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ND 250+mm in Dunkirk

ND 250+mm in Dunkirk

In October 2024, the Pathfinder robot successfully carried out its first mission in Dunkirk in collaboration with SUEZ, Eau du Dunkerquois and Agence de l'Eau Artois-Picardie, accomplishing its objectives with flying colors.
 
Experimental conditions
 
o Pipe material: Ductile cast iron
 
o Section covered: 520 meters, difference in level 2 meters
 
o 1 entry point and 1 exit point.
 
o Conditions: 5 bar pressure, variable flow
 
o Data collected: path reconstruction, residual thickness measurement, HD photo recording

Acwa implemented its first pilot with a prototype version of Pathfinder in early 2022 with Aqua Publica, Bastia’s water utility.

Pilot conditions
Pipe material :  Ductile iron
Section : 250 mm
Entry method : inspection hatch
Conditions : low pressure and flow
Data collected : pipe location and HD visuals

With the release of the Pathfinder pre-production model, Acwa will be deploying a long series of pilots in fully operational pipe sections.

If you are a utility or private operator and would like to find out more about the condition of your pipes, contact us!

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