Preventing pipeline shutdown-Eliminate risk and reduce your downtime
Can the right support prevent your pipeline’s shutdown?
n polyethylene pipelines, insufficient supports and bracketing can lead to unwanted shutdowns because it causes further problems. The primary cause of those problems is pipe deflection.
If a polyethylene pipe is insufficiently supported, you will face a range of issues, including: – buckling
– kinks
– stretching
– tearing
– air-locks
If you use elastomeric seals, excessive deflection can also cause leaks. Additionally, it can prevent the effective mechanical cleaning of your pipeline, and reduce its hydraulic capacity.[2]
To prevent these problems there are two critical elements to consider: Temperature, and weight.
