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BS EN 15698-2:2015 BSI Standards Publication District heating pipes — Preinsulated bonded twin pipe systems for directly buried hot water networks Part 2: Fitting and valve assembly of steel service pipes, polyurethane thermal insulation and outer casing of polyethylene BS EN 15698-2:2015 BRITISH STANDARD National foreword This British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 15698-2:2015 The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to Technical Committee RHE/9, Insulated underground pipelines A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on request to its secretary This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a contract Users are responsible for its correct application © The British Standards Institution 2015 Published by BSI Standards Limited 2015 ISBN 978 580 84513 ICS 23.040.10 Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from legal obligations This British Standard was published under the authority of the Standards Policy and Strategy Committee on 31 August 2015 Amendments issued since publication Date Text affected BS EN 15698-2:2015 EN 15698-2 EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM August 2015 ICS 23.040.10 English Version District heating pipes - Preinsulated bonded twin pipe systems for directly buried hot water networks - Part 2: Fitting and valve assembly of steel service pipes, polyurethane thermal insulation and outer casing of polyethylene Tuyaux de chauffage urbain - Systèmes bloqués de bitubes préisolés pour les réseaux d'eau chaude enterrés directement - Partie : Assemblages de raccords et d'appareils de robinetterie pour tubes de service en acier, isolation thermique en polyuréthane et protection extérieure unique en polyéthylène Fernwärmerohre - Werkmäßig gedämmte Verbundmanteldoppelrohre für direkt erdverlegte Fernwärmenetze - Teil 2: Verbundformstück und vorgedämmte Absperrarmatur, bestehend aus StahlMediumrohr, Polyurethan-Wärmedämmung und Außenmantel aus Polyethylen This European Standard was approved by CEN on July 2015 CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN member This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German) A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as the official versions CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United Kingdom EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels © 2015 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CEN national Members Ref No EN 15698-2:2015 E BS EN 15698-2:2015 EN 15698-2:2015 (E) Contents Page European foreword .3 Introduction Scope Normative references Terms and definitions 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.3.1 4.3.2 4.3.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 Requirements General Steel parts .9 Welding of steel parts Welding of steel pipes and elements Welding of fixing bars Placing of the fixing bars Casing .9 Polyurethane rigid foam insulation (PUR) Fitting and valve assemblies Requirements for effective operation and maintenance 10 Surveillance system 10 Test methods 10 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 Marking 10 General 10 Steel service pipe 11 Casing 11 Fitting assembly 11 Steel valves and valve assembly 11 Annex A (normative) Waste treatment and recycling 12 Annex B (informative) Examples of twin pipe fitting assemblies 13 BS EN 15698-2:2015 EN 15698-2:2015 (E) European foreword This document (EN 15698-2:2015) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 107 “Prefabricated district heating and district cooling pipe system”, the secretariat of which is held by DS This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by February 2016 and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by February 2016 Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom BS EN 15698-2:2015 EN 15698-2:2015 (E) Introduction EN 15698-1:2009 was published with the following title: 'District heating pipes - Preinsulated bonded twin pipe systems for directly buried hot water networks - Part 1: Twin pipe assembly of steel service pipe, polyurethane thermal insulation and outer casing of polyethylene' EN 15698-2 is a complement to the following existing European Standards for district heating bonded single and twin pipe systems: — EN 448, District heating pipes - Preinsulated bonded pipe systems for directly buried hot water networks Fitting assemblies of steel service pipes, polyurethane thermal insulation and outer casing of polyethylene; — EN 488, District heating pipes - Preinsulated