Research
RP3.1-04: Multi-channel hydrostatic pressure test kit
| Executive Summary | Hydrostatic pressure testing is a method to assess the performance of various types and grades of plastic pipes. This method has been standardised under ASTM D1598-2004 and ISO1667-2006 to evaluate industry-wide pipeline performance. This project resulted in commissioning a hydrostatic pressure testing kit which will be also incorporated into the existing and future research into the residual lifetime of pipes, slow crack growth mechanism and crack propagation kinetics when the asset is exposed to the hydrogen. |
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| Commencement / End Date | February 2019 to March 2020 |
| Outcomes / Impact | The failure modes and characteristics of PE are important to the Australian gas industry. This project adds additional testing capabilities to the Deakin research centre towards understanding the crack behaviour of PE pipes which will inform asset management and replacement strategies of network owners. |
| Partners | Deakin University, APA Group |
| Research Contact | Douglas Proud Research & Utilisation Program Coordinator |