According to event organizers, a preview of papers submitted for Plastic Pipes XVII (PPXVII) points to presentations focused on significant trends and ideas in the field of plastic pipe technology. In support of that, and for the first time, there will be an award for the best presentation. Nominations will be judged from the 130 presentations delivered during the event at Chicago’s Swissôtel, Sept. 22 to 24, 2014.
Global demand for plastic pipe systems is projected to rise 8.5% annually during the next three years. In North America, the shale energy boom has greatly expanded the use of plastic piping in the energy sector, and replacement of antiquated pipe networks by more durable and efficient plastic pipe materials using trenchless technology has become a major trend in all regions.
The main program will embrace technical and marketing issues relating to the design and development, testing, installation and operation of plastic pipe systems. Papers will offer new solutions to technical and engineering issues using plastic pipe systems and identify market and business opportunities for further growth in the use of plastic pipes worldwide.
Hosting a record 550 participants from more than 40 countries, Plastic Pipes XVII is the largest conference and exhibition of its kind. The conference is organized in collaboration with The Plastics Pipe Institute, TEPPFA, PE 100 Assn. and PVC4Pipes.
Source: Plastic Pipes XVII
