API 15LE : 2008(R2018)
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SPECIFICATION FOR POLYETHYLENE LINE PIPE (PE)
Hardcopy , PDF
10-09-2022
English
02-11-2018
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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
(Collapse Pressure)
Annex C (informative) - Cross-linked Polyethylene
Annex D (informative) - API Monogram
Annex E (informative) - Installation
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.
| DevelopmentNote |
Also available in Chinese edition, see API 15LE CHINESE. (01/2014)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
50
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| ProductNote |
Reconfirmed 2008
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| PublisherName |
American Petroleum Institute
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| Status |
Superseded
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| Supersedes |
| 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 F 2620 : 2014-01 | PRACTICE FOR HEAT FUSION JOINING OF POLYETHYLENE PIPE AND FITTINGS |
| 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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