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lenges, the San Ysidro Gateways 12KV project was completed
within budget, on-schedule, and with zero safety incidents.
Emerging Rehabilitation Technology of the Year
Ringtech 360 Robot for installation of SIPP in trenchless pipe
rehabilitation. 360Ringtech Robotics are capable to consistently
apply high pressure, heated, fast set plural component
elastomeric polyureas and polyurethanes for use as liners in
the rehabilitation and new construction of liquid gathering,
storage and distribution systems. The equipment can also apply
all ancillary products required of any liner installation, including:
single and plural component primers, surface cleaners
and surface treatments.
360Ringtech Robotics deliver a complete application process,
all remotely controlled, from vault to vault or manhole to
manhole. The products are processed and applied using complete
360-degree rotation, delivering consistent liner thicknesses,
regardless of substrate type, diameters, transitions,
risers or penetrations, with little disruption to traffic flow.
Emerging Software/Mapping Technology
of the Year
Flexspection is the new sewer video platform for ROVVER X
by Envirosight that captures crystal-clear, HD inspection footage.
Flexspection provides the flexibility to throttle video resolution
between three options (SD, 720p HD, and 1080p HD)
on a case-by-case basis. Easily change file size, video resolution
and quality to best serve individual regulators and customers.
With Flexspection for ROVVER X, you can take on a wider
range of jobs than ever before-all with the same crawler.
Emerging Technology of the Year-
General, All Markets
GE Research, Warren Environmental and Garver, LLC are
collaborating to develop PipeLine Underground Trenchless
Overhaul (PLUTO). PLUTO is an innovative long-distance
minimally invasive pipe repair system that will structurally
rehabilitate gas pipelines at unprecedented speed and at a
significantly reduced cost compared with traditional open-cut
excavation replacement. This system: validates the material
properties for a high-performance spray-on lining system to
predict lifecycle characteristics; evaluates multiple approaches
to selective surface preparation to ensure an intimate bond
where necessary (to seal interfaces) and structural independence
elsewhere; a high-pull capacity robotic delivery system;
and evaluation of pre-and-post lining inspection technologies
to ensure that any issues that may prevent a successful lining
can be detected ahead of time and also to detect any residual
life-limiting defects post-lining
Energy Pipeline Project of the Year
The project was construction of the Air Products Hydrogen
16-inch pipeline by HardRock Infrastructure. This line crossed
Galveston Bay and involved barge to barge crossings. There
were 11 total crossings in the Galveston Bay totaling 33,438
feet by utilitzing horizontal directional drilling. This project
was completed utilizing three HDD crews all working off barges.
It was started on Jan. 3, 2022 and was completed by March
3, 2022 so not only was the project completed in an efficient
manner, but also completed safely with zero injuries.
HardRock proved that a project of this size can be completed
on schedule and remain safe. This was accomplished
by pre-planning and being prepared for everything. It was also
accomplished by well-trained crews that believe in the safety
culture at HardRock.
Environmental Awareness Award
Insituform has designed a technology to address the environmental
concerns regarding steam cured CIPP. This filtration
device is patented technology that has specially designed baffle
system that breaks down the steam effluent and then a specifically
designed carbon filter that is designed to capture the styrene
vapors that are released.
This technology has already positively impacted the CIPP
industry. There has been a concern regarding the steam CIPP
emissions containing styrene vapors that could impact the
Winners of the Sewer & Water Project of the Year was CTR Coatings of
Knoxville, Tenn., pictured with their supplier partner OBIC.
The Energy Project of the Year was awarded to HardRock Infrastructure.
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