BS 5391-1:2006 PDF

1   Scope This British Standard specifies requirements for pipe made from acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) polymer for the conveyance of liquid and gaseous fluids as well as solid matter in fluids. This British Standard is applicable, for example, to pipes intended to be used for:

a) chemical plants;

b) industrial sewerage engineering;

c) power engineering (cooling and general-purpose water supply);

d) electroplating and pickling plants;

e) the semiconductor industry;

f) agricultural production plants;

g) water treatment;

h) potable water supply;

i) low temperature applications down to p40 °C.

NOTE Pipe conforming to this standard can be used for the transport of water intended for human consumption if it conforms to the r...