functional unit and category rules as used for the plastic pipe system to which it is compared. The analysis of the environmental impact of the comparison material has been based on publically available data

• It should be noted that data relating to raw materials, manufacturing processes, system design, installation practice, etc. for alternative pipe materials has been taken from various publically accessible sources. Whereas every effort has been made to ensure the integrity and validity of this data TEPPFA cannot accept any responsibility for any inaccuracies or omissions.

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