Rehab
Technical guide to variations of close-fit liners for mainline pipe
(UI) — Cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) has surpassed more than 52 years of successful and diversified installations. Over those years, the technology has advanced with development of new techniques and products that have influenced cost, quality and installation speed.
HammerHead opens new CIPP Order Fulfillment Center in Florida
(UI) — A new HammerHead Trenchless Order Fulfillment Center (OFC) located in West Melbourne, Florida, is now fully operational. Cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) installers throughout the Southeast United States are receiving their orders for consumables faster.
Steve Gearhart retires from Vortex Companies Division, CIPP Corp.
(UI) — CIPP Corp., a Vortex Company, has announced the retirement of Steve Gearhart, a founding partner of CIPP Corp. Vortex veteran and Regional Vice President-Services, Connor Collier, has been named vice president of CIPP Corp. and will lead the company in its next evolution of growth.
What is the difference between UV and Bluelight LED?
Light-cured lateral CIPP lining is one of the most popular trends in trenchless rehabilitation technologies and one of the questions we hear a lot is, “what’s the difference between Bluelight LED and UV?”
Rehab News: Cherne Introduces World’s Largest Test Ball
(UI) — The 72- to 120-inch Test-Ball was carefully developed with an optimized design that offers improved performance and safety for blocking flow in the biggest pipes in sanitary and storm sewer systems.
Granite Awarded 5 Sewer Rehab Contracts in Chicago
Construction firm Granite has been awarded five sewer rehabilitation projects with the City of Chicago, part of the "Windy City's" $8 billion plan to upgrade its aging wastewater infrastructure.
Aegion Corporation Wins $8 Million Texas Wastewater Rehab Contract
Insituform, a subsidiary of Aegion, announced it has been awarded an $8 million large-diameter wastewater pipeline rehabilitation contract in Southwest Texas.
U.S. Department of Energy Announces $33 Million for Natural Gas Pipeline Retrofitting Projects
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced over $30 million in funding to develop technology to rehabilitate aging natural gas pipelines.
Enbridge Finds Gaps in Protective Coating on Michigan Pipeline
Canadian pipeline company Enbridge reported it has discovered four spots on its subsea oil pipeline in Michigan's Straits of Mackinac where the protective coating has eroded away exposing the bare metal of the pipe.
TTC Publishes Environmental Impact Study of Steam-Cured CIPP
In response to recent questions about the environmental impact of emissions from steam cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) projects, the Trenchless Technology Center (TTC) at Louisiana Tech University has published results from its extensive study related to the issue.
TTC to Release CIPP Emissions Safety Findings on Dec. 17
The Trenchless Technology Center at Louisiana Tech University said it has completed NAASCO-commissioned research into the safety of styrene emissions from cured-in-place pipe and will present its findings and recommendations in a webcast on Dec. 17.
Survey Recognizes Company Leaders for Underground Infrastructure
A recent in-depth survey by Underground Construction magazine revealed the most recognizable companies among personnel within the underground utility and pipeline infrastructure market place.
Cranbrook, B.C. Completes Sewer Relining Project
The City of Cranbrook’s 2019 Capital Works Program is wrapping up with the recent completion of the sewer relining project in the downtown area.
Avanti Adds Epoxy Product Line to its Injection Solutions
Avanti International introduced the AV-500 epoxy line to its portfolio of injection solutions used to stabilize soils and rock, restore structural integrity, stop leaks and control groundwater. The product offering consists of..
CIPP Under a Golf Course
Plano, Texas, embarked on a mission in 2015 to rehabilitate more than three miles of reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) after a condition assessment had shown deterioration due to corrosion from H2S (hydrogen sulfide) sewer gas.
Insituform Introduces iPlus Infusion UV Felt CIPP
The new iPlus Infusion UV felt cured-in-place pipe (CIPP), manufactured and installed by Insituform Technologies, an Aegion company, is now commercially available. Insituform patented UV CIPP in the 1980s as an alternative to..
AUCSC 2019 Offers Underground Corrosion Training
The 64rd annual Appalachian Underground Corrosion Short Course (AUCSC 2019) will take place May 7–9, 2019 in Morgantown, W.V. , covering topics that include instrumentation, corrosion surveys, cathodic protection, pipe coatings and miscellaneous methods of corrosion control.
