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Jun 17, 2013
News
Cooperation with UNIDO to explore the potential of nanotechnology to help address water challenges
Providing access to clean water is one of the most pressing challenges in developing countries. Lack of access to safe drinking water impacts the lives and well-being of millions of people, whereas non-existent, or inadequate, wastewater treatment is threatening the quality of water resources, as well as ecosystems that we depend on.
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Jun 14, 2013
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Construction site, general » Products
HammerHead launches new ROUGHNECK R400 Pneumatic Rock Hammer System
HammerHead has launched the new ROUGHNECK R400 Pneumatic Rock Hammer system for the underground construction industry. The system includes the R400 air hammer, 5.25-inch straight and offset bits, patent-pending pullback kit, control station/oiler, drill conversion kit and universal HD high-flow rock drill housing. The ROUGHNECK R400 is designed to drill at rates up to 150 feet per hour while providing enhanced steering performance.
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Jun 14, 2013
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Tunneling and gallery techniques » Jacking by machine » Tunnel boring machine
Sacramento UNWI Sections 1 and 2 Project: Special Tunnel Construction with Plastic-Lined PCC Segments
The UNWI project was undertaken by Traylor Shea, a Joint Venture for the Sacramento Regional County Sanitation District. It features the first use of plastic-lined concrete segments in North America combined with rapid segment delivery and installation, tight curve radii, tunnel conveyor mucking and abbreviated startup. This inner lining prevents deterioration of the segments by corrosive sewer gases. Once the segments are in place, the joints between segments are heat-sealed together to form a complete liner. Unique solutions were devised to protect the plastic lining without sacrificing the high performance objectives of the system or the safety of the crew.
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Jun 13, 2013
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SGS to Oversee Construction of Natural Gas Pipeline
One of the most distinguished suppliers among the largest in the transmission and distribution of natural gas in India has awarded SGS a contract to provide independent inspection, testing, commissioning and certification services during construction of a polyethylene (PE) pipeline in Surat, India.
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Jun 12, 2013
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Construction site, general » Devices
Ditch Witch JT25 Directional Drill Released
The Ditch Witch® organization announces the release of the new JT25 horizontal directional drill, an exceptionally smooth, powerful, quiet and productive machine designed primarily for utility backbone work.
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Jun 11, 2013
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GE Introduces Subsea Leak Detection and Multi-Domain Condition Monitoring
GE’s Measurement and Control business announced two innovative condition monitoring and sensing solutions for the subsea sector: the Acoustic Leak Detection System and the Subsea Multi-Domain Condition Monitoring System. Representing the first products resulting from GE’s acquisition of Naxys in 2012, these solutions allow oil and gas operators to monitor the integrity of their subsea installations.
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Jun 10, 2013
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Inspection » TV-Inspection
CCTV-Investigations to identify potential issues underground
MidCoast Water’s sewer line investigation work is heading to Gloucester. The sewer line investigation program aims to correctly map the sewer network, identify potential problems so they can be resolved and undertake periodic cleaning of the mains.
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Jun 07, 2013
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Using Tablet Technology to Create Safe Water Demand
Safe Water Network has created a tablet-based awareness and educational campaign aimed at rural communities lacking safe water access in India. This low cost approach to providing compelling messaging, accelerates household adoption and usage, and it can be broadly replicated.
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Jun 05, 2013
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Renovation » Lining with pipes
Cured-In-Place Pipe Water Main Renewal at Dallas Water Utility
Inland Pipe Rehabilitation (IPR), the nation’s largest privately owned trenchless infrastructure solutions provider, recently installed Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) to renew more than 1600 ft. of water lines serving a North Dallas suburb water treatment plant. IPR installed its unique pressure pipe renewal system provided by RS Technik using Dow custom formulated resins.
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Jun 04, 2013
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Trenchless installation of pipelines » Installation of lines
Horizontal Directional Drill arrives in Malta as part of Interconnector works
Works on the Interconnector project are advancing according to plan and at the beginning of last week, people going through the Coast Road managed to get a glimpse of a Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) which was brought to Malta as part of the works currently being done ahead of the Interconnector.
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Jun 03, 2013
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Itron Launches Powerful Smart Metering Analytics Designed Specifically for Water
Itron, Inc. announced an expansion of its analytic capabilities in North America with Itron Water Analytics. Itron Water Analytics includes a data store optimized for analytics, business intelligence dashboards and water utility specific analytics that turn smart metering and other operational data into actionable intelligence to improve utility operations and asset management.
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May 31, 2013
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WWAP at the next World Water Week
WWAP will participate at the next World Water Week, which takes place in Stockholm, Sweden, as annual focal point for the globe’s water issues.
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May 28, 2013
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Contractors named for multi-billion-dollar water plan
Melbourne Water announced the preferred contractors that will play a significant role in delivering its capital projects over the next five years, starting on July 1.
