Geolocation and referencing system for underground networks – Pipe Tracer
Admin-2@tubiNet2024-07-04T08:49:23+02:00Geolocation and referencing system for underground networks – Pipe Tracer
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
High-precision geolocation system + referencing of underground network infrastructures, to be positioned on the outer upper generatrix of the pipes during installation. The system is composed of:
- A small steel cable completely coated with polyethylene to be isolated and protected from the aggressiveness of the surrounding environment (soil pH, stray currents, water)
- Straight and TEE connectors for watertight connections between the cables
- Plastic connection boxes for the introduction of the electromagnetic signal, equipped with two stainless steel fins to allow grounding
- Connection jack to the connection box for the introduction of the electromagnetic signal
- Small cast iron terminal manholes to house the individual connection boxes when placed on pedestrian or vehicular pathways
- “WBH”* plastic frames, fixable to cement, plastic walls (manholes, valves and water meter boxes), or poles, for positioning and securing the connection boxes and grounding connection
- RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tags – on request – for recording and reading of referencing information of individual network sections, placed inside the cast iron terminal manholes or on the WBH frame
The installed system remains passive throughout its lifetime but can be activated at any time by introducing an electromagnetic signal from any connection box via a specific generator (external portable). This condition makes the cable continuous sly traceable by appropriate instruments (available on the market in various brands and types) with a high degree of precision, obtaining 3D GPS coordinates. The RFID tags are writable and readable with specific instruments or simple smartphones equipped with NFC technology.
* WBH: Wall Box Holder
MAIN FEATURES
High degree of 3D localization accuracy
Creation of precise underground maps
Enhanced safety for construction workers
Reduced intervention times when necessary
Deterrent against negligent installation (exact detection of position and depth of buried pipes)
Durability (chemical and electrical inertia)
Suitable for any type of material, shape, and size of buried pipes
Electromagnetic signal suitable for any type of service (water, gas, energy, telephony, optical fibers, etc.)
Ease and speed of installation
Specialized watertight fittings
Referencing system for individual sections of pipelines
Components
The Pipe Tracer geolocation system brings significant operational advantages to utilities, impacting moderately on the extra cost for project execution borne by the contractor. It represents an optimal trade-off between costs and benefits.
In this regard, companies SOLIMENO, BICICCHI, and CERAGIOLI have won important tenders in the TUSCANY REGION by proposing this innovative system for georeferencing underground pipelines to contracting authorities (GAIA and NUOVE ACQUE). Network managers also need to carry out fast and cost-effective interventions while minimizing disruption to the populations in affected areas (excavations on roads and/or sidewalks), thereby avoiding damage to other underground infrastructures and service interruptions.
With Pipe Tracer, there is effectively a perfectly traceable infrastructure mapped in terms of both plan and altitude (3D coordinates), with a high degree of precision, regardless of the type, diameter, and material of the pipes to be traced. This ensures the operators to avoid any damages to the existing buried networks.
References
TUSCANY REGION
[dicembre 4th, 2019|Products Focus, References]
Injected moulded fittings for solid wall HDPE pipes
Admin-2@tubiNet2022-06-20T18:11:05+02:00Injected moulded fittings for solid wall HDPE pipes
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Injected HDPE moulded pieces for high density polyethylene pipes, with a smooth inner surface. The pieces are available in black colour and they can be connected trough butt-welding, with electrofusion fittings or mechanical fittings. SDR 17-11-7,4 range. They are used for the construction of systems for the fluids transport up to 25 bar pressure.
MAIN FEATURES
Wide range of shapes and diameters
Reliability
Inert to stray currents
High chemical resistance (ISO/TR 10358)
High abrasion resistance
High shock absorption capacity
Recyclable
Electrofusion fittings Sabfuse
Admin-2@tubiNet2022-08-10T10:53:13+02:00Electrofusion fittings Sabfuse
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
PE100 Electrofusion fittings for connecting elements of polyethylene pipes (coils, bars, folders with flanges, special pieces) with pressurized and non-pressurized pipelines for the distribution of gas and water (for human consumption too). The electrofusion fittings have an inner metallic thread that, thanks to the passage of electricity, generates the heat requested for the fusion of the polyethylene in the inner surface of the fitting and the outer surface of the pipe, thus allowing the welding between the two elements. This operation takes place through welding machines, powered by specific generators connected to the fitting through cables inside the specific pins. There are also the “fusion witnesses” which are useful for the visual inspection of the properly fusion. The installation instructions can be read automatically by the device trough the barcode reported on every single fitting. Wide range of shapes (sleeves, bends, derivations, TEE pieces etc..) and diameters to work at nominal pressures of 6, 10, 16 and 25 bars.
MAIN FEATURES
Complete system
High tightness reliability
Fusion on the outer surface of the pipe (the inner welding seam is not created)
Suitable for pressurized and non-pressurized systems, up to 25 bar
PE STEEL transition fittings
Admin-2@tubiNet2021-07-22T14:49:33+02:00PE STEEL transition fittings
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
PE-STEEL transition fittings, consisting of a SDR11 polyethylene sleeve (PE100) in accordance with UNI EN 1555 (for gas) or UNI EN 12201 (for water) standards which is suitable for the connection with PE 100 pipes (S5 for gas – PN16 for water) + a steel sleeve made of pipes in accordance with UNI 8863 standard, galvanised on the inside and with male threaded end or suitable for the welding connection. These fittings are used for underground fluids distribution systems (usually PE) which become above ground systems. These last ones are preferred to be made of steel for the advanced mechanical characteristics of impact resistance (accidents or acts of vandalism). The range of shapes includes: straight or elbow (45°- 90°). Transition fittings of PE-BRASS are available too.
MAIN FEATURES
Safety
Wide range of professional choices
Lightness
Practicality
Segmented fittings for solid wall HDPE pipes
Admin-2@tubiNet2022-06-17T10:29:43+02:00Segmented fittings for solid wall HDPE pipes
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Fittings and special pieces consisting of sectors of high density polyethylene pipes with solid and smooth wall. They are available in black colour (with or without external coextruded coloured bands), in 2 layers (black on the inside and coloured on the outside) or coloured on the inside. The diameters range goes from 20 up to 1200 mm and of every kind of SDR.
MAIN FEATURES
Good drainage capacity
Pre-installed external filter sock
Cost-effective installation
Lightweight
Wide range of diameters
Inert to stray currents
High chemical resistance (ISO /TR 10358)
High abrasion resistance
High shock absorption resistance
Recyclable
