Safety issues regarding the use of PP and PE pipes to transport flammable and explosive chemicals
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Safety issues regarding the use of PP and PE pipes to transport flammable and explosive materials such as ethanol and methanol: At present, many chemical plants have begun to use PP pipes or PE pipes in large quantities, and they are also used to transport flammable and explosive materials. From the perspective of use, there are no problems. However, considering that PP and PE pipes have poor performance in conducting and removing static electricity, it should be a hidden danger. I would like to discuss the taboos of using this type of pipe fittings with everyone who has rich knowledge in safety. Hope you can give me some advice.
I have never heard of PP pipes or PE pipes, which are used to transport flammable and explosive materials. Generally, plastic pipes have poor pressure resistance. Inflammable and explosive materials generally belong to Class A or Class B fire hazard categories. Pressure pipelines generally have a pressure level of 16 kg. For liquefied hydrocarbons or oil and gas, a pressure level of at least 25 kg is required. It is good if the plastic pipe can be used up to 10 kg, and it is generally used under 6 kg. It is very unsafe to use plastic pipes. Once the pipes rupture and leak due to overpressure or aging, it may cause safety accidents such as fires or explosions. If plastic pipes are used to transport Class A fire-hazardous materials, it is estimated that the pressure pipes will not pass when reported to the supervisory authority, right?