Sinikka Freidhof Tubagens CPVC para Sistemas de Sprinklers Tubería CPVC para Sistemas de Aspersión CPVC for application in Sprinkler Systems Noveon Europe BVBA (BE)
CPVC plastic pipes and fittings for application in sprinkler systems
Agenda Introduction to CPVC Listings and Approvals Advantages Cutting & joining of pipe & fittings Chemical compatibility
Cl 2 Rx PVC CPVC Resin Ingredients (15%) (85%) Compound Customers
TempRite s Role TempRite makes CPVC powder and pellets Select manufacturers make pipe and fittings TempRite institutes a Quality Assurance program BlazeMaster CPVC was specially designed for use as fire sprinkler systems
UL Fire Tested Fire reaches 760 C After approximately 1 minute, sprinkler head activates Pipe is in direct contact with fire plume at 370 C - 483 C for a total of 10 minutes System then tested at 12 bar for 10 minutes
Fire Threat Concern Inside Pipe Properties remain unchanged CPVC requires more oxygen to burn than is in the earth s atmosphere CPVC will not burn by itself. It chars instead of burning when exposed to an external flame Charring becomes a thermal barrier restricts the flow of heat into pipe wall reduces the rate of burning
What are BlazeMaster product s listings and approvals? NSF potable water certification in USA UL Listed UL-C and C-UL Listed * to comply with NFPA 13, NFPA 13D, NFPA 13R, NFPA 90A, NFPA 24 Factory Mutual FM Approved * * As manufactured by Tyco, Harvel, Ipex
What are BlazeMaster product s listings and approvals? WRAS potable water certification in UK LPCB UK approved and Red Book listed VdS Germany Approved
Fire Endurance Testing of Water-filled CPVC Pipe test requirements were : pipe: 1 ¼ SDR 13.5 (PN 16) temperature from 900 C t o 1200 C flow rate ca. 32 l/min test was run for 30 min. without leakage stagnant water pressure of 3 +/- 0.5 bar for 30 min. followed by hydrostatic pressure test of 4.2 bar for 5 min.
European Fire Classification in accordance with 13501-1:2002 Classification achieved by all TempRite CPVC Bs1d0 pipe and fitting compounds: This is the best possible rating a non-metal material can achieve Fire behavior B low flammability, no contribution to flashover Smoke production s1 low smoke development Flaming droplets d0 no burning drops
Occupancy Classifications NFPA 13 Light Hazard Churches Clubs Educational (Schools/Student Housing) High Rises (Hotels/Condos over 4 stories) Hospitals Institutional Libraries Museums Nursing Homes Offices Theaters / Auditoriums Per NFPA 13 2002 Edition, Section A.5.2
Occupancy Classifications LPCB and VdS applications - Light Hazard : Offices, Educational Buildings (certain areas) - Ordinary Hazard 1 : Hospitals, Hotels, Restaurants - Ordinary Hazard 2 : Car Parks, Garages, Laundries - Ordinary Hazard 3 : Shopping Centres, Railway Stations VdS applications - Ordinary Hazard 4 : theatres, cinemas, concert and exhibition halls sources for LPCB: EN 12 845:2004 Technical Bulletin 211 CPVC plastic pipe sources for VdS: VdS CEA 4001 Guideline: Planning and Installation of Sprinkler Systems CEA = Comité Europeén des Assurances
CPVC Advantages For Engineers / Specifiers For Designers For Owners For Sprinkler Contractors For General Contactors
CPVC Advantages Proven Performance since 1984 Increased Hydraulic Capabilities allows for pipe downsizing {Hazen Williams C-Factor = 150} Clean Light-weight Less interference with other trades - Flexible - Can fit in tight places - Stop and Start anywhere Faster Scheduling No pre-fabrication Corrosion resistance
CPVC Advantages Immune to Scaling/Corrosion and MIC No pinhole leaks No buildup, or "tuberculation," inside the piping which could impact the hydraulic characteristics of the pipe and break off into pieces that could plug a sprinkler MIC - Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion
CPVC Retro Fit Advantages - Owner Occupancy Advantages - Less space requirements - Can be installed directly to the ceiling or wall - Can be installed exposed and / or concealed - Flexibility reduces additional contracting work - Clean and light weight reduces costs - Quiet - Safety cement instead torches manual tools instead power machines Overall less general contracting work
Health: Bacterial Growth Number of Legionella bacteria in the test water (average after 8, 12 and 16 weeks - static test, no flow) In the presence of the two CPVC materials, the growth of Legionella bacteria in the water was low " * Study : " Biofilm Formation Potential of Pipe materials in Internal Installations by order of VROM. Authors: H.R. Veenendaal and D. van de Kooiy - KIWA N.V. - Division Chemistry and Biologie. June 1999.
