API successfully completes its first Flowrider survey in Ireland this week working with GMC.
The long range floating survey identified pipe condition, located several leaks and traced the water main prior to a rehab project.
The survey was a great success and adds another tool to GMCs toolbox when undertaking leak detection on all sized pipelines including large diameter trunk mains.
Exciting times ahead…
Flowrider is now available in Ireland!
API welcomes Olly to the team!
API Welcomes Olly Whetstone-James to the business! Olly has completed a career in telecoms and above ground infrastructure, and is now undertaking a new career path in underground assets, training in pressurised water pipe inspection, in pipe leak detection and NDT pipe assessment services.
API Welcomes Brad to its ever growing team!
API was recently contacted to pre-survey several high pressure water pipes operating at 16 bar, to determine the internal pipe condition prior to a client undertaking a line stop project.
API utilised the PIPA Hydrocam HP system and all locations were successfully completed over 2 days and full detailed data reports were processed for the client as required.
Missing valve successfully located by API using PIPA technology
API is proud to be awarded yet another specialist pipe inspection project working with MUS and Yorkshire Water. API will be on site for assessment of numerous sized water mains, along with obtaining pipe samples for detailed laboratory analysis.
API successfully identified a lime blockage on a live water main for a UK client using the Hydrocam 105 metre potable water camera system.
The Hydrocam system removed the guesswork on internal pipe issues at another water treatment works.
PIPA has developed the widest range of ‘in pipe’ pressurised inspection and leak detection products, commercially available for international projects.
We are getting amazing feedback where we can add value using PIPA Technology on upcoming projects all over the UK and around the World.
Exciting times ahead…
API identifies pipe blockage issue on live water main
API is a specialist pipe inspection technology company offering clients unique products for live water pipe inspection. The process involves inserting a camera and hydrophone sensor into a pressurised pipeline whilst the pipe remains under normal operating pressure and in service.
API recently undertook a live pipe inspection project in Scotland on 5.5 km of 400mm PVC/Ductile Iron hydro plant pipeline, due to a reduction in hydraulic output identified by the client.
The inspection scheme was not a standard project due to the challenging mountainside terrain and access issues. Pre planning for the project was the key to its success, and on site pre surveys were undertaken. The hire of a specialist all-terrain vehicle was organised for the inspections along with an experienced driver.
The client organised and installed 10 camera insertion points along the pipeline utilising under pressure saddles and fittings, fusion welded or clamped to the PVC pipeline and configured with ball valves for camera insertion.
API Successfully completed the project using the PIPA Commissioncam system to identify internal pipe issues including pipe implosion points, air pockets and debris.
API offers pressurised Hydro pipeline inspection services
Another bespoke CCTV survey completed by API using a combination of 2 PIPA systems.
API was recently contacted to survey a high flow inlet channel at a WTW for Northumbrian Water. The client wanted to inspect any hidden cables, brackets or ducts fixed to the channel ceiling prior to drilling the slab.
The Hydrocam and Commissioncam systems were combined to offer 1 forward facing and 2 top facing HD cameras with ultra-bright COB lighting.
If you have the requirement for any bespoke camera surveys please get in touch.
Exciting times ahead…
API successfully inspecting a high flow water inlet channel for NWL
API were recently contacted from a private customer regarding the loss of water supply to a property in London. Thames Water investigated outside the property, however the issue was an internal one. The property had lost all of its water supply after a plumber had serviced the boiler.
API offered a solution by using the PIPA Hydrocam S system. The camera entered the 50mm water pipe via a removed stop tap, and quickly identified the issue being a faulty ball type check valve.
A key hole excavation quickly exposed the valve and minimal property damage was caused to the 6 storey central London property.
Client feedback:
I am very happy with API for solving my problem so quickly. I searched on the internet for other companies in the London area, but nobody could offer a camera survey on such a small pipe!
Luckily the camera found my issue was under a kitchen cupboard, we were previously discussing digging up the entire ground floor of my property!
Many thanks API you found it!
MG
API using the PIPA Hydrocam S detects faulty ball check valve
API has successfully found a leak on a 450mm PE new installation water main using PIPA Pipepod system.
Introducing the only new main leak detection system on the market…
API offers leak detection on all pipe materials and diameters up to a distance of 2km using the Pipepod Hydrostatic™. A survey was recently completed at 22 bar pressure with 15×90 degree bends (an industry first).
Do you have any failed commissioning tests, and leaks on new pipe installations?
For more information please contact info@api-uk.com
