Abstract:
An existing underground sewer (10) or other pipe is renovated by rupturing and radially expanding the pipe (10) and installing a replacement pipeline (14) within the ruptured pipe (10). The pipe is ruptured and radially expanded by introducing a plurality of radially expandable tubular members (12) into the pipe so as to form a liner. Each member is then radially expanded so that the liner engages with and then ruptures the portion of the pipe adjacent thereto. The tubular members may be radially expanded by inflating a bag (13) within the confines of the members.
Abstract:
A device for inserting within an existing pipe to shatter the existing pipe and replace it with a new pipe comprises a front portion 1 and a separate rear portion 2. The rear portion 2 includes a hydraulically operated hammer which is kept in engagement with a part of the front portion 1 by means of tension applied to the rear portion 2 through cables 9, 9A. The hydraulic hammer causes the front portion 1 to vibrate relative to the rear portion 2, and this vibration causes shattering of the existing pipe, whilst the tension applied through the cables 9, 9A ensures that the device is driven through the existing pipe.
Abstract:
A method and a device for applying a lining to the interior wall of a concrete sewer pipe (1). Use being made of a mixture from sand, fly ash and a binding agent for obtaining a viscous mixture which is brought onto the wall by means of a motor driven disc (24) which is supported by a frame (4) of the device. Said device further comprising means (43,49,50,51) for smoothing the applied layer of material and for removing sewage being supplied to the pipe (1) during applying the lining.
Abstract:
There is disclosed a longitudinally flexible reinforcing member built up from a plurality of conjoined layers having interstices therein and formed from steel wire or similar material. The members are preferably of plank-like form, and are particularly suitable for reinforcing a mortar lining to a sewer.
Abstract:
This invention relates to an improved method of relining a sewer especially a small diameter sewer with a plurality of lengths of pipe. From a control station remote from the sewer, pipes are moved up the sewer to the fixed lining. The pipe is then inductively fusion welded to the lining and the annulus between the pipe and the sewer is selaed with grout. All these operations are controlled from the control station. Also provided by the invention is a method of accurately locating laterals in the sewer and cutting holes in the pipe and accurately aligning these holes with the lateral to accommodate the lateral. Also provided is a grouting pump for forming grout in situ in the sewer.