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Technology / Service Summary

This is a construction method used for cleaning pressure feed pipes.
Dirt inside the pumping pipe can be removed with a special ice sherbet, and the dirt can be discharged out of the pipe.

Purpose

① Removal of dirt that causes a decrease in water flow rate.
② Removal of dirt that causes generation of hydrogen sulfide.
③ Removal of peeling and floating seal coat on aged water pipes.
④ Removal of organic matter that causes deterioration of water quality.
⑤ Removal of manganese and other substances that cause colored water problems.
⑥ Cleaning of pipes with complicated shapes.

Feature

①It can be safely washed with little risk of washing.
② A long distance can be washed at once.
③ Cleaning is possible by following changes in pipe diameter and bending.
④Working time is short.
⑤ The material is harmless to the human body and environmentally friendly.
⑥It is possible to discharge foreign matter accumulated in the flattened part to the outside of the pipe.

Effect

①Removal of dirt that causes a decrease in water flow rate.
② Removal of dirt that causes generation of hydrogen sulfide.
③ Removal of peeling and floating seal coat on aged water pipes.
④Removal of organic matter that causes deterioration of water quality.
⑤ Removal of manganese and other substances that cause colored water problems.
⑥ Cleaning of pipes with complicated shapes.

Controlled Substance

Reference

Applicable Regions / Countries

  • Japan

Accomplishments

● Akita (implemented in March 2018) pipe diameter Φ150, cleaning distance 2.8 km,
Preliminary water volume 20m2/h → post water volume 41m2/h (205% improvement)
●Chiba (implemented in April 2018) Pipe diameter Φ150・Cleaning distance 250m・
 Preliminary water volume 42 m2/h → Post water volume 80 m2/h (190% improvement)
●Hokkaido (implemented in June 2018) Tube diameter Φ150・Cleaning distance 135m・
 Preliminary water volume 17 m2/h → Post water volume 66 m2/h (388% improvement)

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Related SDGs Goals

  • 6. Clean Water and Sanitation
  • 11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • 13. Climate Action
  • 14. Life Below Water

Ice Pig