CEN - EN 448
District heating pipes — Bonded single pipe systems for directly buried hot water networks — Factory made fitting assemblies of steel service pipes, polyurethane thermal insulation and a casing of polyethylene
Organization: | CEN |
Publication Date: | 1 October 2019 |
Status: | active |
Page Count: | 36 |
ICS Code (Metal fittings): | 23.040.40 |
ICS Code (Pipelines and its parts for district heat): | 23.040.07 |
scope:
This document specifies requirements and test methods for factory made thermally insulated bonded fitting assemblies for hot water networks in accordance with EN 13941‑1, comprising a steel service fitting, rigid polyurethane foam thermal insulation and a casing of polyethylene.
The fitting assembly could also include the following additional elements: measuring wires, spacers and diffusion barriers.
This document covers the following fitting assemblies: bend, tee, reducer, single use compensator and anchor.
This document applies to fitting assemblies with a minimum design pressure of 1,6 MPa (overpressure).