Water Distribution System Diagnosis And Analysis - Brochure

SERVICESWATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMDIAGNOSIS AND ANALYSISHydrant Assessment• Interior and exterior inspection.• Complete testing of operation, water tightness, and ability to drain.• Inspection and operation of isolating valve.Main Valve Assessment• Inspection of valves and valve boxes and/or chambers.• Partial operation and assessment.• Complete operation using a hydraulic manipulator (optional).Leak Detection throughout entire System• Systematic monitoring at fire hydrants and valves using acoustic amplifier.• Precise locating of leaks with an acoustic correlator.• Estimate of possible savings following recommended repairs.APRIL 2008 / PRINTED IN CANADA / ALL RIGHTS RESERVED• Static and dynamic pressure readings at each fire hydrant.• Calculation of actual flow at each hydrant and simulation of flow available with aresidual pressure of 20 psi (NFPA).Hydraulic AssessmentWater Quality Assessment• Evacuation of stagnant water from hydrants.• Identification of problem areas.• Aesthetic water evaluation (rust and dirt particles).• Systematic water sampling and analysis (optional).• Analysis using Aqua Cad software.• Digitizing paper plans and integration into the database.• Update plans following the inspections.APRIL 2008 / PRINTED IN CANADA / ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDService DescriptionWATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMDIAGNOSIS AND ANALYSIS REPORTSERVICES• Deficiency statistics.• Comments and recommendations for system improvements.• General remarks on system condition.• Assessment of mechanical condition of hydrants and valves including a list of requiredrepairs in order of priority or intervention type.• Cost estimate for recommended hydrant and valve rehabilitation work.• Schematic diagrams of leaks detected using an acoustic correlator.• Calculation of potential potable water savings and return on investment.• Detailed register of hydrants and valves.• Color coded plans indicating system conditions:- Dynamic pressure;- Water quality;- Hydrant restoration priorities, ...The Report includesDynamic PressuresAesthetic Water Quality