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Building Services Solutions
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Building Services SolutionsBuilding Services Solutions
The Benefits of Plastic pipework systems 4-5
Product Section
Durapipe SuperFLO – for chilled and boosted cold water 6
Duracool – pre-insulated ABS pipework 7
Vulcathene – for safe chemical drainage 8
Friaphon – specialist sound attenuated drainage 9
Durapipe HTA – for hot & cold water services 10
Durapipe PLX – for the safe transfer of fuels 11
Market Sector Section
Schools & Colleges 12-13
Hospitals & Healthcare 14-15
Data Centres 16-17
Hotels & Apartments 18-19
Offices & Public Buildings 20-21
Retail & Stadia 22-23
Offsite Modularisation & pre-fabrication of plastic pipework systems 24-25
Plastic and Healthy Pipework Systems 26-27
Added Value 28
An Education in Plastic Pipework 29
Sustainability 30
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Our range of market-leading plastic pipework products
are a perfect solution for a range of different applications.
Whether it be for chilled water or hot & cold water
services, specialist drainage requirements, or even for the
Benefits of PlasticsDurapipe UK has been at the forefront of thermoplastic pipework technology
for over half a century. Our pipes, fittings and valves for pressure and drainage
applications are specifically designed to fulfil the requirements of modern buildings.
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safe converyance of fuel, our pipework systems can easily
overcome some of the problems associated with more
traditional pipework materials.
• Price fluctuations • Metal thefts from site • Specialist tools & hot works permits
Plastic Steel Copper
Problems associated with copper and steel pipework systems
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Smooth boreThe smooth inner-bore of plastic pipework ensures
that no limescale can build up within the system
resulting in less friction loss & guarantees that a
consistent flow rate is maintained throughout the
life of the pipe system.
Corrosion resistantPlastic pipework systems are completely corrosion
resistant meaning less maintenance and material
replacement costs as well as less energy costs
due to a lack of friction when pumping fluids
throughout the piping.
Reduced time on siteDue to the lightweight nature of plastic pipe
systems and their quicker jointing methods, the
amount of time required to install the pipework
can be reduced resulting in lower labour costs on
a project.
Impact resistantPlastic materials such as ABS are extremely
impact resistant and the pipe system can remain
tough & durable when performing even at low
temperatures.
Sustainable and lower environmental impactThe manufacture of plastic pipework systems
require less carbon energy and as they are
lighter in weight, they are subsequently easier
to transport, meaning that there are definitive
reasons why plastic systems have a lower impact
on the environment than metal alternatives.
Installed cost savingsBecause of the ease of installation properties
connected with plastics and the reduced time
involved, there can be typical cost savings of
up to 50% when plastic is compared to steel or
copper as alternative materials.
Easy to installMany plastic systems do not require any specialist
tools or equipment during the installation period.
Joints can be made easily and quickly meaning
that they are often easier to install than traditional
pipework materials.
LightweightPlastic piping systems are lightweight and
easier to handle on-site and therefore plastics
can reduce health and safety risks to pipework
installers.
Benefits of Plastics
When considering environmental control systems or more
specifically the pipework requirements for air conditioning,
chilled or boosted cold water applications, Durapipe
SuperFLO provides the perfect solution.
Durapipe SuperFLO is lightweight and remains extremely
tough and durable even at temperatures as low as -40°C.
The complete system which incorporates pipes, fittings
and valves offers a 50-year design life as well as
numerous benefits that alternative pipework materials
cannot provide. These include reduced installation costs via a fast solvent-weld jointing procedure, low
maintenance costs due to its limescale and corrosion
resistance properties as well as being extremely
lightweight making the product much easier to handle
on-site.
Chilled and boosted cold waterDurapipe SuperFLO offers tremendous advantages for chilled water/air
conditioning and cold water services in buildings.
Typical ApplicationsAll building types for:• Chilled Water/Air Conditioning• Boosted Cold Water
Key Product Information• Size Range - 16mm to 315mm• Pressure Rating - PN10 • Temperature Rating -40°C to +70°C
Key Product Features• Lightweight• Corrosion and limescale resistant• Fast, simple jointing• Ductile down to -40°C• Reduced installation costs• 50 year design life
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chilled and cold water pipework
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Pre-insulated pipework
Pre-insulated pipework for chilled and boosted cold waterDuracool pre-insulated ABS pipework system is specially designed to provide
reduced installation costs.
Duracool is a completely innovative system of pre-
insulated pipe with unique shells for the fittings, designed
to provide lower installation costs.
Fitting is quick and easy, eliminating the need for hot
works or manual lagging and making installation an easy
and convenient process.
Duracool offers exceptional performance and life. It is
the perfect addition to our standard Durapipe SuperFLO
range as it is purpose-designed to enable lower lifetime
and operational costs.
The system can be used to both protect and insulate
the carrier pipe and when installed correctly can
offer exceptional performance compared to any type
of standard insulation and is therefore ideal for the
transportation of chilled water, iced water, salt solutions,
glycol solutions and organic salt solutions.
Typical Applications• Chilled water• Boosted Cold Water• Glycol systems • Brine
Key Product Information• Size Range - 20mm to 225mm• Pressure Rating - PN10 • Temperature Rating -40°C to +20°C
Key Product Features• Lightweight• Easy to Install• Cost efficient installation• Wide temperature range• Tough and Durable
Tried, tested and proven, Vulcathene is the only chemical
drainage system to have withstood the test of time in the
most demanding of laboratory applications.
