guidance. The user is strongly advised to contact the Technology Manual Sponsor to
determine the appropriate subject matter expert for consultation on applicability to the
user’s specific case.
500 Drainage
Abstract
This section contains information on drainage for typical Company facilities. It
includes:
• Specific suggestions for facility layout
• A material selection spreadsheet
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Calculation methods and design examples for hydraulic analysis
• General guidelines for strength analysis
• A discussion of septic system layout and design
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• Identification of model specification for construction
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This section, however, does not cover drainage on offshore structures and is not
intended to be a comprehensive text on drainage, hydraulics, or waste treatment.
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Contents Page
510 Introduction 500-3
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545 Complete Internal Relining
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546 Complete Replacement
550 Containment and Leak Detection 500-62
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510 Introduction
While drainage is an important factor in most civil design work, it takes on added
importance for many Company projects. Safety and environmental issues involved
in the handling, processing and storing of hydrocarbons and other chemicals require
well-thought-out drainage systems.
This section of the manual discusses basic drainage concepts, offers recommenda-
tions for different applications, and serves as a useful reference tool in organizing
drainage design tasks.
For design considerations for drainage systems related to fire protection, see the
Fire Protection Manual, Section 1400.
Please note that this section references a variety of documents which may not be
locally available. If you need assistance in obtaining any of these references, contact
the corporate library at CTN 242-4755.
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511 Important Drainage Concepts
Drainage is an important part of both fire and environmental protection. Keep these
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concepts in mind during the layout and design phase of a project.
A good drainage design will:
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• Route flammable fluids away from ignition sources and into enclosed drains. It
also isolates flammable vapors in drainage piping from ignition sources.
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• Route burning liquids away from equipment that might rupture and add fuel to
the flames. It also minimizes exposure of adjacent property.
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• Get rid of rain water quickly and prevent flooding from outside sources.
• Reduce air emissions from evaporation of volatile fluids by capturing them in
enclosed drains.
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• Segregate clean and contaminated water to minimize the amount of water that
must be treated.
• Need little maintenance.
In today’s regulatory and economic climate, leak-free drainage systems are almost
always essential. An investment in a leak-free drainage system today minimizes
cleanup costs tomorrow.
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In areas where large spills of hazardous material are possible, use surface drainage
to route spills and firewater to open basins.
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systems, we recommend the standards established in the Uniform Plumbing Code
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(UPC), Reference [29].
Storm Runoff often makes up a very high percentage of the flow rate a system
must be designed for. It can be clean or oily depending on the area to be drained.
Section 534 gives information on calculation of runoff flow rates.
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washed off terminal aprons, pig launcher drainage, tank water draws, valve leaks,
ship ballast, equipment wash water, distillation column water draws, cooling tower
and boiler blowdown, and liquid from a host of other sources. Confirm with the
process designers that they have minimized the volume of these liquids. Source
control, minimizing flow rates, and recycling techniques help cut treatment,
disposal, and drainage system costs. These liquids are:
• Acids
• Caustics
• “Foul” water containing malodorous or toxic gases such as hydrogen sulfide,
ammonia, mercaptans
• Hydrocarbons
• Water containing dissolved or suspended solids
• Water contaminated with hydrocarbon liquid or gas
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Use Recommended Slopes in Walking or Working Areas.
• Paved areas should have slopes that range from 3/16 to 1/4 inch/foot (1.5-2%)
• Unpaved areas should slope about 1/8 inch/foot (1%)
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• Absolute minimum and maximum slopes are 1/8 and 1/2 inch/foot (1-4%)
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If the slope is less than 1%, deviations during construction or settlement will cause
ponding. Steeply sloped, unpaved surfaces may erode quickly. Large differences in
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and pipes; and then contain the fluids. This section focuses on drainage of tank-
fields at the ends of pipelines, at bulk loading and unloading facilities, etc. Some of
the concepts also apply to drainage around vessels or tanks in process areas.
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See also References [1], [6], [8], and [9]. References [6] and [9] are especially
important.
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Use low curbs (about 2 inches high) to contain the drips; the curbed areas must be
cleaned frequently or drained to an underground system.
Locate Large Containment Areas Properly. Do not locate tank water draw basins
or other large-capacity containment areas under mixers, valves, or manways. Refer-
ences [1], [6], and [9] give basin size and minimum spacing requirements. Refer-
ences [1] and [8] give special considerations for LPG tankage areas.
Guide Potential Spills. Consider using slopes, berms, or low walls between tanks
to help guide spills directly to drainage channels and prevent the spill from covering
a larger area (see Reference [6].) You might need ramps or stairs for pedestrian
access.
Locate Your Primary Drainage Path Logically. The path should begin on the
opposite side of the tank from where pipelines enter it.
Size Your Drainage Channels. Size them in tank-field areas to handle the largest
of these flows:
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• Stormwater (See Section 534.)
• Firewater (See Reference [1].)
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• The largest stream of liquid that could be discharged from one tank through a
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Drain any spills to a remote basin that can contain the contents of the largest tank in
the field. If topography or other considerations make that unfeasible, you should
provide (in order of decreasing preference):
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Guide the Drainage. Use surface drainage or drain pipes to guide accidental spills,
runoff, and firewater to remote impounding basins. Paved or unlined ditches can
carry most surface fluids to impound areas or sumps. Guide oil to keep it out of
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unlined ditches. Use shallow ditches and relatively flat slopes for economy, ease of
access and maintenance, and erosion control. Route drainage away from pipeways
or manifolds.
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culvert, make sure that there is enough cover to protect the culvert from wheel loads
on the road. See Section 360 for more information on wheel loads.
Minimize the Surface Area of Draining Liquids. The amount of evaporation and
flame area is proportional to surface area. You can reduce the surface area of small
spills by putting weirs along the drainage path.
Provide a Way to Drain Impounding Basins. Provide a manually operated gate
valve (normally closed) operable from outside the impoundment area and acces-
sible during a fire. When the valve is open it should never be left unattended; a sign
to that effect should be near the valve handle. At the very least, you should provide
a single low point within the basin to allow easier removal of accumulated liquid.
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Here are some suggestions that will help you implement the Important Drainage
Concepts of Section 511 in process areas.
• Federal regulations (Reference [9]) require that spills be contained on the
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owner’s property. Eliminate the chance of liquid spreading to the property
of others, even if the underground system is overloaded or partially
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• Locate catch basins or drains for each area as far as possible from equipment
and overhead pipeways. A minimum distance of 10 feet is desirable. Provide a
short drainage path by locating the basins and drains near the center of the
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drainage areas.
• Around pumps and other areas where leaks are anticipated, use at least
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New Installations
For open surface drainage areas, concrete slabs are normally used to receive and
contain drain liquids for routing into underground drainage systems. These slabs
will absorb moisture and may be subject to attack by corrosive chemicals in the
drainage liquids. Concrete slabs that are likely to be exposed to such chemicals must
be surface-coated for protection. For effective protection:
• The concrete must be properly specified and constructed to receive the coating
system.
• The coating must be properly selected for the intended usage.
At present, Materials and Equipment Engineering recommends fiberglass-rein-
forced epoxies for most usages. For detailed recommendations, contact ETC’s
Materials and Equipment Engineering.
Expansion joints, control joints (a saw cut or scribed line intentionally placed in the
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concrete), or other working (moving) or potentially movable joints in a concrete
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slab must receive special treatment before and during application of any surface
coating system. The methods presently recommended by Materials and Equipment
Engineering are described in Section 578.
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Diversion of the drainage liquid flow into the underground drain system requires
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catch basins, drain funnels, etc. These appurtenances are usually made of the same
material as the underground drain (for example, HDPE). If they are made of
concrete like the slab, they should be surface-protected as noted above.
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The National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) has studied the subject of
coatings for concrete surfaces and is preparing recommended practices for this
purpose. A draft of Paper No. T-6H-39, “Proposed NACE Standard Recommended
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Buildings
Use the guidelines below for planning a drainage system around buildings that are
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in or near facilities that handle flammable or toxic materials.
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• Use slopes that route spills away from buildings. This also reduces problems
for buildings with basements.
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• Process or oily water drains should not be located near living quarters. The
intent is to prevent the escape of process vapors to unclassified areas and to
reduce overloading of oily water sumps and treatment facilities.
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0.666 0.5
1.49 S
Q = ---------- AR
n
(Eq. 500-1)
where:
Q = flow rate (cfs)
A = cross sectional area of flow (ft2)
area of flow ft 2
R = hydraulic radius (ft) = -------------------------------------------------
wetted perimeter ft
(Eq. 500-2)
S = channel slope (ft/ft)
n = roughness coefficient (dimensionless)
For the purpose of Equation 500-1, use the following roughness coefficients:
Concrete-lined channels
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Canals and ditches:
Earth, straight and uniform 0.020
Earth with some vegetation 0.030
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For design of shallow drainage ditches, the following guidelines provide informa-
tion on grades:
Absolute minimum grade 0.25%
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Culvert Design
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See also References [2], [3], [4], [5], [7], and [10]. Reference [5] is particularly
useful.
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531 Layout and Design Considerations
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Here are some suggestions, reminders, and alternatives that will help you design a
drainage system. They are based on Company experience.
• Check and recheck for interferences. If there are non-civil underground items
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(underground conduit banks, for example) near your system, you must make
sure there is interdisciplinary communication and checking. Interferences can
include existing objects and items being designed or constructed at the same
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difficult (such as in areas with heavy traffic, under concrete slabs, or under
conduit banks).
• Avoid locating lines under or adjacent to foundations, since a break in the line
might wash out the foundation.
• When selecting components, it is usually better to “oversize” than “undersize,”
since changes tend to increase rather than decrease requirements.
• Consider providing pipe stubs in manholes or branches in pipe if expansion is
anticipated.
• Minimize changes in direction and length of tie-ins to drain hubs and catch
basins.
• Consider grouping parallel lines close enough so only one trench needs to be
excavated.
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• Keep excavation and backfill costs down by using shallow slopes for all lines
and making up differences in elevation between connecting lines with manholes
(“drop manholes”) or fittings.
• Compare the cost of field cutting RCP pipe “to length” vs. the fabrication costs
and design manhours for nonstandard lengths.
• Avoid mitered field cuts in RCP pipe: they can be very expensive.
• Remember that nominal RCP pipe sizes are internal diameters.
• Check that your system always flows down-slope and that there are no pockets
or low points.
• Minimize the number of oily water drains by using them only for sources that
flow during regular operations. Don’t install drains just for shutdown mainte-
nance work unless alternatives are impractical.
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Provide oily water drains in front of each process pump (except those handling
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very heavy oils) and at all other locations where equipment or piping normally
are drained. In a segregated system, these drains are raised above the paving
level or finished grade to insure that surface liquids such as storm runoff and
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firewater don’t enter the system.
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congested areas.
• To help maintenance crews:
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• Precast concrete boxes for use in sewer systems should be fabricated with pipe
connections installed or with openings that have exposed rebar in areas where
field installed pipe connections are to be grouted in.
