Pipeline Testing Equipment for Long Term Pressure and Temperature Cycle Testing on Plastic Pipeline Systems with PLC Control
CHW Series Hot and Cold Water Circulation Testing Machine
This specialized testing system evaluates the performance of plastic pipeline systems and fittings according to strict standard specifications. The equipment applies predefined internal pressure to pipeline specimens while subjecting them to alternating cold and hot temperature cycles over a predetermined testing duration. After completing the required test cycles, the system verifies whether the tested pipes and fittings exhibit leakage or rupture defects.
Testing Procedure: This long-term stability verification requires 5,000 hot and cold water circulation cycles per plastic pipeline system specimen. Each cycle lasts 30 minutes (15 minutes cold water circulation followed by 15 minutes hot water circulation), demanding reliable long-term continuous operation and consistent stable performance from the testing equipment.
This testing machine is custom-manufactured in full compliance with European technical specifications for a renowned European brand and has demonstrated zero technical or quality faults throughout years of practical operation across European markets.
System Components: The apparatus consists of four core functional components: cold water exchange execution module, hot water exchange execution module, specimen testing chamber, and industrial chiller. It features elegant appearance design, modular structural architecture, cutting-edge control technology, stable operation performance, reliable quality, and intuitive user-friendly operation.
- Patented Open Structural Design: High-temperature and high-pressure water circulates only within test specimens and dedicated connecting pipelines. The equipment uses an atmospheric-pressure container design with all other circulation pipelines operating under normal atmospheric pressure. Core components including valve bodies and sensors function under normal pressure conditions, ensuring long-term reliable operation. This innovative design has been granted an official technical patent.
- Full Closed-Loop Control Architecture: The apparatus uses an imported fully digital control system that delivers closed-loop precise regulation of internal pressure for the entire test pipeline system. The control system automatically adjusts the main circulation pump and control valves based on real-time parameters including liquid temperature, running duration, and pipeline flow rate to maintain constant internal pressure. This design completely eliminates water hammer risk during rapid alternating switching between hot and cold water flows, with overall performance exceeding national standard requirements.
- Intelligent Cycle Switching Mechanism: The control system automatically adjusts operation status based on real-time monitoring data including inlet and outlet water temperatures, liquid levels of cold and hot water tanks, and cold-hot mode switching duration. It intelligently operates return valves to ensure proper water flow management, with temperature fluctuation between tanks strictly controlled below 3°C, achieving extremely low energy consumption during long-term operation.
- Low-Noise Operation Optimization: The test pipeline is fitted with a proprietary water flow controller that significantly reduces operation noise caused by high-speed water flow erosion.
- High-Efficiency Refrigeration System: The system uses imported industrial chillers as the low-temperature cold source, applying water-to-water cooling technology to boost refrigeration efficiency and ensure optimal compressor operation. This design improves overall cooling efficiency and significantly extends industrial chiller service life.
| Standard Number | Standard Name |
|---|---|
| ISO 10508 | Relevant regulations for thermoplastic pipes and fittings used in hot and cold water systems |
| ISO 19893 | Plastics piping systems -- Thermoplastics pipes and fittings for hot and cold water -- Test method for the resistance of mounted assemblies to temperature cycling |
| GB/T 19993-2005 | Test Method for Thermal Cycling of Hot-Melt Plastic Water Supply and Drainage Pipe Systems and Pipe Joint Systems |
| GB/T 18997.1-2003 | Aluminum-Plastic Composite Pressure Pipe - Part 1: Aluminum-Plastic Pipe with Overlap Welding of Aluminum Tube |
| GB/T 18997.2-2003 | Aluminum-Plastic Composite Pressure Pipe - Part 2: Aluminum Pipe Joint-Welded Aluminum-Plastic Pipe |
| GB/T 18742.2-2002 | Polypropylene Pipeline Systems for Hot and Cold Water - Part 2: Pipe Materials |
| GB/T 18742.3-2002 | Hot and Cold Water Polypropylene Pipeline Systems Part 3: Fittings |
| GB/T 18992.2-2003 | Hot and Cold Water Systems Using Cross-linked Polyethylene (PE-X) Pipe Materials - Part 2: Pipe Materials |
| GB/T 18993.2-2003 | Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (PVC-C) pipeline systems for hot and cold water - Part 2: Pipe materials |
| GB/T 18993.3-2003 | Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (PVC-C) pipeline systems for hot and cold water - Part 3: Fittings |
| GB/T 18991-2003 | Thermoplastic plastic pipes and fittings for hot and cold water systems |
| Project | Index |
|---|---|
| Pressure Control Range | 0.40 Mpa ~1.20 Mpa |
| Control Accuracy | Set value ±0.02 mpa (including cold-to-hot switching process) |
| Test Stations | 1-6 |
| Maximum Total Measured Cross-sectional Area | 6200 mm² (2 × φ63); can be customized upon request |
| Circulation Time for Both Hot and Cold Water | Any setting between 600s and 1800s |
| Time for Alternating Hot and Cold Water | ≤60s |
| Number of Cycles | Any number of times from 0 to 100,000 |
| Maximum Length of Straight Pipe Section in Sample | 3700mm |
| Display Mode | Touch screen display |
| Control Method | PLC control |
| Velocity of Flow | >0.9m/s |
| Water Quality | Pure water, deionized water, or softened water |
| Automatic Water Supply Pressure | >0.05mpa |
| Temperature Display Reading Error | ±0.2℃ |
| Temperature Difference Between Inlet and Outlet of Sample | <2℃ |
| Cold Water Storage Cistern Temperature Control Range | 20°c to room temperature (room temperature> 20°c) |
| Cold Water Temperature Control Accuracy | Set value ±0.5°c |
| Cold Water Temperature Homogeneity | ±0.5℃ |
| Hot Water Tank Temperature Control Range | Room temperature to 95°c |
| Hot Water Temperature Control Accuracy | Set value ±0.5°c |
| Hot Water Temperature Homogeneity | ±0.5℃ |
| Power Source | 380(1-15%)vac~380(1+10%)vac 50hz 25kw |
| Outline Dimension | L5200 mm × W3200 mm × H2100 mm |
| Installation Size | L6000 mm × W4000 mm × H3000 mm |
| Total Weight | 3210kg |
| Name | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Industrial touchscreen computer | 1 unit |
| Cold water storage cistern | 1 unit |
| Hot water tank | 1 unit |
| Test chamber | 1 set |
| Preloading Device | 6 sets |
| Centrifugal pump of multistage type | 1 set |
| Pneumatic solenoid valve | 4 |
| In-line pump | 1 set |
| Fixtures - 63.5 half-ring | 1 set |
| Fixtures - 60.3 half-ring | 1 set |
| Fixtures - 54 semi-ring | 1 set |
| Fixtures - 40 half-ring | 1 set |
| Fixtures - 35 semi-ring | 1 set |
| Fixtures - 28 semi-ring | 1 set |
| Fixtures - 22 half-ring | 1 set |
| Fixtures - 18 semi-ring | 1 set |
| Fixtures - 15 semi-ring | 1 set |
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