Two easy jointing methods, Mechanical for demountable
joints and Enfusion (electrofusion) for welded joints,
provide total versatility for designers and installers of
chemical waste systems.
Vulcathene is proven to work with various chemical
combinations including acids, alkalis, solvents,
detergents, blood samples and radioactive wastes.
The system includes various accessory products such as
sinks, drip cups and anti-siphon traps.
Safe chemical drainageVulcathene is a purpose-designed chemical resistant plumbing system that has
been specified and installed in the laboratories of schools, universities, hospitals
and research facilities worldwide for over 50 years.
Typical ApplicationsLaboratories in:• Schools• Universities & Colleges• Hospitals & Clinics• Pharmaceutical companies• Research organisations
Key Product Information• Size Range - 38mm to 152mm• Temperature Rating -20°C to 100°C (Only intermittent at 100°C)
Key Product Features• Purpose designed for chemical drainage• Mechanical or Electrofusion jointing methods• Fully BBA Approved
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Sound attenuated drainageA purpose-designed noise reducing drainage system that offers outstanding
sound insulation properties compared with traditional cast iron or lagged single
wall plastic drainage systems.
Friaphon is constructed with dual layer technology and
offers exceptional sound reduction properties from noises
emitted by sanitary installations in buildings.
Lower material costs coupled with speed of installation
and no need for lagging, means Friaphon offers
significant cost savings over cast iron and single wall
plastic drainage systems.
Friaphon is lightweight and easy to install via a push-fit
assembly method and is available in two different sizes.
Typical Applications• Luxury apartments• Hotels• Libraries• Hospitals• Public buildings• Restaurants
Key Product Information• Size Range - 110mm and 160mm• Temperature Rating - +95°C (Short term)
Key Product Features• Superb sound insulation• Lower cost alternative to cast iron• No lagging required• Lower cost alternative to lagged plastic• Push fit assembly or bonded• High impact and temperature resistant
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Hot and cold water servicesDurapipe HTA is a complete C-PVC pipework system for domestic hot & cold
water services – providing secure, quicker and easier installations; and is a cost
effective alternative to copper.
Significant cost savings can be achieved against copper
due to the installed time savings available via the simple
jointing method and the product being lightweight.
HTA offers a 50 year design-life and due to the high
quality material the system remains limescale free and
corrosion resistant, leading to a continual smooth bore
and subsequent system efficiency through optimum
water flow.
In addition, Durapipe HTA offers excellent fire resistance
and also helps combat the growth of biofilms.
Typical Applications• Hospitals and other healthcare facilities
• Schools
• Commercial Buildings
• Hotels & Residential Buildings
• Sports Stadia
Key Product Information• Size Range 20mm to 160mm• Pressure Rating PN25 up to 63mm PN16 - 25mm to 160mm• Temperature Rating +5°C to +90°C* (PN16 +70°C at 6 Bar) (PN25 +70°C at 10 Bar)
Key Product Features• Lightweight & Easy to install• Limescale & Corrosion Free• No power or hot works required• Fully WRAS Approved for drinking water• Suitable for chemical & heat treatment for both hot & cold water• Smooth bore providing optimum water flow• Dedicated bracketing• European Fire Classification – Bs1 d0 (Non flammable, no smoke, no flaming droplets)• Recycling friendly – HTA is over 98% recyclable
*For LTHW & heating applications please contact our
technical support team for further information.
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Safe fuel transferDurapipe PLX is a complete range of dedicated fusion-welded pipework systems
for the safe transfer of fuels. Suitable for use with diesel, bio-diesel and fuel oils.
Durapipe PLX is an above and below ground product
range specifically designed for the safe transfer of all
liquid fuels.
Durapipe PLX is used in buildings such as hospitals, data
centres, prisons and banks where there is a requirement
for uninterrupted power supply (UPS) and/or emergency
power.
The PLX range is manufactured from high density
polyethylene which makes the system strong and robust
with a smooth internal bore. It offers the ultimate in
environmental protection against fuel permeation ensuring
that no harmful emissions can be leaked into
the environment.
Typical Applications• Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS)
• Emergency Power Supply
• Oil-fired equipment
• Commercial and public transport refuelling
Key Product Information•10 bar pressure rating at 20oC• Secondary containment system• 30 year design life• Size Range: 32mm to 110mm (others available on request up to 315mm primary)• Electrofusion system
Key Product Features• Suitable for pressure and vacuum applications• Resists fuel permeation• Corrosion resistant• Protects the environment• Easy to install
Main Building
Science Block
Back-up Generator
Chemical DrainageVulcathene specialist laboratory drainage has been specified and installed in the laboratories of schools, colleges and universities for over 50 years. Available in two easy jointing options, Vulcathene is fully BBA approved and is the market leading product for the safe drainage of chemical combinations from school science laboratories.
Grace Academy, Birmingham“The quick and easy installation technique of Durapipe UK products was a major advantage as the project needed to be completed and ready to take pupils for the beginning of the academic year in September”Michael Cairney, Rotary Midlands
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Emergency Fuel SupplyDurapipe PLX is a market leading specialist pipework system for the conveyance of fuel. All modern day schools may require some form of back-up generator and supporting fuel supply. PLX is the ideal system for this application.
Chilled Water/Air ConditioningDesigned to operate at temperatures as low as -40ºC and highly impact resistant, Durapipe SuperFLO is ideal for chilled water/air conditioning applications. SuperFLO has been used in many comfort cooling applications such as IT centres where climate control is imperative.
