PVC-O Introduction Flashcards
What does ‘PVCo’ stand for?
Polyvinylchloride oriented
Which sister company manufactures our PVCo pipes?
Sotra-Seperef
What does Sotra call their PVCo Irrigation pipe?
Irri-Roc
What does Sotra call their PVCo potable water pipe?
Bi-Oroc
What is the maximum pressure rating of PVCo pipe
16 Bar
Sotra PVCo Pipes are available in which diameters?
90 to 315mm
What colour are the PVCo Irri-Roc pipes?
White
What colour are the PVCo Bi-Oroc pipes?
Blue
What jointing system is used on the PVCo pipes?
Integral Ring Seal Joint
What are the two common sizes of PVCo in irrigation?
160 and 200mm
How many lengths of 160mm pipe to a full pack?
33 lengths
How many packages of pipe make a full 40’ load?
12 packages
What is the quantity in metres of a full load of 160mm pipe?
2,376m
PVCo is on average how much lighter (%) than PVCu?
40%
The impact strength of PVCo is how much stronger than PVCu?
300 to 500%
The lower pressure wave velocities of PVCo pipe reduce the risk of what?
Water Hammer
During the PVCo manufacturing process what is re-arranged to improve the physical and mechanical properties?
The molecular chains
How many lengths of 200mm pipe to a full pack?
23 lengths
What is the quantity in metres of a full load of 200mm pipe?
1,656m
What is the standard length of a PVCo pipe?
6m
The hydraulic capacity of PVCo is improved by what percentage over traditional materials?
15-20%
Ring Seal fittings for PVCo pipe are usually made from which material?
Ductile Iron
PVCo Irri-Roc pipes are mainly sold into which market?
The Irrigation market
PVCo Bi-Oroc pipes are mainly sold into which market?
Dinking Water/Utilities
Sales of Irri-Roc tends to be seasonal between which months?
September to April