bonded pipe systems for directly buried hot water networks Steel valve assembly for steel service pipes, polyurethane thermal insulation and outer casing of polyethylene EN 15698-2 gives additional requirements for fitting and valve assemblies used in bonded twin pipe systems Waste management and recycling of materials is dealt with in Annex A Other standards from CEN/TC 107 are: — EN 253, District heating pipes - Preinsulated bonded pipe systems for directly buried hot water networks Pipe assembly of steel service pipe, polyurethane thermal insulation and outer casing of polyethylene; — EN 489, District heating pipes - Preinsulated bonded pipe systems for directly buried hot water networks Joint assembly for steel service pipes, polyurethane thermal insulation and outer casing of polyethylene; — EN 13941, Design and installation of preinsulated bonded pipe systems for district heating; — EN 14419, District heating pipes - Preinsulated bonded pipe systems for directly buried hot water networks - Surveillance systems; — EN 15632 (all parts), District heating pipes - Pre-insulated flexible pipe systems BS EN 15698-2:2015 EN 15698-2:2015 (E) Scope This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for fittings of prefabricated thermally insulated twin pipe assemblies comprising steel service fittings and/or valves from DN 15 to DN 250, rigid polyurethane foam insulation and an outer casing of polyethylene for use in directly buried hot water networks with preinsulated twin pipe assemblies in accordance with EN 15698-1:2009 This European Standard covers the following: — fitting assemblies, such as T-pieces, reducers and anchors; — valve assemblies This European Standard applies only to insulated fitting assemblies for continuous operation with hot water at various temperatures in accordance with the scope EN 15698-1:2009 This European Standard applies to fitting and valve assemblies with a minimum design pressure of 16 bar (overpressure) complying with EN 13941 Guidelines for quality inspection and testing of fitting assemblies are given in EN 448:2015, Annex A and EN 15698-1:2009, Annex A Guidelines for quality inspection and testing of valve assemblies are given in EN 488:2015, Annex A and EN 15698 -1:2009, Annex A Procedures for PE-welding are given in EN 448:2015, Annex B NOTE This European Standard does not include rules for calculation of loads and stresses Normative references The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are indispensable for its application For dated references, only the edition cited applies For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies EN 253:2009+A2:2015, District heating pipes - Preinsulated bonded pipe systems for directly buried hot water networks - Pipe assembly of steel service pipe, polyurethane thermal insulation and outer casing of polyethylene EN 448:2015, District heating pipes - Preinsulated bonded pipe systems for directly buried hot water networks - Fitting assemblies of steel service pipes, polyurethane thermal insulation and outer casing of polyethylene EN 488:2015, District heating pipes - Preinsulated bonded pipe systems for directly buried hot water networks - Steel valve assembly for steel service pipes, polyurethane thermal insulation and outer casing of polyethylene EN 10204, Metallic products - Types of inspection documents EN 13941, Design and installation of preinsulated bonded pipe systems for district heating EN 14419, District heating pipes - Preinsulated bonded pipe systems for directly buried hot water networks Surveillance systems EN 15698-1:2009, District heating pipes - Preinsulated bonded twin pipe systems for directly buried hot water networks - Part 1: Twin pipe assembly of steel service pipe, polyurethane thermal insulation and outer casing of polyethylene BS EN 15698-2:2015 EN 15698-2:2015 (E) Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 253:2009+A2:2015 and the following apply 3.1 anchor construction used to transfer the loads from the steel service pipe through the insulation and the casing to a fixed point 3.2 bending angle α deviation in direction of the steel pipe centre lines 3.3 butt welding bend bend manufactured either by hot bending of steel pipe or by hot forming of steel plates that are subsequently welded together 3.4 transition assembly preinsulated fitting to connect single and twin pipe 3.5 cap not pre-insulated fitting to be welded on the end of a pipe or pipe element 3.6 cold formed bend bend manufactured by cold bending of steel pipe 3.7 fitting reducer, tee, factory-made elbow