structural inspection Articles
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When mastering video inspection data is Synonym of performance
Situation And Objectives In 2007, following the acquisition of a Geographic Information System (GIS), electricity giant Hydro-Québec decided to undertake a major initiative to supply this new system with information on its public utility assets. The goal was an ambitious one: gather and sort data on over 3,000 assets over a 24-month period. At a time when zoom camera inspection was still ...
By CTSpec Inc
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Wastewater Force Main Management – Condition Data Analysis and Risk Assessment
Armed with extensive preliminary analysis and actionable data collected through condition assessment, utility operators are able to make defensible decisions about their force mains. In the last part of our wastewater force main management series, we look at how operators can take a bulk in information to make risk-based decisions about their assets. When evaluating how to safely and effectively ...
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Wastewater Force Main Management – Condition Data Analysis and Risk Assessment
Armed with extensive preliminary analysis and actionable data collected through condition assessment, utility operators are able to make defensible decisions about their force mains. In the last part of our wastewater force main management series, we look at how operators can take a bulk in information to make risk-based decisions about their assets. When evaluating how to safely and effectively ...
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How Borescopes Save Time and Money
Borescopes are inspection cameras or optical instruments, which are used across multiple industries to provide a view of hard-to-reach areas and inspect the insides of structures, objects, parts, and systems. Using a borescope offers an array of advantages for aviation and aerospace engineers, plumbers, mechanics, and automotive technicians. One of the main benefits of employing borescopes in the ...
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Mini PipeDiver first: Milwaukee region uses electromagnetic technology on metallic force main inspection
Milwaukee is a water hub, and not just because of its location along the shores of Lake Michigan, which holds 4.3 percent of the world’s supply of fresh drinking water. The City also boasts of global leadership in water technology, having won a U.S. Water Prize for innovative watershed-based approaches toward water sustainability. The City takes a proactive approach to water management ...
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What is the difference between a borescope and an endoscope?
Borescopes and endoscopes are types of inspection cameras. Although there are many similarities between endoscopes and borescopes, there are some key differences. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explain what borescopes and endoscopes are, explore the differences between the instruments and discuss their uses and applications and the benefits they offer. ...
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Case study - Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission
After WSSC began experiencing major PCCP failures in the 1970s, it developed a strong commitment to infrastructure management technology in favor of large capital replacements. Beginning in 2007, WSSC and Pure Technologies began a partnership to create a comprehensive PCCP management program. The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) is the 8th largest water and wastewater utility in ...
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History of Borescopes
Are you interested in knowing about the history of borescopes? In this article we discuss the origins of the borescope, why these tools were developed and who invented them. We also discuss the various designs of borescopes that are available today and how they differ in application. While endoscopes and borescopes are similar, endoscopes are used for medical purposes and borescopes are used ...
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