ASTM F2509-06

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An American National Standard
Designation: F2509 – 06
Standard Specification for
Field-assembled Anodeless Riser Kits for Use on Outside
Diameter Controlled Polyethylene Gas Distribution Pipe and
Tubing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2509; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope Tubing, and Fittings
F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
1.1 This specification covers requirements and test methods
F1948 Specification for Metallic Mechanical Fittings for
for field-assembled anodeless riser kits for use with outside
Use on Outside Diameter Controlled Thermoplastic Gas
diameter controlled polyethylene gas distribution pipe and
Distribution Pipe and Tubing
tubing in sizes through 2 IPS as specified in specification
2.2 ASME Standards
D2513.
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
1.2 The test methods described are not intended to be
ASME B1.20.1 Pipe Threads, General Purpose (Inch)
routine quality control tests.
B31.8 Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems
1.3 This specification covers the types of field-assembled
2.3 Federal Regulations:
anodeless riser kits described in 3.2.2.
United States CFR, Title 49, Part 192 Pipeline Safety
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
Regulations
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
2.4 UL Standard:
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
UL 360 Standard for Liquid-Tight Flexible Steel Conduit
and not considered standard.
1.5 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes
3. Terminology
which provide explanatory material.These notes and footnotes
3.1 The gas industry terminology used in this specification
(excluding those in tables and figures), shall not be considered
is in accordance with ASME B31.8 or the United States CFR,
as requirements of the standard.
Title 49, Part 192, unless otherwise indicated.
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.1.1 pipe—used herein refers to both “pipe” and “tubing”
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
unless specifically stated otherwise.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.1.2 gas—used herein refers to any fuel gas unless specifi-
priate safety and health practices and to determine the
cally stated otherwise.
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.2 Definitions—Definitions are in accordance with Defini-
2. Referenced Documents tions F412 unless otherwise specified. Abbreviations are in
2 accordance with Abbreviations D1600 unless otherwise speci-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
fied.
A513 Specification for Electric-Resistance-Welded Carbon
3.2.1 anodeless riser, n—a type of mechanical fitting which
and Alloy Steel Mechanical Tubing
is designed to transport gas from underground polyethylene
A53/A53M Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-
piping to above-ground metallic piping. When properly in-
Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamless
stalled,polyethylenepipeisthegascarrierinthebelowground
D638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
portionofananodelessriserandisprotectedbyametallicriser
D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to
casing when it extends above ground level.
Plastics
3.2.2 field-assembled anodeless riser kit, n—A kit contain-
D2513 Specification for Thermoplastic Gas Pressure Pipe,
ing all of the elements required to assemble an anodeless riser
This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F17 on Plastic
Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.60 on Gas.
Current edition approved April 1, 2006. Published April 2006. DOI: 10.1520/ Available from American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), ASME
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F2509 – 06
at the point of installation with the exception of the gas- 5. Physical Properties
carryingpolyethylenepipe.Itconsistsof,ataminimum,ariser
5.1 Thread Requirements:
casing and a riser adapter. These components may be either
5.1.1 All gas carrying pipe threads shall comply with
integrally combined or include provisions for attachment to
ASME B1.20.1
one another at the point of installation.
5.2 Bend Radius Requirements:
3.2.3 mechanical fitting, n—a device for making a connec-
5.2.1 The bend radius of prebent rigid casings shall be such
tionbetweenpipingcomponentsthatemploysphysicalforceto
that the PE piping can be inserted during field-assembly
develop a leak-tight seal, produce alignment, and provide
without causing damage to the PE pipe.
resistance to pullout caused by axial loads.
5.3 Coatings:
3.2.4 riser adapter, n—a type of mechanical fitting used to
5.3.1 Field-assembled riser kit coatings, if any, shall be as
join polyethylene pipe to a metallic piping connection (typi- agreed upon between the buyer and seller.
callyapipethread).Riseradaptersaresometimesreferredtoas
5.4 Welding Requirements:
service head adapters. 5.4.1 All gas pressure containing factory welding shall
3.2.5 riser casing, n—themetallic,non-gascarryingportion comply with the requirements of the ASME Boiler and
Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX or API 1104.
of an anodeless riser that serves as a protective conduit for the
polyethylene pipe. It may be either rigid, flexible, or a
6. Dimensions, Mass, and Permissible Variations
combination of both.
3.2.6 qualified installation instructions, n—a written proce- 6.1 Because of the varying designs, the actual spread of
dure for making a plastic mechanical joint that has been dimensions is quite different from manufacturer to manufac-
demonstratedwillmeettherequirementssetforthintheUnited turer.Atable of dimensions and tolerances encompassing these
States CFR, Title 49, Part 192.283(b), and this standard. differences would be meaningle
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