What’s CIPP and How Does it Work in Trenchless Technology?
Pipelines and infrastructure have many terms and technologies that can be hard to understand if you are not familiar with them. So, what’s CIPP? This term is all about innovation and finding solutions that overcome the challenges and complexities of repairing aging or damaged pipelines.
CIPP is a groundbreaking method that has quickly become the cornerstone of trenchless solutions. Learn more about it below!
What’s CIPP?
Let’s start at the beginning. CIPP stands for “cured-in-place pipe.” This trenchless method is designed to rehabilitate an existing pipeline without requiring digging or excavation to do it.
CIPP uses a seamless liner that is saturated with resin. The liner is inserted into the pipeline using an access point of some sort. That liner is put into the appropriate position, goes through an inflation process to fit it to the pipe, and then cures to harden it and attach it to the pipe.
The liner is flexible, so it can be maneuvered to work for just about any pipeline need. The curing process will use heat, steam, or innovative UV light to create that hardened liner that becomes like a brand-new pipe.
How Does it Work?
The process will be tailored to the unique needs of your pipeline project. However, it works primarily the same across the board to provide lasting and reliable results.
The process breaks down into these steps:
- Assessment: we assess the pipeline to ensure we fully understand the issue at hand. We use video camera technology to look around and inspect the pipes. We can identify, diagnose, plan, and prepare with innovations like this, and we make better repairs when we know what we’re dealing with.
- Cleaning: once we diagnose, we still have to prepare the pipeline. This typically requires a trenchless cleaning process to remove dirt, debris, and anything else that might impact the liner process.
- Liner Preparation: when the pipeline is ready, we prepare the line. First, we choose appropriate materials and then saturate the liner with resin so it can be put into the pipe. We select the resin based on environmental factors, pipe material, and pipe use.
- Liner Insertion: now, we insert the liner into the pipeline and place it where it should be. We can use our video camera technology to ensure effective and accurate placement.
- Curing: once in place, curing can begin. Curing hardens the resin coating the liner, which will create a hard, brand-new pipe inside of the existing one. It adheres to the pipe and is seamless, so it’s a strong reinforcement.
- Final Inspection: we always complete a final inspection and test to ensure the repairs are effective.
What’s CIPP, and Why Choose It?
CIPP’s primary benefit is offering trenchless solutions. It’s a game-changer for pipeline repair and maintaining infrastructure.
These are some reasons to consider CIPP:
- Minimal disruption for the repair process
- Cost-efficiently eliminates excavation and costs that come with it
- Eco-friendly reduction of waste and emissions
- Durable solution that will last 50+ years
- Versatile for any pipe material, use, or size
What’s CIPP? Experience the Future
CIPP is not just some random trenchless technology. It is the future of pipe repair, and it’s here now. This modern technology has been around for a long time. It continues to improve thanks to innovation and learning. Cities and industries prioritize sustainability and accessibility. CIPP caters to both of these needs and more.
The ability to address complex needs with simple and reliable solutions ensures every pipeline gets the care it deserves.