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• In oily water systems, branches and laterals should enter main lines and be
sealed in manholes.
• In clean water or storm water systems, branches and laterals:
– May intersect without seals unless drain hubs are used in lieu of sealed
catch basins (such as in areas where catch basins are susceptible to frost
damage.)
– May enter main lines without gas seals if sealed catch basins are used.
• If sealed catch basins or manholes are used at upstream junctions, main lines
may intersect without seals.
• Main lines leaving a facility or operating unit should be sealed at the first
connection with another line or manhole.
• Catch basin seals dry out (lose their seals) easily if liquid is not added regularly
through storms or maintenance. Manhole seals dry out less easily. In arid areas
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or where catch basin seals are infrequently maintained, consider using
manholes to seal all branch, lateral, and main line intersections with other main
lines.
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• Main lines entering and exiting separators should be liquid sealed.
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A segregated drainage system keeps certain wastes and reactive chemicals separate
from others. Waste compatibility depends on the effect the combination might have
on health, safety, treatment, drainage materials, and expected maintenance.
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Since it is usually impractical to provide a separate drainage system for every type
of waste, your designs should combine compatible waste streams whenever
possible. Work with the process designers, operating representatives, and environ-
mental division to set the segregation philosophy.
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• A clean storm system for areas away from tanks and process facilities and not
subject to hydrocarbon or other chemical spills.
• A contaminated storm system to carry rain water, firewater, and washdown
water. The water might contain other liquids from drips or spills.
• An oily water system to carry hydrocarbons (or water that will frequently
contain hydrocarbons) from sources such as process drains, laboratory sinks,
tank water draws, pump base drains, and manifolds.
• A blowdown system for disposal of boiler or cooling water blowdown.
• A sanitary sewage system for disposal of sanitary wastes.
• Chemical systems to carry all chemical drips and drains plus washdown water,
process water, and storm water collected in curbed chemical areas.
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Raw Sewage. Segregate raw sewage from all wastes except clean runoff due to its
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potential health hazard and its adverse effect on oil separation. Even septic tank
effluent contains suspended solids capable of forming emulsions that reduce oil
separating efficiency.
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Boiler Blowdown and Caustics. Segregate them from wastes containing carbon-
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ates, such as cooling tower blowdown, to prevent plugging the lines with precipi-
tate.
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Spent Caustics and Acid Wastes. Since they might release hydrogen sulfide,
segregate them from other wastes. Neutralized and degassed products from these
wastes can be added to the oily water system.
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Chemical Liquids. Use curbs, high points in area paving, or troughs to keep chem-
ical liquids (such as acids or caustics) separate from process liquids. Some facilities
prefer to drain these areas to the stormwater drainage system through a valve
(normally closed) to allow easy disposal of uncontaminated water. Portable pumps
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Section 200 of this manual tells how to prepare a request for geotechnical work and
tells what specific properties you should request. Include a copy of the geotechnical
report in the installation contract bid package.
Soil Type, Composition, Strength, Weight. These soil properties affect the design
of your buried pipe and the amount of load transmitted from the surface to buried
pipe. Information on soil properties will help you determine whether:
• The pipe can lie directly on the native soil at the trench bottom
• The trench “spoils” are suitable for backfill
• “Conditioned” (dried or mixed with other soil) trench spoils will be suitable for
backfill.
The installation contractor will also need information on soil properties to choose
trenching equipment, design bracing for trench walls, etc.
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Location of Rock Outcrops. Avoid routing lines through rock. Trenching in rock is
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expensive; if blasting is prohibited, it can be extremely expensive.
Water Table Location and Seasonal and Other Variations. Since moisture accel-
erates electrochemical corrosion, you should pay special attention to the corrosion
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protection of metallic underground lines in or near the water table.
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If the water table is close to or above the bottom of the underground lines, water
will enter the installation trenches. Since the trench cannot be prepared properly
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when the bottom is covered with water, the water must be removed. The installation
contractors will have to plan for the removal and you will have to plan for the
disposal of the water.
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example, if a shallow slope is required due to unstable soil conditions, the contractor
might want to use sheet piles to brace the trench walls instead of excavating a large
volume of soil. See Reference [24] for Company excavation shoring and bracing
requirements.
Anticipated Overall and Differential Settlement. In areas where there might be
significant settlement due to fill, structures, or drawdown of the water table (from
groundwater cleanup wells, for example) you should anticipate changes in surface
drainage patterns and flow in non-pile-supported piping.
Pile Capacity. This information will help you select the proper pile size and length
for your pile-supported components.
Frost Line. In cold climates, bury lines and components that will contain standing
liquid at or below the frost line to prevent damage.
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Component Support
Pile Support. How you support your drainage system will depend mostly on the
soil conditions in your area. Generally, if the structures and surfaces you are
draining are piled, and large area soil settlement is expected, then your system
should also probably be pile-supported or supported by connections to pile-
supported structures (see Detail 20 on CIV-EF-611).
You can connect soil-supported pipe to drains in pile-supported concrete foundation
or slabs with slip joints, but soil settlement may radically change the slopes of your
pipes, break components, or cause leaks. If liquid rises higher than the slip joint, the
joint will probably leak. Details 17 and 18 on CIV-EF-611 show an example of a
slip joint.
Bedded Support. If the soil is relatively stable and well consolidated, you will
probably use some sort of bedded support, laying the pieces of your system in
trenches on top of compacted backfill or on the “native” soil. See Reference [5] for
information on bedding design.
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Flexible Connection. If differential settlement between drainage components is
predicted, you will need to design a compatible support system or flexible connec-
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tion so that:
• The components and pipe do not break or leak.
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drag).
Calculate bending and shear stresses in the pipe from standard equations for beams
(see Reference [7] or other civil engineering handbooks).
Check circumferential stresses at the pipe supports since the supports will tend to
crush the pipe into an oval shape. You can get approximate results by using the
formulas for circular rings in Reference [19] and by assuming some length of pipe
(about one diameter plus the support length) is effective in resisting the loads.
See Reference [10] for additional information about pile-supported and suspended
pipe.
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When determining design flow rates, combine flow from different sources only if
there is a reasonable chance that they will occur at the same time. For example, in a
storm water system, design for the larger of rainfall and firewater. In an oily water
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system, design for the largest of the following:
• Normal oily water flow plus storm (if combined system)
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Choosing Depth of Flow. Choose the pipe size so the pipe flows full at 100 to
200% of the design flow rate:
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• If you are confident that the design flow rate is accurate and that it will not
increase in the future, tend toward 100%.
• To allow for future flow rate increases, use a number closer to 200%.
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Sanitary sewers should flow one-half full to three-quarters full to allow for ventila-
tion and to avoid sulfide generation. See Reference [5] for more guidance on depth
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of flow selection.
Recommended Minimum Line Size. Small lines will get plugged easily and might
be hard to clean. We recommend these minimum sizes:
• Branch and main lines: 6 inches
• Laterals: 4 inches
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Recommended Velocities
Minimum Velocity. Select pipe diameters and slopes to achieve no less than
minimum fluid velocities. This will keep suspended solids from dropping out and
clogging your system. Try to reach these minimum velocities at average (not
maximum) flow rates.
• Little or no suspended solids expected: 1.0 fps.
• General case (except sanitary sewers): 2.0 fps.
• Sanitary sewers (need to also check local codes): 2.5 fps.
• Moderate amounts of sand or other particles of high
specific gravity carried (e.g., run-off from unpaved
areas): 3.0 fps.
• If heavy loads of sediment or “sticky” particles will
be carried (e.g., blowdown from a clarifier): 4 to 5 fps.
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Maximum Velocity. To avoid scouring pipes, we recommend a maximum velocity
of 8 to 10 fps.
Velocity for Cement Sanitary Sewers. Slime on sewer walls produces sulfuric acid
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which causes spalling of cement products. If the sewage velocity is high enough, the
slime will be swept away and the problem will be eliminated. Sulfate-resistant
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cements are available. For more information on this topic, see Reference [5].
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Firewater. You should work with your local safety or fire protection engineer to
develop the details, but in general:
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• Laterals and branches should be designed to carry 0.2 gpm per ft2 of contrib-
uting surface area. This is the firewater flow rate required to absorb the heat of
combustion of a hydrocarbon spill fire.
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• Mains should be designed to carry 3000 to 5000 gpm of firewater. This flow
rate depends on the size of your facility, its layout, the materials handled, the
extent of possible fires, the capacity of the water supply, and the number of
people available to fight a fire.
• For facilities with fixed high capacity monitors or fixed water spray systems,
design flow rates will be higher.
Storm Water Runoff. The Rational Formula is a commonly used method for esti-
mating stormwater runoff. It gives an estimate of maximum flow rates throughout
your drainage system based on certain characteristics of the system and expected
rainfall. It’s most accurate for paved and other impervious areas less than 200 to
300 acres. The Rational Formula is based on the idea that runoff from rain that is
uniform over time and area will peak at the instant when all parts of the area
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contribute to the flow at the design point. The peak runoff rate is assumed to occur
when the rain duration equals or exceeds the time of concentration.
If your drainage area is large or pervious or if temporary flooding might cause
significant damage, get help from an experienced hydrologist.
Rational Formula
The Rational Formula estimates peak runoff flow rate at any location in the system:
Q = CIA
(Eq. 500-3)
where:
Q = peak runoff flow rate at some point within your system (cfs)
C = runoff coefficient (dimensionless)
I = average rainfall intensity (inch/hour) lasting for time “t” (time of
concentration)
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A = tributary drainage area (acres)
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right side (acre inch/hour) but no correction is needed since one cfs equals one acre
inch/hour within 1 percent. (1 acre = 43,560 square feet)
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Runoff Coefficient (C). Select the runoff coefficient based on the types of usage or
surfaces in the drainage area (see Figure 500-2). If the surfaces within the drainage
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of concentration is the longest time required for runoff to reach that point from
anywhere in the drainage area. It is the largest sum of overland flow time and
conduit flow time.
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Calculating Conduit Flow Time. Find conduit flow time by using velocities from
Figure 500-3 which is a nomograph for fluid flow calculations. The nomograph is
based on Manning’s equation for water flow in pipes and the equation Q = V A
where:
Q = flow rate (cfs)
V = velocity (fps)
A = pipe flow area = (/4) (D/12)2 (ft.2)
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If your situation is off the end of the nomograph scale, use these equations directly.
Manning’s equation:
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where:
V = velocity (fps)
n = roughness coefficient (dimensionless)
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Manning’s equation is applicable only if the pipe slope is less than 0.10 and is rela-
tively constant throughout the pipe length. In addition, the water surface must be at
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atmospheric pressure; that is, no “head” or pressure is allowed (in practice, a few
feet of head won’t matter.) See References [2], [5], a general civil engineering hand-
book, or texts on fluid mechanics for information on more complex situations.
Calculating Overland Flow Time. Overland flow time varies with surface slope,
type of surface material, length of flow, and rainfall intensity. The two empirical
formulas below give overland flow time for impervious areas with undefined chan-
nels. Use one formula or the other, according to the length of your overland flow.
