PVC Pipes for a Resilient Europe
Explore the different applications of PVC pipe systems in our interactive map and discover how they contribute to resilient infrastructure across Europe.
Guidance Document: European Positive Lists Under the Drinking Water Directive (DWD)
From 2026, only substances on the new European Positive Lists may be used in PVC pipes and fittings for drinking water. This shift from national approvals […]
The VinylPlus 2030 Commitment for PVC Pipes
Discover how PVC pipe manufacturers, as VinylPlus® partners, contribute to sustainable development of PVC in Europe.
Global Developments for PVC Pipe Applications in the Light of Upcoming Restrictions
Fokken, S. (2024). PVC4Pipes Conference, Prague, Czech Republic.ECHA Investigation Report on PVC and PVC Additives and Other Regulations Impacting the PVC Pipes Industry
Krichen, S. D. (2024). PVC4Pipes Conference, Prague, Czech Republic.Readiness of PVC Pipes for the Hydrogen Economy
Valk, R. (2024). PVC4Pipes Conference, Prague, Czech Republic.Compliance With the New Lead Restriction
Debever, L. (2024). PVC4Pipes Conference, Prague, Czech Republic.Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) Reduction in Solvent Cement
Ranjan, R. (2024). PVC4Pipes Conference, Prague, Czech Republic.Standardisation, a Catalyst for Recycling PVC in Piping Systems
Dewitt, R. (2024). PVC4Pipes Conference, Prague, Czech Republic.Thermoforming Processes for Sockets Integrated in OPVC Pipes for Pressurized Water Distribution
Secchiari, M. (2024). PVC4Pipes Conference, Prague, Czech Republic.Securing a 100-Year Design Lifetime for PVC-U Pressure Pipes
Lahoz, J. (2024). PVC4Pipes Conference, Prague, Czech Republic.A Solution for PVC Pipes Waste Legacy Additives Extraction
Romers, E. (2024). PVC4Pipes Conference, Prague, Czech Republic.Towards an Exit Assessment Program for PVC Drinking Water Pipes: Added Value of a Failure Registration Database
Dash, A. (2024). PVC4Pipes Conference, Prague, Czech Republic.Toward Sustainable Sewer Networks: Environmental Impact Assessment of Pipe Materials and Renovation Methods
Hajibabaei, M., Hesarkazzazi, S., Siverio Lima, M., Gschösser, F., & Sitzenfrei, R. (2024, June). Paper presented at the 16th International Conference on Urban Drainage (ICUD).Hydrogen Permeation of PVC-O Pipe and Coupler at Different Temperatures
Kiwa Expert B.V. (2024). The study aims to compare the performance of PVC-O with rigid PVC (PVC-U) and impact-modified PVC (PVC-HI) in terms of permeability coefficients […]Leakages in water distribution networks: Estimation methods, influential factors, and mitigation strategies—A comprehensive review
Serafeim, A. V., Fourniotis, N. T., Deidda, R., Kokosalakis, G., & Langousis, A. (2024). Water, 16(11), 1534.The Health, Safety, and Environmental Performance of PVC Pipe
Uni-Bell PVC Pipe Association. (2024). The report provides a comprehensive overview of the health, safety and environmental performance of PVC pipes, covering their use in drinking […]100 Years Lifetime of Plastic Pipes
Pinter, G., Travnicek, L., & Arbeiter, F. (2024). Montanuniversität Leoben.Lifecycle Cost Benefits of PVC-U Pipes in Europe
Marangoni, A. (2024, January 23). Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences Technology. 1-5. 10.47363/JEAST/2024(6)206. Discover the competitive edge of plastic pipes in water and sewer networks, […]Water Main Break Rates in the USA and Canada: A Comprehensive Study
Barfuss, S. L. (2023). Reports. Paper 683. Utah State University.PVC-U Pipes: Optimal Extrusion Conditions for a 100+ Year Design Lifetime
Lahoz, J. (2023). Plastics Pipes Conference XXI, Lake Buena Vista. Available via the Plastic Pipes Conference Association database.Commitment to Sustainability in Structured-Wall PVC-U Pipes for Sewerage. “Circular Certification” for “Circular Products”
