EXTREMELY EFFICIENT FOR
EXTREME TEMPERATURE
THERMEX PLUS
PP-R Plumbing Systems
INDEX
02 Introduction
03 Triple layer advantage
04 Applications
05-06 Specifications & Dimensions
07 Properties & Advantages
08 Identification & Parameters
09 Long term curve
10 Technical & statutory information
11-12 Fittings
Greenfit Thermex Plus PP-R System
Greenfit Thermex Plus pipes & fittings are manufactured using polypropylene random co-polymer (PP-R).
PP-R is commonly used in drinking water installations, hot water and radiator heating systems and many
kind of industrial liquid transportation systems.
The traditional line of monolayer Greenfit PP-R pipes has been enlarged by introducing new Greenfit
Thermex Plus system. It conforms to the requirement given in DIN 8077 & 8078, EN ISO 15874 and IS
15801 standards.
Greenfit Thermex Plus pipe has higher stiffness & lower thermal expansion (3 times lower than conventional
monolayer PP-R pipes).
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Triple Layer Advantages
Greenfit Thermex Plus is designed for distribution of water in extreme temperatures (up to 70°C), compressed air
system & and air conditioning. It is also recommended for distribution in residential, commercial, Industrial & public
community buildings.
The composition of layers in a nutshell is PP-R/PP-R + GF/PP-R.
PP-R
PP-R + GLASS FIBRE
PP-R
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Applications
Water distribution
Indoor and outdoor within buildings,
installations of such as mains,
hot & cold water risers and Swimming pool
plumbing lines. manifolds, etc. networks.
Hot pipe network Compressed Aggressive
such as water boilers, air systems for fluids
geysers & radiator factories & distribution
connections. workshops. networks.
Please note that while connecting Thermex Plus pipe to these appliances use metal pipe of at least 2 feet in between appliance & Thermex Plus pipe.
G.I. Nipple
Clamp
Solar Heater
Expansion Loop
External CPVC Pipe carrying
Hot Water from Solar Heater
CPVC Expansion Loop
CARRYING
HOT WATER FROM
SOLAR HEATING
SYSTEM
Line to Bathroom
RESIDENTIAL TOWER
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Product Range & Specification
Greenfit Thermex Plus PP-R pipes are manufactured in the sizes 20, 25, 32, 40, 50, 63, 75, 90, 110, 160 & 200mm
according to IS 15801 standards which is equivalent to European & Deutsches standard for manufacturing PP-R pipes.
Pipes
Working Pressure
Size (mm) Standard Colour End Connection
(Kg/cm2)
Single layer pipes -
Green
Triple layer pipe -
20 - 160 10, 16 & 20 IS: 15801 Outer layer in Green Poly-fusion welding joint
Inner layer in white
Thermex - Black
Fittings
Working Pressure
Size (mm) Standard Colour End Connection
(Kg/cm2)
• Socket ends suitable for
fusion welding.
20 - 160 20 & 25 DIN:16962 Green
• For transition joints, fittings
with threaded metal inserts
Depending on estimated combination of pressure and temperature, the pipes are produced in various pressure
rating and with different wall thickness.
Recommended pipe applications according to pressure rating are,
PN 10 (S5) Thermex Plus pipe – Comprehensively for cold water and floor heating.
PN 16 (S3.2) Thermex Plus pipe – Comprehensively for hot water & cold water.
PN 20 (S2.5) Thermex Plus pipe – Comprehensively for hot water & central heating.
Dimensions
Wall Thickness
Nominal Size
(Outside Diameter)
SDR 11 (PN 10) SDR 7.4 (PN 16) SDR 6 (PN 20)
(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm)
20 1.90 2.80 3.40
25 2.30 3.50 4.20
32 2.90 4.40 5.40
40 3.70 5.50 6.70
50 4.60 6.90 8.30
63 5.80 8.60 10.50
75 6.80 10.30 12.50
90 8.20 12.30 15.00
110 10.00 15.10 18.30
160 14.60 21.90 26.60
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Operating conditions according to EN ISO 15874 (Pressure, Temperature & Service Life)
In terms of pressure and temperature for pipes & fittings, the operating conditions are set forth in EN 15874 is
taken as basic conditions.
