Super Engineering | This ERA tube is once again used in international airports!

Jul. 02, 2026

2026-07-02

In the hinterland of North China, the third phase of the renovation and expansion project of Taiyuan Wusu International Airport, a key project of the national "14th Five Year Plan", is about to be put into operation.

As the only international airport in Shanxi Province and the first regional hub level fully operational zero carbon airport in China, this "air gateway" connecting the three Jin regions to the outside world will meet the demand for an annual passenger throughput of 40 million and a cargo and mail throughput of 300000 tons, becoming an important aviation node connecting North China and the whole country.

In this expansion project, ERA is deeply involved in the construction of the airport water supply system with high-quality HDPE water supply pipes as the core product. The airport water supply system is responsible for continuously delivering production and domestic water to the terminal area, flight area, living area, and supporting facilities.

The cold resistance, anti settlement ability, and durability stability of pipelines have become the core considerations for project selection due to the challenges of low temperatures in winter, mixed soil conditions in summer, and high requirements for long-term operation in northern regions.

Strong low-temperature toughness solves the problem of frost heave in northern China

The lowest temperature in winter in Taiyuan area can reach minus 20 degrees Celsius. Ordinary pipes are prone to brittle cracking at low temperatures, causing leakage in the pipeline network and affecting the normal water supply to the airport.

The HDPE water supply pipe is made of high-quality raw materials with extremely low low-temperature brittleness temperature, which can maintain good toughness in extremely cold environments, effectively resist the risk of frost heave, and ensure the safe and stable operation of the pipeline network in winter.

Anti settlement adaptation for complex geological conditions

The geological conditions around the airport are complex, and uneven settlement of the foundation is the main threat to pipeline safety. The elongation at break of HDPE water supply pipes exceeds 350%, and the material properties of various intermediate products are also capable of adapting to external forces caused by uneven settlement and misalignment, avoiding pipe breakage or interface leakage, and ensuring the continuous and safe operation of the water supply system.

Long life, low maintenance, airport long term operation standard

The design of airport infrastructure has a long service life, which requires extremely high requirements for the service life of pipes and the control of later operation and maintenance costs. ERA HDPE water supply pipe is corrosion resistant, non scaling and anti-aging, with a design service life of 50 years above,

Significantly reduce the full lifecycle operation and maintenance costs, and perfectly adapt to the long-term operation requirements of large hubs.

Not only in the martial arts world, but also in the clouds

The application of HDPE water supply pipes in the airport field is not the first time.

Looking through the engineering history, this product has already landed at major airports across the country.

From the North China hub to the East China airport,

The joint selection of airport projects in different regions and operating conditions confirms the professional ability of ERA HDPE water supply pipes to match the construction needs of airports of different scales.

The operation of an airport cannot be separated from the continuous support of water flow; The development of a city also relies on a safe and reliable pipeline network. ERA products not only serve transportation hubs such as airports, high-speed trains, and subways, but also deeply integrate into urban water supply, sewage treatment, park construction, and other livelihood projects.

Make mobility worry free and make the world a better place. With its invisible power, ERA is helping to write a new chapter in the construction and renewal of Chinese cities.

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