This standard describes the specific functional recommendations for polyethylene (PE) pipelines in addition to the general functional recommendations of EN 12007-1 for:
a) a maximum operating pressure (MOP) up to and including 10 bar;
b) an operating temperature between -20 C and +40 C.
This European Standard specifies common basic principles for gas supply systems. Users of this European Standard should be aware that more detailed national standards and/or codes of practice can exist in the CEN member countries.
This European Standard is intended to be applied in association with these national standards and/or codes of practice setting out the above mentioned basic principles.
Diese Norm gilt für PE-Gasversorgungssysteme mit Betriebstemperaturen von -20 °C bis +40 °C und Rohrgrößen bis einschließlich 630 mm Außendurchmesser. Diese Norm behandelt Werkstoffe, Planung, Bau und Prüfung neuer PE-Gasversorgungssysteme sowie die Erweiterung bestehender Systeme.