Plastics piping systems - Polyethylene (PE) and crosslinked polyethylene (PE-X) pipes - Test method for the resistance to internal pressure after application of squeeze-of

This standard specifies a method for determining the resistance to internal pressure of polyethylene (PE) and crosslinked polyethylene (PE-X) pipes after being subjected to a sqeeze-off procedure.

Kunststoff-Rohrleitungssysteme - Rohre aus Polyethylen (PE) und vernetztem Polyethylen (PE-X) - Bestimmung der Widerstandsfähigkeit gegen Innendruck nach Abquetschen

Diese Europäische Norm legt ein Verfahren zur Bestimmung des Widerstands gegen Innendruck von Rohren aus Polyethylen (PE) und vernetztem Polyethylen (PE-X) nach Reduzierung des Durchflussquerschnittes durch Abquetschen fest.

Systèmes de canalisations en plastique - Tubes en polyéthylène (PE) et polyéthylène réticulé (PE-X) - Méthode d'essai de résistance à la pression interne après application de l'écrasement

La présente Norme européenne spécifie une méthode de détermination de résistance à la pression interne des tubes en polyéthylène (PE) et en polyéthylène réticulé (PE-X) après avoir été soumis à un écrasement.

Cevni sistemi iz polimernih materialov - Cevi iz polietilena (PE) in zamreženega polietilena (PE-X) - Metoda za preskus odpornosti proti notranjemu tlaku po izvedenem stiskanju cevi (squeeze-of)

General Information

Status
Not Published
Publication Date
14-Feb-2016
Current Stage
4098 - Decision to abandon - Enquiry
Start Date
20-Nov-2014
Completion Date
14-Apr-2025

Relations

Effective Date
06-Feb-2013

Overview

The prEN 12106 standard sets out a comprehensive test method for assessing the resistance to internal pressure of polyethylene (PE) and crosslinked polyethylene (PE-X) pipes after undergoing a squeeze-off procedure. This European Standard is crucial for evaluating the structural integrity and durability of plastics piping systems once they have been subjected to mechanical squeezing, a common field operation for maintenance or repair closures.

Developed by CEN Technical Committee CEN/TC 155, prEN 12106 serves as a key reference for pipeline manufacturers, operators, and testing laboratories guaranteeing the reliability and safety of PE and PE-X piping systems used in fluid conveyance.

Key Topics

  • Scope: Applies to PE and PE-X pipes tested after a squeeze-off process to evaluate their resistance to internal pressure.
  • Test Principle: Conditioning pipes at 0 °C before squeezing between two circular bars, releasing the squeeze, and then performing hydrostatic pressure testing.
  • Squeeze-Off Equipment: Devices must include fixed and movable circular bars with specified diameters to ensure uniform squeeze force.
  • Test Piece Preparation:
    • Minimum free length requirements based on pipe diameter.
    • Removal of peelable layers if applicable.
  • Testing Procedure:
    • Conditioning temperature and timing aligned with EN ISO 1167-1.
    • Squeeze-off closure rates between 25 mm/min and 50 mm/min.
    • Hold the squeeze-off pressure for 60 minutes before gradual release.
    • Conduct hydrostatic pressure testing at controlled elevated temperature.
  • Data Reporting: Detailed test reports must include pipe specifications, equipment used, test conditions, pressures, temperatures, failure modes, and test dates.

Applications

  • Pipeline Maintenance and Repair: The squeeze-off procedure is frequently employed on-site to temporarily restrict flow for system maintenance. prEN 12106 ensures pipes maintain their structural integrity after such interventions.
  • Quality Control for Pipe Manufacturers: Manufacturers utilize this testing method to certify that PE and PE-X pipes can withstand internal pressures post squeeze-off, supporting compliance with safety regulations.
  • Safety Assessment for Gas and Water Infrastructure: Given the incorporation of this standard in conjunction with gas infrastructure standards (e.g., EN 12007-2), it supports the stringent quality requirements for pipelines operating under pressure.
  • Research and Development: Material scientists and engineers apply the prEN 12106 methodology to evaluate new PE and PE-X formulations or crosslinking technologies for enhanced mechanical resistance.

