@inproceedings{4c9432c94b38455fbbaaf400a251f5f7,
title = "Prediction of degradation of polymer tubes used in solar domestic hot water components",
abstract = "For polyolefin tubes exposed to chlorinated hot water, lifetime is estimated by a model of the depletion of antioxidant through diffusion and reaction with chlorine ions. A case study for typical tube geometries used in solar hot water applications at 50°C is presented. Characteristic time scales demonstrate that the dominant mechanism for antioxidant depletion is the reaction with chlorine ions that diffuse into the polymer tube.",
keywords = "Antioxidant, Chemical consumption, Chlorinated water, Lifetime, Polymer, Tube",
author = "Gyanender Singh and Mantell, {Susan C} and Davidson, {Jane H}",
year = "2011",
month = aug,
day = "23",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "9781617829604",
series = "Annual Technical Conference - ANTEC, Conference Proceedings",
pages = "2746--2751",
booktitle = "69th Annual Technical Conference of the Society of Plastics Engineers 2011, ANTEC 2011",
note = "69th Annual Technical Conference of the Society of Plastics Engineers 2011, ANTEC 2011 ; Conference date: 01-05-2011 Through 05-05-2011",
}
