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Supraflow High Volume Tapping Tee Presented by: Energy Materials and Controls 1 www.plcsusa.com | 856-722-1333 Problem - Limited Options Current m ethods for installing branch connections: 1. PE hot tapping 2. Installing 3-Way Tees 3.

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Supraflow High Volume Tapping Tee

Presented by: Energy Materials and Controls

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Problem - Limited Options

Current m ethods for installing branch connections:

1. PE hot tapping
2. Installing 3-Way Tees
3. Installing High Volume Tapping Tees

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3-Way Tee

I nstalling a 3 -w ay tee provides no flow restriction, how ever gas m ust be stopped using squeeze-offs.

Disadvantages:

 Temporary bypass may be needed, adding labor and material cost.  Potential damage to PE at squeeze points, decreases pipeline integrity.  Larger excavations increasing reinstatement cost.  Lifting equipment to maneuver squeeze off tools in place.  Squeeze-off may not completely stop the gas.

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HVTT

Disadvantages:  Only available in 2” and smaller  Does not have enough flow compacity for larger projects. The high-volume tapping tee (HVTT) is one of the easiest fittings to install a lateral connection.

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PE Saddle Hot Tapping

Disadvantages:  Multiple steps required.  Typically performed by a specialty trained crew.  Requires a large excavation.  Connection between new pipe and valve cannot be pressure tested prior to energizing the new lateral.

Hot tapping through a branch saddle uses specialized equipment.

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Supraflow Solution

I ntrinsically safe and easy PE m ain branching operating up to 1 5 0 psi.

No other solution offers live gas-free 4 "-8 "

branching on 4 "-1 8 " m ain for:

Main Connections
High Flow Services
Large diameter by-pass installations
Large Tapping Tee is sim ple and quick

using ultra light drilling equipm ent.

The exclusive tubular cutter retains the

coupon and shavings.

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Supraflow Solution

2010 - Developed by Grupo Torre in Barcelona, Spain, a 136 year old company.

W hy?

In response to growing concerns in Europe over the lack of cost-

efficient large diameter PE hot tapping systems.

Safety issues over the potential damage that squeeze-off causes to

PE pipes. To Date…

Over 9,000 Supraflow tees have been installed World-Wide.
In use, approved or awaiting internal approval at National Grid,

Peoples Gas, PG&E, CenterPoint Energy, Detroit Edison, Ameren, Bay City Gas, Metropolitan Utilities, WE Energies and other US Utilities for branch connections up to 8″ diameters.

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Supraflow Solution - Sizes

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Supraflow Solution

I nstalls in m ultiple configurations

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Supraflow Solution

Requires less room to install than other

lateral installation methods.

Typically installed in a 3’ x 3’

excavation.

Sm aller Excavation= Low er Restoration Cost

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Supraflow Solution - Operation

Uses existing approved fittings.

Tap is in the tee. Contained in a 1 0 0 % gas tight cham ber

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Supraflow Solution - Operation

Pipe connections are com plete prior to tapping.

All connections are air tested at

nce.

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Supraflow Solution - Operation

Supraflow ’s sim ple to use drill assem bly taps the pipe.

Uniquely designed cutter m akes zero shavings and retains the coupon.

Color Coded System Tool Case

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Supraflow Solution - Operation

3 step closure design creates perm anent air tight seal. 1 . O ring on internal cutter seat acts as prim ary seal. 2 . Tw o additional o rings in the tee’s head. 3 . PE cap w ith o ring finish installation.

After tapping is com plete, cutter is w ithdraw n to the top of tee.

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Supraflow Solution – Negligible Flow Restriction

Tested for pressure loss values. Test w as perform ed at several different flow speeds, up to 3 5 ft/ sec w hich is m axim um available for this kind of tests. Drop w as less than 0 .1 psi.

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Supraflow Solution - Testing

Fully meet ASTM 02513 requirements. Tests performed according to ASTM 02513 and test conditions following ASTM 01598, and assembly electrofusion following procedure qualified under 49CFR 192.283.

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Field Pictures

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Field Pictures

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Field Pictures

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Video - http://www.plcsusa.com/supraflow.html

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Get Started with the Supraflow Today

No squeezing off.
Easy to install.
No flow restriction.
Saves excavation.
Use current approved fittings.
Simple ultra light drilling equipment.
Cutter retains the coupon and shavings.

4 ”-8 ” branching on 4 ”-1 8 ” PE m ains operating up to 1 5 0 psi m ade sim ple.

The Supraflow saves m oney and enhances safety w hen expanding the PE system w ith large PE branch connections.

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Contact

For more information about the Supraflow Tee and other unique gas distribution products contact: Energy Materials and Controls Joe McCarthy 610-248-5140 energymac@aol.com Paul Lamb 508-269-7775 paullamb188@comcast.net