IKT – Institute for Underground Infrastructure

Coronavirus in Sewers? Don’t Panic! But be Careful.

Posted 06. March 2020

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The new coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 and the disease it causes (COVID-19) is keeping everyone busy right now. Politicians are advising on measures, companies worry about their supply chains, and wherever cases of infection are reported, people are emptying supermarkets in fear of being confined to home for months. Sewer network operators and service providers are also worried. They are rightly wondering whether infected people excrete the virus and whether it is…

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2019 IKT LinerReport: Seven Percent of Sewer Liner Samples do not Pass all Tests

Posted 06. February 2020

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man with beard positioning red material sample on testing device

In 2019, 93% of the sewer liner samples (CIPP) submitted for inclusion in the IKT LinerReport achieved all the required material characteristics. But, seven percent of samples failed at least one of the four tests. So there remains a residual risk.

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Lining of Pressure Sewers: Evaluating One of the New Frontiers of Trenchless Technology

Posted 06. September 2019

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construction pit for installation of liner for pressure sewer

Our latest IKT Compare technology evaluation is examining the performance of lining systems for the trenchless rehabilitation of pressure sewers. The aim is to support sewer network operators in the selection of suitable systems and to provide them with certainty when developing tender documents, overseeing installation, accepting the work, and monitoring quality. There is still the opportunity for sewer network owners from other countries to join a partner project to…

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International Research Project: IKT Tests Passive Root Protection Measures in a Globally Unique Experimental Setup

Posted 04. September 2019

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Sewers and tree roots—this gets the alarm bells ringing for pipe network operators, because with root ingress, for example into sewers is something they are struggling with almost daily. In other networks, such as district heating, gas or drinking water, the roots around pipes are more problematic, as they can transfer enormous loading during storms, for example. You don’t want roots in the pipe trench and especially within the pipes. …

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IKT LinerReport 2018: Has Trend for Improving Quality Ended?

Posted 04. March 2019

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Man in white coat with bottle with pink liquid at CIPP liner sample in laboratory

For more than ten years, the performance of CIPP liners continuously improved. But, in recent years the annual test results have sometimes been poorer. Is this a sign of a reversal in that trend?

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IKT’s Roland W. Waniek Celebrates 20th Job Anniversary

Posted 08. January 2019

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cake with decor 20 years at IKT congratulations

Today, Roland W. Waniek, Managing Director of IKT, celebrated his 20th job anniversary with IKT. He said: “These have been 20 exciting and intensive years. I would like to thank all employees and the Board Members for such good and successful collaboration over that time! And I look forward with confidence to the future.” Then he cut the cake.

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