Durapipe pipework systems are specifically designed to fulfil the requirements of modern school buildings. Our pipework systems easily overcome some of the problems associated with more traditional pipework materials.
Rednock School, BristolVulcathene pipework in sizes up to 50mm was installed for the chemical drainage requirements of the eight science laboratories within the school.
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Staff Room/Canteen
Sound Reducing DrainageFriaphon sound reducing drainage is
purpose-designed for acoustic soil and rainwater. In areas such as a library
where excess noise would be an issue, Friaphon offers excellent
sound insulation when compared to cast iron or ordinary lagged plastic
drainage systems.
Swimming PoolPerfect for swimming pools, Durapipe
SuperFLO is hygienic and limescale free, perfect for dosing, analysis and
circulation water. With a complete system of pipes, fittings and valves,
Durapipe SuperFLO can provide the entire pipework requirements for a
swimming pool development.
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Drama Theatre/Library
Gymnasium
Swimming Pool
HeatingA reliable central heating system is imperative throughout modern-day schools and Durapipe HTA provides a dependable pipe system solution
that can be installed quickly and efficiently. Furthermore, the system
offers a design life of up to 50 years and remains limescale and corrosion
free throughout the life of the system.
Hot & Cold WaterDurapipe HTA is ideal for both hot and cold water distribution. Being
lightweight and easy to install it is perfect for the hot & cold water
services throughout educational premises.
Newton Prep School, London“We needed to complete the entire refurbishment within the school holiday period so it was crucial that we utilised products that were quick and easy to work with, which is exactly what Vulcathene provided.”
Andy Owens, Brava Building Services
Edlington School, Doncaster“We required several different pipework systems for this project and Durapipe was able to provide all the systems we needed, making it a much simpler process for us. The technical support and on-site training that was provided by Durapipe was excellent.”
Ryan Street, NG Bailey
Main Building
Uninterrupted Power SupplyIn buildings such as hospitals where any loss of power could be catastrophic, an uninterrupted power supply (UPS) is imperative. Durapipe PLX above & below ground piping is perfect for supplying fuel to a generator, which will in turn power UPS systems.
Sound Reducing DrainageFriaphon sound reducing drainage is purpose-designed for acoustic soil and rainwater. In areas such as an operating theatre where excess noise would be an issue, Friaphon offers excellent sound insulation when compared to cast iron or ordinary lagged plastic drainage systems.plastic drainage systems.
Back-up Generator
Laboratory Block
Manor Hospital, Walsall“With such a time critical project it was crucial that we selected products which would aid us in completing our installations on time and the solutions offered by Durapipe UK were ideal.”
Steve Baguley, Hilton Building Services
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Durapipe pipework systems are specifically designed to fulfil the requirements of modern hospitals and healthcare buildings. Our pipework systems easily overcome some of the problems associated with more traditional
pipework materials.
Plastic Pipework Systemsfor Hospitals
Chemical DrainageVulcathene specialist chemical drainage has been specified and installed in the laboratories of hospitals and healthcare research buildings for over 50 years. Available in two easy jointing options, Vulcathene is fully BBA approved and is the market leading product for the safe drainage of dangerous chemical combinations from laboratories.
QE Hospital, Woolwich“It was essential for us to select products that offer long-term reliability, require little maintenance and are easy to adapt and modify.”
Keith Winton, Skanska Rashleigh Weatherfoil
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A&E
Chilled Water/Air Conditioning
Designed to operate at temperatures as low as -40ºC and highly impact
resistant, Durapipe SuperFLO is ideal for chilled water/air conditioning
applications.
Hot & Cold WaterDurapipe HTA is ideal for both hot and cold water distribution. Being
lightweight and easy to install it is perfect for the hot & cold water
services throughout healthcare premises.
Emergency Fuel SupplyDurapipe PLX is a market leading specialist pipework system for the
conveyance of fuel. PLX can be used to safely transport
fuel from storage tanks to generators for emergency power supply
applications. The pipe system ensures a continuous flow of fuel to the back-up
generator which is imperative to a building such as a hospital.
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HeatingA reliable central heating system is imperative throughout modern-day
public buildings and Durapipe HTA would provide a dependable solution
that could be installed quickly and efficiently. Furthermore, the Durapipe
HTA system would offer a design life of up to 50 years and remain limescale and
corrosion free throughout the lifetime of the system.
Operating Theatre
Kingsway Hospital, Derby“The fact that the PLX range incorporates a comprehensive selection of transition fittings was ideal for us as we needed to be able to easily connect the pipework to the oil tank and the boiler.”
Ian Murray from Engineering Services (Humber)
Airedale Hospital, West Yorkshire“We were keen to find a system that would limit the installation costs for us and C-PVC piping has been the ideal solution, meeting all our requirements.”
Philip Coope, project manager at Airedale Hospital
Generator
Underground Storeage Tank
Cooling Tower
ATOS Origin Data Centre“Durapipe SuperFLO is limescale resistant and ductile at very low temperatures, which are important factors to consider for a system that will be carrying cold water constantly.”
Andy Coles, CW Partnership
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The pipework requirements of a Data Centre can be complex and diverse, whether it be for the transfer of large amounts of chilled water for cooling purposes or for the transfer of fuel for uninterrupted/emergency power, our wide range of products are ideally suited to fulfil these needs.