Reference [20] gives additional formulas for a number of slope and gutter configu-
rations.
If your drainage or rainfall characteristics are outside the range of applicability
calculated for each formula, consult a hydrologist.
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Range of applicability: I*L < 500 and S < 0.04.
Since the formula gives the overland flow time as a function of intensity, you must
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iteratively find the combination of intensity and time of concentration that satisfies
this formula and the intensity/duration/ frequency relationship. Iteration to 2 signifi-
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Overland Flow Time Formula #2 (For length of overland flow greater than
100 feet.) The terms used in the formula are defined above.
to = [1.8*(1.1-C)*L1/2] / (S*100)1/3
(Eq. 500-6)
Range of applicability: L > 100' and S < 0.025.
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Average Rainfall Intensity (I). Select average rainfall intensities from a graph or
table of intensity/duration/frequency for your geographical region. The tables
described in Section 572 (Figure 500-32) cover some Company operating areas. The
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U.S. Weather Bureau or local Department of Public Works should have information
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expected to occur, on the average, once in 10 years). Only use a 25-year return
period for very sensitive areas or if required by an outside agency. A selection of a
higher return period should only be done in conjunction with a study that looks at
the total annual cost.
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than the smallest duration given, use the intensity corresponding to the smallest
duration.
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Roughness Coefficients
Use the roughness coefficients in Figure 500-5 with the nomograph in Figure 500-3.
Fig. 500-5 Roughness Coefficients
Material Roughness Coefficient
Asbestos-cement 0.013
Cast iron
New 0.014
Tuberculated 0.025
Cement-lined 0.013
Concrete 0.013
Plastics 0.012
Steel 0.013
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0.013
If your material isn’t listed here, check with the supplier or manufacturer; they
usually publish roughness coefficients. The roughness coefficient increases with
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partly full pipe. Enter with any of these ratios—y/D, Q/Qf, V/Vf, or A/Af—to find
the other ratios.
This table is especially useful for finding the velocity in a pipe flowing at less than
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the flow-full flow rate and for designing a pipe to flow at a certain depth.
y = Depth of fluid in partially full pipe
D = Inside diameter of pipe
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0.70 0.748 0.837 1.12
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section. See Reference [5] for a more complete example of drainage system design.
Example 1 is based entirely on storm water runoff. As discussed in Section 534, fire
water runoff controls the design in many cases and should always be considered.
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Example 1
Problem Statement: (See Figures 500-7, 500-8, and 500-9): Area 1, the manhole,
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and Pipes 1 and 2 already exist. Area 2 and Pipe 3 are to be added. The location is
Orange, Texas. The rainfall return period is 10 years. What diameter should Pipe 3
be? Is Pipe 2 large enough?
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Data: See Figures 500-8 and 500-9 for data on surface areas and drainpipes.
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From Fig. 500-6, depth of flow/diameter = 0.48
Sizing Pipe:
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Summary
Pipe 3 should have a 12 inch ID. Pipe 2 does not have sufficient capacity to handle
the entire flow.
Example 2
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Problem statement: For a flow rate of 4.0 cfs, find combinations of pipe diameter
and slope that give a depth of flow equal to three quarters of the diameter. Find the
fluid velocity for each combination. Pipe material is asbestos-cement. Results are
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given in Figure 500-10.
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Solution: From Figure 500-5, the roughness coefficient for asbestos-cement pipe is
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0.013.
From Figure 500-6, if y/D = 0.75, then Q/Qf = 0.91 and V/Vc = 1.13.
So, to use the nomograph (Figure 500-3) for pipes flowing full, we need
Qf = Q/0.91 = 4.0/0.91 = 4.4 cfs.
V = 1.13 Vf using Vf from Fig. 500-3.
Enter the nomograph with flow rate = 4.4 cfs and roughness coefficient = 0.013.
One result (D = 18 inches and Slope =0.0018) is plotted on the nomograph.
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Loads
Drainage pipes might have to support any combination of these loads:
• Soil loads
• Superimposed loads
• Thrust due to water dynamics
• Temperature changes
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• Internal pressure
Additional considerations for design of intermittently supported pipe, such as pile-
supported pipe, are described in Section 533.
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Soil Loads. Buried pipe must support the weight of the soil above it. The weight
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increases with the depth of burial and depends on backfill properties, trench or
tunnel characteristics, pipe flexibility, etc. Reference [5] will help you calculate this
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load.
If geotechnical engineers predict significant differential settlement in your area,
your system must also resist the forced deformation without leaking or breaking.
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Short pipe sections with flexible joints can accommodate differential settlement
without breaking, but leaking or ponding might be a problem.
Superimposed Loads. Trucks, cranes, and trains are common superimposed loads
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on drainage pipes.
Only part of a load applied to the ground over a buried pipe is transferred to the
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pipe; the amount transferred decreases as the depth of burial increases. Paving also
reduces the loads considerably. Ways to calculate loads on buried pipe from surface
loads are covered in References [2], [5], [7], [13], and [17].
Section 300 gives wheel loads for trucks and cranes.
Trucks are usually specified according to AASHTO designations; for example, “HS-
20” for a tractor truck with a semi-trailer. For design, the weight is increased by an
“impact” factor, since moving vehicles cause higher loads on pipe than stationary
ones.
Train loads are usually specified according to AREA designations: a typical rail
designation is “Cooper E-80.” Train loads and impact factors are described in Refer-
ences [7] and [14].
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The design loadings will depend on the traffic anticipated at the site. Talk with the
facility operators or engineers to see what loads are normally used. Local regula-
tions may dictate design loads.
Thrust Due to Water Dynamics. Fluids produce radial forces on pipe bends. The
change in fluid velocity at size changes (reducers, for example) produces an axial
force on the pipe. Supports (commonly called “thrust blocks”) help the pipe resist
these forces and keep joints from separating. References [2], [7], and many civil
engineering handbooks describe how to calculate the forces.
Temperature Changes. A large difference between installation and operating
temperatures can cause movement in an unrestrained line or high stresses in a
restrained line.
See Reference [18] for help on calculating stresses in and movement of unburied
pipe due to temperature differences. Computer programs are available to do these
calculations.
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The effect of temperature differences on buried pipe is more difficult to analyze
since the restraint provided by the soil must be considered. If you use crude models
of the soil restraint, you can use the computer program described in Reference [18];
some geotechnical and structural consultants have programs with sophisticated,
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Internal Pressure. Most drainage lines are driven by gravity, not pumps, and have
little or no internal pressure. Internal pressure causes circumferential stress in pipe.
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Depending on the degree of longitudinal restraint, internal pressure can also cause
tensile longitudinal stresses from 0 to 50% of the circumferential stress. If your lines
are pressurized, you should check the circumferential and longitudinal stress. You
may need supports (“thrust blocks”) to keep joints from separating.
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the pipe depends on installation workmanship and other factors that are difficult to
determine or describe precisely: soil conditions, bedding and trench characteristics,
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Note that the dimensions of cast iron bell-and-spigot fittings are different from the
dimensions of cast iron butt fittings.
aid in settling solids. The chamber is easily accessible for removing the accumu-
lated material. Catch basins are normally built with the inlet opening flush with or
slightly below grade.
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Runoff from unpaved areas will contain suspended sediment that can clog small
catch basins, so be sure to use adequately sized basins. Experience is the best guide
for size selection.
A drain or drain “hub” is a simple inlet that has no retention capacity. If it protrudes
above grade, it is called a “raised” drain hub. If it is below grade, it is called a
“recessed” drain hub. Raised hubs can receive waste from vessels or pumps while
preventing surface fluids from entering. Details 3 and 4 on CIV-EF-611 show
recessed and raised drain hubs.
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Since sealed drains will accumulate solids and are not easy to clean, do not use them
if the liquid will contain solids that might settle out. Instead, use sealed catch basins
with sufficient clearance between the bottom of seal and the bottom of basin.
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Detail 8 on CIV-EF-611 shows a sealed drain. Drawing GD-S-99992 shows a fabri-
cated steel, sealed catch basin. Adapters are available to connect the steel catch
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basin to non-steel drain lines. Cast iron, sealed catch basins were commercially
available in the past, but are not now.
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Manholes
Manholes provide access for inspection and cleaning (hydroblast or “roto-rooter”)
of drain lines, and they act as junction boxes for drains where fittings are not avail-
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able or are more expensive. Manholes are also a good place to tie in future drain
lines.
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If the water table is high, ensure that the manhole weight exceeds the buoyant force
or anchor the manhole by extending its base beyond its walls.
If your manholes are in traffic areas, design them for wheel loads.
See CIV-EF-411 for typical manhole details.
Manhole Covers
Manholes in systems carrying volatile flammable or toxic liquid should have vapor-
tight covers to prevent the release of gases near ignition sources and people. See
Reference [21] for federal regulations governing emissions from manhole covers.
If samples will be taken from manholes frequently, consider using covers with
sample windows. The sample window shown in Figure 500-12 is not vapor tight.
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Manhole Vents
You should provide vents to relieve pressure and prevent oxygen depletion in
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manholes with vapor-tight covers.
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ways.
• Vents in VOC or benzene service must be at least 3 feet in length and less than
4 inches in diameter. In addition, vents in benzene service must be controlled.
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At direction, slope, and size changes, you can use either manholes or fittings.
Manholes can be cheaper than large diameter fittings. Find out if local cleaning
contractors’ equipment can negotiate fittings.
If the pipe joint system is flexible enough to allow misalignment without leaking,
you can make small changes in slope and direction (a few degrees) by using
purposely misaligned joints. Joint manufacturers usually publish limits of flexi-
bility. In areas where groundwater protection is very important, you probably should
not use this technique except as required for small field adjustments.
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contractors and Company maintenance and operations people to learn their prefer-
ences and to get advice on cleanout locations and manhole spacing.
Cleanouts in process sewers that carry waxy fluids, asphalts, or other heavy stock
should be spaced closer than cleanouts in lines with light stock or water service. A
constant trickle of hot water through lines carrying heavy stock can prevent plug-
ging.
See Detail 2 on CIV-EF-611 for typical cleanout.
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Septic tanks with leach fields are used for disposal of waste water in locations not
served by municipal sewer systems. Septic tanks allow the solid waste to settle out
of the effluent for later removal by vacuum truck. Leach fields dispose of the liquid
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waste by allowing it to percolate into soil. See Figure 500-13.
This section is based on Reference [29].
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Regulations
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Local governments usually regulate the design and layout of septic systems. For
example, the location of their components relative to water wells, streams, trees,
buildings, etc. is usually regulated since the tank discharge is odorous and contains
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pathogens.
Agencies also commonly regulate the volume and number of compartments of
septic tanks, as well as tank and leach field materials and construction.
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Septic Tanks
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Leach Fields
Leach fields must provide sufficient soil area for the waste liquid to percolate into
the ground. The area needed is strongly dependent on the permeability of the soil. If
percolation test data are not available, use Figure 500-16 (from Reference [29]). The
soil area is the trench bottom area plus excess sidewall area (see Figure 500-17).
