CENTRICAST™ CL-2030 Piping System

Specification Guide
SECTION 1 - Scope 2.03 ASTM D2997 Designation Codes
This section covers the use of fiberglass reinforced plastic 1”-1½” RTRP-22BS-3446
(FRP) pipe for chemical process and chemical handling up to 2”-6” RTRP-22BS-4446
200°F and up to 150 psig pressure. 10”-12” RTRP-22BS-4444
14” RTRP-22BS-4443
The piping shall be furnished and installed complete with all
fittings, joining materials, supports, specials, and other Mechanical properties cell classifications shown are mini-
necessary appurtenances. mums.

2.04 Operating Conditions - In addition to the above

SECTION 2 - General Conditions minimum design requirements, the system shall meet the
2.01 Coordination - Material furnished and work per- following minimum operating conditions:
formed under this section shall be coordinated with related
a. Operating Pressure ________
work and equipment specified under other sections.
b. Operating Temperature ________
c. Fluid Conveyed ________
Valves Section _________ d. Test Pressure ________
Supports Section _________
Equipment Section
_________

2.05 Quality Assurance - Pipe manufacturer’s quality
2.02 Governing Standards - Except as modified or
supplemented herein, all materials and construction meth- program shall be in compliance with ISO 9001.
ods shall comply with the applicable provisions of the fol-
lowing specifications and be tested using the following stan- 2.06 Delivery, Storage and Handling - Pipe and fit-
dards: tings shall be protected from damage due to impact and
point loading. Pipe shall be properly supported to avoid
damage due to flexural strains. The contractor shall not al-
Standard Specifications low dirt, debris, or other extraneous materials to get into pipe
ASTM Standard Specification for Centrifugal Cast “Fi- and fittings. All factory machined areas shall be protected
D2997 berglass” (Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Thermosetting) from sunlight until installed.
Resin Pipe
AWWA Fiberglass Pipe Design 2.07 Acceptable Manufacturers - NOV Fiber Glass
M45 Systems (918) 245-6651 or approved equal.

ASTM Standard Specification for “Fiberglass” (Glass-

D5685 Fiber-Reinforced-Thermosetting Resin) Pressure
Pipe Fittings SECTION 3 - Materials and Construction
3.01 1”-14” Pipe - The pipe shall be manufactured by
ASTM Standard Specification for Reinforced Thermoset-
the centrifugal casting process using premium grade vinyl
D4024 ting Resin (RTR) Flanges
ester thermosetting resin to impregnate woven glass fila-
ments. Pipe shall be heat cured and the degree of cure shall
be confirmed using a Differential Scanning Calorimeter. All
Standard Test Methods pipe shall have a 100% resin corrosion barrier and the cured
thickness shall be 100 mils nominal.
ASTM Standard Practice for Obtaining Hydrostatic or
D2992 Pressure Design Basis for “Fiberglass” (Glass- All pipe shall have a resin-rich reinforced 10 mil nominal ex-
Fiber-Reinforced Thermosetting Resin) Pipe and terior layer with UV (ultraviolet) inhibitor.
Fittings
ASTM Standard Test method for Short-Time Hydraulic The pipe shall have a minimum design pressure rating of 150
D1599 Failure Pressure of Plastic Pipe, Tubing and Fit- psig at 175°F following ASTM D2992 Procedure B.
tings
ASTM Standard Test Method for Longitudinal Tensile Minimum Reinforced Wall Thickness
D2105 Properties of “Fiberglass” (Glass-Fiber-Reinforced 1” 0.095 inches
Thermosetting Resin) Pipe and Tube 1½” 0.120 inches
2” 0.150 inches
ASTM Standard Test Method for Determination of Ex- 3” 0.180 inches
D2412 ternal Loading Characteristics of Plastic Pipe by 4”-14” 0.220 inches
Parallel-Plate Loading
ASME Process Piping
B31.3

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3.02 Flanges and Fittings - All fittings shall be manufac- 4.02 Pipe Installation - Pipe shall be installed as speci-
tured either by compression molding or contact molding. Fit- fied and indicated on the drawings and in accordance with the
ting joints shall be either adhesive bonded socket or flanged. manufacturer’s current published installation procedures.
Flanges shall have ANSI B16.5 Class 150 bolt hole patterns.
4.03 Testing - A hydrostatic pressure test shall be con-
3.03 Adhesive - Adhesive shall be manufacturer’s stan- ducted on the completed piping system. The pipe shall be
dard for the piping system specified. All adhesive bonded subjected to a steady pressure at 1½ times the design
joints shall be cured according to the manufacturer’s instruc- operating pressure as stated in Section 2.04a. The pres-
tions for maximum strength and corrosion resistance. sure shall be held on the system for a minimum of 1 hour and
the line inspected for leaks.
3.04 Gaskets - Gaskets shall be 3/16” thick, 60-70 durom-
eter full-face type suitable for the service shown on the draw- The test pressure should not exceed 1½ times the maximum
ings and as recommended in the manufacturer’s standard rated operating pressure for the lowest rated element in the
installation procedures. system.

The system shall be filled with water at the lowest point and air
3.05 Bolts, Nuts and Washers - ASTM F593, 304 stain- bled off from all the highest points. Systems shall be brought
less steel hex head bolts shall be supplied. Two each SAE size up to test pressure slowly to prevent water hammer or over
washers shall be supplied on all nuts and bolts. pressurization.

3.06 Acceptable Products - Centricast CL-2030 as man- All pipe joints shall be water tight. All joints that are found to
ufactured by NOV Fiber Glass Systems or approved equal. leak by observation or during testing shall be repaired by the
contractor and retested.

SECTION 4 - Installation and Testing

4.01 Training and Certification - All joints installed or
constructed in the field shall be assembled by employees of
the contractor who have been trained by the pipe manufac-
turer. The pipe manufacturer or their authorized representa-
tive shall train the contractor’s employees in the proper joining
and assembly procedures required for the project, including
hands-on participation by the contractor’s employees. Each
bonder shall fabricate one pipe-to-pipe and one pipe-to-fitting
joint that shall pass the minimum pressure test for the applica-
tion as stated in Section 2.04.d without leaking.

Only bonders who have successfully completed the pressure

test shall bond pipe and fittings.

Certification by the manufacturer shall be in compliance with

ASME B31.3 Section A328.2.

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