EVENT PREVIEW | PLASTIC PIPES IN INFRASTRUCTURE
Pipe infrastructure insights
We preview the latest edition of AMI’s Plastic Pipes in Infrastructure conference, which takes place in Dusseldorf, Germany in April
Main image: Plastic infra- structure pipe is booming, at the expense of traditional materials such as clay and concrete
The use of plastic pipe systems in infrastructure projects is on the rise, globally. Safety, reliability, cost effectiveness and sustainability are some of the main reasons why they are gaining credibility over ‘traditional’ materials, such as metal, clay and concrete. AMI’s Plastic Pipes in Infrastructure conference
provides a unique networking opportunity and high-level forum for the latest developments and issues in this fast-evolving industry. The two-day event takes place on 9-10 April 2019 in Dusseldorf, Germany and brings together speakers from the entire supply chain. Here we preview the event, with a closer look at the line-up of expert speakers. The opening session provides an in-depth look at solutions to pipeline ageing. Benjamin Rabaud,
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Materials Cluster Manager CIRSEE from Suez Groupe starts proceedings with a paper covering the effects of ageing on the integrity of plastic pipes. Isabelle Berger, researcher at the Polymer Competence Center Leoben, follows up with a presentation on lifetime prediction of polyethylene electrofusion couplings. Completing the session, Högni Jónsson, Product Development Manager of Amiblu Technology, presents the case for 150 years lifetime of GRP pipes.
Uncovering innovation After the refreshment break, Ernst van der Stok, Consultant Materials from KIWA Technology, introduces the second session on material, process and applications innovations, by examining the requirements for PE100 with raised crack resistance (PE100RC). This is followed by Ralf Glanert, Technical Account Manager for Infra and Rehabili- tation at Wavin, who discusses recent advances in relining technologies. Aarne Heino, Managing Director of Crosslink Finland, then talks about the novel developments in Pex-A and Pex-B pipe manufacturing processes. Ralph Handstanger,
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