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YLENE.COSpecification for PolyethyleneLine Pipe (PE)MPars Ethylene Kish Co.API SPECIFICATION 15LEFOURTH EDITION, JANUARY 2008WWW.PARS-- ,, ,,,, - - ,, ,, , ,, ---ETHEFFECTIVE DATE: JULY 2008www.parsethylene-kish.comCopyright American Petroleum InstituteProvided by IHS under license with APINo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS( 98 - 21) 88 20 20 60Not for Resale
WWW.PA-- ,, ,,,, - - ,, ,, , ,, ---RSETHYLENE.COMPars Ethylene Kish Co.www.parsethylene-kish.comCopyright American Petroleum InstituteProvided by IHS under license with APINo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS( 98 - 21) 88 20 20 60Not for Resale
Upstream SegmentAPI SPECIFICATION 15LEFOURTH EDITION, JANUARY 2008WWW.PARSETHEFFECTIVE DATE: JULY 2008YLENE.COSpecification for PolyethyleneLine Pipe (PE)MPars Ethylene Kish Co.-- ,, ,,,, - - ,, ,, , ,, ---www.parsethylene-kish.comCopyright American Petroleum InstituteProvided by IHS under license with APINo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS( 98 - 21) 88 20 20 60Not for Resale
Pars Ethylene Kish Co.Special NotesAPI publications necessarily address problems of a general nature. With respect to particular circumstances, local,state, and federal laws and regulations should be reviewed.COMNeither API nor any of API's employees, subcontractors, consultants, committees, or other assignees make anywarranty or representation, either express or implied, with respect to the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of theinformation contained herein, or assume any liability or responsibility for any use, or the results of such use, of anyinformation or process disclosed in this publication. Neither API nor any of API's employees, subcontractors,consultants, or other assignees represent that use of this publication would not infringe upon privately owned rights.API publications are published to facilitate the broad availability of proven, sound engineering and operatingpractices. These publications are not intended to obviate the need for applying sound engineering judgmentregarding when and where these publications should be utilized. The formulation and publication of API publicationsis not intended in any way to inhibit anyone from using any other practices.WWW.PARSETHAny manufacturer marking equipment or materials in conformance with the marking requirements of an API standardis solely responsible for complying with all the applicable requirements of that standard. API does not represent,warrant, or guarantee that such products do in fact conform to the applicable API standard.All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means, electronic,mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission from the publisher. Contact the Publisher, APIPublishing Services, 1220 L Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005.Copyright 2008 American Petroleum Institutewww.parsethylene-kish.comCopyright American Petroleum InstituteProvided by IHS under license with APINo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS( 98 - 21) 88 20 20 60Not for Resale-- ,, ,,,, - - ,, ,, , ,, ---YLENEAPI publications may be used by anyone desiring to do so. Every effort has been made by the Institute to assure theaccuracy and reliability of the data contained in them; however, the Institute makes no representation, warranty, orguarantee in connection with this publication and hereby expressly disclaims any liability or responsibility for loss ordamage resulting from its use or for the violation of any authorities having jurisdiction with which this publication mayconflict.
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WWW.PARS-- ,, ,,,, - - ,, ,, , ,, ---ETHYLENE.COMPars Ethylene Kish Co.www.parsethylene-kish.comCopyright American Petroleum InstituteProvided by IHS under license with APINo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS( 98 - 21) 88 20 20 60Not for Resale
Pars Ethylene Kish Co.ContentsPageScope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Purpose. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Unit Conversion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22.12.22.3References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Equivalent Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33.13.2Glossary (Definitions, Abbreviations). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Abbreviations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 644.1Purchasing Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 655.15.2Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Dimensions and Tolerances. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1066.16.26.36.46.5Process of Manufacture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Process of Manufacture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rework Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Finish and Workmanship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10101515151677.17.27.3Quality Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Quality Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Quality Control Tests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inspection and Rejection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1616172088.1Equipment Marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2099.19.29.3Handling, Storage and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ex A (informative) Conversions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Annex B (informative) External Pressure Rating (Collapse Pressure) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Annex C (informative) Cross-linked Polyethylene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Annex D (informative) API Monogram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Annex E (informative) Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Tables1Purchasing General Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Fluid Service Factors (FSF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8v-- ,, ,,,, - - ,, ,, , ,, ---www.parsethylene-kish.comCopyright American Petroleum InstituteProvided by IHS under license with APINo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS( 98 - 21) 88 20 20 60Not for Resale
Pars Ethylene Kish Co.Page.COMTemperature Service Factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Standard Pressure Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Dimension and Tolerances Based on Outside Diameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Cell Classifications According to ASTM D3350. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Elevated Temperature Sustained Pressure Test Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Test Description and Frequency for Pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Fittings Requirements and Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Support Spacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32WWW.PARSEwww.parsethylene-kish.comCopyright American Petroleum InstituteProvided by IHS under license with APINo reproduction or networking permitted
ASTM D2513, Standard Specification for Thermoplastic Gas Pressure Pipe, Tubing and Fittings ASTM D2683, Standard Specification for Socket-Type Polyethylene Fittings for Outside Diameter—Controlled Polyethylene Pipe and Tubing ASTM D2765, tandard Test Methods for Determination of Gel CS ontent and Swell Ratio of Crosslinked Ethylene Plastics ASTM D2774, Standard Practice for Underground .