Design the system so that additional area—at least equivalent to the original area—
can be added if the original area can’t absorb all the wastewater.
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45 2000
55 2250
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Fine sand 25
Sandy loam or sandy clay 40
Clay with considerable sand or gravel 90
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When selecting materials for your drainage system, see Figure 500-20 and consider:
• Material composition and characteristics:
– Resistance to corrosion (internal and external)
– Reaction to temperature extremes (hot or cold fluids)
– Strength
– Durability
– Weight
– Hydraulic properties
• Availability of material
• Availability of labor with the necessary installation skills
• Leakage from joints
• Installed cost
• Local code requirements (especially for sanitary sewers)
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Catch basin materials include cast iron, steel, and concrete. Manholes can be made
from cast-in-place or pre-cast concrete or “Spirolite.” Pipe materials include:
• Acrylonitrite-butadiene-styrene (ABS)
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Most of the materials listed above are discussed in detail in the following para-
graphs. Their relative leakage potentials are tabulated in Figures 500-18 and 500-19.
Also refer to Figure 500-20 “Materials for Sewer and Drain Systems”.
Fig. 500-18 Relative Leakage Potential of Drain Pipe Materials
Relative Leakage Potential
Drain Pipe Material 1 to 5(1)
Asbestos Cement 5
Carbon Steel (interior bare) 1(2)
Carbon Steel (interior coated)(3) 12
Cast Iron 2
Ductile Iron 2
Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) 2
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HDPE Spirolite (a Chevron product) 1
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) 2
Reinforced Concrete 2
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Vitrified Clay Not recommended
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earth contact.
(3) Proper selection and application of an interior coating may prevent corrosion from drain
contents. Field welding of joints destroys interior coatings. For effective corrosion resistance,
some type of mechanical joints should be used for pipe with an interior coating.
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Bell and Spigot w/rubber gasket 2
Bell and Spigot w/welding 1
Vitrified Clay Not recommended
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various joining materials or methods relative to each other for each pipe material.
Asbestos-Cement
Commonly known as “Transite”, asbestos-cement pipe is produced primarily by
Johns Manville. In years past, it was considered to be a reasonable alternative to
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cast iron or ductile iron for water mains. Recently, it has lost market share to newer
developments such as HDPE and fiberglass. Although somewhat out of favor now
because recent restrictions on the use of asbestos, this component does not affect its
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fittings are precast, some of cast iron. If the pipe is used for pressure applications,
end restraint must be provided. It can be cut easily by a number of methods
including the use of a hammer and chisel, but power-driven abrasive discs should
not be used because such cutters produce airborne asbestos dust. Because of allow-
able deflection at the joints (up to 13.6 inches in a 13 ft length), the line can be laid
in what amounts to a curve.
Transite’s one major disadvantage is that it is quite brittle; great care must be used
in handling and installing it. Trench bottom preparation and proper backfill are
extremely important.
Vendor: Johns Manville
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Physical/ Typical Relative
Chemical/Temp. Mechanical Strength Installation Potential Relative Cost Codes/
Material(1) Availability Resistance(2) Properties (psi x 103) Considerations Leakage(3) (Installed) Specifications
Carbon Steel/Cast CS: All sizes. May Poor against salty Density 7.8 25-35 Buried CS usually CS: 1 CI about the same CS: ANSI/ASME
Iron/Ductile Iron be welded water, acids, soil g/cm3. Lin. Expn. coated; CI (much CI & DI: 2 cost as plastic B31.3 and B31.8,
(including ERW) or corrosion. (Coat- 6.5-6.0 x 10-6 in./in. thicker) not coated. pipe. Consider Co. EG-2505. CI:
seamless. ings often F. High strength. CS weld joints reli- external corrosion ASA-A40.1, ASTM
CI: Typically 2-15 required.) “No” CS resists mechan- able; CI hub and when determining A74 (2–15”)
in. diameter, 5-ft & temperature limit ical damage; CI spigot joints design life. Chevron Standard
10-ft lengths. for CS, CI limited more brittle but usually reliable (if Drawing EF-611.
Ductile iron: 4-54 by joints (150F for resists mechanical no soil movement). DI: ANSI/AWWA
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lengths. push-on gaskets). Ductile iron is
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almost as resistant
as CS, resists
thermal shock
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better than CI.
Thermoplastics: 1-1/4 in. - 12-in. Excellent for dilute Density 1.05 7-8 Joints solvent 2 Sizes less than 6 ASTM D2661
ABS, PVC, CPVC readily available. acids, caustics, g/cm3 (ABS), 1.35 cemented in., plastic pipe is (ABS drain, waste,
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Typical joint lengths water. Limited g/cm3 (PVC), 1.5 (preferred) or use the most economic vent pipe, and
of 20 ft. resistance to g/cm3 (CPVC). Lin. elastomeric alternative. For fittings). ASTM
concentrated acids, Expn. gaskets, can be a sizes 6-12 in., D2680 (ABS sewer
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acid gases, chlo- 30-60 x 10-6 in./in. leak source. plastic, CI, HDPE, pipe). ASTMS
rine gases, some F. Good resis- Consider thrust FRP, and VC are D2665 (PVC Drain
hydrocarbons tance to mechan- blocks at changes roughly the same. Waste Vent pipe &
(aromatics). ical damage but in direction. fittings). ASTM
Temperature limit
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more rigid, brittle Review UV resis- D3034 (PVC
140F (PVC) to than HDPE after tance for above- Sewer pipe &
180F (ABS) to UV exposure. ground installa- fittings). ASTM
210F (CPVC), tions. D2846 (CPVC hot
higher for short water distribution
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excursions. systems) For
buried piping, see
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HDPE Readily available: See thermoplas- Density 0.95 3 Joined by heat 1 About the same as See manufac-
(High Density Continuous coiled tics. Temperature g/cm3. Lin. Expn. fusion of butt ends. Plastics. Above 18 turer's literature.
Polyethylene– lengths 1/2-2 in. limit 180F 1.2 10-4 in./in. F. With UV screen in., more expen- Also, PPI and
Smooth) Straight lengths (20 possibly higher for Not as strong as (carbon black), sive than Spirolite. Chevron Piping
and 40 ft.) 2-16 in. short excursions. thermoplastics but good resistance for Manuals. ASTM
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Available through very tough and above-ground D2104; D2239;
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48 in. on special resists mechanical applications. See D2447; D2683;
order. Some trade damage. thermoplastics for D3035; F714. API
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Phillips Driscopipe,
DuPont Canada
Sclairpipe, Poly
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Pipe Industries
“Poly Pipe”.
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“Spirolite” 18 in. - 120 in. See Plastics. See above. Thin — Joined by proprie- 2 Usually the most See manufac-
(Rib-Reinforced readily available. wall, reinforced tary gasket (1 if welded) economic system turer's literature,
HDPE, smooth Standard length is design produces a system. Can be above 18 in. Ease ASTM F894.
wall on inside) 20 ft. light weight fusion welded for of handling and
Chevron product. product. axial restraint. installation lowers
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installed cost. Thin
wall and great flex-
ibility requires
more care in
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trench preparation
than concrete pipe
(the system relies
on transferring
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Physical/ Typical Relative
Chemical/Temp. Mechanical Strength Installation Potential Relative Cost Codes/
Material(1) Availability Resistance(2) Properties (psi x 103) Considerations Leakage(3) (Installed) Specifications
Fiberglass Pipe 1 in. - 16 in. readily Resistance varies Density 1.6 - 2.0 20-50 Variety of joining 2 About the same as API spec 5LR,
available. Larger with resin selec- g/cm3. Lin. Expn. methods; adhe- thermoplastics in ANSI/ASME B31.3
sizes available. tion; best with vinyl 10-18 x 10-6 in./in. sive bonding of sizes to about 12 ASTM D3262,
Typical joint length ester resins. Excel- FStronger than bell and spigot the in. In larger sizes, D3517, D3754,
20 ft. lent resistance to plastic pipe but most common. FRP is generally AWWA C950.
moderate acids, more susceptible to Requires some more expensive
caustics, waters, mechanical training and care than HDPE and
and hydrocarbons. damage. to make reliable Spirolite.
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acids. Temperature and handling
limit 220F; required. See ther-
higher for short moplastics above
er
excursions. for additional
comments.
RCP (Reinforced 24-108 in. readily Excellent water and Density 2.3-2.5 — Usually bell joints 2 Low material cost ASTM C14, C76,
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Concrete Pipe) and available. Joint hydrocarbon resis- g/cm3 with rubber (1 if CCP is but can have high C361; AWWA
CCP (Concrete lengths typically tance. Not resis- Lin. Expn. 0.5 gaskets. Heavy welded) installation costs. C301, C302.
Cylinder Pipe) short (3-16 ft.), but tant to acids, 10-5 in./in.F. equipment needed RCP is not Trench prep less
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can be custom- caustics, or H2S. Brittle material. for handling. completely imper- critical than with
ordered to 20 ft. Susceptible to Consider thrust vious, and very FRP or Spirolite,
thermal shock. blocks at changes small cracks but beware of soil
ANSI B31.3 recom- of direction, caused by loads settlement.
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mends 200F limit. protective casing may increase
under roadways. leakage. Use lined
Restrained joints RCP or CCP for
are available. lower risk of
leakage.
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VC (Vitrified Clay) 4-24 in. readily Excellent water, Very brittle mate- — Usually bell and Sizes to about 15 5 See Clay Pipe
Note: No longer available. Avail- hydro-carbon, and rial; “extra strength” spigot joints in., about the same Engineering
recommended for able to 42 in. Joint acid resistance. is finished with cost as thermo- Manual, National
any service due to lengths 3-1/3 - 5 ft. Limited caustic available. mortar. Synthetic plastic pipe. Large Clay Pipe Institute.
high risk of resistance. Temper- gaskets are avail- sizes more expen-
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leakage. ature limit 150F able. Adaptors are sive than HDPE or
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(with “oakum” available to RCP.
joints; higher with connect VC to
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thermal shock. and susceptible to
handling damage
than RCP (see
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(1) Other possible materials:
- Asbestos-cement (more expensive than RCP, increasingly difficult to obtain).
- Teflon and other plastic-lined pipe (can have excellent chemical resistance and mechanical properties but at high cost).
- Polypropylene and polybutylene plastic pipe (similar to thermoplastic pipes in table, not as common).
(2) Chemical resistance varies among plastics. If more than trace amounts of acids, caustics, or hydrocarbons are expected, consult Materials Division.
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(3) Almost all leakage problems occur at joints, so this is really a measure of relative joint integrity. Vitrified clay pipe is so brittle that it can have problems anywhere. 1 is
lowest potential leakage; 5 is highest.
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Carbon Steel
If absolute assurance against leakage is needed, carbon steel pipe with welded joints
is probably the safest product to use. However, it is subject to corrosion problems
under certain conditions:
• If the pipe is in contact with most soils, the exterior surfaces must be coated
and cathodic protection must be used.