and bend, cap, welding stub, mechanical joint 3.8 fixing bars steel plates used for bonding of flow and return pipes to eliminate various expansions of straight pipe sections on the fittings 3.9 forged T-piece T-piece manufactured by hot forming of either steel pipes or steel plates that are subsequently welded together 3.10 horizontal bend bend in the horizontal plane 3.11 house entry bend bend assembly with 90° twisted service pipe used for house connections 3.12 hot formed bend bend manufactured by heating pipe during bending BS EN 15698-2:2015 EN 15698-2:2015 (E) 3.13 induction bend bend manufactured by induction bending 3.14 induction bending continuous bending process that utilizes induction heating to create a narrow, circumferential, heated band around the material being bent 3.15 joint end end of the assembly (300 mm long, measured from end of service pipe) which is prepared for connection to another assembly (service pipe welded together and casing connected with a joint) 3.16 nominal size DN numerical metric designation of size, common to components in piping systems which are used for reference purposes 3.17 reducer butt welding fitting to be welded between steel pipes or fittings of different diameters 3.18 single pipe assembly technical solution of district heating pipes with one steel service pipe in one casing [SOURCE: EN 15698-1:2009, 3.1] 3.19 twin pipe assembly technical solution of district heating pipes with two steel service pipes in one casing [SOURCE: EN 15698-1:2009, 3.2] 3.20 twisting of service pipes tendency of the service pipes of a twin pipe assembly to twist around each other [SOURCE: EN 15698-1:2009, 3.3] 3.21 vertical bend bend in the vertical plane 3.22 surveillance system system that consists of measuring sections and measuring instruments for surveillance of pipe systems according to EN 14419 3.23 welded T-piece butt welding fitting manufactured by welding together pieces of steel pipes with or without the use of a welding saddle or a drawn collar on the main pipe BS EN 15698-2:2015 EN 15698-2:2015 (E) 3.24 welding saddle butt welding fitting to be welded into the main pipe for the welded connection between the main pipe and the branch pipe in a T-piece Note to entry: For examples of fittings, see Figure Note to entry: For examples of twin pipe fitting and valve assemblies, see Annex B Key a cold or hot formed bends b butt welding bend or elbows c bending angle, α d forged T-piece e T-piece with welding saddle f T-piece with drawn collar g directly welded T-piece Figure — Examples of fittings [SOURCE: EN 448:2015, 3.17, modified — Note to entry has been added.] 4.1 Requirements General The material of pressurized steel parts shall be certified, with a 3.1 material certificate, in accordance with EN 10204 If traceability on materials is required by the end user, it shall be specified at the time of ordering Corresponding material certificates shall be delivered to the end user if specified at the time of ordering All components shall be designed in accordance with EN 13941, for the actions and stresses that normally occur during a system's entire service life BS EN 15698-2:2015 EN 15698-2:2015 (E) 4.2 Steel parts The requirements for the quality and the dimensions of the steel parts, such as wall thickness and diameter and components shall be in accordance with EN 448 4.3 Welding of steel parts 4.3.1 Welding of steel pipes and elements Fusion welding between the steel parts in different fitting and valve assemblies shall be in accordance with EN 448 The quality of the steel ends of the fittings shall match with the steel service pipes 4.3.2 Welding of fixing bars The fixing bars shall be welded to the pipes according to the requirements of EN 13941 4.3.3 Placing of the fixing bars Fixing bars shall be welded to the straight part of the twin pipe fittings at — transition assembly at the twin pipe part of fitting assemblies, — horizontal and vertical bends from both sides of bended area, — reducers at the largest pipe diameter, — tees at branch pipes, — valve assemblies from both sides of the valve, — venting and draining fitting assemblies at the main pipe from both sides of the fitting assembly 4.4 Casing The casing materials, casing properties and dimensions shall be in accordance with EN 15698-1:2009, 4.3 Casing shall be tested according the requirements of EN 15698-1:2009, Clause 4.5 Polyurethane rigid foam insulation (PUR) Material and insulation properties shall be specified and tested as specified in EN 15698-1:2009 4.6 Fitting and valve assemblies At