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Pure Technologies awarded SE Asia condition assessment project

metallic pipes, and broken wire wraps on the PCCP, which are the main indicators of potential issues. Pure’s non-destructive technical approach will prioritise specific locations on the pipeline for repair/replacement. “We enjoy partnering with forward- thinking water operators like Maynilad who are open to using innovation and advanced analytics to manage their most critical assets,” said Mike Wrigglesworth, senior vice president of Pure Technologies. “This programme builds on our existing relationship with Maynilad, and provides defensible information on the condition of their infrastructure so they can make more informed decisions in the future.” Pure Technologies Ltd – Canada www.puretechltd.com

the project is to establish the baseline condition and to determine the lifecycle cost and maintenance requirements of the pipeline, which is the single most critical asset that we operate, as well as evaluate the condition in comparison to international standards. “Ultimately, Pure will assist us with our replacement and rehabilitation decisions, allowing us to extend the life of this important asset.” The 41km water trunk main is constructed from a combination of steel and pre-stressed concrete cylinder pipe (PCCP) installed more than 30 years ago. Pure will make Assess and Address recommendations based on a number of factors, including detected leaks, remaining wall thickness on the

Maynilad Water Services has awarded Pure Technologies a 12-month contract, worth up to $1.7mn, to assess a critical water pipeline within Metro Manila in the Philippines. The contract, which takes advantage of Pure’s Assess and Address™ approach to pipeline management, marks the first condition assessment programme for a water network operator located in Southeast Asia. “We’ve been partnering with Pure for more than eight years to assist with the reduction of our non-revenue water,” said Eric J Montes, VP integrated asset management, Maynilad. “This project, which is part of our pipeline integrity management, is aligned with our overall asset management programme. One of the major goals of

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