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  1. ULS – UL 971

    Standard for Nonmetallic Underground Piping For Flammable Liquids 1 Scope 1.1 These requirements cover primary carrier, secondary containment, integral primary/secondary containment, normal vent and vapor recovery, nonmetallic pipe, fittings, and systems (products) intended for use underground in the distribution of…

  2. Benefits Of Using Fiberglass Pipes (FRP Pipes)

    In industrial applications, fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) is used in different processes. It is essential to use for transferring corrosive materials and products. Using the FRP while handling the products, solutions, and materials in a corrosive environment is beneficial. The pipelines…

  3. 950 m water well: casing and screen inquiry example

    Inquiry example: the figures below describe a requested well configuration. They do not establish an approved IFGS product rating or a completed installation. Requested configuration Water-well depth: 950 m. 10 in. casing, with approximately 80% plain casing and 20% screen.…

  4. How Many UL Tanks Standards?

    The UL Standards for tanks that store flammable and combustible liquid are: For underground tanks: • UL 58, Steel Underground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids • UL 1746, External Corrosion Protection Systems for Steel Underground Storage Tanks • UL…

  5. What Is UL 1316?

    UL 1316 is the UL standard for glass-fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) underground storage tanks that hold petroleum products, alcohols and alcohol-gasoline mixtures. First published in July 1983, it covers single- and double-wall FRP tanks. If you are specifying a buried fiberglass…

  6. What Is UL 1746? Parts I–IV for Steel Tank Corrosion Protection

    Historical overview. Confirm requirements for a specific project against the applicable edition of the standard and the project documentation. UL 1746 is the UL standard for external corrosion protection systems for steel underground storage tanks. It was first published in…

  7. What Is UL 58?

    UL 58 is the UL standard for steel underground tanks that store flammable and combustible liquids. It covers horizontal, atmospheric-type, cylindrical steel tanks, single-wall and secondary-containment (double-wall), including multi-compartment versions, built and leak-tested in the factory as complete vessels. If…

  8. API 15LE: 2008(R2018) Specification for polyethylene line (PE)

    SPECIFICATION FOR POLYETHYLENE LINE PIPE (PE) Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF Language(s):  English Published date:  11-02-2018 Publisher:  American Petroleum Institute Table Of Contents 1 Scope 1.1 Purpose 1.2 Applications 1.3 Unit Conversion 2 References 2.1 General 2.2 Requirements 2.3 Equivalent Standards 3 Glossary (Definitions, Abbreviations)…

  9. HDPE-100 PN 10 Pipe to API 15LE / ISO 4427 Specifications

    HDPE-100 PN 10 pipe to API 15LE / ISO 4427 specifications IFGS sources HDPE pipe from licensed partner factories and handles spec confirmation and pre-shipment QC; IFGS holds no API license. Any API 15LE license belongs to the factory named…

  10. FRP Technology In Oil And Gas Industry Application

    The development of the industrial world in various countries, especially the oil and gas industry, makes companies engaged in that field want to use strong and durable pipes. And one of them is fiberglass pipe, because fiberglass pipe can withstand…

  11. GRP pipe: checking NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 documentation

    NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 concerns the health effects of materials and components that contact drinking water. The earlier label “NFS 61” on this site was a spelling error. The standard addresses substances that can migrate from products into drinking water. It does…

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