The following is an excerpt from “CPVC Use in Wastewater Treatment Plants.” Download the full ebook to learn more about where CPVC can be installed in wastewater treatment plants, which chemicals CPVC stands up against and how CPVC compares to alternatives in various applications.
Wastewater treatment plants are extremely corrosive environments.
During the treatment process, large vessels and piping systems convey polluted water and highly corrosive and caustic chemicals. To keep wastewater treatment plants efficient and cost-effective, appropriate material selection is critical.
Corrosion to pipes, valves and fittings caused by chemicals and microbes can greatly impact the bottom line at water and wastewater treatment plants. As a result, engineers and procurement officials turn to an economical, reliable material—chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC).
CPVC is a high-performance industrial piping material specially engineered to meet the demands of wastewater treatment plants. CPVC is preferred because of its reliability and better performance for an extended service life.
Specific advantages of CPVC:
Installation cost and time can sometimes account for more than half of the total cost of a system.
Compared to metals, CPVC cuts installation costs and time significantly due to the following advantages:
CPVC is typically installed through a simple step-by-step solvent cement joining process. With solvent cement, the pipe and fitting fuse together at the molecular level, forming a uniform piece of material. Where other materials are often vulnerable, CPVC solvent cemented joints are often the strongest part of a system, translating to greater reliability, fewer repairs and a longer service life. In addition, ASME B31.3 bonder training is available and recommended for all installers.
For dealing with the potentially corrosive and high temperature environment of a wastewater treatment facility, know that not all CPVC is equal.
When compared to other CPVC brands, Corzan CPVC testing confirms better consistency and performance in terms of:
Corzan Industrial Systems has a proven track record of dependable service in wastewater treatment plants. Our material provides an excellent balance of properties to improve reliability and user confidence. It reduces capital and life-cycle costs, and, most importantly, allows wastewater treatment plants to avoid unnecessary shutdowns and stay more productive.
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