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On the Use of Full Circle Stainless Steel Band Clamps as A Permanent Repair to Natural Gas Service Plastic Piping

Overview

Fast Facts

Project No. 10
Contract No. DTRS5681-C-00043
Research Award Recipient Wyle Laboratories
AOTR Empty Value
Researcher Contact Info 128 Maryland Street El Segundo, CA 90245

Financial and Status Data

Project Status Closed
Start Fiscal Year 1981 (10/01/1980)
End Fiscal Year 1982 (09/30/1982)
PHMSA $$ Budgeted $0.00

Main Objective

Purpose of the research was to perform an engineering evaluation of the use of all stainless steel full circle band clamps for permanent repair to natural gas service plastic piping.

Public Abstract

Wyle Laboratories has completed a detailed critical review of the available data and other information regarding the use of all stainless steel full circle band clamps for permanent repair to natural gas service piping. The research included an analysis of the opposing positions concerning the use of the clamsps, and the preparation of defensible recommendations relevant to their integrity and reliability as a means of providing a permanent repair for the stated use.

Status History

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