Pascual, R. (2023). Plastic Pipes Conference XXI, Lake Buena Vista, United States. Available via the Plastic Pipes Conference Association database.Microplastics and Plastic Pipes
Sejersen, P., & Debever, L. (2023). Plastic Pipes Conference XXI, Lake Buena Vista, United States. Available via the Plastic Pipes Conference Association database.Safeguarding Our Water: NSF/ANSI/CAN 61
Foster, K. (2023). Plastics Pipes XXI, Lake Buena Vista. Available via the Plastic Pipes Conference Association database.The Future Harmonized Certification Scheme for Products in Contact With Drinking Water
Sejersen, P., & Aho, I. (2023). Plastics Pipes XXI, Lake Buena Vista. Available via the Plastic Pipes Conference Association database.Meeting the European Nordic Quality Requirements for PVC Pipes With Recycled Material
The Nordic Poly Mark currently permits the use of virgin material or one’s own reprocessed material only. However, a Danish project demonstrates that it is possible […]Chemical Resistance of Plastic Piping Materials (TR-19)
Plastics Pipe Institute. (2023).What Beyond Plastics Gets Wrong About PVC Pipes
Analysis and response to Beyond Plastics’ report The Perils of PVC Plastic Pipes.Evaluation of different specimen geometries and testing configurations for the assessment of the degree of gelation of unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) pipes using the essential work of fracture approach
Rodolfo Jr, A., & John, V. M. (2022). Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 276 (Part A), 108880.Fate of Microplastics in the Drinking Water Production
Bäuerlein, P. S., Hofman-Caris, R. C. H. M., Pieke, E. N., & ter Laak, T. L. (2022). Water Research, 221, 118790.Leak Tightness of PVC Fittings with Hydrogen
Kiwa Technology B.V. (2022, March 9). The study concludes that both PVC-U and PVC-HI pipelines show negligible permeation of hydrogen through pipe wall and rubber sealed […]Migration of substances from unplasticized polyvinylchloride into drinking water. Estimation of conservative diffusion coefficients
P.V. Mercea, C. Losher, H. Benz, M. Petrasch, C. Costa, V.W. Stone, V.Toşa. (2021). Polymer Testing, Volume 104, December 2021, 107385. Migration modelling has become an […]A Cost Benefit Analysis of PVC Pipes Recycling
Marangoni, A. (2021). Plastic Pipes Conference XX, Amsterdam, Netherlands.Slow Crack Growth Resistance of Reprocessed PVC
Frank, A., Messiha, M., Dreiling, G., Schuler, N., Storheil, J.-M., Mayrbäurl, E., Ramella, S., Krause, F., Berning, R., Gabriëls, P., Aydemir, A., Koch, T., Arbeiter, F., […]Testing and Evaluation of Nanoadditives in U-PVC Pipes
Boccaleri, E., Palin, L., Rombolà, G., & Milanesio, M. (2021). Plastic Pipes Conference XX, Amsterdam. Available via the Plastic Pipes Conference Association database.PVC-O DN800: Efficient Transformation from Soil to Irrigated Land
Herran, D. (2021). Plastic Pipes Conference XX, Amsterdam. Available via the Plastic Pipes Conference Association database.Unlocking Model Predictions of PVCU Pipes Lifetimes for the Dutch Water Utilities
Van Laarhoven, K., & Moerman, A. (2021). Plastic Pipes Conference XX, Amsterdam. Available via the Plastic Pipes Conference Association database.Analysis of PVC and C-PVC Blends
Shakir S. (2021). Plastic Pipes Conference XX, Amsterdam. Available via the Plastic Pipes Conference Association database.Application of fracture mechanics for the characterization of poly(vinyl chloride) pipes. II. Evaluation of a ring-type specimen for fracture mechanics testing
Rodolfo Jr., A., & John, V. M. (2021). Journal of Vinyl and Additive Technology, 27(4), 806.Extensive testing on PVC sewer pipes towards identifying the factors that affect their operational lifetime
Makris, K. F., Langeveld, J. G., & Clemens, F. H. L. R. (2022). Structure and Infrastructure Engineering, 18(12), 1601–1613.Literature Search on Use of Flexible Pipes in Highway Engineering for DOTD’s Needs
