Detecting leaks before they occur
A group in the US claims to have made an important advance with the transducers that use ultrasonic guided-wave technology to detect anomalies in pipes, helping users prevent leaks before they start.
Pressure is on for hydrostatic pipeline testing
Serious injuries to a young woman in Leicestershire, the consequence of a hydrostatic pressure test going wrong, should be a wake-up call to the...
Utility uses drones and laser technology to improve sewer network
Drones and lasers are being used together - in an apparent UK first - to improve the functioning of the sewers and are helping...
How gas leak detection will help the world keep its methane reduction promise
The signing of the Global Methane Pledge at last year’s COP26 marks a vital step in reducing the impact of industrial activities on the...
Firms achieve first drinking water spray lining in AMP7
Morrison Water Services, a part of M Group Services’ Water Division, is working in partnership with Yorkshire Water to deliver a drinking water...
Circular priorities
If a product or system has a long life – whether below or above the ground – it invariably improves its value within the circular economy.
Pipelines appointment
Sealing and corrosion protection expert Winn & Coales International has announced that the Marketing & Sales Director of Winn & Coales (Denso), Mr Andrew Stuart has been appointed to the IPLOCA Board of Directors.
Drainage acquisition cements expertise in managing underground assets
Environmental and energy infrastructure specialist Adler and Allan has acquired drainage expert Jet Aire Services, it was announced on 8 November.
Jet Aire Services is...
Access point advice
There are benefits to using inspection chambers to access drains and sewers for cleaning, testing, inspection and maintenance, says the BPF Pipes Group in lieu of releasing a new guide on the topic.
Firms appointed by utility to support £5 billion infrastructure programme in Scotland
Utility firm Scottish Water has appointed a network of companies that it says will enhance water and wastewater services, and support a forecasted £1...
Plastic piping trade group starts ‘best practice’ webinar series
In line with promoting best practice across the construction industry the BPF Pipes Group says it has launched a series of informative lunchtime webinars,...
Colonial Pipeline: Details emerge of landmark cyber-security breach
A cyber-attack on the largest fuel pipeline in the US, on Friday 7 May, is being described as possibly the most impactful ransomware event...
Tackling leakage from all angles
Supply interruptions and water losses from leaks on transmission pipes and trunk mains can be some of the most challenging issues water utilities face given the large diameter of the pipes and the materials of which they are made
Satellite infrastructure intelligence product will identify pipe problems
A new project will draw upon satellite data to identify problems with underground water pipes, and improve operational efficiencies for water utilities.
Suez describes MasterPlan...
Pipe profiling technology supports targetted rehabilitation
The firm providing services to wastewater networks says its adoption of ‘spinning laser’ technology is helping to revolutionise its pipe profiling capabilities.
Available from IWJS,...
Penstock flow control in world’s first ‘electric town’ uses variable speed actuation
The small Scottish town of Kinlochleven has an extraordinary claim to fame as the first place in the world in which every home was...
Clearing tarmac and concrete
Sewer and pipe renovation specialist CJ Kelly International recently assisted with a pipe cleaning project undertaken by drainage contractor Fastflow Drains
Culvert relining without tears?
Structural renovation lining works have been delivered to thirteen sections of culvert in Leverington, Cambridgeshire, with seemingly minimal disruption
Sponsored content: Corrosion and sealing online portal
Winn & Coales (Denso) Ltd, specialist manufacturers of corrosion prevention and sealing products, recently announced the launch of their newly updated website – Denso.net – with new product pages, a new Surface Preparation Guide and many more exciting new features.
Cement-free concrete beats corrosion, says research group
Researchers from RMIT University (in Melbourne, Australia) have developed an eco-friendly zero-cement concrete, which is said to all but eliminate corrosion.
Concrete corrosion and fatbergs...
