Case Studies Library

Ivan Armstrong selected aquatherm blue for a concrete slab selected slab-on-grade installation and for the reverse return header system

Location/Date
Arthur, ON, Canada, October 2013 - February 2014

Product
aquatherm blue

aquatherm Advantages

• Without corroding or weakening over time, aquatherm blue offers longevity and ongoing performance.
• aquatherm Pipe can be safely buried in soil, sand, asphalt or even concrete; aquatherm blue is especially ideal because it has heat stabilization.
• aquatherm blue made of polypropylene-random is durable and extremely resistant to impact and seismic stresses.

CxP facility designers decided to use aquatherm pipe and were pleased with the installation which exhibited no leaks during testing of the 500 individual joints

Location/Date
Jacksonville, FL December 2013- January 2014

Product
aquatherm blue

aquatherm Advantages

• aquatherm pipe required less insulation because of its inherent R value.
• The installers at CxP realized that aquatherm pipe is lighter and safer to work with compared to steel.
• The installation took only a month, thanks to the speed of heat fusion, which saved massive amounts of time vs. steel.

The flexibility that aquatherm offered and its quick installation time resulted in such a positive experience that the mine is considering it for other projects.

Location/Date
Nye, MT January 2014

Product
aquatherm green

aquatherm Advantages

• Heat fusion connections and fusion outlets provided considerable labor and material savings.
• Chemical inertness, excellent flow rate, and thermal expansion qualities were all embraced by ownership.
• Fabrication of grid panels at the contractor's shop saved time and the light weight of aquatherm vs. metal made it easy to transport to the jobsite.

On two separate jobs aquatherm delivered excellent results, inspiring HMS to use PP-R on several other projects, including replacement of a leaking buried chilled water line.

Location/Date
Boston, MA Winter 2013 – Present (ongoing)

Product

aquatherm Advantages

• As aquatherm pipe is corrosion-resistant, the “temporary/permanent” pipeline didn’t need to be charged with nitrogen to prevent rusting, as would have been necessary with steel.
• aquatherm pipe is cold-resistant and has seismic capabilities.
• HMS received a comprehensive 10-year warranty covering the pipes, the fittings, and any incidental damage caused by material failure from manufacturer defect.

aquatherm pipe was used for chilled water and compressed air applications to cool the large plastic injection-molding machines for many years without worries of failures or future maintenance.

Location/Date
Salt Lake City, UT June 2013 – Winter 2014

Product
aquatherm blue, aquatherm green

aquatherm Advantages

• PP-R won’t react with water or most dissolved chemicals, so it is unaffected by corrosion, scaling and erosion – problems that had plagued Sport Court with piping failures.
• aquatherm PP-R piping systems have a 10-year warranty and are made to last for more than 60 years.
• The PP-R material also has natural insulation properties, and the systems’ faser-composite layer has an R-value of about 1.4 per inch of wall pipe, meaning less insulation is needed to meet current energy codes.

aquatherm blue® was selected for a multitude of reasons, including its energy efficiency (flow rate and inherent insulation) and its ability to handle high temperatures with minimal expansion and contractions.

Location/Date
Grand Rapids, MI Fall 2013

Product

aquatherm Advantages

• aquatherm has a natural R-Value of 1 or more depending on SDR, which allows the system to be more efficient than metal.
• The reliability of the heat fusion process used to connect aquatherm eased concerns about leakage.
• aquatherm blue® can be easily washed and maintained.

aquatherm's polypropylene-random (PP-R) pipes were chosen for the project due to its non-reactive nature and ability to operate in freezing temperatures.

Location/Date
Atlanta, GA September 2013

Product
aquatherm blue

aquatherm Advantages

• The durability of PP-R makes it a great fit for low-temperature systems, such as transporting chilled glycol.
• A heat-fused PP-R joint becomes a 100% continuous piece, eliminating costly delays from leaks.
• The lightness and flexibility of the piping allowed for the entire system to be prefabricated on the ground and then lifted and installed into place.

Since aquatherm pipe won’t corrode, scale, wear out, or clog, and hard water doesn’t affect the piping it was the perfect pipe for the job – and less expensive than copper.

Location/Date
Salt Lake City September 2013-Present

Product
aquatherm blue

aquatherm Advantages

• The design team embraced the corrosion- and scale-resistance that PP-R offers.
• aquatherm piping systems are non-leaching, fully recyclable and can contribute to LEED certification.
• aquatherm blue® multilayer faser (MF) allows for higher operating temperatures with thinner walls, reducing costs and improving flow rates.

aquatherm’s natural R-value, corrosion-resistance, longevity and sustainability contributed to the efficient and economical operation of their stills.

Location/Date
Seattle, WA June - August 2013

Product

aquatherm Advantages

• aquatherm PP-R pipe’s natural R-value provides added insulation and helps keep water chilled.
• aquatherm pipes are non-toxic, nonleaching,and fully recyclable, supporting the company’s sustainability goals.
• Using aquatherm pipe resulted in roughly 10% material savings over copper.

aquatherm blue® saved the owner time and money during installation while building a longer lasting, corrosion-free system.

Location/Date
Chicago March 2012-August 2013

Product
aquatherm blue

aquatherm Advantages

• The installer saved the owner $25,000 in labor costs by using aquatherm instead of black pipe.
• Additional savings were realized since they didn't have to rent a crane to get equipment to the 6th floor.
• aquatherm piping systems possess an inherent insulation value.