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Parameters of Pipeline Rehabilitation And Sewers Repair

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The trenchless 'no-dig method is the most prevalent method for pipeline renovation, but there are other existing parameters apart from that. There is no shortage of old, deteriorating drainage networks across Ireland. This article explores the most surefire rehabilitation methods of maintaining the underground assets.   Getting A Pipeline Testing In Ireland   In small scale pipeline cleaning projects, clients are often caught up in a tiff deciding whether to invest in a CCTV inspection or go straight for a drainage cleaning and blockage removal procedure.   According to the experts, if there is a blockage, it has to be removed. So going straight for the blockage removal task is cutting to the chase. But whilst the system is apt for eliminating root ingress, solid debris and other similar anomalies, you can't be sure if that is the only problem you were dealing with.   In large scale industrial and civil works, pipeline testing is a must before carryin...

Essentials of Pipeline Testing in Ireland for IPPC Compliance

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The Irish Government is taking Environmental Licensing more and more seriously. And it is evident with the strengthened IPC Compliance Regulations 2020 Legislation that stresses upon "environmental impact assessment" replacing the previously used "impact statements". That is why Pipeline Integrity Testing becomes a crucial step for Irish industries to attain IPC compliance now. Here is an insight.   What Is The IPC Compliance And Who Needs It   The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Ireland has established clear rules for Integrated Pollution Prevention Control (IPPC or IPC) for pipeline and drainage integrity. It applies to specific industrial and agricultural facilities including, Chemical Industries, Textiles, Tanneries, Packaged Food and Drink Fossil Fuels and Waste (class 11.1) and many others.   It is a licence that verifies the facility's capabilities to comply with the EPA guidelines for reduced environmental effects for wastewater management, ground...