Water disinfectants Study of Olefin Failure Leading pipe test lab in the world Proved the chlorine failure mechanism in PP, PE-X and PB piping www.studsvik.se/polymer
Water disinfectants Before PPR Manufacturer A Chlorine Resistance Testing After Tested in general accordance with NSF P-171 Protocol for Chlorine Resistance of Plastic Piping Materials and ASTM F- 2023-04 Test Method for Evaluating the Oxidative Resistance of PEX Tubing and Systems to Hot Chlorinated Water. chlorine level: 4.2 +/- 0.2 ppm ph level: 6.8 +/- 0.2 Significant erosion of pipe wall after testing (up to 50% after 7000 hrs) using low water flow rate (~0.1 gpm).
Water disinfectants Chlorine Resistance Testing Before PPR Manufacturer B After Tested in general accordance with NSF P-171 Protocol for Chlorine Resistance of Plastic Piping Materials and ASTM F- 2023-04 Test Method for Evaluating the Oxidative Resistance of PEX Tubing and Systems to Hot Chlorinated Water. chlorine level: 4.2 +/- 0.2 ppm ph level: 6.8 +/- 0.2 Significant erosion of pipe wall after testing (up to 50% after 7000 hrs) using low water flow rate (~0.1 gpm)
Seismic tests by Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates (Global Expert in Seismic Engineering) Test condition: 1 steel pipe at Z-shape with 2x 90 fittings Test procedure: - Displacing the pipe till up to 3 (7.62 cm) or displacing total assembly till up to 6 (15.24 cm). -Frequency of movement: 0.04 Hz or 2 cycles every 50 seconds for 20 min. Test results for steel: Steel 1 st failure after 33 cycles after displacement of 3 (7.62 cm) at a 90 elbow 2 nd failure: fatigue failure at threaded connection
Seismic tests by Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates (Global Expert in Seismic Engineering) Test condition: 1 CPVC pipe at Z-shape with 2x 90 fittings Test procedure: - Displacing the pipe till up to 3 (7.62 cm) or displacing total assembly till up to 6 (15.24 cm). -Frequency of movement: 0.04 Hz or 2 cycles every 50 seconds for 20 min. Test results for CPVC: CPVC CPVC was cycled 50 times No leakages at neither the connections nor pipe
Jucuapa-Chinameca Earthquake San Salvador on October 10, 1986 Magnitude: mb = 5.4 (CIG-USGS) Depth: 7.3 km Epi Centre: San Salvador Consequence: 60,000 houses destroyed or seriously damaged
Pipe & Fittings Standards Pipe produced in SDR 13.5 dimensions Pipe manufactured per ASTM F442 Fittings are Schedule 40 or 80 for ¾ to 1 ¼ and Schedule 80 for 1 ½ to 3 Fittings manufactured per ASTM F437, F438, F439 or F1970 SDR Standard Dimension Ratio
CPVC Availability CPVC pipe and fittings are available from 3/4 to 3 (20 mm to 80 mm) in size A full line of solvent weld fittings and transitions fittings
Derating Pressures for CPVC Temperature C 23 to 27 32 38 49 60 65 71 82 93 CPVC Pipe & Fitting bar 26,8 24,4 22 17,4 13,4 12 10,8 6,7 5,4
Concealed or Exposed Concealed installations - UL, LPCB, VdS : 30 min. fire resistance (majority of CPVC installations are concealed) Exposed installations - quick response sprinklers - smooth flat horizontal ceiling - refer to manufacturer s instructions
CPVC Pipe & Fittings Handling & Storage Sprinkler head adapters Set and Cure Times Pressure Testing Cutting & Joining
