Plastics and Sustainable Piping Systems

Informationen zum Autor David A. Chasis  has been involved in plastic fluid handling products for over 45 years. He is president of Chasis Consulting, Inc., author of the first and second edition books “Plastic Piping Systems” (published by Industrial Press, New York, New York) , edited two Plastic Pipe and Fittings Association (PPFA) books: “Thermoplastic Industrial Piping Systems Workbook” and “Design Guide for PVC Piping Systems for Commercial and Industrial Applications”, is a member of and consultant to PPFA, author of over 36 published articles on plastics, presenter of dozens of plastic piping seminars and webinars. He can be reached at Chasis Consulting, Inc. [e-mail]. Klappentext Plastic piping is now the preferred material in countless applications - municipal water and sewer lines, drain/waste/vent lines, and chemical waste drainage, to mention just a few - because plastics are durable, easy and safe to install, environmentally sound, and cost-effective. This compendium of over 40 articles is written by a professional involved in plastic fluid handling products for over 45 years. Divided into three general areas, this unique resource promotes the use of plastics in general and plastic piping systems, in particular. The articles include listings of the major advantages of plastics plus descriptions of the many varied piping products and markets served by thermoplastic piping systems. It is certain to be an eye-opener and educational tool for the experienced and novice designing and specifying engineer, installer, end-user, code official, purchasing agent, and engineering student. It provides access to the major reasons synthetically made organic chemicals (plastics) has had such a meteoric rise in usage since its inception in 1907. It is the only book encompassing articles, in one source, featuring the history of plastics coupled with background knowledge on the design, features, growth and usage of thermoplastic piping systems. It addresses Green Building in an article which documents 16 different plastic piping technologies discussed in detail and accompanied by an Appendix highlighting the features and benefits of various plastic piping materials. Zusammenfassung Divided into three general areas, this unique resource promotes the use of plastics in general and plastic piping systems, in particular. The articles include listings of the major advantages of plastics plus descriptions of the many varied piping products and markets served by thermoplastic piping systems. Inhaltsverzeichnis General Plastics Articles Celebrating 100 Years and Going StrongChemicals and PlasticsDefining Bioplastic TerminologyFacts, not Myths, Build Healthy CommunitiesInternet-Cure or Blessing for PlasticsPearls of PlasticPlastics and PETAThe China StudyTransformation from a Radical to a Rational EnvironmentalistVinyl and the Planet of APESPotable Water for a Honduran VillageThe History of North American Plastic Piping Distributors General Plastic Piping Articles Why Plastic Piping?The Evolution of PipeHow to Select the Proper Thermoplastic Industrial Piping MaterialPlastic Piping Systems and the InternetLife Cycle Assessment and Plastic PipingPlastic Piping Systems…Here’s to Your HealthReduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions with Plastic PipingJoining Thermoplastic Industrial Piping SystemsFairy Tale or RealityTrenchless Piping and PlasticsAdvantages of Flexible Groove-coupled Plastic Piping SystemsPlastics Learn their Role in Plumbing System DesignSustainable Piping Systems for Green Building Plastic Materials and Products Articles ABS…The other Piping MaterialCPVC Piping SystemsEnvironmentally Sound Piping SystemsPVC…Pipe’s Most Versatile MaterialSuper PipeFacts Regarding PVC Piping and the EnvironmentRecycling PVC Piping SystemsHomeowners Embrace PEX for Hot and Cold Water DistributionThe Ultimate Piping MaterialWhy Specify Plastic ValvesPlastic Piping System Fa...

Product details

• Authors: David Chasis, David A Chasis, David A. Chasis
• Publisher: Industrial Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 23.05.2014
• EAN: 9780831134983
• ISBN: 978-0-8311-3498-3
• No. of pages: 208
• Series: Industrial Press
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > Atomic physics, nuclear physics