ADVANCES IN PIPELINE ASSET MANAGEMENT USING DIGITAL SIDE SCANNING EVALUATION TECHNOLOGY

摘要

This paper describes the history of pipeline inspection technology used for the condition assessment of wastewater and storm water networks. It then describes recent advances in digital side scanning evaluation camera technology and its advantages for the network asset management. Challenges facing municipal network managers and operators are also discussed. Case studies are presented to demonstrate how pipe scanning technology: can reduce network inspection and renovations costs; can be used to determine pipeline deterioration rates; is the preferred technology for the development of sustainable network asset management plans.