Plastic Pipework Systemsfor Data Centres
Tank Chamber ConnectionThe chamber is central to the fuel supply system. It provides inspection access to the tank and protects the fill, pressure, siphon and vent connections.With space at a premium the innovative design of Durapipe PLX helps to minimise installation time and ensures easy access to the tank.
Day Tank
Fuel Supply
Cold Water Supply
Cold Water Return
Offset Fill & VentPLX is a specifically designed pipework
system for the safe transfer of fuel-based liquids both above & below
ground. The gravity fill & vent pipe with its larger smooth bore
reduces time and costs when filling underground fuel storage tanks. This pipework is also perfect for
venting the system to ensure the tank and associated pipework are pressure balanced
at all times whilst filling the tank or conveying fuel to the generator inside the data centre.
NGD Data Centre“Durapipe PLX was the ideal choice for us to cater for a variety of fuel blends as it could overcome traditional steel materials, both in performance and long term durability.”
Leon Shackleton, Power Electrics
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Chilled Water Pump
UPS
Uninterrupted Power SupplyPLX is the ideal pipework system for
uninterrupted power supply (UPS) applications.
Any loss of power and subsequent loss of information would be
catastrophic to a Data Centre and therefore a reliable UPS system
is imperative. PLX specialist above & below ground piping is ideal for supplying fuel to ensure effective operation of UPS systems.
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Chiller
Plant Room
Emergency Power SupplyPLX pipework is used to safely
transport fuel from external underground storage tanks to
the central generators of a Data Centre for emergency power
supply applications.
The pipework system ensures a continuous flow of fuel which is fundamental for back-up power.
Transformer
Transformer
Racks & Servers
Server Room
Crac Units
Climate ControlDurapipe SuperFLO is the
perfect pipework solution for air conditioning applications.
Available in sizes up tp 315mm, the SuperFLO system is completely
corrosion resistant and carries a full range of manual & actuated valves
making it ideal for a sophisticated air conditioning operation.
Chilled Water SupplyDurapipe SuperFLO pipework can operate at temperatures as low as
-40ºC whilst remaining highly impact resistant. The chilled water system
would be the main artery of any Data Centre building with effective
temperature control and cooling of the server rooms an essential aspect of the
buildings function. SuperFLO is quick & simple to install and is totally limescale resistant.
Condenser Water Pump
MOD data centre in Cyprus“For this project we needed a system that could be easily and quickly installed. The low levels of preparation required with SuperFLO and its lightweight properties meant it was ideal for our needs.”
Carl Davies, Southern and Redfern
IT data centre, Milton Keynes“Durapipe SuperFLO provided significant time and cost savings throughout the installation process. We continued to receive excellent on and off-site technical support from Durapipe which ensured a successful and timely completion.”
John Davies, cfes Ltd
HeatingA reliable central heating system is imperative throughout modern-day hotels and apartments and Durapipe HTA would provide a dependable solution that could be installed quickly and efficiently. Furthermore, the system would offer a deign life of up to 50 years and remain limescale and corrosion free throughout the lifetime of the system.
Apartments
Gym & Swimming Pool
Beetham Tower, Manchester“Speed of installation was key for a large scale development such as Beetham Tower and the pipework selected from Durapipe UK met all our needs and particularly offered ease of installation, allowing for cost savings on labour time”.
Rotary Contractors Spokesperson
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Boosted Cold WaterDurapipe SuperFLO is ideal for transporting large volumes of boosted cold water for tall buildings such as apartments or hotels. As an additional option the Duracool pre-insulated system can be provided in order to convey cold water.
Swimming PoolPerfect for swimming pools, Durapipe UK products are hygienic and limescale free, perfect for dosing, analysis and circulation water. With a complete system of pipes, fittings and valves, Durapipe SuperFLO can provide the complete pipework requirements for a swimming pool development.
Plastic pipework systems are ideal for the multiple requirements of modern-day hotels and apartments.
These buildings are often high-rise buildings and the lightweight nature of plastic pipework systems can be of great benefit in buildings of this type. Our suite of products have been widely used for both Hot & Cold water, chilled water and drainage applications.
Plastic Pipework Systemsfor Hotels & Apartments
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Post Box, Birmingham“Friaphon’s built-in sound insulation properties meant that we didn’t have to lag all the casts between lower and higher apartments, saving significantly on costs incurred by additional labour time.”
Rotary NorthWest Spokesperson
Hotel
Sound Reducing DrainageFriaphon sound reducing drainage is
purpose-designed for acoustic soil and rainwater. In areas such as hotel rooms
where any excess noise would be an issue, Friaphon offers excellent sound
insulation when compared to cast iron or ordinary lagged plastic drainage systems.
Chilled Water/Air ConditioningDesigned to operate at temperatures as
low as -40ºC and highly impact resistant, Durapipe SuperFLO is ideal for chilled
water/air conditioning applications. SuperFLO has been used in many
comfort cooling applications such as in luxury hotel rooms where climate control
is imperative.
Hot & Cold WaterDurapipe HTA operates at a wide temperature range and is ideal for both hot and cold water distribution. The system is lightweight and easy to install via a simple solvent-weld jointing process and is perfect for the hot & cold water services throughout high-rise premises.
Emergency Fuel SupplyDurapipe PLX is a market leading specialist
pipework system for the conveyance of fuel. PLX can be used to safely
transport fuel from storage tanks to generators for emergency power
supply applications. The pipe system ensures a continuous flow of fuel to the
back-up generator which is imperative to a building such as a hotel.