• If the pipe is to handle corrosive fluids, the interior may also require coating.
These factors tend to make carbon steel pipe less desirable for drains than some
other materials unless the pressure-retaining or temperature properties of steel are
needed.
Under certain conditions, it may be preferable to join the pipe sections with
mechanical connectors (such as flanges or Victaulic or Dresser couplings). Mechan-
ical connectors should be used if:
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The interior is coated (welding will usually destroy any such coating).
• Frequent inspection of the interior surfaces is required.
• Replacement without welding will be necessary.
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Vendors:
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Carbon steel pipe is so commonly available that a listing will not be given here.
These two materials are very similar. Historically, they have been more widely used
for pressure water applications than for drains. Their costs are approximately equal.
For drains, ductile iron’s greater strength and ductility results in:
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For both materials, joints are usually bell and spigot type with a packing material or
gasket. The type of packing material or gasket must be carefully selected for the
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application. These joints lack end restraint but this is not usually a problem for
gravity drains which are buried and stabilized with thrust blocks. If end restraint is
necessary, flanged or other special mechanical joints can be used on ductile iron
pipe.
Fittings such as ells, tees, wyes, etc., are precast. Most bell and spigot joints allow
some joint deflection which enables the line to be laid in a slight curve. Depending
on the joint type and sealing material, typical deflections might be 3 to 4 degrees
(approximately 12 to 20 inches deflection) for a 20 ft length.
If rubber gaskets are used, deflections can be larger.
Advantages of iron pipe include:
• Extensive experience from a long history of use.
• Greater strength than some of the newer thin-wall materials.
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used for direct burial or for slip lining or jacking into a drain to be repaired. In
Europe, FRP has been used for more than 30 years.
FRP is produced by centrifugal casting or by filament winding. Either method can
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produce various wall thicknesses to satisfy the strength requirement. Filament
winding:
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The most common method of joining pipe ends is by bell and spigot with a special
adhesive. Joint fit is very important and must be done properly to get a good
connection. Joints can also be made with several mechanical joint types such as
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flanged, threaded, bell and spigot with O-rings, grooved joint couplings, etc. Some
joining methods (such as the bell and spigot) require end restraint. FRP can be cut
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readily in the field and the ends joined with a sleeve-type coupling.
FRP fittings of all types can be fabricated. These can be made to match ductile iron
OD dimensions for use with ductile iron pipe.
Fiberglass pipe can be supplied in pressure ratings up to 300 psi and for use in
temperatures up to 225F. As with HDPE pipe, the coefficient of thermal expansion
is greater than for steel so this must be considered in the design.
Vendors:
Fibercast Company, Hobas USA Inc.
Smith Fiberglass (A. O. Smith Co.)
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• Can be used to fabricate fittings such as manholes or catch basins to produce a
material-integrated system.
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• Can be used as a corrosion protection barrier for the external surfaces of steel
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Certain acids, chlorine gas, and other chemicals can cause permanent damage. If a
drain is likely to contain these substances, consult technical data from the vendors
or Materials and Equipment Engineering before using HDPE.
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Maximum allowable operating pressures range from 225 psi in the smaller sizes to
50 psi in the larger. The usual allowable temperature ranges are:
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preferred if the pipe sections are to be jacked or pulled into an existing drain as
a renovation liner.
• Its flexibility requires care in installation and assembly.
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• Manholes, sumps and other fittings such as ells, wyes, tees, etc., can be fabri-
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male/female joint. This joint is claimed to be resistant to both exfiltration and infil-
tration leaks. After assembly, joints can be made extra secure by applying a thermal
weld bead on the inside or outside or both. For a cross section view of Spirolite,
refer to Figure 500-21.
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cially in the larger sizes. It has a good history of usage over many years with exten-
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sive contractor installation experience. The fabrication technology is mature and
well standardized. It is strong, has good vacuum collapse resistance, and is corro-
sion resistant in most systems. Although not as smooth internally as HDPE or fiber-
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glass pipe, it still can be supplied smooth enough to give a H & W factor of C = 140
in the new condition. At least one vendor can supply concrete pipe with an internal
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sometimes between steel joint rings cast into the concrete. The annular space inside
and outside of the seal ring is then filled with grout. These joints are not normally
end thrust restrained but in some cases steel joint rings can be seal welded.
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Disadvantages:
• Its weight requires use of heavy construction equipment.
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Vitrified clay pipe has been used for centuries but it is no longer recommended. It is
very fragile and the joints tend to leak. Its major advantage is its resistance to acids
and most other corrosive substances.
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This section deals with testing, inspection, repair, and retrofit of existing drains that
are leaking or are suspected to be leaking. Many contractors and vendors offer more
than one of the services listed. For example, it is common for a company that
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specializes in drain repair, relining, sealing of joints, etc., to also offer televised
internal inspection service. This is natural because inspection is necessary to deter-
mine the need for repair, selection of the repair method, and monitoring the repair
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procedure.
The subsequent sections include recommendations for repair of existing drains by
internal lining, sealing of joint leaks, or complete replacement. “Retrofit” refers to
the process by which additions are made to an existing drain to upgrade it to a
condition similar or almost equal to a newly-installed drain. In this document,
“retrofit” primarily means the installation of leak detection devices in an attempt to
achieve a reasonable degree of security against leaks. However, it is virtually impos-
sible to upgrade an existing underground system to rival a new drain installation
because of the difficulty of placing the cables or detector probes where they need to
be to do their job.
In addition to the information presented in Section 540, refer to the Sewer Repair
Consumer Guide Prepared for PERF 94-12, attached to this manual as Appendix G.
It contains a catalog of recommended sewer repair methods, vendor contacts, and a
sewer repair decision tree.
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Pressure Testing
Pressure testing of a drain line can give some indication of its condition. This test
can be done by blocking off a section between manholes, filling the manholes and
drain with water, and observing the water level for changes:
• If the water level drops, water is leaking out (if the ground water level is lower
than the test water level).
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than the test water level).
A change in the water level indicates leakage, but it could be difficult to determine
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the location(s), type(s), and best way(s) to stop it.
Testing with air pressure is also an option, but this method has the same limitations
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following methods:
• Visual inspection by worker entry or television camera.
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Visual Inspection
Visual inspection can be done in several ways. Initially, some indication of drain
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condition can be obtained by visual examination of the manhole(s) and the adjacent
portions of the drain lines. If a drain line is large enough and can be taken out of
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service, a worker can enter the drain and observe the interior surfaces and joints of
the drain. Deterioration effects could include the following:
• Older drains (especially of concrete or vitrified clay) collapsing in places due to
lack of support or changes in exterior loads.
• Separations at joints.
• Corrosion.
If the adjacent ground water table is high, infiltration might be observed through
cracks, broken sections, or bad joints.
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not as reliable as direct visual but can be helpful. Some of the deterioration effects
listed above can be observed. Comprehensive inspection by television usually
requires cleaning the drain first.
Several companies offer television inspection of drain lines. The cameras are
remotely controlled from outside the drain and above ground (from a console
mounted on a truck or trailer). The camera either has self-contained mobility or is
pulled through the drain by means of a tow line. Some systems are capable of rota-
tion of the viewing head so that viewing at an angle to or even perpendicular to the
drain axis is possible. This capability can give a more detailed view of the drain
wall or laterals entering the drain.
Almost all systems available are offered in conjunction with a leak repair system of
some sort. This allows the repair to be made on the spot, using the camera for posi-
tioning control and for visual inspection after repair.
Use of a television camera has major advantages in that the inspection(s) can be
preserved on video tape:
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• For detailed examination before a repair decision.
• As a historical record of conditions before and after repair.
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Although vendor literature contains striking photos of major infiltration leaks, some
leaks may not be obvious under all conditions:
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• If the adjacent ground water level is below the drain elevation, an infiltration
leak will not be visible.
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Leakage Detectors
Descriptions of leak detection systems for new drain installations are covered at
length in Section 554. Many of the systems listed there can be used to check an
existing drain for leaks by drilling holes in the ground near the drain for placement
of probe detectors.
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Several companies offer methods which claim to detect and locate leak points in
existing underground tanks or piping including drain lines. The equipment or chem-
icals used may be proprietary.
• Some methods depend on detection of materials normally in the drain (such as
hydrocarbons).
• Other methods inject a specific substance or chemical into the drain for detec-
tion when it leaks.
The detection methods used may include some combination of:
• Flame ionization
• Gas chromatography
• Ground penetrating radar
• Photoionization detectors
• Soil vapor sampling systems
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• Tracer gas injection and detection
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Vendors and contractors for leak detection systems and their general method of
operation are listed below (also see Section 554):
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• Environmental Instruments Co. uses gas chromatography and flame ionization
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for detection.
• Geophysical Survey Systems Inc. uses subsurface interface radar for gas leak
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detection.
• Heath Consultants Incorporated uses:
– Hydrogen flame ionization to test for trace leaks of methane and ethane.
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– Helium as a tracer gas (drain must be taken out of service for test).
Detection is by gas chromatography or gas/air differential density.
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• Tracer Research Corporation uses proprietary tracer gas injection for leak
detection.
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• West Coast Locators, Inc. uses helium as a tracer gas and hydrocarbon gas
detectors.
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543 Internal Sealing Systems
If the drain line is buried, repair of drain line joints by internal access is preferable
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to external access. Access to the outside of the joint requires some excavation and
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• Certain features of the drain line such as direction changes, diameter changes,
etc.
For worker-accessible drain lines, the limitations are primarily safety (the maximum
distance from an access opening that it is safe for a person to work). Generally,
smaller diameter drains should have more closely spaced access points. Drains up to
approximately 30 inches in diameter:
• Require the worker to travel in the line on a dolly or carriage.
• Hinder assistance and rescue.
• Limit the flow of fresh air.
The location of leaking joints must be ascertained by some means.
• If ground water is leaking into the drain, the leak can probably be easily located
by worker entry or TV camera.
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• If the drain is leaking into the ground, the leak may be difficult to locate by an
internal inspection. If the leakage is severe, complete sealing of all joints or of
every joint within a specified section should be considered.
Sealing systems offered by various vendors (listed alphabetically by trade name) are
discussed below.
AMEX-10
Vendor or Contractor Offering: Miller Pipeline Corp.
Method of Inspection: Visual
Method of Testing: Not indicated
Method of Repair: Mechanical
Accessibility: Worker entry
Size of Drain Limitations: Not indicated(1)
Claimed Distance Between Openings: Not indicated1
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This sealing system is very similar to Weko-Seal with somewhat more sealing
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surfaces.
Seals are available in three widths of 10.2 inches, 14.4, and 25.6 inches. Seal mate-
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rial for:
• Gas and sewage is nitride-butadiene-rubber.
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The manufacturer claims that these seals have been used to repair many types of
lines including ductile iron, cast iron, steel, reinforced concrete, PVC and other
synthetics, and concrete-lined steel.
