- Author: Josep Maria Ferrer Bruach
- Advisors: Prof. Ana Inés Fernández Renna, Dra. Camila Barreneche Güerisol
- Programme: Engineering and Applied Sciences – Industrial doctorate program of the Generalitat of Catalonia
- Company: Italsan
- Research line: Industrial Processes
- Thesis defense date: September 6, 2023
Thesis Highlights
- This thesis centers on the enhancement of PP-R pipes, a prominent product in the Spanish market, through the exploration of significant milestones and novel concepts.
- To simulate real plumbing conditions, a pilot plant has been established for the study of premature aging in pipes and the proposal of regulatory enhancements and material formulation improvements.
- The findings of this study are transferable to other formulations based on similar principles, despite the primary focus on a single polymer.
- The research contributes to the upcoming legislative updates in the domain of water quality and disinfection, with stricter requirements for plumbing materials anticipated between 2022 and 2023.
- Italsan, as an industry leader, has been consistently delivering high-quality solutions to its customers for over three decades. This thesis seeks to further solidify its market position
Funding Organizations
- Generalitat de Catalunya: Doctorats industrials, 2018 DI 006, AGAUR