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May 27, 2013
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Inspection » TV-Inspection
Hradil Spezialkabel presents the world's first permanently break-resistant pushrod cable
Frequent repairs due to cable breakage are a thing of the past with the new HRADIL HB44® pushrod cable. This makes it possible to achieve annual cost savings of up to 1,000 EUR. Field trials carried out by Stuttgart University have confirmed the breakthrough. The HRADIL HB44® pushrod cable can be used with all standard CCTV pushrod systems.
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May 23, 2013
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Atlas Copco launches the Explorac 235 reverse circulation drilling rig
Atlas Copco’s new Explorac 235 is a reverse circulation drilling rig designed specifically for exploration drilling down to 400 meters in depth. The launch confirms Atlas Copco’s strong commitment to meet growing global market demand in reverse circulation drilling.
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May 22, 2013
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UNICEF provides 73 motorbikes for water and sanitation projects
In April 2013 UNICEF handed over 73 motorbikes to 20 NGOs implementing water and sanitation projects in Sierra Leone. The bikes will be used for monitoring and implementation of water and sanitation projects aiming at building or rehabilitating wells and sanitation facilities in schools, health centers and communities.
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May 22, 2013
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Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon launches UK’s first Difgen turbine with Scottish Water
The first turbine of its kind in the UK, capable of generating enough green energy to power up to 150 homes, has been installed in Scottish Water pipes. Capable of producing 600 MWh of electricity each year, the technology known as Difgen is located in a strategic trunk water main at Denny, near Falkirk, reducing the amount of electricity Scottish Water needs to buy from the National Grid.
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May 21, 2013
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Trenchless installation of pipelines
PRIME DRILLING HDD Drill Rigs for Venting Coal Strata in Australia
The company PRIME DRILLING from Wenden near Olpe/Germany was founded in 1999 and specialises in the design and construction of fluid-assisted, horizontal, directional drill rigs (HDD) with up to 6,000 kN pulling force.
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May 17, 2013
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First phase of water mains project completed
Scottish Water has completed the first phase of Scotland’s biggest water mains renewal project to date. When completed in April 2015, it will have covered 4,300km - the distance from Edinburgh to Mali.
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May 16, 2013
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New Groundforce Product is a Breath of Fresh Air
Groundforce Shorco has unveiled a revolutionary lightweight shoring product which employs inflatable panels instead of heavy metallic plates to support shallow excavations.
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May 15, 2013
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Construction site, general » Devices
TERRATEC Delivers TR3000 Raise Boring Machine for Mexico
TERRATEC successfully completed the factory acceptance testing of its first raise boring machine sold for the Mexican market. The ceremony was held in Tasmania, Australia, in the presence of the client, Ing. Gabriel Elizondo, of Cau S.A. de C.V. (CAUSA) of Mexico after six months from receipt of order.
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May 14, 2013
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Sewage treatment
First Industrial GE LEAPmbr Wastewater Treatment System Commissioned in Spain
GE announced the commissioning of its high-performance LEAPmbr membrane bioreactor (MBR) technology at a wastewater treatment plant owned by the Spanish poultry processing firm, Procavi S.L. GE’s LEAPmbr technology will help Procavi improve water quality and double its water treatment capacity without expanding the existing facility. This is the first industrial LEAPmbr installation in Spain.
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May 14, 2013
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Ten Years Anniversary for PVC4PIPES
PVC4PIPES is celebrating its ten years anniversary. Based in Brussels, the European association promotes PVC pipe system benefits through activities that range from recycling to environmental assessments, standardisation, market analysis and promotion. In reviewing these activities, it also previews some interesting developments in the PVC pipeline that prompt an optimistic outlook for the industry.
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May 13, 2013
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African Water Facility Launches the Fostering Innovative Sanitation and Hygiene in Monrovia Project
The Fostering Innovative Sanitation and Hygiene (FISH) in Monrovia Project funded by the African Water Facility (AWF) was launched in April 2013 in the presence of over 40 people including representatives of beneficiaries and development partners. The Facility offers a €1.2-million grant to the Monrovia City Corporation (MCC) to support a project aimed at increasing access to sustainable and affordable sanitation and hygiene services to over 800,000 urban slum-dwellers in Monrovia, Liberia.
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May 13, 2013
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Tunneling and gallery techniques » Jacking by machine » Tunnel boring machine
Fast and Safe through Wuxi
Eight tunnel boring machines from Herrenknecht excavated almost 16 kilometers of tunnel in only 20 months, crossing beneath the emerging metropolis of Wuxi. The machines mastered challenging tunnelling stretches with small overburdens. The last breakthrough, for the time being, was celebrated on March 3, 2013. The first two metro lines in the 3000 year old town on Taihu Lake near Shanghai are expected to start operation in 2014. A total of 5 metro lines are planned.
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