Analysis of chlorinated polyvinyl chloride pipe burst problems :Vasquez residence system inspection.

Black, Billy D. ; Menicucci, David F. ; Harrison, John (Florida Solar Energy Center)

Sandia National Laboratories

关键词: 14 Solar Energy;    Solar Heating Failure;    Recommendations;    Failure;    Plumbing.;   

DOI  :  10.2172/875635
RP-ID  :  SAND2005-6237
RP-ID  :  AC04-94AL85000
RP-ID  :  875635

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report documents the investigation regarding the failure of CPVC piping that was used to connect a solar hot water system to standard plumbing in a home. Details of the failure are described along with numerous pictures and diagrams. A potential failure mechanism is described and recommendations are outlined to prevent such a failure.