22/30443542 DC

This standard 22/30443542 DC BS EN 17878-1. District heating pipes. Factory made flexible pipe systems with a lower temperature profile is classified in these ICS categories:

• 23.040.07 Pipelines and its parts for district heat

This document specifies classification, general requirements and test methods for flexible, factory made, buried district heating pipe systems. This document is intended to be used in conjunction with part 2 or 3, as applicable. This document is applicable to a maximum continuous media temperature of 80 °C (part 2 and 3) and design pressures of 0,6 MPa to 1 MPa. The pipe systems are designed for a service life of at least 50 years. For pipe systems with plastic service pipes, the respective temperature profiles are defined in EN XXXX-2 and EN XXXX-3. NOTE For the transport of other liquids, for example potable water, additional requirements can be applicable.