Cues Reveal and Seal
Vendor or Contractor Offering: Cues, Inc.
Method of Inspection: Television camera
Method of Testing: Air or water pressure
Method of Repair: Grout
Accessibility: None (remote control only)
Size of Drain Limitations: Not indicated
Claimed Distance Between Openings: Not indicated
This system for non-accessible drain repair is completely controlled from the
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• Inspection (by TV camera) for location of leaks.
• Placement of the special sealing packer (located by TV).
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• Pressure testing of the joint (by air or water).
• Injecting the chemical grout using the same hoses as for testing.
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The manufacturer claims that bad joints in laterals coming into the drain can also be
sealed.
Details about how the system works are sketchy but apparently it is similar to the
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This seal is essentially identical to the Weko-Seal (see above). The In-Weg Seal was
developed in Europe and first used in 1964. PLCS, Inc. obtained a license to
distribute it in the USA.
For distance between openings, no claim is made but it would be comparable to the
Weko-Seal. The access distances depend more on the safety of workers than on the
design of the sealing system. On one job in Britain (a 24 inch drain line 6.2 km
long), sections of line 400 to 1500 meters long were repaired.
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Weko-Seal
Vendor or Contractor Offering: Miller Pipeline Corporation
Method of Inspection: Visual
Method of Testing: Air pressure
Method of Repair: Mechanical
Accessibility: Worker entry
Size of Drain Limitations: 14"(?) to 144" and larger
Claimed Distance Between Openings: 5000 ft (this may be extreme)
This system uses a specially designed synthetic rubber (E.P.D.M.) seal with stain-
less steel retaining bands. Good surface cleaning and preparation of the internal pipe
surfaces is necessary to get a well-sealed joint. After this is done, the seal is manu-
ally placed in position across the joint to be sealed. Then stainless steel retaining
bands are fitted into place and expanded outward against the rubber seal. The
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completed seal can be air tested. The finished joint repair has a very low profile
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which optimizes flow characteristics.
Apparently, actual or potential leaks other than joints could also be sealed (e.g., a
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localized corroded area, deep pits, etc.) but the vendor’s literature does not address
this capability.
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This seal was originally developed in Germany and was first used in Frankfurt in
1964. (See In-Weg Seal description above).
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This system uses a special testing/sealing ring placed manually across the joint. Two
“balloon” elements on either side of the joint opening are expanded by air pressure
against the inner surfaces of the pipe to form a seal on both sides. Then water is
pumped into the cavity:
• If the pressure rises and holds, the joint is considered good.
• If the pressure drops, it can be assumed that the water is leaking through the
joint and into the ground outside the joint.
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If the joint needs sealing, grout is pumped into the same space to displace the water
and seal the joint. After the grout hardens, the joint can again be tested as before.
The type of grout used is not stated.
Grout can also be used to seal leaking joints in manholes by injection with a probe
to the back side of the manhole rings.
This system appears to be of Swiss origin.
(Trade Name Not Given)
Vendor or Contractor Offering: Cherne Industries, Inc.
Method of Inspection: TV camera
Method of Testing: Not indicated
Method of Repair: Grout (see below)
Accessibility: None (remote control only)
Size of Drain Limitations: Not indicated (would be for small lines)
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This system is similar to Cues Reveal and Seal but more details are given. It uses a
remotely controlled TV camera to inspect and control the cleaning and repair work.
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• Vari Seal (various grouts)
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A special packer allows the joint to be tested before any work is done. The system
was developed in Switzerland.
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This general services contractor does maintenance work on existing sewer and drain
lines. They offer:
• A remote-controlled TV inspection service.
• Cleaning of the drains by various means.
• Repair of leaks by several grouting methods.
The equipment used is not clearly specified and probably includes devices reviewed
elsewhere in this document.
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The drain line may be leaking somewhere other than the joints (for example, at a
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corroded/pitted area or the pipe section may be cracked). For these cases, uncov-
ering of the joints only will not suffice and the only alternative may be to uncover
the entire line. Such a procedure could approach or surpass the cost of complete line
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replacement.
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couplings:
• Encapseal uses a flexible, disposable fabric mold which encircles the leaking
joint. A two-part polyurethane mixture sealing medium is injected into the
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mold. For operating pressures up to 60 psi, various materials can be used for
the mold.
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• Millerseal is primarily intended for sealing leaking bell joints on cast iron
mains. It uses a polymeric sealing material with heat sensitive properties that is
mechanically squeezed into the leaking joint.
Either seal system can be used with the “slot” and vacuum excavation technique
which minimizes digging.
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Sliplining/Swagelining
Sliplining is a somewhat generic term for the process by which an internal liner
(usually of HDPE) is pulled or pushed into an existing installed drain.
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differences being sufficient to minimize installation friction between the two. In
most cases, the improved flow characteristics of the HDPE compared to the deterio-
rated original drain usually compensates for the reduced cross section.
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Insertec is a sliplining process offered by Miller Pipeline Corp. for “live” insertion
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(without taking the line out of service). It is intended primarily for relining gas
mains and appears to be of little use for drains. The slip-liner is pushed into the
main through a special fitting which holds pressure on the main. The information
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available is limited.
Phillips Driscopipe 9100 (offered by Miller Pipeline Corp) has been used for
relining of steel pipes from 2 to 30 inches in diameter. On one job, the pull lengths
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ranged from 100 ft to 3700 ft. Production averaged 1800 ft/day with a crew of 12.
The HDPE pipe sections are delivered to the site and fusion-butt welded together on
the job to form a continuous string for pulling into the drain to be relined. After
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insertion, the liner is pressurized and expanded against the inner wall of the steel
pipe. The liner is held in this position until it viscoelastically stress relieves itself
and accepts the expanded diameter as its permanent diameter. In some cases, hot
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Insituform
This is a rather unique process for lining the inside of a deteriorated drain line. The
lining material is a polyester fiber felt tube impregnated with a thermosetting resin.
The liner is installed in the drain section by inverting (turning it inside out) with
hydrostatic water pressure. This pressure also forces the tube outward to mold itself
to the interior surfaces of the drain line. The resin is then cured by circulating and
heating the water. The resulting lining:
• Is molded tightly against the inner wall of the drain.
• Has a smooth interior surface with virtually no reduction in drain line ID but
improved flow characteristics.
The lining is installed manhole-to-manhole so access to the drain through perma-
nent or temporary manholes is necessary.
This system has been used on lines from 4 to 96 inches in diameter and in sections
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way. The tube can negotiate direction changes in the drain up to 90 degrees. To
some extent, the lining will correct minor irregularities in the interior wall of the
existing drain because the hydrostatic pressure tends to force it outward slightly.
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The manufacturer also claims that the lining will strengthen the drain.
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After the lining is cured, lateral outlets are cut either manually (if the drain is large
enough to be accessible) or with special remote controlled cutting equipment.
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The system was developed in the United Kingdom in 1971 and brought to the USA
in 1977. More than 8 million feet of pipe have been relined in this way.
Figure 500-23 shows how the Insituform internal lining is installed.
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enough for the sections and the jacking equipment. Gaskets are used between the
sections. After each drain run between manholes is jacked into place, the annular
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XPANDIT
This is a method specifically designed to replace vitrified clay pipes (up to 20 inch
diameter) that are badly broken but not completely collapsed. Although intended for
clay drains, it presumably could also be used for plain concrete pipe (not rein-
forced), and probably even asbestos-cement (Transite) pipe.
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STAGE 1 STAGE 2
The resin saturated material is installed in the existing pipe Water from nearby hydrants, or other convenient source, is used
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through a manhole or other access point via an inversion stand- to fill the inversion standpipe. The force of the column of water
pipe and inversion elbow. The Insitutube is cuffed back and
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turns the wet-out Insitutube inside-out and into the pipe being
banded to the inversion elbow, creating a a closed system that reconstructed. As the Insitutube travels through the pipe, water
allows the water inversion process to take place. is continually added to maintain a constant pressure. The water
pressure keeps the Insitutube pressed tightly against the walls of
the old pipe.
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After the Insitutube reaches the termination point, the water in Once the Insitupipe has hardened and cooled, the water pres-
the line is circulated through a heat exchanger where it is heated sure is released and the ends are trimmed. Service connections
and returned to the Insitutube. The hot water cures the thermo- are reinstated internally with a remote control cutting device or
setting resin, causing it to harden into a structurally sound, joint- by man-entry techniques. The Insituform operation is then
less “pipe-within-a-pipe” an Insitupipe. completed, and the newly installed pipe is ready for immediate
use. All this is accomplished without excavation.
A specially designed head walks its way into the conduit of the existing clay pipe.
As the head advances:
• It expands to break the clay pipe and forces it out into the surrounding soil.
• It pulls the special design HDPE replacement pipe into place.
The replacement pipe can be the same size as the original clay line or even the next
larger size.
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One option for correcting a bad drain line is complete replacement. Generally, this
would be done only:
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The required excavation, disruption of surface traffic, etc. are major disadvantages.
Replacement is effectively a new installation; relevant information is given else-
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Double wall pipe systems use the inner pipe as the actual drain (carrier) and the
outer pipe as the containment. Construction can be of almost any of the listed pipe
materials. Different materials usually have different thermal coefficients of expan-
sion. Therefore, it is more common to use the same material for both pipes. For two-
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material systems, the most common combination is steel for the carrier and fiber-
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pipes differing by only one standard pipe size, it is difficult to adjust lengths for a
proper fit and still allow for the required expansion. The annular space between the
two pipes will need supports and guides. A different approach (especially in the
proprietary systems) is to restrain the movement, creating tension or compression in
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the components. This is acceptable if the stress levels are within allowable limits.
Hydrostatic testing of the inner/outer pipes can be complicated. The better systems
allow for complete assembly and testing of the inner pipe before the outer pipe is
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inner drain pipe to the outer containment pipe) either continuously or intermittently
(refer to Section 554).
For comprehensive containment protection, double walls would also be required at
manholes, catch basins, etc.
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Proprietary Systems
Several partially pre-assembled double pipe systems are on the market as proprie-
tary designs. Most of these systems use fiberglass pipe. Available technology seems
to be limited to a maximum size of about 12 inches/16 inches (inner/outer) pipe.
Since each of the proprietary systems available are somewhat different in design,
they will be reviewed here by name.
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This company offers secondary containment piping fittings referred to as a “clam-
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shell”, snap-on design. The tees, ells, etc., are formed in two halves which are
hinged and wrapped around the carrier pipe fitting to be enclosed and then secured
mechanically by connector rods and band clamps. Sealing of the two halves of the
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clamshells and to the straight sections of containment pipe is by gaskets imbedded
in the two halves. The clamshells are HDPE. For the straight runs of containment
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pipe, regular plastic pipe is used. Figure 500-25 shows several fittings.
The largest size of containment fittings available is 6 inches for enclosing 4 inch
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The carrier pipe can be any material (steel, fiberglass, etc.). It is installed in the
usual way and can be pressure tested before the containment system is closed up
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around it.