Spiral Wound Liners and the Pipe Rehabilitation Industry
October 2018 NASSCO Tech Tips – download pdf ..
HammerHead Unveils New Purpose-Built CIPP trailer
HammerHead Trenchless, a Charles Machine Works company, has introduced a new, purpose-built trailer for cured-in-place-pipe (CIPP) applications that gives installers a uniquely versatile and efficient workstation suited to almost any job they encounter. The 20-foot-long trailer’s modular design not..
Perma-Liner Launches High-Performance Vinyl Ester for CIPP Repairs
Perma-Liner Industries, LLC, a leading manufacturer and supplier of trenchless pipeline rehabilitation equipment and materials for North America, introduced a new, high-performance epoxy vinyl ester resin. This vinyl ester product is Bisphenol-A Epoxy-based resin dissolved in styrene. The new resin..
NASSCO Awards TTC Project to Measure Styrene, Compounds in CIPP
After a careful and thorough review of multiple responses to a request for proposals regarding cured-in-place pipe (CIPP), NASSCO accepted the proposal from the Trenchless Technology Center at Louisiana Tech University. The project will include a comprehensive evaluation of air emissions from steam ..
CUIRE to Develop Design, Installation Guides for Pipe-in Liner Product
CUIRE is a research, education and outreach organization and part of the University of Texas at Arlington’s (UTA) Department of Civil Engineering. Since its inception in 2002, CUIRE has focused on assembling exceptional and broad-reaching engineering and technical talent to address the needs of unde..
CUIRE Leads Research Team for Phase I of NASSCO CIPP Study
A four-month study on the review of published literature pertaining to chemical emissions of styrene-based resin used in the cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) process, found that existing studies do not adequately capture worker exposures or levels in the surrounding areas to which workers or citizens may ..
UTA Literature Research Chemical Emissions of Styrenated CIPP Non-conclusive
A four-month study on the review of published literature pertaining to chemical emissions of styrene-based resin used in the cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) process, found that existing studies do not adequately capture worker exposures or levels in the surrounding areas to which workers or citizens may ..
CUIRE Study Finds CIPP Reports Non-Conclusive
Researchers at the University of Texas at Arlington’s Center for Underground Infrastructure Research and Education and the Institute for Underground Infrastructure in Germany have completed a four-month study on the review of published literature pertaining to chemical emissions of styrene-based res..
Pro Pipe, Perma-Liner Partner to Expand Lateral Lining Services
Professional Pipe Services Inc. (Pro Pipe), a leader in underground pipeline assessment and repair, and Perma-Liner Industries, a leading manufacturer and supplier of trenchless pipeline rehabilitation equipment and materials, are partnering to provide main/lateral connection lining services nationw..
SippTech and SAK Construction Enter Into Exclusive National Installer Agreement
SIPP Technologies LLC (SippTech) today announced it has reached an agreement with SAK Construction LLC (SAK) for exclusive installation rights of its SippSteel™ robotic lining technology. Pursuant to the agreement, SAK is now the sole national installation contractor for SippTech’s multidimensional,..
Raven Lining Systems, VersaFlex Complete Merger
Raven Lining Systems® and VersaFlex® Inc. today announced the companies have merged, effective Jan. 1, 2018. As part of the merger, VersaFlex’s Polyurea University will be combined with Raven Lining Systems’ Certified Applicator Program to develop an industry leading training and technical support ..
Rehabilitation Technology News December 2017
Raven Lining Systems Raven Lining Systems introduced the newest additions to the AquataPoxy brand, the AquataPoxy 90 (epoxy lining) and AquataPoxy 190 (red oxide epoxy primer/finish coating). These products will supplement Raven’s existing portfolios (AquataPoxy and AquataFlex) for the potable wate..
Global CIPP Market To Reach Nearly $2.5 Billion by 2022
Among trenchless rehabilitation techniques, cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) is gaining popularity. In fact, a new report from Stratview Research, The Global Cured-In-Place Pipe Market: Highlights, projects the global market will reach $2.49 billion in 2022. Major drivers of the growth include the agin..
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