Jafari, N. H., & Ulloa, H. O. (2020). Report No. FHWA/LA.17/638. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Louisiana State University.Application of fracture mechanics for the characterization of PVC pipes. I. Evaluation of the applicability of the EWF technique in specimens produced directly from pipes
Rodolfo Jr, A. (2021). Journal of Vinyl and Additive Technology, 27(2), 240–253. Unplasticized (U-PVC) and modified (M-PVC) pipes used in irrigation and infrastructure applications in Brazil […]Quality assessment of the PVC gas grid in the Netherlands
Hermkens, R. (2019). Kiwa Technology, PVC4Pipes Event, Bologna, Italy.A review on the durability of PVC sewer pipes: research vs. practice
Makris, K. F., Langeveld, J., & Clemens, F. H. L. R. (2020). Structure and Infrastructure Engineering, 16(6), 880–897.Total Cost of Ownership: PVC-U vs. Other Pipe Materials
The Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis compares unplasticised PVC (PVC-U) to other non-plastic materials for water and sewer pipelines lines. The analysis considers the costs […]PVC-U Pipe Competitiveness: A Total Cost of Ownership Approach
Marangoni, A. (2019). Althesys Strategic Consultants. The Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis compares unplasticised PVC (PVC-U) to other non-plastic materials for water and sewer pipelines […]100-Year Lifetime for PVC-U and PVC-Hi Pressure Pipe Systems Buried in the Ground for Water and Natural Gas Supply
TEPPFA & PVC4Pipes. (2019, April). Durability is key for underground piping systems, as it is costly to install and replace pipes buried in the ground. TEPPFA […]Validation of the Long Life of PVC Pipes
Folkman, S. (2014). Plastics Pipes XVII, Chicago, USA. Available via the Plastic Pipes Conference Association database.PVC Pipe Longevity Report: Affordability and the 100+ Year Benchmark Standard
Folkman, S. (2014). Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Faculty Publications. Paper 170. Utah State University.Resistance to Aggressive Environments
Uni-Bell PVC Pipe Association. (2012). Handbook of PVC Pipe Design and Construction (5th ed.). Industrial Press.How much recycled PVC in PVC pipes?
Fumire, J. & Tan, S.R. (2012). Plastic Pipes Conference XVI, Barcelona, Spain.Long Term Performance of PVC Pressure Pipes
The Plastics Industry Pipe Association of Australia – PIPA. (2012).Impact of concrete and PVC pipes on urban water chemistry
Davies, P. J., Wright, I. A., Jonasson, O. J., & Findlay, S. J. (2010). Impact of concrete and PVC pipes on urban water chemistry. Urban Water […]Large Diameter PVC Pipe – Canadian Experience
Lefort, G. (2008). Plastic Pipes XIV, Budapest. Available via the Plastic Pipes Conference Association database.PVC Pipes in Gas Distribution: Still Going Strong!
Hermknes, R., Wolters, M., Weller, J., & Visser, R. (2008). Budapest, Hungary. Available via the Plastic Pipes Conference Association database.Lifetime Expectancy of PVC Pipelines for Sewer Systems
Meerman, H. (2008). Plastics Pipes XIV, Budapest, Hungary.Resistance of PVC pipes against disinfectants
Fumire, J. (2008). Plastics Pipes XIV Conference, Budapest. Available via the Plastic Pipes Conference Association database.Assessment of the microbial growth potential of materials in contact with treated water intended for human consumption
Van der Kooij. D. & Veenendaal H.R. (2007). Kiwa Water Research.Quality of PVC Sewage Pipes in the Netherlands – Management Summary
Breen, J. (2006). Report MT-RAP-06-18692/mso. TNO Science and Industry.Embodied Energy of Pipe Networks
Ambrose, M. D., & Burn, S. (2005). Paper presented at the Pipes Wagga Wagga Conference, Wagga Wagga, Australia, October 18-20. (9p.)Long term performance prediction of existing PVC water distribution systems
Boersma, A., & Breen, J. (2005). Long Term Performance of Existing PVC Water Distribution Systems. In Proceedings of the 9th International PVC Conference (pp. 307-315). Brighton, […]Combined loading of buried thermoplastics pressure pipes
