:: SHARED ENERGY MANAGEMENT ::Transporting Water and Gasses
PVC pipes were first developed in 1925, when a BF Goodrich
employee, Dr. Waldo Semon, attempted to invent a method for
bonding metal and rubber. After blending materials together
in an effort to form a strong and flexible material with shock
absorbing abilities, (it is increasingly used in earthquake
areas and can withstand the tremblings of the earth without
experiencing any damage!), he discovered pvc (polyvinyl chloride).
It is made from a plastic and vinyl combination material.
The company, Shared Energy Management (Pty) Ltd, providing
effective energy management services to industrial and commercial
sectors, use pvc piping for their water efficiency improvements.
Clear pvc pipes provide a cost-effective alternative for many
plastic piping applications, and clear pvc is corrosive resistant and
non contaminating, with good pressure bearing capabilities, and is
easy to handle and install.
Pvc is:
- the main material used for drain and waste applications;
- used for hot and cold water systems in buildings;
- used in piping applications for water distribution -
sanitary and storm sewers and industrial piping systems.
The advantages of pvc piping are:
- tough, flexible, and durable
- resistant to corrosion and bacteria
- economical and marketed with standard valves and couplings
Repair clamps which provide a fast means of repairing cracks
or other types of damage to pvc pipes are available.
Given its remarkable versatility, durability, and cost effectiveness,
there is no reason why pvc should not continue into the future
as the material of choice for pipes.