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A new development in locating leaks in sanitary sewers
AbstractA new method called focused electrode leak location system (FELL-41) was developed in Europe for identifying potential leaks in sanitary sewers (mainline and service connections at the mainline). The chief advantages of the FELL-41 technology include: (1) identifying leaking joints on mainline during dry weather; (2) prioritising leak repairs by intensity of leaks; (3) determining leaks in service lateral mainline connections; (4) an alternative to air-pressure testing for acceptance of new and rehabilitated sanitary sewers. The FELL-41 method measures electrical current flow between a probe that travels in the pipe and a surface electrode. Pipe defects that allow liquids to flow into or out of the pipe cause a spike in the electrical signal, thereby locating the sources of infiltration or exfiltration. The intensity of the measured current can be correlated to the magnitude of the leaks. The purpose of this paper is to discuss this technology as well as its limitations. The results of the FELL-41 technology will be validated through several case studies.
A new development in locating leaks in sanitary sewers
AbstractA new method called focused electrode leak location system (FELL-41) was developed in Europe for identifying potential leaks in sanitary sewers (mainline and service connections at the mainline). The chief advantages of the FELL-41 technology include: (1) identifying leaking joints on mainline during dry weather; (2) prioritising leak repairs by intensity of leaks; (3) determining leaks in service lateral mainline connections; (4) an alternative to air-pressure testing for acceptance of new and rehabilitated sanitary sewers. The FELL-41 method measures electrical current flow between a probe that travels in the pipe and a surface electrode. Pipe defects that allow liquids to flow into or out of the pipe cause a spike in the electrical signal, thereby locating the sources of infiltration or exfiltration. The intensity of the measured current can be correlated to the magnitude of the leaks. The purpose of this paper is to discuss this technology as well as its limitations. The results of the FELL-41 technology will be validated through several case studies.
A new development in locating leaks in sanitary sewers
Gokhale, Sanjiv (author) / Graham, Jeffrey A (author)
Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology ; 19 ; 85-96
2003-08-11
12 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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