WP 00503 - PE Squeezing
WP 00049 - Pipe Handling and Bending PE
PME Operation - GD 00488
100
Re-rounding pipe after a squeeze is permitted only in this circumstance
What is it is not permitted?
100
When inspecting a new reel, you notice a gouge in the pipe. This is the maximum allowable pipe to be damaged before it needs to be cut out.
What is 10% of wall thickness?
100
In this situation, personnel may be carried or lifted by a PME.
What is when the PME is designed for that purpose?
200
Squeezing of this type of PE where mechanical stoppers are available requires approval from a supervisor or engineering.
What is Black?
200
Where tested or untested pipe ends terminate above or below grade and will be left unattended for overnight and there is potential for the entry of foreign material into the pipe, e.g., dirt, snow, rainwater, etc., this should be installed
What is an end cap or night cap?
200
When roading a PME, this speed cannot be exceeding to remain defined as a slow moving vehicle.
What is 40 km/h?
300
A squeeze point must be a minimum of ____ away from the nearest fusion, fitting, or another squeeze point
What is 3 pipe diameters or 12 inches, whichever is greater?
300
The minimum distance a bend can start or end is __ x OD from a fusion or fitting.
What is 7?
300
This is defined as the reach of the equipment at the time of operation and dictated by the PME.
What is the Working Swing Zone?
400
This is the minimum squeeze time on 219mm PE main
What is 4 minutes?
400
A temporary bend can be a minimum of ___ x OD. (i.e. on reels or plough shoes)
What is 13?
400
Only this designated person is permitted to enter the Working Swing Zone
Who is the spotter?
500
Minimum squeeze times are based on this rate
What is 50mm (2 in) per minute?
500
This type of cracking has only been reported in cold weather, roughly anything below 10 degrees C.
What is notch cracking?
500
A person must maintain a clearance between the PME and any stationary object (pinch point) of at least this many feet
What is 2 feet? 