Underground Construction - May 2021 - UCT8

efforts operators had to take in the past, when
using only one rig, and demonstrates how new
advancements in technology are making the
use of a second rig more feasible, less time
consuming, and cost effective.
10:30-10:55 a.m.
Gyroscopic Surveying in the HDD Industry
Speaker: Jim Cloud, Brownline
This presentation introduces gyro steering tool
(GST) technology and compares what is on
the market in terms of differing capabilities in
accuracy, hole size, etc.
11:00-11:25 a.m.
Driving Job-Site Efficiencies Through Better
Data
Speaker: Brandon Wagner and Austin
Ashbacher, Vermeer
Learn how utility contractors are using tools
like telematics, and bore planning and mapping
software, to help drive efficiencies into their
business and help secure work.
11:30-11:55 a.m.
TeraTrak R1: Reinventing the Measuring Wheel
for HDD
Speaker: Siggi Finnsson, Digital Control
Incorporated
The presentation describes the development
of TeraTrak R1 and discusses several cases of
typical HDD issues contractors face and how
R1's better site information can solve them,
increasing safety and productivity.
TRACK VII-B = HDD
8:30-8:55 a.m.
Random Bit Third Cutters for Hole Openers
Speakers: Bruce Beatty, Epiroc USA LLC; Riff
Wright, Radius HDD
Learn about a random bit third hole opener that
produces smaller, consistent-sized chips with
increased rate of penetration (ROP), all the while
requiring less WOB and torque compared to
standard rowed bit third designs.
9:00-10:25 a.m.
Pipeline Owner/Operator Roundtable
Moderator: Paul Bearden, HDR
Panelists: David Miller, Duke Energy; Kellee
Newman, Southern Company; David " Webb "
Winston, P.E., Williams Companies
Providing insight into challenges associated
with permitting pipelines, specifically HDD
crossings, panelists will share details about
the requirements they must meet to receive
permits and maintain compliance throughout
construction.
UCT PRIMARY EDUCATION PROGRAM
TRACK VIII-A=UTILITECH
9:00-9:55 a.m.
Gas Pipeline Damage & Soil Gas Migration
Speaker: David Heldenbrand, Bison Engineering
Inc.
Learn what first responders should know about
soil gas migration from a gas leak. through
case histories and details about conditions that
actually exist.
10:00-10:25 a.m.
Excess Flow Valves: Sizing Fittings & Valves
Speaker: Richard St. Aubin, P.Eng., IPEX
Given that excess flow valves are mandated
by PHMSA for residences and businesses with
services up to 1,000-cubic-foot capacity, this
presentation focuses on the basic specification,
installation, and operation of these valves.
10:30-11:55 a.m.
Future of Natural Gas Industry
WEDNESDAY, JULY 14
TRACK I-B = SEWER CONSTRUCTION
& REHABILITATION
8:30-8:55 a.m.
Enlightened CIPP: Deciding When to use LightBased
Cure Versus Thermal
Speaker: Steve Webster, Pipeline Renewal
Technologies
A look at the technology, process and
applications for light-cured CIPP, and factors
to consider when evaluating cases for using it,
versus a thermal approach.
9:00-9:25 a.m.
Glass UV Liner Alternatives: Field Applications
of UV-Cure Felt CIPP for Small-Diameter Sewer
Rehab
Speaker: Andrew Costa, Insituform
Technologies LLC
Recent innovations in CIPP liner technology
have resulted in new felt-based materials that
are cost-effective alternatives to glass, while
still providing the benefits of a UV-cure system.
9:30-9:55 a.m.
Minimally Invasive Methods for Installing
Sewer Service Cleanout with Same-Day
Restoration
Speaker: Larry Kiest, LMK Pipe Renewal
This presentation discusses techniques and
industry standards for new, minimally invasive
methods to locate service pipes and remotely
install a new cleanout through a small vacuum
excavated bore. The surface is restored to its
original condition the same day.
10:00-10:25 a.m.
What Lies Beneath: Identifying & Maintaining
Buried Wastewater Assets
Speakers: Lauren Kubin, P.E., North Texas
Municipal Water District; Mazen Kawasmi, P.E.,
Freese and Nichols Inc.
Based on the first four years of NTMWD's 10year,
multi-sensor inspection of 710,000 LF of
gravity mains and select force mains, the system
is in better condition than anticipated. However,
it did identify unexpected discrepancies in the
record data.
10:30-11:25 a.m.
Extending Pipeline Life & Reducing/Eliminating
SSOs Through Aggressive Cleaning
Speaker: Kent Carlson, National Clay Pipe
Institute
A discussion of the appropriate tools for removal
of obstructions, roots, grease, protruding
service laterals, calcified grease and mineral
deposits; the various mechanical cleaning
methods; and the importance of matching tools
and methods to specific pipe materials.
11:30-12:00 p.m.
Coatings are Stupid! YOU are the Brains
Behind a Successful Coatings Project
Speakers: Tom Godbey and Mario Tamez,
Standard Cement Materials Inc.
A review of various types of coatings systems,
analysis of their similarities and differences, and
delineation of their capabilities and liabilities, to
aid in choosing the best one for the project.
TRACK I-C = WATER/SEWER
CONSTRUCTION & REHABILITATION
8:30-8:55 a.m.
Rehabilitating 18 Miles of 20 " Water
Transmission Main in 16 Weeks
Speaker: Sean Borris, United Pipeline Systems
A 20 " diameter water transmission main was
rehabilitated using a compressed fit liner
system. Pull lengths in excess of 3,000 feet
were achieved by using a power-assisted roller
reduction box, which not only allows for longer
installation lengths, but puts less tensile strain
on the HDPE piping.
9:00-9:25 a.m.
Artificial Intelligence: Case Studies in
Condition Assessment of Wastewater
Collection Systems
Speaker: Eric Sullivan, Sewer AI
These case studies analyze the use of artificial
intelligence technologies to automatically
recognize defects and features in sewer CCTV
data, and accelerate inspection programs, and
show how AI increases reliability of deliverables
and reduces overall costs.
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