State of Technology Report for

Force Main Rehabilitation 

Office of Research and Development

National Risk Management Research Laboratory - Water Supply and Water Resources Division 

EPA/600/R-10/044| March 2010 | www.epa.gov//nrmrl 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EPA/600/R-10/044

 March 2010

Final 

State of Technology Report for
 


Force Main Rehabilitation
 


by 

Robert Morrison, P.E.
 


Tom Sangster
 


Jason Consultants, LLC
 


Lili Wang, P.E.
 


Wendy Condit, P.E.
 


Battelle Memorial Institute
 


Contract No. EP-C-05-057
 


Task Order No. 58
 


for
 


Ariamalar Selvakumar, Ph.D., P.E.
 


Task Order Manager
 


U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
 


National Risk Management Research Laboratory
 


Water Supply and Water Resources Division
 


2890 Woodbridge Avenue (MS-104)
 


Edison, NJ 08837
 


National Risk Management Research Laboratory
 


Office of Research and Development
 


U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
 


Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DISCLAIMER
 


The work reported in this document was funded by the United States Environmental Protection Agency 

(EPA) under Task Order (TO) 58 of Contract No. EP-C-05-057 to Battelle Memorial Insititute, 

Columbus, OH. The EPA, through its Office of Research and Development, funded and managed, or 

partially funded and collaborated in, the research described herein. This document has been subjected to 

the Agency’s peer and administrative review and has been approved for publication. Any opinions 

expressed in this report are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Agency, 

therefore, no official endorsement should be inferred. Any mention of trade names or commercial 

products does not constitute endorsement or recommendation for use. 

ii 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FOREWORD
 


The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is charged by Congress with protecting the Nation’s 

land, air, and water resources. Under a mandate of national environmental laws, the Agency strives to 

formulate and implement actions leading to a compatible balance between human activities and the ability 

of natural systems to support and nurture life. To meet this mandate, EPA’s research program is 

providing data and technical support for solving environmental problems today and building a science 

knowledge base necessary to manage our ecological resources wisely, understand how pollutants affect 

our health, and prevent or reduce environmental risks in the future. 

The National Risk Management Research Laboratory (NRMRL) is the Agency’s center for investigation 

of technological and management approaches for preventing and reducing risks from pollution that 

threaten human health and the environment. The focus of the Laboratory’s research program is on 

methods and their cost-effectiveness for prevention and control of pollution to air, land, water, and subsurface resources; protection of water quality in public water systems; remediation of contaminated sites, 

sediments and ground water; prevention and control of indoor air pollution; and restoration of ecosystems. NRMRL collaborates with both public and private sector partners to foster technologies that 

reduce the cost of compliance and to anticipate emerging problems. NRMRL’s research provides 

solutions to environmental problems by: developing and promoting technologies that protect and improve 

the environment; advancing scientific and engineering information to support regulatory and policy 

decisions; and providing the technical support and information transfer to ensure implementation of 

environmental regulations and strategies at the national, state, and community levels. 

This publication has been produced as part of the Laboratory’s strategic long-term research plan. It is 

published and made available by EPA’s Office of Research and Development to assist the user 

community and to link researchers with their clients. 

Sally Gutierrez, Director 

National Risk Management Research Laboratory 

iii 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
 


Introduction 

Force mains that carry sewage flows under pressure represent a special set of challenges for sewer 

rehabilitation. Force mains represent about 7.5% of the wastewater system and they typically use 

materials that are not commonly used in gravity sewer systems. Ductile iron (DI), cast iron (CI), steel, 

and concrete pressure pipe are all material types that are frequently used for sewer force mains, especially 

in larger diameters. All of these materials are susceptible to both internal corrosion from the sewage flow 

(liquid and gaseous states), as well as external corrosion due to the environment in which the pipe is 

buried. 

Historically, the most common renewal technology employed has been to replace the main using open cut 

construction. Part of the reason for that choice has been a lack of rehabilitation technologies appropriate 

for sewer force mains. There is a wealth of technologies available for gravity sewers, but the field has 

been limited for pressurized systems. Fortunately, that situation is changing as more vendors recognize 

the growing opportunity in sewer force main rehabilitation. The other reason for replacement is that 

sewer force mains tend to have a fairly high consequence of failure. A rupture of a sewer force main 

could release millions of gallons of raw sewage into the environment posing significant health risks to the 

general public. Cleanup costs can be staggering. 

As some of the newer rehabilitation technologies develop a positive track record of use in sewer force 

mains and confidence in their design approach and installation process strengthens, more utilities will be 

willing to consider these trenchless technologies as potential renewal solutions. Trenchless methods have 

proven themselves to be cost-effective for gravity sewer mains, especially when both direct and indirect 

costs associated with a replacement program are considered. A similar outcome is expected for sewer 

force mains once data on the effectiveness and longevity of these technologies and materials and lifecycle costs become more readily available. 

