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PVC-O Introduction Flashcards

1
Q

What does ‘PVCo’ stand for?

A

Polyvinylchloride oriented

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2
Q

Which sister company manufactures our PVCo pipes?

A

Sotra-Seperef

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3
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What does Sotra call their PVCo Irrigation pipe?

A

Irri-Roc

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4
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What does Sotra call their PVCo potable water pipe?

A

Bi-Oroc

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5
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What is the maximum pressure rating of PVCo pipe

A

16 Bar

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6
Q

Sotra PVCo Pipes are available in which diameters?

A

90 to 315mm

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7
Q

What colour are the PVCo Irri-Roc pipes?

A

White

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8
Q

What colour are the PVCo Bi-Oroc pipes?

A

Blue

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9
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What jointing system is used on the PVCo pipes?

A

Integral Ring Seal Joint

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10
Q

What are the two common sizes of PVCo in irrigation?

A

160 and 200mm

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11
Q

How many lengths of 160mm pipe to a full pack?

A

33 lengths

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12
Q

How many packages of pipe make a full 40’ load?

A

12 packages

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13
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What is the quantity in metres of a full load of 160mm pipe?

A

2,376m

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14
Q

PVCo is on average how much lighter (%) than PVCu?

A

40%

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15
Q

The impact strength of PVCo is how much stronger than PVCu?

A

300 to 500%

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16
Q

The lower pressure wave velocities of PVCo pipe reduce the risk of what?

A

Water Hammer

17
Q

During the PVCo manufacturing process what is re-arranged to improve the physical and mechanical properties?

A

The molecular chains

18
Q

How many lengths of 200mm pipe to a full pack?

A

23 lengths

19
Q

What is the quantity in metres of a full load of 200mm pipe?

A

1,656m

20
Q

What is the standard length of a PVCo pipe?

A

6m

21
Q

The hydraulic capacity of PVCo is improved by what percentage over traditional materials?

A

15-20%

22
Q

Ring Seal fittings for PVCo pipe are usually made from which material?

A

Ductile Iron

23
Q

PVCo Irri-Roc pipes are mainly sold into which market?

A

The Irrigation market

24
Q

PVCo Bi-Oroc pipes are mainly sold into which market?

A

Dinking Water/Utilities

25
Q

Sales of Irri-Roc tends to be seasonal between which months?

A

September to April

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