According to EN 15874 water supply & heating system are classified in the following way:
Design Maximum
Application temp. Time at design Time at Emergency Time Scope of
class TD TD temperature Tmax. temperature at Tmalfunction application
ºC Years ºC Years ºC Hours
Hot water
1 60 49 80 1 95 100 supply at
60ºC
Hot water
2 70 49 80 1 95 100 supply at
60ºC
Under floor
20 2.5
heating &
4 40 20 70 2.5 100 100
radiators at
60 25
low temp.
20 14 Radiators at
5 60 25 90 1 100 100 high
80 10 temperature
TD - design temperature defined by application. | Tmax - maximum design temperature & its time limited exposure by application.
| Tmalfunction - malfunction temperature arising under emergencies due to trouble in control system.
Maximum operating pressure corresponding to the application class is calculated and assigned for each Greenfit
Thermex Plus pipe series S and SDR type.
Application Permissible (bar) Pipe type
Cold tap water According to pipe SDR 6, SDR 7.4 & SDR 11
T = 20°C application PN 20, PN 16 & PN 10
Hot tap water 10 SDR 6/S2.5 PN 20
Application class 1
Td/Tmax = 60/80 ºC 8 SDR 7.4/S3.2 PN 16
Hot tap water 10 SDR 6/S2.5 PN 20
Application class 2
Td/Tmax = 70/80 ºC 8 SDR 7.4/S3.2 PN 16
Floor heating,
low temperature radiator heating SDR 6/S2.5 & SDR 7.4/S3.2
10
Application class 4 PN 20 & PN 16
Td/Tmax = 60/80 ºC
Radiator heating
SDR 6/S2.5 & SDR 7.4/S3.2
Application class 5 6
PN 20 & PN 16
Td/Tmax = 80/90 ºC
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Properties of Greenfit Thermex Plus System
Technical Properties
Pipe structure Multi-Layer : Glass Fiber Reinforced Composite Pipes
Diameters (mm) 20, 25, 32, 40, 50, 63, 75, 90, 110, 160, 200
Pressure class PN 20 SDR 6/S2.5 & PN 16 SDR 7.4/S3.2
Pipe length (meter) 3.0 & 6.0
Density 0.90 gram/ cm3
Colour White or Green external & internal layer, middle layer
of GF+PP-R in natural colour.
Jointing method Socket fusion, Butt-weld connection, flange
connection & electrofusion welding
Chemical Resistance Resistant to organic & inorganic chemical
environments for p’H values between 2 & 12.
Installation Temperature Minimum + 5ºC & Maximum +40ºC
Operating temperature Minimum + 5ºC & Maximum +95ºC
Thermal Expansion Coefficient For standard monolayer PP-R pipes 0.15mm/m ºC
For Greenfit Thermex Plus PP-R pipes 0.4mm/m ºC
Thermal Conductivity 0.24W/m ºC
Advantages & Benefits
No health risks
High chemical Resistant to
due to chemically
resistance corrosion
inert PP-R material
Low thermal Resistant to
Low density
conductivity scale buildup
Environment Dampening of flow High mechanical
friendly products vibrations & noises strength
Homogeneous High operation Recommended
joint durability uses in seismic area
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Identification of pipes
Greenfit Thermex Plus Marking
Pipes are marked during the manufacturing process to enable future tracing. All elements are marked in the
following way:
Pipes: Prince Pipes Greenfit Thermex Plus, 3 Layer PP-R pipe UV stabilized and Antimicrobial Nominal pressure
rating PN, Diameter x wall thickness, length & batch number which includes date of production shift & machine
number on which pipes are produced. Pipes are packed with standard package in oven sack bag. Each package is
marked with type of pipe, PN pressure rating, Greenfit Thermex Plus pipes pressure rating & its equivalent SDR &
Series number.
Fittings: For Greenfit Thermex Plus system we recommend normal PP-R fittings having nominal pressure rating of
PN 25 & diameter as engraved on fitting itself during manufacturing. Batch number is mentioned on package of each
package.
