PIPE BURSTING – SIDCGL

REPLACEMENT OF SEWER LINES BY PIPE BUSTING METHOD WITH APPROPRIATE UPSIZING

Lalit Nahata

KRITA ENGINEERING PVT LTD

JOINT VENTURE with TT (UK) LTD ,

KEPL-TT(UK)LTDJV

CLIENT

MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF GREATER MUMBAI.

PIPE BURSTING SYSTEM

PIPE BURSTING METHODOLGY

The methodology involves online pipe replacement wherein old pipe is completely destroyed and the fractured Particles are pushed into the Surrounding soil, while the new line, in the same width or one size larger, is pulled in at the same time. The old pipe line is actually cut open by the roller blade immediately Followed by the expansion head, Advantage of this method include Path of the old pipe can be used because the new pipe to be installed is 1 or 2 sizes larger, no reduction of the cross section, applicable for all types of damage, good bedding conditions, Short equipping time and simple operation technique, high capacity of up to 150 m.

WORKABLE PIPE MATERIAL

NEED OF PIPE BUSTING IN MUMBAI

Existing sewers damaged to extent of 50-75% resulting in flow of waste water in surrounding soil.
The size of sewer not sufficient to accommodate the flow of sewer.
The soil strata being filled up to rocky at most places.
Road blockade cannot be obtained for laying sewer by open cut method.

Prime guide lines & considerations