Pipe Material
This section analyzes the various materials of pipe to convey the design flow from the pump station at the Tres Rios FRW Outfall 005 to the headworks of the AWPF.
Pipe Material Alternatives
The pipe alternatives are AWWA C905 PVC, Ductile Iron, and HDPE.
Figure 1: AWWA C905 Pipe Example
Figure 2: Ductile Iron Pipe Example
Figure 3: HDPE Pipe Example
Pipe Material Scoring Criteria
Review the weighted criteria used to evaluate pipe materials, prioritizing hydraulic efficiency, long-term durability, and overall lifecycle cost.
Table 1: ​Pipe Material Scoring Criteria
Pipe Material Decision Matrix
Below is the decision matrix comparing Ductile Iron, AWWA C905 PVC, and High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) across the established scoring criteria.
Table 2: Pipe Material Decision Matrix
Pipe Material Final Recommendation
AWWA C905 PVC was selected as the optimal conveyance material, offering superior resistance to scaling and overall cost-effectiveness for the 40 MGD system.
