Understanding the condition of the assets that are currently providing the service is crucial information for the utilities. It provides an insight into how the asset is deteriorating and how quickly. This provides an understanding of the likely failure mechanism and when renewal will be required.

This influences future renewal planning and the required funding, risk management of critical assets, network valuation and the calculation of depreciation and management of network performance to ensure that desired ‘Levels of Service’ are achieved.

Assetlife Alliance are the specialists in condition assessment of assets, particularly gravity and pressure pipelines. We can provide advice on what should be done, undertake the inspections, analyse the outcomes and interpret the results into the wider asset management context.

We offer invasive and non-invasive approaches across a broad range of materials using a wide range of technologies. This includes visual inspection (man entry and CCTV), ultra-sonics, Magnetic Flux Leakage, X-Ray, laboratory testing, transient sound and pressure transmission and use of satellite scanning artificial intelligence.

• Pipe wall thickness and remaining strength calculations
• Location of defects such as air and gas pockets
• Detection of corrosion, cement lining losses, sediment build-up
• Location of internal blockages and debris within the pipeline

• Detection of leaks, cracks, joint condition, sagging and twisting
• Valve assessment for portable and waste water networks
• Coating Surveys
• DCVG Surveys

• Acoustic and pressure monitoring
• Cumulative Induced Pressure Stress monitoring
• Sonar, Laser Profiling
• CCTV Surveys

• Infiltration surveys and analysis
• ROV Surveys and ROV Tank Cleaning
• Reduction of WHS claims for injuries from degraded operation