High Temperature Chemical DrainageAvailable in two easy jointing options, Vulcathene is fully BBA approved and is the market leading product for the safe drainage of chemical combinations and hot water that may be disposed of from a busy hotel laundry facility.
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Kitchen/Laundry
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“The plastic pipework systems we used boast exceptional performance benefits, significantly reducing the maintenance requirements over the lifetime of the products”.
David Palmer, Eyres Mechanical
Bethnal Green Apartments, London“With this project, we were looking to replace the old copper pipework with reliable & cost effective alternatives and Durapipe UK provided the perfect solution. ”
Naran Hirani, WaterTight
Offices
Museum
British Museum, London“Unlike steel piping, Durapipe SuperFLO is light and so is easier to lift and control on site. Part of the pipework in this project involved a vertical run. Using a lightweight system made the installation much faster, easier and safer.”Ashley Pursey, Romec
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“It was imperative we worked with products that would be reliable and easy to handle and install on site.
“We were particularly impressed with the lightweight nature of the Duracool system. All in all we found it to be the ideal product to work with”.
Colin Smy, Xergi
Boosted Cold WaterDurapipe SuperFLO is ideal for transporting large volumes of boosted cold water for tall buildings such as office blocks. As an additional option the Duracool pre-insulated system can be provided in order to convey cold water at extremely low temperatures.
It is an important requirement within any contemporary office environment or busy public building for the building to have reliable climate control facilities.
It is equally imperative therefore that a dependable pipework system is installed that can transport the required media on a consistent basis.
Once again we have many examples of where our products have been installed in these type of buildings, especially SuperFLO ABS for chilled water/air conditioning applications.
Plastic Pipework Systemsfor Offices and Public Buildings
Chilled Water/Air ConditioningDesigned to operate at temperatures as low as -40ºC and highly impact resistant, Durapipe SuperFLO is ideal for chilled water/air conditioning applications. SuperFLO has been used in many comfort cooling applications such as in luxury offices or a busy museum where climate control is imperative.
Hot & Cold WaterDurapipe HTA operates at a wide temperature range and is ideal for both hot and cold water distribution. The system is lightweight and easy to install via a simple solvent-weld jointing process and is the perfect choice for the hot & cold water services throughout modern office developments.
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Emergency Fuel SupplyDurapipe PLX is a market leading specialist
pipework system for the conveyance of fuel. PLX can be used to safely transport fuel from storage tanks to generators for
emergency power supply applications. The pipe system ensures a continuous
flow of fuel to the back-up generator which is imperative to a building such as a
museum or prison.
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Swimming Pool
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Library
HeatingA reliable central heating system is
imperative throughout modern-day public buildings and Durapipe HTA would
provide a dependable solution that could be installed quickly and efficiently.
Furthermore, the system would offer a design life of up to 50 years and remain limescale and corrosion free throughout
the lifetime of the system.
Sound Reducing DrainageFriaphon sound reducing drainage is
purpose-designed for acoustic soil and rainwater. In areas such as a library or a cinema where any excess noise would be an issue, Friaphon offers excellent
sound insulation when compared to cast iron or ordinary lagged plastic
drainage systems.
Swimming PoolPerfect for swimming pools,
Durapipe SuperFLO is hygienic and limescale free, perfect for
dosing, analysis and circulation water. With a complete system
of pipes, fittings and valves, Durapipe SuperFLO can provide
the entire pipework requirements for a swimming pool development.
Odeon Cinema, Nuneaton“We were installing a new cooling system Durapipe SuperFLO made the project run very smoothly; its lightweight and fully integrated range of pipes & fittings ensured the pipework could be quickly connected to our current systems.”
Lee Straughan, L.M Straughan Ltd
Longborough Opera House“Friaphon is the perfect solution to reduce noise from drainage, the last thing people want to hear in a theatre is noise from the drainage system. Friaphon assures that the audience do not hear the flush cycle.”
Martin Graham, Longborough Festival Opera
Chilled Water/Air ConditioningDesigned to operate at temperatures as low as -40ºC and highly impact resistant, Durapipe SuperFLO is ideal for chilled water/air conditioning applications. SuperFLO has been used in many comfort cooling applications such as in shops or a conference facility where effective climate control is imperative.
Westfield Shopping Centre, LondonOver 7,000 metres of C-PVC pipework and 3,000 fittings in sizes from 16mm up to 160mm were specified to transport hot and cold water to each of the 280 retail stores and 47 bars and restaurants throughout the shopping centre.
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“C-PVC pipework offered simple and very fast jointing and also eliminated the need for trace heating. C-PVC proved its value on the stadium project and we would have no fear in using the system again for future projects.”
Keith Garrard, NG Bailey & Co Ltd
Our products have been used within some of the most prestigious sports arenas around the World. Whether it be for an exciting new football or athletics stadium or for a state-of-the art swimming complex, the simple jointing process of our plastic systems can greatly benefit the installation team when deadlines can be tight.
Similarly, when new retail and shopping environments are designed and developed the pipework requirements can be quite complex. We have a multitude of example case studies where our products have been specified and installed within the retail sector to provide pipework services for different types of shopping environments.
Plastic Pipework Systemsfor Retail and Stadia
Retail Units
Stadium
Conference Centre
Hot & Cold WaterDurapipe HTA operates at a wide temperature range and is ideal for both hot and cold water distribution. The system is lightweight and easy to install via a simple solvent-weld jointing process and is perfect for the hot & cold water services throughout a development of smaller units that each require a hot & cold water supply such as retail units within a shopping centre.