PN 10 16 20
SDR 11 7.4 6
S Series 5 3.2 2
Basic Parameters of Internal Water Distribution Systems
A short-term overheating to higher temperature levels (70°C) is expected for hygienic reasons (extermination of
patogenic mycobacteria and bacteria Legionella pneumophila). Greenfit Thermex Plus System can be used for all
internal water distribution systems (i.e. cold drinking water, cold industrial water, hot water, circulation systems). The
plastic piping system is expected to have a 50 years service life under the condition that the material and piping have
been selected correctly and the system properly installed. The pressure class depends on the hot water heating
system and its proper regulation and should therefore be specified by the relevant project designer.
When installing plastic piping system behind a boiler or a water tank, we recommend to install 1.5 - 2 m of
metal piping as protection against overheating the piping system.
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Long Term Performance Curve
09
Calculation example for service life within the system
Suppose Thermex Plus installation operating at maximum operating temperature of 80ºC with maximum operating
pressure of 2.2 Kg/cm2 (0.22 Mpa) for 7 months in a year at safety factor of 1.5.
Calculate hoop stress using formula,
(d-s) (20-3.4)
δ = Sf X P X = 1.5 X 0.22 X
2.s 2 X 3.4
δ = 0.8 Mpa
Minimum service of the installation at continuous heating operation from long term performance curve with respect
to 80ºC temperature isotherm is about 216000 hours which is 25 years.
The resulting expected service life corrected to the yearly heating period then would be as below:
12 months
25 years X = 43 years
12 months
If the results received in above procedures are not satisfactory, then following modifications should be applied:
1) To decrease maximum operating pressure and make new calculations for service life expectancy. Service life
expectancy value will be further extended.
2) To decrease maximum operating fluid temperature and make new calculations for relevant heating system and
accordingly for new service life expectancy. With this service life expectancy will be extended significantly.
Important note
Refer chemical resistance chart before using Greenfit Thermex Plus system for transportation of fluids.
Caution
Chlorine dioxide is used as disinfectant in the drinking water. The chemical reactivity of chlorine dioxide, and
thus the disinfecting effect, is about three times higher than in the case of chlorine. However, materials in the
drinking water system are affected due to the high oxidation potential of chlorine dioxide. Pipe and pipe
joining materials can be damaged by the high oxidation potential. Piping components are also at risk of being
damaged, regardless of whether these components are made of plastic or metal.
Therefore, Prince does not recommend using chlorine dioxide with our Greenfit Thermex Plus PP-R system
& components without prior review.
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Fittings
MOULDED FITTINGS MOULDED FITTINGS MOULDED FITTINGS MOULDED FITTINGS
Coupler Elbow 90° Elbow 45° Equal Tee
MOULDED FITTINGS MOULDED FITTINGS MOULDED FITTINGS MOULDED FITTINGS
Plain Union End Plug End Plug (Extended) End Cap
MOULDED FITTINGS MOULDED FITTINGS MOULDED FITTINGS MOULDED FITTINGS
Pipe Clamp Ball Valve Cross Over (Moulded) Cross Over
MOULDED FITTINGS MOULDED FITTINGS MOULDED FITTINGS MOULDED FITTINGS
Four Way Tee Stub End Flange Core Flange
MOULDED FITTINGS MOULDED FITTINGS MOULDED FITTINGS MOULDED FITTINGS
Tank Connector Tank Connector (Short) Reducer Reducing Elbow
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Fittings
MOULDED FITTINGS MOULDED FITTINGS BRASS INSERTS FITTINGS BRASS INSERTS FITTINGS
Reducing Tee Saddle (Plain) Male Threaded Male Threaded
Adaptor Elbow
BRASS INSERTS FITTINGS BRASS INSERTS FITTINGS BRASS INSERTS FITTINGS BRASS INSERTS FITTINGS
Male Threaded Tee Male Threaded Female Threaded Female Threaded
Union Adaptor Elbow
BRASS INSERTS FITTINGS BRASS INSERTS FITTINGS BRASS INSERTS FITTINGS ACCESSORIES FITTINGS
Female Threaded Female Threaded Female Threaded Die Set HSN
Elbow with Support Tee Union
ACCESSORIES FITTINGS ACCESSORIES FITTINGS ACCESSORIES FITTINGS
Repair Section Repair Bar Welding Device
ACCESSORIES FITTINGS ACCESSORIES FITTINGS
Large Diameter Cutter
Welding Device
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