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CEN EN 253: Incorporates Amendment A1: 2013

Publication Date: Jan 1, 2009
SDO: CEN: European Committee for Standardization
 DOD Adopted   ANSI Approved Approved

This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for straight lengths of prefabricated thermally insulated pipe-in-pipe assemblies for directly buried hot water networks, comprising a steel service pipe from DN 15 to DN 1200, rigid polyurethane foam insulation and an outer casing of polyethylene. The pipe assembly may also include the following additional elements: measuring wires, spacers and diffusion barriers.

This standard applies only to insulated pipe assemblies, for continuous operation with hot water at various temperatures up to 120 °C and occasionally with a peak temperature up to 140 °C.

The estimation of expected thermal life with continuous operation at various temperatures is outlined in Annex B.

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