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Secondary RefrigerationThe Duracool pre-insulated ABS pipework is purpose designed for
large-scale secondary refrigeration installations such as those found in
large supermarkets. Fitting is quick and easy, eliminating the need for hot works or manual lagging making installation an
easy and convenient process.
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Sound Reducing DrainageFriaphon sound reducing drainage
is purpose-designed for acoustic soil and rainwater. In areas such as a conference suite where any excess noise would be an issue, Friaphon offers excellent sound
insulation when compared to cast iron or ordinary lagged plastic
drainage systems.
Boosted Cold WaterDurapipe SuperFLO is ideal for
transporting large volumes of boosted cold water to large buildings such
as a stadium or multiple retail units. The system is available in sizes up
to 315mm and is therefore ideal for conveying volumes of cold water around
a large building.
Forecourt
Mountford Park Swimming Pool“Durapipe SuperFLO was selected due to its high performance properties and quick and easy installation technique. Furthermore, the technical support and on-site demonstrations were extremely useful”.
James Logan, Asmuss Plastic Systems Ltd
HeatingA reliable central heating system is
imperative throughout retail and stadium developments and Durapipe HTA would
provide a dependable solution that could be installed quickly and efficiently. Furthermore, the system would offer a design life of up to
50 years and remain limescale and corrosion free throughout the lifetime of the system.
Emergency Fuel SupplyDurapipe PLX is a market leading
specialist pipework system for the conveyance of fuel. PLX can
be used to safely transport fuel from storage tanks to generators
for emergency power supply applications. The pipe system
ensures a continuous flow of fuel to the back-up generator which is imperative
to a building such as a superstore.
John Lewis store, London“The lightweight properties of the system meant it was easier for us to transport the pipework onto the roof and the solvent welding technique makes the jointing process quick and easy.”
Keith Garrard, NG Bailey & Co Ltd
ForecourtDurapipe PLX is an above and below ground product range created to fulfill
the application needs of forecourts. Consisting of both, a single wall and a secondary contained pipe and fittings range, PLX is specifically designed for
the safe transfer of all fuel based liquids and their vapours. PLX ensures that fuel is
transferred safely from tanks to the pumps for commercial access.
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The provision of heating, air conditioning and other services in buildings relies on
extensive systems of pipework to convey hot, chilled water and domestic services.
Unless the network of pipes and electrical containment is well designed and
carefully installed, the resultant installation can be inefficient, unreliable
and expensive.
As a result, demand for off-site assembled multi-service modules for building services projects has been growing rapidly in recent years. Other drivers include the increasing profile of corporate social responsibilities and the need for sustainable construction practices, combined with tough on-site health and safety requirements.
Add to this the need to deliver high quality fast track projects that minimise waste whilst maximising quality, and it’s not hard to understand why tailor made, multi-service pipework modules assembled off site are now emerging as a mainstream approach to the provision of building services.
Modular engineering companies can include all facets of building services required in a building. Design software enables engineers to work from original drawings to design a complete system within a proposed building structure. The building services are then designed into modules that can be individually assembled. When complete, individual modules are transported to site and positioned in their pre-designated locations. The modules are then simply connected up to create a complete and fully tested system.
Offsite, modular pipework systems
Benefits of modular approach• Cost savings of up to 10% compared with on-site installation
• Reduced materials wastage/ environmental impact
• Overcomes skilled labour shortages
• Reduces health & safety risks associated with on-site construction
• Better build quality/shorter project times/improved safety
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Modular plastic pipeworkIn order to maximise the benefits of off-site construction, more innovative products
and materials need to be utilised that lend themselves well to modularisation and
Durapipe plastic pipework systems offer many advantages over metal alternatives.
• Lightweight
• Corrosion & limescale resistant
• Simple solvent cement jointing/mechanical jointing for site modules
• No power or hot works required
• 50 year design life
• Installed cost savings
Final connections on siteOff-site modular pipework solutions incorporating Durapipe’s superFLO chilled water or Durapipe HTA hot & cold water pipes can be easily transported and connected up on site using mechanical slip couplings.
Plain ended pipes are connected up in no time. The easy fit metal coupling is pushed over the pipe ends, aligned and rotated to the fitting position and then two bolts are tightened alternately by means of a torque wrench.
Benefits of the mechanical slip coupling• No hot works, grooving or welding
• No special tools required
• Economical, labour saving due to quick installation
• Detachable & reusable
• Flexible pipe joint, compensates for tolerances
• Ideal for onsite modular installations
Picture courtesy of Wolseley Modular
Westfield Shopping Centre, London
What is a Bio-film?Formation of a bio-film, an aggregate of micro-organisms, begins with the attachment of free-floating micro-organisms to a surface. If they are not immediately separated from the surface, they can anchor themselves more permanently using cell adhesion structures.
In building services pipework there are two common forms of biofilm; Pseudomonas and Legionella.
Pseudomonas aeruginosa bio-filmsPseudomonas aeruginosa is a highly advanced bio-film and is a major reason for persistence of infection in hospitals. Pseudomonas offers no threat in the planktonic (water borne) state; only in the sessile (fixed by its stalk) form will biofilms occur on heating or cooling system surfaces.
