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  • API 15LE : 2008 : R2013

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    SPECIFICATION FOR POLYETHYLENE LINE PIPE (PE)

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  17-02-2021

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-2013

    Publisher:  American Petroleum Institute

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    1 Scope
      1.1 Purpose
      1.2 Applications
      1.3 Unit Conversion
    2 References
      2.1 General
      2.2 Requirements
      2.3 Equivalent Standards
    3 Glossary (Definitions, Abbreviations)
      3.1 Definitions
      3.2 Abbreviations
    4 Purchasing Guidelines
      4.1 General
    5 Design
      5.1 Design
      5.2 Dimensions and Tolerances
    6 Process of Manufacture
      6.1 Process of Manufacture
      6.2 Materials
      6.3 Rework Material
      6.4 Fittings
      6.5 Finish and Workmanship
    7 Quality Program
      7.1 Quality Manual
      7.2 Quality Control Tests
      7.3 Inspection and Rejection
    8 Equipment Marking
      8.1 General
    9 Handling, Storage and Installation
      9.1 Storage
      9.2 Handling
      9.3 Installation
    Annex A (informative) - Conversions
    Annex B (informative) - External Pressure Rating
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    Annex C (informative) - Cross-linked Polyethylene
    Annex D (informative) - API Monogram
    Annex E (informative) - Installation

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    Describes standards for polyethylene (PE) line pipe suitable for use in conveying oil, gas and non-potable water in underground, above ground and reliner applications for the oil and gas producing industries.

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    Development Note Also available in Chinese edition, see API 15LE CHINESE. (01/2014)
    Document Type Standard
    Product Note Reconfirmed 2013
    Publisher American Petroleum Institute
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    ASTM D 3261 : 2016-11 SPECIFICATION FOR BUTT HEAT FUSION POLYETHYLENE (PE) PLASTIC FITTINGS FOR POLYETHYLENE (PE) PLASTIC PIPE AND TUBING
    ASTM D 2774 : 2012 : REDLINE Standard Practice for Underground Installation of Thermoplastic Pressure Piping
    ASTM D 1238 : 2013 : REDLINE Standard Test Method for Melt Flow Rates of Thermoplastics by Extrusion Plastometer
    ASME B31.3:2016 PROCESS PIPING
    ASTM D 792 : 2013 : REDLINE Standard Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Relative Density) of Plastics by Displacement
    CFR 49(PTS186-199) : 0 TRANSPORTATION
    ASTM D 2683 : 2014 : REDLINE Standard Specification for Socket-Type Polyethylene Fittings for Outside Diameter-Controlled Polyethylene Pipe and Tubing
    ASTM D 1603 : 2014 : REDLINE Standard Test Method for Carbon Black Content in Olefin Plastics
    ASTM D 2513 : 2017-01 SPECIFICATION FOR POLYETHYLENE (PE) GAS PRESSURE PIPE, TUBING, AND FITTINGS
    ASTM F 714 : 2013 : REDLINE Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe (DR-PR) Based on Outside Diameter
    ASTM D 2765 : 2016 : REDLINE Standard Test Methods for Determination of Gel Content and Swell Ratio of Crosslinked Ethylene Plastics
    ASTM D 2122 : 2016 : REDLINE Standard Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings
    ASME B16.5 : 2017 PIPE FLANGES AND FLANGED FITTINGS: NPS 1/2 THROUGH NPS 24 METRIC/INCH STANDARD
    ASTM F 1055 : 2016-09 SPECIFICATION FOR ELECTROFUSION TYPE POLYETHYLENE FITTINGS FOR OUTSIDE DIAMETER CONTROLLED POLYETHYLENE AND CROSSLINKED POLYETHYLENE (PEX) PIPE AND TUBING
    ASTM D 2290 : 2016-12 TEST METHOD FOR APPARENT HOOP TENSILE STRENGTH OF PLASTIC OR REINFORCED PLASTIC PIPE
    ASTM D 3350 : 2014 : REDLINE Standard Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Pipe and Fittings Materials
    ASTM D 3035 : 2015 : REDLINE Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe (DR-PR) Based on Controlled Outside Diameter
    ASTM D 638 : 2014 : REDLINE Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
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