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The ANSI/AWWA C214 standard is a technical specification for the external tape coating system of steel water supply pipelines, mainly used in the drinking water industry. This standard specifies the requirements for tape coating systems, including material selection, construction techniques, and environmental adaptability.
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Overview of AWWA C214 Standard
The ANSI/AWWA C214 standard is a technical specification for the external tape coating system of steel water supply pipelines, mainly used in the drinking water industry. This standard specifies the requirements for tape coating systems, including material selection, construction techniques, and environmental adaptability. The system usually consists of liquid adhesive, anti-corrosion tape (inner layer), and mechanical protective tape (outer layer), forming a three-layer composite structure, suitable for prefabricated construction in fixed location coating factories. The standard emphasizes the need for continuous monitoring of coating quality during the construction process, taking into account temperature limitations (usually within the normal drinking water temperature range), and consulting with manufacturers to adjust the process for higher temperature environments.
Requirements for anti-corrosion materials and structures
The tape coating system recommended by AWWA C214 standard uses polyolefin materials, which have excellent chemical corrosion resistance, waterproofing, and mechanical protection properties. The anti-corrosion layer should be tightly adhered to the surface of the steel pipe, and the outer tape should resist soil microorganisms, moisture, and external physical damage. This standard explicitly excludes the application in extreme environments such as rocky areas and underwater pipelines, which require additional protective measures. Compared with the common 3PE anti-corrosion structure (epoxy powder+adhesive+polyethylene), AWWA C214 pays more attention to the flexibility and on-site adaptability of tape coating, which is suitable for conventional buried water supply pipelines.
Construction technology and quality control
According to the standard requirements, the surface of the steel pipe needs to be thoroughly treated before construction, removing oxide scale, rust, and dirt to ensure coating adhesion. The painting process should comply with parameters such as thickness, coating method, and drying time, and the construction environment should be kept ventilated and clean. The standard also requires continuous testing of tape coatings to avoid issues such as bubbles or uneven thickness. Compared to other anti-corrosion technologies such as epoxy coal tar or cement mortar lining, the advantage of tape coating is high construction efficiency and strong adaptability to complex terrain, but it must strictly follow the layered coating and quality acceptance process.
Performance advantages and application scenarios
The AWWA C214 tape coating system has the characteristics of strong corrosion resistance and long service life (usually up to 30-50 years), especially suitable for urban water supply systems and industrial water pipelines. Its resistance to microbial erosion and water resistance can effectively extend the service life of pipelines in damp soil. When combined with IPN8710 non-toxic internal anti-corrosion coating, it can form a dual protection system both inside and outside, balancing water quality safety and external environmental tolerance. This type of anti-corrosion steel pipe has been widely used in large-scale water transmission projects both domestically and internationally, becoming one of the key technologies to ensure water supply safety.
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