SFE Global is a Leading Expert in Utilizing INGU Pipers® for Water and Wastewater Pipeline Assessments

The Pipers® are equipped with various sensors, and can detect potential issues like leaks, air pockets, debris buildup, and changes in pipe size, type, or condition. This capability enhances the monitoring of pipeline integrity across various industries. A key feature of Pipers® is its ability to operate while pipelines are in service, eliminating the need for costly or avoidable shutdowns.

Its versatility allows it to assess pipelines of all diameters and materials, making it adaptable for diverse applications. By leveraging AI for data analysis, Pipers® not only identifies current issues but can also optimize maintenance schedules and potentially improve operational efficiency. This innovative tool ultimately enhances pipeline integrity management, leading to safer and more cost-effective practices.

Key Features

  • Leak Detection: Identifies and locates leaks with precision.
  • Air Pocket Detection: Detects and maps air/gas pockets within the pipeline.
  • Debris Detection: Assess hydraulic roughness and/or debris buildup that may affect pipeline performance.
  • Magnetics Survey: Differentiates between pipe spools with similar properties and identified outliers.  Locate magnetic features.
  • Comprehensive Data Collection: Gathers data on a wide range of safety and performance aspects in a single inspection.

How It Works

Pipers® integrates seamlessly into your existing pipeline system, traveling through the pipeline to collect critical data. The AI-powered data analytics, together with experience data scientists, process this information, providing detailed insights that allow you to prioritize maintenance and repair actions.  A GIS Pipeline viewer offers a visual representation of the pipeline’s condition, making it easy to identify and address issues.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Pipeline Health: Get a complete overview of your pipeline’s condition, including leaks, air pockets, and debris.
  • Non-Disruptive: Conduct inspections without interrupting the service, ensuring continuous operation.
  • Cost Efficiency: Optimize maintenance schedules and reduce emergency repair costs by addressing issues proactively.
  • Enhanced Safety: Improve the safety and reliability of your pipeline systems with detailed, actionable data.
  • Advanced Analytics: Leverage AI-powered data analytics for accurate and efficient pipeline assessments.

SFE Global’s progressive pigging together with SmartFoam are a winning approach to assess 19-miles of sewer force mains.

An Arizona city needed to ensure their twinned 24-inch 9.5-mile sewer force mains could handle increased inflow. SFE Global used the progressive pigging approach together with SmartFoam™ technology for a high-resolution condition assessment, identifying and addressing critical issues to enhance pipeline safety, reliability, and cost-effective maintenance.

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Initial
Assessment

We begin with thorough consultations, understanding your unique needs and aligning with all stakeholders.

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Proposal Development

We work with you to create detailed designs and specifications, helping you craft winning proposals for municipal projects.

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Comprehensive Execution

We execute the project with rigorous quality assurance and continuous monitoring, ensuring compliance with municipal standards and preventing costly failures.

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Latest Blog & News

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Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, SFE has successfully continued to manage pipeline projects, ensuring safety and efficiency while adapting to new health guidelines and restrictions.

Our Clients’ Experiences

Senior Water Resource Engineer, Associated Engineering
Larry Bodnaruk
"SFE has provided all our monitoring needs for the past 15 years. Their staff are experienced, knowledgeable, and responsive and a pleasure to work with, and I admire their attention to detail in a difficult and hostile environment. SFE has always delivered quality and value in our projects. What more can I say – quite simply the best in the business."
Project Manager, M.A.P. Water & Sewer Services Ltd.
Egidio Chiarello
“We have done several water transmission line swabbing projects with SFE Global for final commissioning. We were able to work closely with SFE staff on-site to successfully pig a large potable water transmission pipeline.”
i2i Pipelines, CEO
Steve Banks
"SFE Global is one of our go-to SmartFoam pipeline condition assessment partners in the water industry.  Their team brings the knowledge and experience needed to run our tools safely and effectively in water, wastewater, and industrial pipelines."
KGS Group, Urban Hydraulics Lead
Dave White
"SFE Global provided exceptional flow monitoring services, even under challenging site conditions. The professionalism, expertise, and response times of SFE Global’s team made the entire process seamless and efficient. Obtaining good quality data is paramount, and SFE Global has come through for us on multiple projects with high quality and accuracy. I would highly recommend their services for any flow monitoring needs."
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