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HYDROPAM

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Introduction
Ductile iron pipes are crucial in renewable energy projects, especially in hydroelectric power stations, due to their durability, recyclability, and adherence to international quality and environmental standards.

Quality Assurance and Environmental Standards
PAM's ductile iron products are ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified, ensuring high standards in design, manufacturing, and sales processes.

Hydroelectric Power and Environmental Impact
Hydroelectric power is cost-effective and eco-friendly, with a 1MW station powering about 630 homes and reducing CO2 emissions by 2,500 tons annually. European countries are investing in hydraulic technologies to meet renewable energy goals.

HYDROPAM System
The HYDROPAM system is tailored for hydroelectric power stations, featuring robust, pressure-resistant, and abrasion-resistant ductile iron pipes available in diameters from DN 60 to 2000, and are fully recyclable.

Pipe and Joint Technology
Ductile iron pipes meet EN 545 standards and offer various joint technologies like STANDARD and UNIVERSAL Ve joints, designed for easy assembly and adaptability to ground movements.

Valves and Accessories
The system includes EUROSTOP emergency valves, automatic air valves, and needle valves for controlled draining, ensuring safe and efficient pipeline operation.

Mechanical Properties
Ductile iron pipes have stable mechanical properties, high tensile strength, and resistance to impact, suitable for challenging environments.

Design and Safety Considerations
The design safety factor involves understanding material properties and expected loads, with pipes designed to withstand pressures as per EN 545 standards.

Technical Support and Services
PAM offers comprehensive support, including soil survey analysis, hydraulic design, and logistical arrangements, with local distributors providing additional services.

Conclusion
Ductile iron pipes are a reliable and sustainable choice for hydroelectric power stations, offering long-term durability and environmental benefits.

Anchoring and Pipe Laying Conditions
Counteracting longitudinal gravitational movement in pipelines is crucial, using concrete anchor blocks or anchored joints. Self-anchored pipes should be anchored by an anchor block or an additional self-anchored length, with pipes laid downhill from the highest point.

Hydraulic Flow Capacity
Hydraulic flow capacity is influenced by surface roughness, bends, tees, branches, and internal biofilm. A roughness value of k=0.1 mm is reasonable for distribution mains, with head loss affected by water friction and local flow changes.

PAM Services and Tools
PAM provides documentation and software tools like PAMCAD and PAMKIT for consultants and contractors, assisting in pipe laying, dimensioning concrete blocks, and simulating head losses.

Global Presence
SAINT-GOBAIN PAM operates globally, supplying ductile iron pipes for renewable energy and hydraulic power stations, emphasizing its commitment to sustainable development.

Catalog excerpts

Ductile iron for renewab energy Comprehensive pipe systems

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SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Water, fire, iron and energy HYDRO RADS QUALITY ASSURANCE AND ENVIRONMENT ISO 9001 Hydraulic energy produced by the force of water flowing downwards inside a pipe is transformed by a turbine connected to a generator into electricity; this can be rapidly transported and does not produce any waste or pollution. Today, hydroelectricity is still the cheapest form of energy in terms of production costs, and ranks high among the renewable energies. Compared with traditional fossil fuel power plants, a 1MW hydroelectric power station can supply around 630 homes with electricity...

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■ DUCTILE IRON PIPE PERFORMANCES Upstream Reservoir Q Inlet valve Knife valve with hand wheel. Located at the upstream side of the inlet cone Inlet cone Dynamically designed inlet device with low head loss, partly concreted (3 Double flanged pipe Connected to the inlet cone and concreted into the dam wa The properties of ductile iron pipes, fittings and accessories are in conformity with EN 545 Standard Main properties of ductile iron Yield tensile (*), Rp 0.2 HYDROPAM concept HYDROPAM is a comprehensive concept which provides a full set of solutions dedicated to hydraulic power stations - pipes,...

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■ JOINT TECHNOLOGY PAM offers a complete range of pipe diameters from DN 60 up to DN 2000 completed by a comprehensive range of fittings and accessories. See the Pam catalogue "Water mains”. The STANDARD joint has been used for many decades all over the world. Assembly is easy, safe and quick. As the assembly operation needs no welding and coating repair, this push-fit joint is greatly appreciated by contractors when environmental conditions are difficult: winter time, presence of water in the trench bottom, no access for digger, limited time for working, etc. Ductile iron pipe joints are fully...

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■ VALVES PROGRAM Safety Butterfly valve DN 150-1600 PN 10-16-25 DN 1800-2000 PN 10-16 High-speed control system types: mechanical-magnetic-ultrasonic Open-close system types: manual - electrical Picture showing mechanical high-speed control and manual oleo dynamic system Automatic air valve triple function 150 200 900 1600 2000 For the high-speed control sensor magnetic/induction type or ultrasonic type please contact us For electrical open-close manipulation please contact us For other pressure types please contact us To material types please contact us Other pressure or coating types please...

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■ PAM SERVICES PAM's technical teams are ready to assist the client at any stage of the project, from information on our ductile iron products and their use through to technical assistance at the beginning of pipe laying. PAM experts can support customers, consultants and contractors for: - Soil survey analysis and corrosion protection - Hydraulic design and buried pipe engineering - Pipe system designing - Laying operations - Logistic arrangements (transportation by ship, truck, storage, etc.) PAM is also represented by local distributors that can propose equipment and immediate services during...

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PAM LIBRARY AND SOFTWARE TOOLS Hydraulic flow capacity PAM proposes a selection of documentation and software for the attention of consultants and contractors: The equivalent surface roughness, k, of a pipeline depends not only on pipe wall smoothness, but also and more importantly on the number of bends, tees and branches, pipeline profile irregularities, and the development of internal bio film. Library A 450-page ”User’s Guide” or CD ROM providing clear information and detailed application procedures for PAM products. Experience has shown that k=0.1 mm is a reasonable value (whatever the internal...

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Comprehensive solution for Hydro Power Stations Every year, over 100 projects are manufactured by SAINT-GOBAIN PAM for hydraulic power stations and delivered in Europe and worldwide. Ductile iron pipe for renewable energy PAM commitment for sustainable development

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ALGERIA SAINT-GOBAIN PAM ALGERIE Z.I. Sidi Abdelkader-Ben Boulaid - BP 538 09000 - BLIDA - Algeria Phone: + 213 (0) 25 36 00 60 ARGENTINA SAINT-GOBAIN PAM ARGENTINA Bouchard y Enz 1836 - LLAVALLOL - BUENOS AIRES - Argentina Phone: + 54 11 42 98 9600 AUSTRALIA SAINT-GOBAIN PAM 15 Edgars Road THOMASTOWN VIC 3074 - Australia Phone: + 61 (0) 3 9358 6122 AUSTRIA SAINT-GOBAIN GUSSROHRVERTRIEB OSTERREICH GmbH Archenweg, 52 A-6020 - INNSBRUCK - Austria Phone: + 43 512 341 717-0 BELGIUM SAINT-GOBAIN PIPE SYSTEMS Raatshovenstraat, n°2 B-3400 - LANDEN - Belgium Phone: + 32 11 88 01 20 BRAZIL SAINT-GOBAIN...

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