Restoration of drinking Water Piping with Nontoxic Epoxy Linings

Abstract

It is now possible to rehabilitate deteriorated drinking water systems by installing a non-toxic lining which prevents corrosion and leaching of lead and other heavy metals into drinking water. This method is (1) rapid (less than 48 hours), (2) suitable for use aboard ship, inside buildings and underground, (3) effective in bent pipes and pipes of different diameters, (4) economical compared with the cost of replacing pipe, (5) practical for pipe diameters between 1/8" and 24", (6) useful in pipe runs of 1000 feet, (7) suitable for drinking water, waste water, fuel, and other fluids, and (8) minimally disruptive of tenants and their activities. It is recommended for fast, economical, in-place rehabilitation of drinking water systems at Defense facilities around the world.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1996
Accession Number
ADP017725

Entities

People

  • Robert F. Brady Jr.

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircraft Carriers
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Curing
  • Drinking Water
  • Engineering
  • Epoxy Coatings
  • Materials
  • Military Research
  • Navy
  • Piping Systems
  • Quality Control
  • Specifications
  • Standards
  • Uss America
  • Uss John C. Stennis
  • Water Pipes

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