Legionellosis
Legionella infections are caused by a bacterium, ‘legionella’ which has always existed in water and remains inert at temperatures below 25°C. It proliferates in water circuits at temperatures fluctuating between 25°C and 45°C (Sanitary Hot Water and Air Conditioning circuits)
Infection by Legionnaires’ disease occurs when inhaling water mists containing Legionella bacteria. However, to drink such water is not dangerous. These water mists can occur anywhere where water is taken from pipes.
Plastics and Healthy Pipework SystemsThe natural characteristics of plastics can help combat growth of Biofilms and
other bacteria; they cannot prevent microbiological growth but can limit and slow
the growth process. In addition certain plastics also accommodate thermal shock
and chemical treatments to kill bacteria and clean systems.
Showers are considered the most common way of spreading the disease; other risk areas include cooling towers, spas, high-pressure washers and humidifiers. You CANNOT catch Legionnaires’ disease by drinking water.
Bio-films and Pipework systemsBacteria attaches itself to sharp or jagged parts of the pipes surface; the rougher the surface the better ‘foothold’ for the bio-film, subsequently providing a strong platform upon which to grow and increase its size/spread.
Factors impacting on Microbiological growth of Bio-film:-
Surface material – “The smoother the better”It is not so much the specific material that restricts biological growth/bio-film development but the smoothness of the material surface. By the very nature of plastics pipes, the surface is smooth, conversely the surface of some metallic pipes is rough; therefore the ability for growth generation is limited in plastics pipes.
It is accepted that copper has natural anti-microbial properties (as does silver), however, as limescale builds on the pipe surface, the biofilms then cling to the limescale and begin to colonise.
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The images above show the relative surface smoothness profiles of traditional carbon steel and plastic, and highlights how bacteria clings more easily to the spikes of the undulating and jagged surfaces of carbon steel.
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How to combat microbiological growth of bio-filmMany effective methods can be used to prevent the risk of bio-film proliferation in piping circuits.
Good PracticeChilled water and heating systems can be protected from bacterial growth initially by correct flushing and treatment programs as soon as the pipework is installed.
FlushingFlushing will limit bio-film thickness in water systems; shear forces caused by flushing will remove bio-film which extends out into the turbulent flow in the centre of a pipe. Plastic pipework should be flushed out in accordance with BS5955 part 8.
Thermal ShockA temperature of 70°C must be reached and maintained throughout the entire piping system over a period of around ten minutes (legionella dies above 60°C), the water is then cooled down to 55°C.
This solution is the most natural and is very effective on circuits in good condition and is suitable for our plastic pipework systems.
Chlorine ShockAnother common method is water disinfection. Circuit chlorination measure with hyperchlorination of tanks for 24 hours with chlorine at a concentration of 15mg/litre in cold water (or 50 mg/litre for 12 hours) followed by draining and thorough rinsing of all piping.
(HTA) C-PVC has exceptional resistance to chlorine, but Chlorine Shock is not suitable for (SuperFlo) ABS.
Prevention is the best cure.To ensure pipe system safety you need:
• agooddesign; • thecorrectpipeworkmaterials; • preventativemeasuresappliedonacontinuous basis; • thoroughinstallationmaintenance,sampling, cleaning and treatment. • Nowaterstagnationandallowgoodwater circulation.
Factors assisting the potential for bacteria
• Stagnantwater
• Deadvolumes/loops
• Temperaturefrom25to450C
• Bio-filmformation
• Scaledeposits&concentration
• Sludge&sedimentscausedbycorrosion
• Concentrationofsomemetalssuchasiron,zincand chemicals such as potassium
• Ageinginstallation
• Poormaintenance
This surface roughness harbors more microbiological growth for 2 reasons:-
1. Rough surfaces have more surface area. One major factor influencing biofilm development in purified- water systems is surface area. Industrial water piping systems, unlike most natural environments (lakes and rivers) offer a tremendous amount of surface area for attachment suitable for bacterial attachment and growth (Mittelman 1985).
2. Rough surfaces provide more shielding from shear forces (flow). In general, smooth surfaces foul at a slower initial rate than do rough ones, but biofilm formation after a period of days is inevitable. (Meltzer 1993). Therefore, the rate of growth is slower in smooth bore plastics than traditional copper or steel pipe bores.
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Added Value
Technical SupportWe offer an unrivalled level of technical support where our experienced team can provide product training and installation advice on any given project. They also provide material estimate advice from architects’ drawings.
Company ChemistOur internal company chemist is at your disposal. If you have concerns regarding the chemical combination that a pipework system needs to convey, we can evaluate suitability of the chemical you wish to convey and advise on the best available Durapipe material to use for the system.
Global Distribution NetworkAll of our products are available from an extensive network of distributors and stockists. Please contact us on 01543 273100 for details of your nearest outlet.
Quality ManufacturingAs part of the global Aliaxis group, quality is central to our manufacturing operation with BS EN ISO9001 certification. Furthermore, an environmental management system which operates in accordance with the requirements of ISO 14001
Customer ServiceWe pride ourselves on being able to offer the highest level of customer service possible, Our customer services support team cover all of our brands as well as stock planning and availability, all designed to provide you, our customer with an improved level of service.
Installation Advice
One of the many benefits of using plastic pipework systems instead of traditional materials is the simplicity of the jointing process. We offer FREE practical product selection & jointing advice on any of our products including jointing demonstrations, installation advice and even material selection.
Valves & Flow Control DepartmentOur in-house valve department, dedicated to our actuated valves and flow control products, provides expert advice about product selection and system design.