Related Standards

  • EN ISO 1167-1 and EN ISO 1167-2: Underpinning procedures for hydrostatic strength tests and preparation of tested pipe specimens.
  • EN 12007-2: Gas infrastructure pipelines, providing functional requirements and referencing prEN 12106 for squeeze-off assessment.
  • System Standards for plastics piping: prEN 12106 complements these by providing specific test methods needed for validating overall system performance after operational squeezing.

Using prEN 12106 ensures accurate and reproducible verification of the safety and performance of PE and PE-X pipes subject to squeeze-off. This supports the broader goal of maintaining high-quality, durable, and safe plastics piping systems within European and international fluid conveyance networks.

Frequently Asked Questions

prEN 12106 is a draft published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Plastics piping systems - Polyethylene (PE) and crosslinked polyethylene (PE-X) pipes - Test method for the resistance to internal pressure after application of squeeze-of". This standard covers: This standard specifies a method for determining the resistance to internal pressure of polyethylene (PE) and crosslinked polyethylene (PE-X) pipes after being subjected to a sqeeze-off procedure.

This standard specifies a method for determining the resistance to internal pressure of polyethylene (PE) and crosslinked polyethylene (PE-X) pipes after being subjected to a sqeeze-off procedure.

prEN 12106 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 23.040.20 - Plastics pipes. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

prEN 12106 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 12106:1997. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

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Standards Content (Sample)


SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2014
Cevni sistemi iz polimernih materialov - Cevi iz polietilena (PE) in zamreženega
polietilena (PE-X) - Metoda za preskus odpornosti proti notranjemu tlaku po
izvedenem stiskanju cevi (squeeze-of)
Plastics piping systems - Polyethylene (PE) and crosslinked polyethylene (PE-X) pipes -
Test method for the resistance to internal pressure after application of squeeze-of
Kunststoff-Rohrleitungssysteme - Rohre aus Polyethylen (PE) und vernetztem
Polyethylen (PE-X) - Bestimmung der Widerstandsfähigkeit gegen Innendruck nach
Abquetschen
Systèmes de canalisations en plastique - Tubes en polyéthylène (PE) et polyéthylène
réticulé (PE-X) - Méthode d'essai de résistance à la pression interne après application de
l'écrasement
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 12106
ICS:
23.040.20 Cevi iz polimernih materialov Plastics pipes
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
DRAFT
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
April 2014
ICS 23.040.20 Will supersede EN 12106:1997
English Version
Plastics piping systems - Polyethylene (PE) and crosslinked
polyethylene (PE-X) pipes - Test method for the resistance to
internal pressure after application of squeeze-of
Systèmes de canalisations en plastique - Tubes en Kunststoff-Rohrleitungssysteme - Rohre aus Polyethylen
polyéthylène (PE) et polyéthylène réticulé (PE-X) - Méthode (PE) und vernetztem Polyethylen (PE-X) - Bestimmung der
d'essai de résistance à la pression interne après application Widerstandsfähigkeit gegen Innendruck nach Abquetschen
de l'écrasement
This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 155.

If this draft becomes a European Standard, CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which
stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.

This draft European Standard was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language
made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management
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Kingdom.
Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are aware and to
provide supporting documentation.

Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without notice and
shall not be referred to as a European Standard.

EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
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worldwide for CEN national Members.

Contents
Page
Foreword .3
1 Scope .4
2 Normative reference .4
3 Principle .4
4 Apparatus .4
5 Test pieces .5
5.1 Preparation .5
5.2 Number .5
6 Procedure .5
7 Test report .6
Bibliography .7

Foreword
This document (prEN 12106:2014) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 155 “Plastics piping
systems and ducting systems”, the secretariat of which is held by NEN.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document supersedes EN 12106:1997.
It has been prepared in liaison with Technical Committee CEN/TC 234 “Gas Infrastructure”.
This standard is one of a series of standards on test methods which support System Standards for plastics
piping systems and ducting systems.
The material-dependent parameters and/or performance requirements are incorporated in the System
Standard(s) concerned.
1 Scope
This European Standard specifies a method for determining the resistance to internal pressure of polyethylene
(PE) and crosslinked polyethylene (PE-X) pipes after being subjected to a squeeze-off procedure.
2 Normative reference
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references
the latest ed
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