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Title: Repair Methods For Damaged Polyethylene Piping A State Of The Art
Author: C. Frank Rodick, George Green, John L. Husted
Source: American Gas Association 1978
Year Published: 1978
Abstract: This paper reviews the technology of repairing polyethylene piping systems used for the distribution of natural gas. Current methods are dealing with holes, cuts, kinks, scratches, and gouges are discussed. Government regulations and industry guidelines pertaining to pipeline repair are summarized, and combined with utility standards, are the basis for safe and efficient repair practices. New developments like the self-gripping fitting, plastic crimp fitting, telescope fitting, and electrofusion fitting are described. Some observations are made regarding present and future needs to further improve techniques and devices for polyethylene piping systems.

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