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TCAPWA EVENTS AND HIGHLIGHTS

West Branch Meets in Memphis By John Fox

Topic: Assessing Water Lines and During the first presentation, McCul- can be fully assessed for condition and
Water System Maintenance ley from Hydrostructures discussed the leak detection. Access with this advanced
use of the PANORAMO SI Scanner with camera system is made through pipelines
The TCAPWA West Branch held its Pipelogix 360 module that allows users to using fire hydrants, air valves, ball valves,
quarterly meeting on August 24 at the conduct a virtual inspection of pipes and and hot taps at full pressure without
Shelby County Roads and Bridges Office manholes. With the use of the Pipelogix disruptions. With the use of this technol-
in Memphis. In cooperation with Shelby software, McCully showed the ease of col- ogy, the JD7 investigator can be used for
County and sponsored by Hydrostruc- lecting and storing survey detail of various asset management, leak detection, and the
tures and Hydra-Stop, the TCAPWA underground assets. In addition, McCully location of water valves.
branch meeting was a great success, with also presented the JD7, a non-disruptive
over 42 members and guests in atten- pressurized water main CCTV and NDT During the second presentation, Foley
dance. Several upcoming TCAPWA activ- condition assessment camera. With the from Hydra-Stop discussed the IV 250
ities were discussed, including upcoming JD7, 3" diameter pipework and above Patriot Series insertion valve from Hydra-
Tennessee Public Works Institute courses
and the upcoming TCAPWA/SWANA Continued on page 26
Conference scheduled for November 8-10
in Memphis.

The speakers for this quarter’s meeting
were Tony McCulley from Hydrostruc-
tures and John Foley from Hydra-Stop
who presented information on water
line condition assessment, locating water
leaks, locating closed and partially closed
valves, manhole inspections, alternative
technology to prevent water system shut
downs, and new technologies in water
system maintenance.

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