F. Alferink, M.Wolters, L-E. Janson. (2004). Plastic Pipes XII, Milan. Available via the Plastic Pipes Conference Association database.Predicting the residual life of PVC sewer pipes
Whittle, A., & Tennakoon, J. (2004). Plastics Pipes XII, Milan, Italy. Available via the Plastic Pipes Conference Association database.70 years experience with PVC pipes
Hülsmann, T., & Nowack, R. E. (2004). Plastics Pipes XII, Milan, Italy. Available via the Plastic Pipes Conference Association database.Long term performance prediction of existing PVC water distribution systems
Breen, J., Boersma, A., Slaats, P. G. G., & Vreeburg, J. H. G. (2004). Plastic Pipes XII, Milan. Available via the Plastic Pipes Conference Association database.The Durability of a Low-Pressure Gas Distribution System of Ductile PVC
Meijering, T., Wolters, M., & Hermkens, R. (2004). Plastic Pipes XII, Milan, Italy. Available via the Plastic Pipes Conference Association database.Long Term Performance of PVC Pressure Pipes in a Large Rural Water Supply Scheme
M. W. Stahmer and A.J. Whittle. (2001). Plastics Pipes XI, Munich.The role of leaks and breaks in water networks: Technical and economical solutions
Kanakoudis, V., & Tolikas, D. (2001). Journal of Water Supply: Research and Technology—AQUA, 50(5), 301–311.Effects of repeated extrusion on the properties and durability of rigid PVC scrap
Yarahmadi, N., Jakubowicz, I., & Gevert, T. (2001). Polymer Degradation and Stability, 73(1), 93–99.The Design of Thermoplastics Pipes: A Recent Update
Alferink, F., Björklund, I., & Kallioinen, J. (1998). Plastic Pipes Conference X, Gothenburg. Available via the Plastic Pipes Conference Association database.Durability and Performance of Gravity Pipes: A State-of-the-Art Literature Review
Zhao, J. Q., Kuraoka, S., Baker, T. H. W., Gu, P., Masson, J-F., Boudreau, S., & Brousseau, R. J. (1998). Publication No. NRCC 42868, NRC-IRC-9465. National […]Closed Loop Recycling Opportunities for PVC
Leadbitter, J., & Bradley, J. (1997). IPTME Symposium, Loughborough University, UK, 3-4 November 1997.Plastics Pipes – How Long Can They Last
Janson, L.-E. (1996). KP Council.Old PVC-U water pressure pipes: An investigation into the design and durability
Alferink, F., Janson, L.-E., & Holloway, L. (1996). In Proceedings of PVC 1996, Brighton, UK (pp. 87–96).Old PVC Gravity Sewer Pipes: Long Term Performance
Alferink, F., Guldbaek, E., & Grootoonk, J. (1995). Plastic Pipes IX, Edinburgh, UK. Available via the Plastic Pipes Conference Association database.Long-term Behaviour of Buried PVC Sewer Pipes
Janson, L.-E. (1995). Plastic Pipes IX, Edinburgh, UK. Available via the Plastic Pipes Conference Association database.60 Jahre Erfahrungen mit Rohrleitungen aus weichmacherfreiem Polyvinylchlorid (PVC-U)
Nowack, R. E., Barth, E., Otto, I., & Braun, E. W. (1995). KRV.Long-Term Studies of PVC and PE Pipes Subjected to Forced Constant Deflection
Janson, L.-E. (1991). Report No. 3, KP Council.Analysis of Water Distribution Pipe Failure Types in Winnipeg, Canada
Goulter, I. C., & Kazemi, A. (1989). Journal of Transportation Engineering, 115(2), 95–111.The Long Term Behaviour of Buried uPVC Sewer Pipe
Walton, D., & Elzink, W. J. (1988). Plastic Pipes VII, Bath, UK. Available via the Plastic Pipes Conference Association database.Physical Ageing of Buried PVC Sewer Pipes as Affecting Their Long Term Behaviour
Janson, L-E. (1988). Plastic Pipes VII, Bath, UK. Available via the Plastic Pipes Conference Association database.An analysis of pipe breakage in urban water distribution networks
Kettler, A. J., & Goulter, I. C. (1985). Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 12(3), 286–293.In-service durability of uPVC water mains
Lancashire, S. J. (1995). Plastic Pipes VI, York, UK. Available via the Plastic Pipes Conference Association database.PVC pipe performance in water mains and sewers
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