Key Subjects for Plastic Pipes XIX

The main program will comprise more than 100 presentations covering technical and marketing issues relating to the design and development, testing, installation and operation of plastic pipes systems. Papers will offer solutions to technical and engineering issues using plastic pipes systems, and also identify market trends for further growth in the use of plastic pipes.

Market Issues

• The evolution of the plastics piping applications

• Experiences world wide

• Replacement of traditional materials

• Standardization and norms

Plastics Pipeline Solutions

• Large projects and novel applications for plastics pipelines

• Rehabilitation and replacement of aging pipeline infrastructure

• Case histories

• Sustainable construction

• Life cycle assessment (LCA/EPD)

• Resource Conservation through plastic pipes

Application areas for Plastic Pipes

• Gas & water systems

• Water transmission needs

• Sewerage & drainage systems – SuDS

• Hot & cold systems – Surface Heating/Cooling

• Soil & waste systems

• Plastic piping systems for industrial services

• Plastic based composite piping systems

Processing, Test Methods and Performance

• New plastic pipe materials, additives or ingredients

• Testing methodologies

• Structured wall and multi-layered plastic pipes and fittings

• Developments in pipes & fittings

• New product design and testing tools for plastic pipeline systems

Sustainability

•  Innovation in materials, ingredients and pipe systems