Introduction C303 bar-wrapped steel cylinder pipe (BWP) remains one of the least understood assets in many transmission systems. Installed decades ago, these pipelines were designed for durability and high operating pressures. Many are still in service today — often...
How the San Diego County Water Authority uses data and inspection technology to guide infrastructure decisions When Martin Coghill talks about water infrastructure, he does not start with technology. He starts with responsibility. Coghill is the...
Introduction: The False Economy of “Run-to-Failure” Aging buried infrastructure, constrained capital budgets, and increasing regulatory scrutiny are forcing water and wastewater utilities to make difficult investment decisions. Replacement is often perceived as the...
Pipeline integrity programs deliver the best results when inspections occur under conditions that support safe access, predictable system behavior, and reliable data collection. And those conditions appear at different times across industries. Water and wastewater...
Pre-stressed Concrete Cylinder Pipe (PCCP) is a cornerstone of large-diameter water transmission systems across North America. However, as these aging pipelines approach or surpass their design life, utilities are under increasing pressure to manage risk, extend asset...
