Drilling operation helps utility protect medieval monks path
A seemingly state-of-the-art drilling technique has allowed Thames Water to install a vital new sewage pipe while protecting a centuries-old country path used by...
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.
Culvert relining without tears?
Structural renovation lining works have been delivered to thirteen sections of culvert in Leverington, Cambridgeshire, with seemingly minimal disruption
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
Guide aims to demystify drain and sewer lining
A new technical guide from drainage specialist Lanes Group aims to explain best practice in the use of no-dig sewer and drain lining .
Vinyl manufacturers to hold pipes conference in September
Significant trends across the European plastic pipe value chain, cost-competitiveness of PVC pipes and best practices for their installation will be some of the key topics for debate by European experts at the first PVC4Pipes conference to be held on 17 September 2019 in Bologna, Italy .
Polymers expert provides bespoke, long term sealing solution for biggest seaport in the Caspian...
Trelleborg’s pipe seals operation has supplied the largest single order of its flexible Pipe-to-Manhole Connectors for the new $2 billion International Türkmenbaşı Seaport in...
Tap test gives faster way to confirm safety of oil and gas pipelines
A simple vibration test can help oil and gas companies prevent pipeline spills in a way that is faster and cheaper than conventional methods,...
Precision pipework assists wastewater treatment revamp
SOUTHERN Water has completed a £300 million environmental improvement scheme that includes building a new wastewater treatment works for the catchment area of Brighton...
ROV offers game-changing advance for infrastructure management, says firm
Aquam has launched Amplus, which the firm claims to be "the most advanced remote operated vehicle (ROV) for use in pressurized water, wastewater, and...
Piezoelectric system pinpoints pipe leaks
THE identification and tracing of leaks in smaller pipes could become a faster, more accurate and cost effective process thanks to a solution developed...
District heating pipe work has sustainable design rubber stamp
Flexalen 600 pipe work available from Flexenergy, a UK provider of district heating networks, is now Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Silver. This certification can...
New group resource showcases the options for PE gas pipe jointing
As part of its ongoing work to capture and share pipeline engineering know-how, the BPF Pipes Group has created a key resource for engineers...
Light curing saves time and hassle
PBF Drainage Services has become a UK distributor for the Danish pipe lining system Bluelight which uses LED light to cure liners during installation .
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.
Pipeline industries have vital know-how for CO2 transport
THE deployment of carbon capture and storage (CCS) in the UK will benefit hugely from the knowledge and expertise amassed by the pipeline and...
“World’s biggest” gate valves deployed in Texas water pipeline project
In recent months Yorkshire based Blackhall Valves has played an important role in the gargantuan Integrated Pipeline Project (IPL), intended to improve the water...
Patch lining succeeds where stopper’s come up short
LANES Group has used a no-dig patch lining technique to support the decommissioning of drainage pipes on a production site of leading global manufacturer...
Large diameter precast concrete pipes installed in Pennington pumping station upgrade
Over 200m of large diameter precast concrete pipes have been installed as part of the refurbishment of Pennington Pumping Station, a key asset in...
Comments invited on standard to test for corrosion of oil and gas pipelines
BSI, the business standards company, is developing a new standard, BS 8701 Full ring ovalization test for determining the susceptibility to cracking of linepipe...