This system appears to be easier and quicker to install than some of the others but it
may be less secure. The manufacturer claims that it is reusable (if changes or repairs
are needed on the carrier pipe system, the fittings can be disassembled and reassem-
bled).
Note that there is no specific provision for differential expansion and contraction of
the inner and outer pipe systems; some care would be needed in assembly to give it
the required flexibility.
This vendor also offers plastic HDPE sumps for use with the containment system to
collect and detect any leakage retained in the containment piping. Detection devices
can also be used in the pipe.
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specially fabricated for that purpose including pipe lengths, couplings, ells, tees,
wyes, and drain traps. The sizes available are:
• Carrier pipe: 1 inch to 12 inches
• Containment pipe: 3 inches to 16 inches
All connections are by close-fit sockets and joint adhesive. Fabrication and
assembly appears to be quite complicated. Some field cut and fit work may be
possible but most pieces are prefabricated (including pipes cut to length) before the
field assembly work is done. Pressure and temperature ratings normally conform to
fiberglass piping limits. The containment pipe is rated up to 150 psi.
As with all double pipe systems, careful consideration must be given to differential
thermal expansion of the carrier and containment pipe. Generally, this system
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restrains such movement in the components but minor movement of the inner pipe
within the outer pipe can be allowed.
The system allows the use of leak detection devices (either cable or single point) in
the annular space between pipes but Fibercast does not provide this equipment.
Hydrostatic testing of this system is very difficult. The vendor’s procedure must be
fully understood and carefully followed. Even so, it is likely that some joints will
not be observable during testing and leaks could be missed.
The Fibercast system should be considered for:
• Installations demanding the most absolutely tight system.
• Handling of special liquids (such as laboratory drainage).
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Polyethylene double containment fittings in sizes up to 4 inches are available.
Expansion/contraction allowances are less critical with PE because it is less rigid
and will flex to some extent.
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Clear PVC is available in sizes up to 6 inches. Clear PVC allows leaks from the
inner pipe to be visible, thereby possibly eliminating the need for detection devices
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installed. This can also be used for retrofitting existing systems. Bolt-on fittings in
sizes up to 16 inches are also available for retrofit applications.
This system also uses fiberglass. The joints can be threaded as well as bonded.
Outer containment fittings:
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• For pipe sizes 10 to 16 inches are split longitudinally. After testing of the inner
pipe, they are joined with resin and fiberglass.
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• For pipe sizes 2 to 8 inches are bolted on. These are easier to install but prob-
ably not as secure against leaks.
The manufacturer’s catalog shows a maximum size of 16 inches. It seems possible
that sizes larger than 16 inches could be used.
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are made mechanically by stainless steel clamps and seals. After assembly, the
containment can be pressure tested using air or water.
No indication is given of sizes available but it seems to be a maximum of 3 to
4 inches.
Figure 500-26 shows the relative leakage potential of double pipe containment
systems.
Fig. 500-26 Relative Leakage Potential of Double Pipe Containment Systems
Relative Leakage
Potential
Double Pipe Containment Systems 1 to 5(1)
Ameron 2-3
Carbon Steel double pipes 1(2)
Containment Technology Corporation with “clamshell fittings” 3
Fiberglass “Dual-Cast” 1
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Smith Fiberglass
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– threaded 4
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This evaluation refers generally to the security of the outer containment pipe. For relative security of pipe materials in
general, refer to the “Drain Pipe Materials” tabulation (Figure 500-18).
(1) Lowest (1) to Highest (5)
(2) Assumes external coating on outer containment pipe.
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A trough can be installed under one or more drain lines to catch and contain any
leakage from the drains. Such a trough:
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Leak detection devices or test location points are installed at low points in the
trough. A leak from any of the lines in the trough will be detected. For easier loca-
tion of leaks, detection devices can be installed at many places in the system.
Generally, a trough system would cost less than a double pipe system only if two or
more drain lines can be contained in the same trough. Therefore, the relative costs
of troughs versus double containment pipes should be investigated for each installa-
tion.
Several proprietary secondary containment systems use troughs. Most of these
troughs are made of fiberglass. Such systems are being promoted for containment of
regular hydrocarbon lines (not necessarily drain lines) at service stations, bulk
plants, etc.
The fiberglass troughs have a snug-fitting cover nominally to keep out rain and
surface drainage. The interior of the trough (around the pipe or pipes contained) is
filled with a granular material such as pea gravel. Pipe expansion/contraction move-
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Although fiberglass troughs are designed mainly for underground installation, they
can be used for above-ground drains (even in a pipe rack). Pipe rack installations
would probably not be backfilled with pea gravel because of the added weight.
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Another method of “trough” containment is the use of reinforced flexible synthetic
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filled after the drain line is installed. The installation procedure requires special
attention:
• The bare trench must not contain sharp rocks or other material that could
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Other materials (such as concrete) can be used for the trough. The use of a concrete
trough solely for secondary containment of one drain line may not be cost effective.
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However, an open trench storm drain system could be used as secondary contain-
ment for hydrocarbon drain pipes placed in it. The concrete trough would not have a
cover and would not be backfilled with granular material. If enhanced containment
capability of the secondary (storm drain) system is required, it can be lined with
fiberglass resin as is done on flat slabs (refer to Section 523).
Fiber-Trench Inc.
This vendor uses rectangular U-shaped modular fiberglass units which can contain
one or more pipelines. Standard sizes up to 30 inches wide are available; larger
troughs can be made on special order. Tee-shapes, ells, crosses, and other forms are
also available.
Special sections (for installation at low points in the system) have sumps for leak
detection monitors. Joints between sections are retained mechanically by aluminum
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pop rivets and sealed with resin glues and fiberglass. This vendor also offers sumps
and underground tank top containment units for use with the containment troughs.
Figure 500-27 shows:
• Several typical cross sections of Fiber-Trench troughs with piping installed.
• A monitoring well for leak checking.
• A cross section of a riveted and sealed joint.
Fig. 500-27 Fiber-Trench Trough Sections
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Figure 500-29 shows relative leakage potential of trough-type containment mate-
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554 Leakage Detection Systems
The design of any new drain installation should consider the addition of a detection
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system.
• For a double pipe containment system, the leakage detectors would be installed
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• For a trough containment system, the leakage detectors would be placed at one
or more low points in the system.
For either system, the leak detectors could be continuous cables or probes. For
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• If the drain material is volatile (such as a gas) and would normally rise to the
surface, the detector must be placed:
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Each vendor’s system must be evaluated to determine its suitability for use in a
proposed new drain.
In some systems, a component degrades to cause the alarm. If this happens, replace-
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ment of some parts would be necessary for continued use of the system (See TCI
Leak Detection System). The physical installation must allow for easy replacement.
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Sonic detectors are useful for locating leaks in high pressure piping. For drain
piping, sonic detectors would probably be ineffective because of the relatively low
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Bacharach Inc.
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This vendor offers only detectors for continuous monitoring for gas leaks.
tubing is installed in the trench near the line or drain to be monitored. Sensing
depends on diffusion of hydrocarbon vapors through the wall of the tubing into the
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interior.
• The “inlet” end of the tube is fitted with an air dryer unit.
• The “exhaust” end of the tube is fitted with a vacuum pump and a gas detector.
As dry air is pulled through the tube, the gas detector unit continuously compares
the passing sample to previous “base level” samples. If hydrocarbon is leaking into
the tube, the detector triggers an alarm. The sensor tube wall is impervious to water
so only hydrocarbon leaks will be detected.
The system can monitor line lengths of 5 to 10 miles. However, time-to-alarm is
dependent on travel distance in the tube so shorter lengths may be advisable.
The manufacturer offers two versions of the system:
• Continuous monitoring provides rapid leak detection and alarm.
• Intermittent monitoring can be used to pinpoint the location of a leak.
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This leak detection system is similar to Leak-X but is offered in conjunction with
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TCI’s double pipe secondary containment system. The manufacturer claims that the
system can detect:
• Leaks in underground monitoring wells, double wall tanks, double wall piping,
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• For water detection, the sensor cable can be equipped with an optional water-
sensitive probe.
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Each type of cable operates on the principle of electrical circuit completion causing
an alarm. The hydrocarbon detector cable uses a swellable conductive polymer to
mechanically close the circuit. All cables contain extra wires for continuity checks
and testing.
The manufacturer claims that in addition to determining that a leak exists, the loca-
tion of such leak along the length of a cable can be determined by the instrumenta-
tion provided.
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W. L. Gore and Associates, Inc.
This vendor offers leak detection cables for installation in the drain system to be
monitored. The system can detect leaks of water-based or hydrocarbon liquids.
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Detection Effectiveness
Permanent (Installed)
Leak Detection Systems (1) 1 to 5 (2)
Bacharach Inc. For gas leaks
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LASP (Teledyne Control) 2-3
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Owens-Corning 5
Ronan Engineering Company 4
Total Containment, Inc. (3) 3-4
TraceTek 1-2
Universal Sensors 3-4
W. L. Gore and Associates, Inc. 3-4
(1) These systems are designed for installation in a new drain system or for retrofitting to an
existing drain system for continuous or intermittent monitoring of leaks.
(2) Lowest (1) to Highest (5)
(3) The Total Containment system includes insulation which degrades to indicate a leak. After a
leak indication, the degraded parts must be replaced.
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• Detectors are installed along the underside of the drain line, at manholes, etc.
Generally, continuous-cable-type detectors are more effective than spot-type
detectors.
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• If leak testing is required, it must be done by means not permanently installed.
Degrees 2 and 4 are intermediate categories which have some of the features of the
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The hierarchy system described above is used to express current opinion about the
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systems. A final decision on which to use must be based on a risk analysis and cost
comparison as well as the evaluations listed here.
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UPC Uniform Plumbing Code
USGS United States Geological Survey
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572 Rainfall Data
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This Section gives tables of rainfall intensity versus duration and frequency for the
locations listed below. The data in Figure 500-32 were derived from the informa-
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Colorado. Rangely
Hawaii. Barbers Point/Honolulu
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Mississippi. Pascagoula
New Jersey. Perth Amboy
Ohio. Marietta
Oregon. Willbridge
Pennsylvania. Philadelphia
Texas. Cedar Bayou/Houston/Mont Belvieu, El Paso, Orange/Port Arthur
Utah. Salt Lake City
Washington. Kennewick
Wyoming. Evanston, Rock Springs
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KERN RIVER/TAFT, CALIFORNIA EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA
Rainfall Intensity (in./hr.) Rainfall Intensity (in./hr.)
