Deep Trekker manufactures portable Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) and pipe crawlers for various industries and applications. Thanks to their robust design and versatility, these systems are used worldwide by professionals.
One of the main sectors in which these systems are used is infrastructure. Municipalities, service companies and contractors fall within this category. In this sector, the systems are used to carry out inspections.
Although these applications fall within one category, there are different types of systems. When people think of municipal water and infrastructure systems, they often only think of drinking water and drainage. In reality, there are several components involved. This blog provides an overview of pipelines and their related applications.
Within the infrastructure sector, there are three main systems in which Deep Trekker systems are used: sewer and sanitation systems, stormwater systems and water management.
1. Sewer and sanitary pipelines
This segment relates to wastewater and sewage. This includes water from showers, sinks, toilets and washing machines. The water is discharged through an underground network of pipes. It is then directed to larger pipes and tunnels connected to a treatment facility.
If these systems are not inspected regularly, risks arise. Leakage can cause contamination of soil and waterways. Regular inspections are therefore necessary.
With Deep Trekker systems, operators can inspect pipelines after they have been flushed. The systems are easy to use and can be deployed quickly.
2. Stormwater pipelines
Stormwater refers to precipitation that flows off surfaces such as roads, sidewalks and roofs. This also applies to parking lots and other hard surfaces. As the water cannot penetrate the ground, it must be drained.
As urban areas grow, the demand for proper drainage systems increases. Poorly managed systems can lead to flooding and damage to the surrounding environment and infrastructure. Pollution can also spread through the water.
Deep Trekker systems are used to monitor these networks. Regular inspections help detect problems at an early stage.
In the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany, municipalities and contractors use these systems to inspect pipelines without deploying divers. ROVs and Pipe Trekker crawlers make it possible to inspect hard-to-reach areas. In addition, sediment present in the pipes is not disturbed.
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3. Water management systems
This segment relates to water that is treated for consumption. Before water can be used, it must undergo a treatment process to remove contaminants.
Water treatment facilities consist of multiple components. These systems often contain confined and narrow spaces. This makes inspection by divers difficult or impossible.
If these facilities are not inspected regularly, issues with water quality can arise. Inspection is therefore essential.
A Deep Trekker ROV combined with a pipe crawler is suitable for inspection work within these facilities. Operators can use these systems to inspect different parts of the installation. Regular inspections ensure safe and efficient operation.
This provides an overview of the main pipeline systems within infrastructure. In some cases, these systems work together or depend on each other.
Using Deep Trekker systems makes it possible to inspect different types of pipelines with a single solution. This improves efficiency and reduces costs.
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