New measurement method for replacement of gas and water network
Tuesday, December 15, 2015 - 09:23
in Earth & Climate
Twente PhD researcher Emiel Drenth has developed a method to determine the remaining service life of gas and water pipes. His method, which is known as micro hardness indentation, can be used on pipes made of rigid PVC (uPVC). The Netherlands' gas and water distribution network was largely built in the 1960s, and parts of it have already exceeded their anticipated service life. Network managers are now considering whether it is really necessary to replace these parts of the network, or whether they can continue to be used. Drenth's new method can help to answer this question.