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Thermal-Oxidative Ageing and Lifetime Prediction of the High-Density Polyethylene Pipes

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Polyethylene (PE) pipes are widely used in drinking water distribution networks around the world. In-depth research into the ageing of PE pipes is imperative to ensure their successful use. The study of the ageing of these products is based on the analysis of the kinetics and mechanisms of failure during prolonged exposure to external factors. Understanding polymer degradation mechanisms is crucial for developing stabilisation strategies and predicting lifetimes based on accelerated artificial ageing tests. The aim of this article is to detail the methodology used to predict the service life of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipes. Reliable predictions of the service life of underground HDPE pipes must be based on a thorough understanding of the failure mechanisms and on more reliable extrapolation procedures, allowing the transition from relatively short-term test data to long-term service environments.

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  1. Laboratory of Modeling and Simulation of Intelligent Industriel Systems M2S2I, Higher Normal School of Technical Education Mohammedia (ENSETM), University of Hassan II Casablanca, Mohammedia, Morocco

    Ihssan Srii, Naoual Belouaggadia & Abdellah Zamma

  2. Technical Center of Plastics and Rubber (CTPC), Casablanca, Morocco

    Ihssan Srii, Mustapha Jammoukh & Latifa El Farissi

  3. Builders la, Builders Engineering School, Comue University of Normandy, 1 Rue Pierre Et Marie Curie, 14610, Epron, France

    Naoual Belouaggadia

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  2. Computer Sciences Department, Moulay Ismail University of Meknes, Meknes, Morocco

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Srii, I., Belouaggadia, N., Jammoukh, M., El Farissi, L., Zamma, A. (2024). Thermal-Oxidative Ageing and Lifetime Prediction of the High-Density Polyethylene Pipes. In: Mabrouki, J., Mourade, A. (eds) Technical and Technological Solutions Towards a Sustainable Society and Circular Economy. World Sustainability Series. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-56292-1_13

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