Overview
| Project No. | 111 |
|---|---|
| Contract No. | DTRS56-02-T-0006 |
| Research Award Recipient | Gas Technology Institute dba GTI Energy 1700 South Mount Prospect Road Des Plaines, IL 60018-1804 |
| AOTR | James Merritt |
| Researcher Contact Info | Ms. Linda Cunningham 1700 South Mount Prospect Road Des Plaines, Il 60018 Email: <a href="mailto:mike.mamoun@gastechnology.org"> mike.mamoun@gastechnology.org</a> http://www.gastechnology.org |
| Technology Demonstrated | Yes |
|---|---|
| Commercialized (in whole/part) | No |
| Commercial Partner | Empty Value |
| Net Improvement | Empty Value |
| Project Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| Start Fiscal Year | 2003 (10/01/2002) |
| End Fiscal Year | 2005 (10/01/2004) |
| PHMSA $$ Budgeted | $95,502.00 |
Main Objective
The purpose of this research is to develop and commercialize economical, reliable locatable magnetic plastic polyethylene (PE) pipe material.
Public Abstract
The purpose of this research is to develop and commercialize economical, reliable locatable magnetic plastic polyethylene pipe material. The research is intended to: develop locatable plastic pipe for new installation or retrofit of gas distribution pipelines, determine pipe magnetic field strength, modify and re-design the "magnetizer," remagnetize the existing stockpile of PE pipe, determine minimum acceptable concentration of such pipe, and validate the field strength of the new pipe.
Summary and Conclusions
The research enabled development of new plastic PE pipe materials containing less than about 6%w of the newly identified magnetic powder MQP having a sufficiently high magnetic field that would allow them to be readily located from a distance of three-to-five feet from above ground.
Relevant Files & Links
Final Report
Projno111-Final-Report-12292005.pdf