PIPA Flowrider™ Trunk main inspection system now based in Ireland working with partners GMC!
After water pipe inspection company API successfully completed trials on Trunk main inspections last year for a client in Ireland, PIPA is proud to announce that partners GMC has signed an agreement to keep a Flowrider™ system based over in Ireland long term to deliver projects.
The Flowrider™ system was used to inspect internal pipe condition and configuration prior to a rehabilitation project, the advanced inspection system detected 2 leaks, and the pipe route was mapped by operatives from above ground in a single day.
The Flowrider™ system uses PIPA designed Hydrochutes for long range pipe inspections of up to 1000 metres using the water flow, the Hydrochutes include a remote collapse system for safe retrieval.
The PIPA system includes a chlorination housing and is approved for safe use in potable water networks. The camera sensors include ultra-bright COB lights, HD camera sensor with an ultra-responsive hydrophone.
Applications to the water sector
• Pressurised water pipe condition assessment tool
• Pipe material and lining validation
• Location of pipe defects, blockages and buried valves
• Investigate the source of dirty water prior to customer complaints (DWI)
• Asset management budget validation device
• Identify illegal connections (NRW)
• Accurate leak location in all pipe materials
• Mains tracing
Camera entry points
The Flowrider™ system is designed for safe use on through bore style fire hydrants and many other valves and pressure fittings installed directly on top of a water mains.
PIPA Representative Fabio Orlandi: We are getting lots of interest from international clients on the Flowrider™ system, and are very pleased to see GMC operating a system long term over in Ireland!
Well done the API and GMC team…
We now have other projects to complete in 2025 over in Belgium, Norway, Finland & Spain!
The Flowrider system is what the water industry has been waiting for, a complete Trunk main inspection system package that is simple to use and covers a wide range of pipe sizes and can also navigate through butterfly valves. It is a van based system or portable when using the Flowrider Lite™, quick to set up and is a great system for all water company leakage teams and contractors to add to their tool box!
PIPA has developed the widest range of pressurised pipe inspection products commercially available in the world, and has worked with the majority of the UK water utility companies and a wide range of clients overseas.
For more information on the Flowrider ™ or any PIPA system please contact: sa***@*****uk.com