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Duration Duration
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9.5 2.30 2.76 3.29 9.5 1.54 1.82 2.14
10.0 2.26 2.71 3.23 10.0 1.51 1.78 2.09
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11.0 2.17 2.61 3.11 11.0 1.45 1.72 2.02
12.0 2.10 2.52 3.00 12.0 1.40 1.66 1.95
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9.5 1.90 2.17 2.45 9.5 2.83 4.59 5.67
10.0 1.86 2.12 2.41 10.0 2.79 4.51 5.57
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12.0 1.73 1.97 2.24 12.0 2.61 4.22 5.21
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9.5 6.36 7.14 8.12 9.5 4.67 5.44 6.42
10.0 6.25 7.01 7.97 10.0 4.57 5.33 6.30
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10.0 4.50 5.21 6.11 10.0 0.86 0.94 1.02
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11.0 4.33 5.02 5.90 11.0 0.83 0.91 0.98
12.0 4.17 4.84 5.70 12.0 0.80 0.88 0.95
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9.0 4.96 5.77 6.81 9.0 6.73 7.53 8.56
9.5 4.86 5.66 6.69 9.5 6.61 7.41 8.41
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11.0 3.14 3.87 4.81 11.0 5.98 6.72 7.66
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9.5 1.76 2.08 2.45 9.5 1.07 1.36 1.70
10.0 1.72 2.04 2.40 10.0 1.05 1.33 1.67
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Does not allow lap joint flanges for severe cyclic service.
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ANSI/ASME B31.4 Liquid Transportation Systems for Hydrocarbons, Liquid
Petroleum Gas, Anhydrous Ammonia, and Alcohols.
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Nonmetallics are not allowed for liquid transportation systems for Hydrocar-
bons, LPG, Anhydrous NH3, or Alcohol.
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Material Standards
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Piping Standards
ASTM D 2104 PE Plastic Pipe, Schedule 40
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ASTM F 894 PE Large Diameter Profile Wall Sewer and Drain Pipe
APE Spec 15LE PE Line Pipe
AWWA C 901 PE Pressure Pipe, Tubing and Fittings, 1/2” through 3” for Water
CSA B137.1-M PE Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings for Cold Water Pressure Services
CGSB 41-GP-25M Pipe, PE for the Transport of Fluids
ASTM D 2662 PB Plastic Pipe (SDR-PR)
ASTM D 2666 PB Plastic Tubing
ASTM D 3000 PB Plastic Pipe (SDR-PR) based on O.D.
ASTM D 3309 PB Hot/Cold Water Systems
ASTM F 809 Large Diameter PB
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AWWA C 900 PVC Pressure Pipe for Water
ASTM D 2241 PVC Plastic Pipe SDR-PR
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ASTM D 2466 PVC Fittings, Sch. 40
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Installation Standards
ASTM D 2321 Underground Installation of Flexible Thermoplastic Sewer Pipe
ASTM D 2774 Underground Installation of Thermoplastic Pressure Piping
ASTM F 585 Insertion of Flexible PE Pipe into Existing Sewers
ASTM F 690 Underground Installation of Thermoplastic Pressure Piping Irrigation
Systems
ASAE S 376 Design, Installation and Performance of Underground Thermoplastic
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Irrigation Pipe lines (1980)
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576 Sources of Information
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American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
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Wayne, NJ 07470
(201) 812-9076
Ref: Engineering Basics of Plastic Piping.
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(202) 371-5200
(800) 541-0736
Ref: National Specification for Fiberglass Pipe.
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Ref: Specification Guideline for Fiberglass Pipe Systems for Oil and Gas
Service.
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Ameron Concrete Pipe Group Concrete Drain Pipe
10100 West Linne Road
Tracy, CA 95376
Tel: 209-836-5050
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American Cast Iron Pipe Cast Iron and Ductile Iron Pipe
2020 Hurley Way, Suite 490
Sacramento, CA 95825-3244
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Tel: 916-924-8404
FAX: 916-924-3801
U.S. Pipe and Foundry Co. Cast Iron and Ductile Iron Pipe
Box 10406
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Birmingham, AL 35202
Tel: 205-254-7000
Spirolite Corporation (a Chevron product) Special shape, polyethylene drain pipe
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4094 Blue Ridge Industrial Parkway Also used for slip lining
Norcross, GA 30071
Tel: 404-497-2309
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Advanced Drainage Systems Inc. (ADS) Special shape, polyethylene drain pipe
3300 Riverside Drive
Columbus, OH 43221
Tel: 614-457-3051
DOW Chemical U.S.A. Solid-wall HDPE pipe
P. O. Box 927
Bay City, MI 48706
Tel: 800-233-7577
FAX: 517-638-0522
PLEXCO Inc. Solid-wall HDPE pipe
1050 Busse Highway
Suite 200
Bensenville, IL 60106
Tel: 708-350-3700
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FAX: 713-821-7715
Johns-Manville Pipe Asbestos cement pipe PVC pipe
J-M Manufacturing Co. Inc.
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Stockton, CA 95206
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or 800-331-4406
FAX: 918-241-1143
or: 800-365-7473
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Containment Technologies Corp. Secondary containment pipe and fittings (outer shell
7901 Xerxes Avenue South only) in HDPE
Minneapolis, MN 55431
Tel: 612-881-0072
FAX: 612-884-4911
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Fig. 500-35 Trough Containment
Fremont, CA 94538
Tel: 510-490-2333
FAX: 510-490-3306
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FAX: 707-523-2046
MPC Containment System Polyurethane rubber sheeting and other material for
4834 South Oakley trench liners
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Chicago, IL 60609
Tel: 312-927-4120
or 800-621-0146
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FAX: 312-650-6028
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Grout sealing
or 800-327-7791 Slip lining
Sewer manhole sealing
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Brand Precision (previously Hydro Services) (same services as Cues, above)
610 Industrial Way, Suite B
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Benecia, CA 94510
Tel: 707-745-0501
FAX: 707-745-0510
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FAX: 612-938-6601
Cleveland, OH 44135
Tel: 216-252-7770
FAX: 216-252-7792
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Company Services Offered
Heath Consultants Incorporated Leak detection and location by various methods
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9030 W. Monroe Rd. TV camera internal inspection
Houston, TX 77061
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Tel: 713-947-9292
FAX: 713-947-0422
Teledyne Control Applications Pipeline leak detection by in-place sensor tubing For
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Tel: 214-271-2561
FAX: 214-271-0223
Tel: 415-361-4602
FAX: 415-361-3904
Total Containment Inc. Leak detection in double-wall pipes, tanks, troughs, etc.
306 Commerce Drive (See also Double Containment Piping)
Exton, PA 19341
Tel: 215-524-9274
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Universal Sensors and Devices Inc. Leak detection of various types for underground tanks
9205 Alabama Ave., Unit C and double containment piping
Chatsworth, CA 91311
Tel: 818-998-7121
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Owens/Corning Fiberglas Corp.
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Water-finding dipstick
Fiberglas Tower
Toledo, OH 43659
Tel: 419-248-8000
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Environmental Instruments Various leak detection systems
5650 Imhoff Dr., Suite A
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Concord, CA 94520
Tel: 510-686-4474
or 800-648-9355
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Tel: 408-294-9368
FAX: 408-971-3581
Tracer Research Corporation Leak detection by injection and detection of tracer gas
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coating and destroy the integrity of the coating.
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Cracks, Construction Joints and Non-Working Joints
Tight cracks, construction joints, control joints, and open cracks which are non-
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working (not moving) can all be dealt with in a similar manner. If the cracks or
joints are moving significantly, they must be treated in a similar manner to expan-
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sion joints. The main idea is to isolate and reinforce the brittle coating from the high
stresses associated with a crack. If the coating system is un-reinforced, then 12- to
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24-inches of reinforcing is needed across the joint. The reinforcing helps to spread
the stresses over a larger area. Methods A, B, and C in Figure 500-38 show three
ways of covering non-working cracks.
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Method A is for a chopped strand or continuous glass mat reinforced coating. The
crack is isolated from the coating simply by placing a strip of bond breaker tape
(duct tape is sometimes used) over the crack. This spreads the load of any slight
movements over a two- or three-inch wide strip instead of concentrating the stress at
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the crack.
Method B is a variation of Method A for unreinforced coatings. A strip of bond
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Method G (Figure 500-39) is a variation of Method A where the coating is applied
into the joint. A foam backer rod (50% larger than the crack) is used as the backup
material for a chemically resistant elastomeric joint compound. (Bond breaker tape
is not normally required because the joint sealant usually does not adhere to the
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backer rod.)
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Fig. 500-38 Cracks, Construction Joints, and Non- Fig. 500-39 Expansion and Working Joints
working Joints
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Izzard, C. F. “Hydraulics of Runoff from Developed Surfaces,” Proc. Highway
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Res. Board, 26 (1946), 129-150.
Summary: This technical paper describes research results on rainfall overland
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flow.
4. McPherson, M. B. “Some Notes on the Rational Method of Storm Drain
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details, design, installation, etc.
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11. Piping Manual, Section 1100, Non-metallic Piping.
Summary: This section provides information on joints, material properties,
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handling, etc. of plastic and cement pipe.
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ties, coatings, linings, joints, and hydraulic characteristics of cast iron, asbestos-
cement, concrete, and steel pipe.
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13. Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges, 13th ed. Washington D.C.:
American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, 1986.
Summary: This book contains specifications for the design and construction of
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16. Viessman, Warren et. al. Introduction to Hydrology. 2nd ed. Harper and Row,
1977.
Summary: This is a basic textbook on hydrology. It includes a review of the
Rational Formula and discusses other methods of estimating peak runoff flow
rates.
17. Winterkorn, Hans F. and Fang, H. eds. Foundation Engineering Handbook. Van
Nostrand Reinhold, 1975.
Summary: The section on buried structures in this geotechnical engineering
book tells how to design buried pipe loaded by soil and vehicles.
18. Design Practice L-134-17, Computer Program PIPEFLEX 2 Stress Analysis of
Piping Systems.
Summary: This Company design guide tells how to use the computer program
to find stresses in pipe from internal pressure, temperature, displacements, and
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19. Roark, Ray J. and Young, Warren C. Formulas for Stress and Strain, 5th ed.
McGraw-Hill, 1975.
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Summary: A standard reference for mechanical engineers, this book gives
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20. Akan, A. Osman Kinematic-Wave Method for Peak Runoff Estimates, Amer-
ican Society of Civil Engineers, Journal of Transportation Engineering, Vol.
111, No. 4, July, 1985.
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Summary: A technical paper that gives several very practical formulas for over-
land flow time (for use with the Rational Formula.) The paper gives formulas
for plain, flat slopes; flat slopes intercepted by gutters; converging slopes; and
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others.
21. 40 Code of Federal Regulations Part 60 and 61.
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Rational Formula. Gives rainfall-frequency values for durations of 5, 15, and
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60 minutes at return periods of 2 and 100 years for 37 states from North Dakota
to Texas and eastward. Equations are given to derive 10- and 30-minute values
for return periods between 2 and 100 years.
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27. NOAA Atlas 2, Precipitation-Frequency Atlas of the Western United States,
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Rational Formula. Covers states not included in Reference [28] (except Alaska
and Hawaii.)
28. Rainfall Frequency Study for Oahu, Report R-73, State of Hawaii, Department
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Rational Formula.
29. Uniform Plumbing Code. International Conference of Plumbing and Mechan-
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