Handling & Storage of CPVC Keep pipe & fittings in cartons to protect them from damage & to maintain cleanliness Inspect pipe for splits, cuts, & gouges Cover outside stored pipe with an opaque tarp to protect from UV light Handle pipe and fittings with care Never throw fittings to the ground Never drop or drag pipe Avoid contamination of pipe and fittings with petroleum based products such as cutting or packing oils
Cutting Cut pipe squarely A square cut provides best bonding surface Use: - wheel-type plastic tubing cutter - power saw - fine toothed saw
Deburring / Bevelling / Chamfering Debur, bevel, chamfer both inner and outer end of pipe by using a - chamfering tool - other tool (file) This is necessary to make sure that pipe end bottoms in the fitting
Test fit the pipe and fitting. The pipe should enter the fitting socket easily ¼ to ¾ of the way Use a clean, dry rag to remove dirt and moisture from the fitting socket and pipe end BlazeMaster CPVC Fitting preparation
One-Step Solvent Cementing Apply cement to the pipe end, in the fitting socket, and on the pipe end again Insert pipe end into socket and rotate pipe a ¼ turn. Hold for 10 seconds.
Painting of CPVC Pipe Use a water-based acrylic latex paint only! Use of oil or solvent-based paints may be chemically incompatible with the CPVC Attain approval from the local authority prior to painting as the markings on the listed pipe should not be covered
Chemical Compatibility CPVC can be damaged through contact with chemicals found in some construction products such as edible oils, petroleum- or solvent-based sealants, lubricants or firestop materials and glycol-based antifreeze Verify chemical compatibility with the manufacturer of the product
Examples of BlazeMaster installations Project Name Application Country Engineering / Installing Company Date of installation Arran Shopping Mall Shopping Mall UK A & A Fire ltd 1997 Hillsborough Castle Heritage Northern Ireland Amec 1999 Marriott Travel Lodge Hotel, London Hotel UK Amec 1999 Noveon CPVC Plant Delfzijl Plant The Netherlands Somati 1998 Noveon Offices, Oevel Office Belgium Somati 1995 Claysmore School, Blandford Education UK Domestic Sprinklers 2000 Care Home for Elderly on an island close to Bergen Elderly Norway Tore Eide ongoing Clarion Airport Hotel Bergen Hotel Norway Tore Eide ongoing Elf Claymore - Accomodation Platform Off Shore North Sea S.L.P. Engineering Ltd 1993 PEMEX - 6 Accomodation Platforms Off Shore North Sea Odebrecht Oil & Gas 1995 Accomodation Platform (26 persons living quarter module) Chevron Off Shore North Sea CKT ongoing Moorland's Grange APH, Neverton Care Home UK Homesafe 2006 Castle Grange APH, Huddersfield Care Home UK Homesafe 2006
BlazeMaster Landmark Project DESCRIPTION: The Fontainebleau Hilton is South Florida's most renowned landmark hotel since its opening in 1954. PROJECT LOCATION: Miami, FL CONSTRUCTION: 17 Story Hotel Retrofit in 1984
CPVC installation DESCRIPTION: Kyrresborg Apartment Block PROJECT LOCATION: Bergen, Norway CONSTRUCTION: 83 apartments, new construction with parking, 5 stories
CPVC installation DESCRIPTION: Heritage Hotel Pension, built in 1890 PROJECT LOCATION: Bergen, Norway CONSTRUCTION: Retro fit painted system, 4 stories, 35 rooms 90 sprinkler heads