the joint end, the isolation thickness shall meet the requirements of EN 15698-1:2009, 4.3 The isolation thickness inside the fitting and valve assemblies can vary, depending on the construction and shall have a minimum isolation thickness of 15 mm Valve assemblies shall meet the requirements of EN 488:2015, 4.6 The centre line and angular deviation shall be according to EN 15698-1:2009 Fitting assemblies shall meet the requirements of EN 448:2015, 4.4 The centre line and angular deviation shall be according to EN 15698-1:2009 BS EN 15698-2:2015 EN 15698-2:2015 (E) Centre line deviation and out of roundness are measured as × linear measurements (see A, B and C in Figure 2) Limits at joint end for all three measurements shall be (max – min.) ≤ × (max centre line deviation, EN 253:2009+A2:2015, Table 7) Key A the smallest distances from service pipe to casing surface expressed in millimetres (mm) B the long distances from service pipe casing surface expressed in millimetres (mm) C diameter expressed in millimetres (mm) Figure — Centre line deviations The distance between the forward and return service pipes, at the joint ends, shall be in accordance with EN 15698-1:2009, Table The distance inside the fitting- and valve assemblies can vary on the condition that welding is still possible 4.7 Requirements for effective operation and maintenance Effective operation and maintenance shall meet the requirements of EN 488:2015, 4.7 4.8 Surveillance system If a surveillance system is installed, it shall comply with EN 14419 Test methods The testing of the fitting assemblies shall be tested according to the requirements of EN 448:2015, Clause The valves for supply and return pipes shall be tested according to the requirements of EN 488:2015, Clause 6.1 Marking General The fitting and valve assemblies shall be marked by any suitable method which does not affect the functional properties of the casing, and which is able to withstand conditions of handling, storage and use 10 BS EN 15698-2:2015 EN 15698-2:2015 (E) 6.2 Steel service pipe The steel service pipe shall be marked, according to the requirements on marking given in EN 253:2009+A2:2015, 6.2 Steel service pipe cut to length are only marked if traceability on materials is required by the end user at the time of ordering It is sufficient to mark a steel pipe, which is cut to length, with the cast number (heat number) according to EN 448:2015 6.3 Casing The casing of the fitting shall be marked, according to the requirements on marking given in EN 448:2015, 6.3 Casing cut to length can miss marking Nominal diameter and wall thickness of all joint ends of the fitting assembly shall be written on a label 6.4 Fitting assembly The fitting assembly shall be marked, according to the requirements on marking given in EN 448:2015, 6.4 6.5 Steel valves and valve assembly The steel valves and valve assembly shall be marked accordingly to the requirements on marking given in EN 488:2015, 6.4 11 BS EN 15698-2:2015 EN 15698-2:2015 (E) Annex A (normative) Waste treatment and recycling Necessary requirements for waste management and recycling of materials used for district heating pipes shall be stated in the manufacturer's documentation and be submitted to the purchaser 12 BS EN 15698-2:2015 EN 15698-2:2015 (E) Annex B (informative) Examples of twin pipe fitting assemblies Figures B.1 to B.7 show examples of pipe fitting assemblies; other designs are possible Annex B doesn't contain any examples of valve assemblies Valve assemblies vary in designs, components and applications Figure B.1 — Horizontal bend Figure B.2 — Vertical bend 13 BS EN 15698-2:2015 EN 15698-2:2015 (E) Figure B.3 — House entry bend Figure B.4 — Reducer 14 BS EN 15698-2:2015 EN 15698-2:2015 (E) Figure B.5 — Branch Figure B.6 — Transition assembly 15 BS EN 15698-2:2015 EN 15698-2:2015 (E) Figure B.7 — Anchor 16 This page deliberately left blank NO COPYING WITHOUT BSI PERMISSION EXCEPT AS PERMITTED BY COPYRIGHT LAW British Standards Institution (BSI) BSI is the national body responsible for preparing British Standards and other standards-related publications, information and services BSI is incorporated by Royal Charter British Standards and other standardization products are published by BSI Standards Limited About us Revisions We bring together business, industry, government, consumers, innovators and others to shape their combined experience and expertise into standards -based solutions Our British Standards and other publications are updated by 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