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Boring a Hot Trend with Ductile‐Iron
Author(s) -
Carnes Kathleen,
Singh Raj,
Carpenter Ralph
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
opflow
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1551-8701
pISSN - 0149-8029
DOI - 10.1002/j.1551-8701.2003.tb01714.x
Subject(s) - trenchless technology , pipeline (software) , directional drilling , geology , commission , forensic engineering , pipeline transport , computer science , drilling , engineering , mechanical engineering , business , finance
This article reports that the Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) has found success using conventional bell‐spigot and “bell‐less” ductile‐iron pipe joints for installation by trenchless methods. Due to a proactive pipeline renewal and replacement program, OUC has investigated various trenchless methods to install new transmission and distribution lines, as well as rehabilitate existing lines. The article discusses bore‐and‐jack, horizontal directional drilling, and microtunneling.