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Free college pack for UK colleges & universities
As a leading manufacturer of plastic pipework systems, we believe we have a duty to encourage and support the training efforts of those who are looking to develop a career in pipework installation or system specification.
We therefore, offer all UK colleges and universities FREE training packs which outline the many features of plastic pipework systems and the benefits that they can offer to a typical commercial building services pipework project.
The FREE pack is intended to provide educational organisations with all the resources they need for lecturers to deliver training locally on the topic of plastic piping.
Each pack includes a power-point presentation outlining the benefits of plastic piping systems, with an accompanying script for lecturers for delivery, as well as product samples so that students can see and work with plastic pipework products and the different jointing methods involved. Furthermore, technical literature is also included in order to support the training programme.
If you would like to order a seminar pack, please contact us via email at [email protected] with the subject title College Pack.
An Education in Plastic Pipework
SkillPIPE competition
We are proud to be involved with and support the annual SkillPIPE competition.
SkillPIPE is a competition organised by the sector skills council for building services engineering, SummitSkills. The competition began in 2009 and sees young M&E apprentices from within the commercial building services industry tested across a series of challenging pipe-fitting modules.
The competition features a plastic pipework module, as we believe it is imperative for apprentices working in our industry, to demonstrate knowledge of all pipework materials and subsequent jointing methods available to them.
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SustainabilityIntroduction
Plastic piping systems are a sustainable and environmentally responsible choice that will serve generations to come. They are energy efficient during manufacturing and provide peak performance during service. Strong, durable, lightweight and flexible, plastic piping systems require significantly less energy to manufacture, transport and install than metal alternatives, and supply a long service life.
The cumulative energy requirements to manufacture, install and transport plastic pipework is estimated to be substantially less than most non-plastic systems.
Plastic saves energy – besides the technical advantages of plastics (eg. corrosion resistance) there are inherent benefits that contribute to energy efficiency and energy sustainability. The chain of activity outlined on the opposite page highlights where plastic has a positive impact compared to copper and steel which have a higher energy demand.
Durapipe & Aliaxis
The continuous mission of Durapipe and the Aliaxis group is to ensure our product offering is as sustainable as possible and
considers the impacts on the environment whilst maintaining the highest quality and performance.
•Complywithallrelevantenvironmentallegislation,codesofpracticeandstandardsrelatingtoqualityandtheenvironment.
•Continuallyimprovethecompany’senvironmentalperformance,minimisinganypollutionriskandadoptingbestpractice.
• Increaseusageofrecycledmaterialswhereappropriate.
•Takepositiveactiontoreducewastebypromotingenergyconservationandrecycling.
•Optimisingproductionprocesses.
•Consolidatingtransportationroutesacrossgroupcompanies.
Durapipe Environmental Management System
Durapipe UK operates and environmental management system that has been
successfully assesed against the BS EN ISO 14001 environmental management system.
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ManufacturingThe energy used to make thermoplastic pipe & fittings from raw material compares favourably with, for example,
steel pipe manufacture because lower conversion
temperatures are needed. Scrap during the manufacturing process of plastic can also be recycled and reused, which minimises the need for any thermoplastic pipe scrap entering the waste stream, presenting an example of eco-efficiency.
Saving 2,314kg CO2 Equivalent v Copper This saving is the equivalent to:- 8,550 miles by plane or 94,500 miles by car; equates to:- 9.5 return flights from London to Paris 105 return journey by car from London to Paris
Saving 3,606kg CO2 Equivalent v Carbon Steel This saving is the equivalent to:- 13,239 miles by plane or 147,600 miles by car; equates to:- 14.7 return flights from London to Paris 164 return journey by car from London to Paris
Ground Extraction of Raw MaterialPlastics use only 4% of the world’s oil as feedstock compared to 86% used for
heating and transportation. Most of this is recoverable via
energy recovery, ie. Plastics only ‘borrow’ energy during their life time and this can be recovered in the form of heat, which can be converted to electricity.
TransportationThermoplastics pipe & fittings are cheaper and easier to transport because they are lighter in weight
than equivalent metal pipes.
InstallationOn average a plastic pipework system is approximately 1/6th of the weight of an equivalent steel
system. This means plastics are easier to install on-site with
little or no requirement for expensive lifting equipment.
System in ServiceAll plastic piping materials have low thermal conductivity resulting in less heat loss through the pipe
wall. This characteristic could also minimize or eliminate the
need for insulation.
Furthermore, due to very smooth inner pipe walls, thermoplastic piping materials have less turbulence, lower velocities and less friction loss than other piping materials.
This means less energy is required to move fluids throughout a system and a lower pump output.
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Carbon Impact - LCAAt EVERY stage of its lifecycle, plastics pipe systems reduce the level of energy consumption in comparison to metallic pipe systems. On a typical commercial building project, the real impact is:-
Registered Office:Durapipe UKWalsall RoadNorton Canes CannockStaffordshireWS11 9NSUnited KingdomTel: +44 (0)1543 279909Fax: +44 (0)1543 279450email: [email protected]: www.durapipe.co.uk
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Durapipe UK reserves the right to modify the details in this publication as products and specifications are updated and improved.
The content of this publication is for general information only and it is the user’s responsibility to determine the suitability of any product for the purpose intended.
For further information on all Durapipe UK products and services contact our Customer Services Department as detailed below.
Customer ServicesTel: 01543 273100Fax: 0800 317875
Durapipe UK is a trade name of Glynwed Pipe Systems Ltd. Company Number 1698059.
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