Transcript Integrating Heat Sensor Technology into Small Diameter

WWETT 2015
Integrating Heat Sensor Technology
into Small Diameter CIPP
Installations
Presenters:
Jason Mathey and Gary Rapp
LMK Technologies and Zia Systems
Questions to Answer
Questions/Concerns/Interests
Can technology, like sensors, improve the process?
Can the cost of technology be justified?
What cost savings can be expected?
What assurance can be expected on quality of the CIPP process?
Case Study Results
Ease of Sensor Installation
Useful Data
Remote Access
ROI
Curing Monitoring Systems (CMS)
• CMS uses fiber optic sensors to monitor the cure
temperature of CIPP liner
• Senses temperature over time along the entire length of
the pipe
• Takes temperature in 30 second intervals every 6 inches
of pipe
• Temperature readings are displayed in real-time in
graphical format
• Onsite computer uses Viscom Liner software
CMS Benefits
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Accurate and timely sensor readings
Easy to install
No blind spots
Installed to design specifications
Provides liner supplier protection
Continuous readings along the pipeline helps ensure against
problem areas within the pipe
Problem areas within the pipe can be readily identified for focused
solution
Engineers and owners are able to watch the cure remotely with
computer and smart phone access
Reduction in fuel, equipment and labor costs.
Data automatically collected and stored for monitoring and
historical reporting
Product Testing for Laterals
Product Testing for Laterals
Product Testing for Laterals
Product Testing for Laterals
Product Testing for Laterals
Conclusions
• CMS can verify cure of liner along the entire length.
• Prevention of one failed liner can justify the initial
investment.
• Increase field production.
• Delivery full reporting to managing authorities, including
installer notes, graphs, and snapshots.
• Engineers and owners are able to watch the cure
remotely with computer access and Smartphones.
• Minimal installation costs.
Lessons Learned
• CMS shows potential to increase production on lateral CIPP projects.
Verifying the cure cycle along the entire length of the liner allows the
installer to know when it is safe to remove the bladder instead of over
cooking to ensure a complete cure.
• Removing heat and pressure prematurely from a liner can cause a variety of
problems that can result in significant cost to the contractor. Verifying the
cure will reduce the number of failures due to uncured resin
• CMS technologies will work with all resin systems and curing methods.
• Problem areas including bellies and active infiltration are apparent during
the cure and the software can alert you to a potential problem with your
cure.
• Specifications for each resin system can be programed into the CMS and will
alert the installers when temperature and time limits have been reached.
• Data files can be used as cure log and ad a new level of quality control to
any CIPP project.
Questions?
WWETT 2015