Recognizing that there would be some cross-over amongst the various rehabilitation technologies 

common to water mains and gravity sewers, a series of technology-specific datasheets were created for 

each identified rehabilitation technology deemed relevant to sewer force mains and are included as 

Appendix A of this report. An effort was made to collect representative cost information, but often only 

limited cost data were available. 

Characteristics of Force Mains 

The approximate length of the force main system in the US is 60,000 miles (96561 km). The Water 

Environment Research Foundation (WERF) recently published a report titled “Guidelines for the 

Inspection of Force Mains” (WERF, 2009). The data from this WERF survey are presented and 

characterize the types of pipe materials used, diameter ranges, ages, location accessibility, and failure 

modes and mechanisms for force mains. Ferrous pipe materials (i.e., CI, DI, and steel) represent on 

average 63.4% of all pipes used for force mains. Over 91% of sewer force mains are between 4 and 36 

inches (100 and 900 mm) in diameter, which are within the non-man entry size range and only 2% are 

beyond 50 years in age. Over 91% of the force main pipes are buried. Only 5% of the total number of 

force mains surveyed for the WERF project had some built-in redundancy. 

Internal corrosion was rated as being responsible for ferrous force main failures 26.2% of the time, ahead 

of all other known causes. External corrosion at 19.2% and third-party damage at 19.4% are the next 

most common causes of failures in ferrous mains. The most common single cause of failure in noniv 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ferrous force mains is third-party damage, which accounts for 37% of failures. Corrosion and structural 

failure together account for 54% of failures. 

Renewal Technologies 

Renewal of force mains includes repair, rehabilitation, and replacement. The estimate of renewal works 

in force mains are between 250,000 and 600,000 linear feet (76,220 and 182,927 meters) or 0.08% to 

0.19% of the total length on an annual basis. Replacement comprises between 200,000 and 500,000 

linear feet (60,976 and 152,439 meters) of force mains annually or some 0.1% to 0.15% of the total 

length. The best estimate is that between 50,000 and 100,000 linear feet (15,244 and 30,488 meters) of 

force mains in the US are rehabilitated annually. This represents some 0.02% to 0.03% of the overall 

length. There are a variety of reasons for this lower rate of rehabilitation in sewer force mains. The first 

is the lack of consistently reliable and cost-effective sewer force main inspection methods and the second 

is the low number of rehabilitation technologies specific to force mains. 

Force mains can operate with a wide range in pressures, from a few feet of head to hundreds, so there is 

potentially a large number of technologies that can be adapted to force mains from other applications. 

Vendors are constantly making improvements to their products so they should always be consulted before 

using any of the identified technologies. 

Repair 

Repair of a failure or a deteriorated section of pipe is generally focused on only taking remedial action 

with one or two sections of pipe. Oftentimes this work is done under emergency conditions. The first 

objective is to prevent any further spill or damage to the environment and the second objective is to 

restore service as quickly as possible. Repair can be broken down into open cut replacement of a 

section(s) of pipe, spot repairs using cured-in-place-pipe (CIPP), mechanical sleeves or repair clamps, or 

joint repairs using internal sleeves or external devices. Some examples of each are given in this report, 

but repair is not a focus of this report. 

Rehabilitation 

In rehabilitation, the existing pipe becomes part of the renewal work. Rehabilitation methods will include 

the use of spray-on linings, close-fit linings, CIPP, and woven hose lining systems. Technologies for 

each of these rehabilitation categories are discussed in this report in addition to cleaning requirements 

prior to rehabilitation. Because only limited rehabilitation work has been undertaken to date on sewer 

force mains, many of the systems available were originally developed for water main rehabilitation, but 

can be adapted to sewer force mains. 

Spray-on linings have been one of the easiest methods of rehabilitating a pressurized main when the 

primary objective is just to provide corrosion protection to the interior surface. Spray-on linings include 

cementitious and polymer materials. Two polymers, epoxy and polyurethane, are used extensively in the 

UK water industry to line water mains. Rapid cure time over cement mortar and resistance to soft water 

have favored these materials. A new family of polymer spray-on linings, based on the use of polyurea, is 

finding rapid acceptance for lining manholes, wetwells, and other structures exposed to corrosive 

environments including pipes. One of the benefits of the use of polyurea is a very fast cure, with gel 

times in 5 to 40 seconds. The liner can also be spray applied with a thickness up to 2 inches (50 mm). 

This liner has the ability to serve as a semi-structural or structural liner and not just provide corrosion 

protection. 

v 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The use of close-fit liners is often called modified sliplining. It involves the use of a thin walled liner 

with an outside diameter that is similar to the inside diameter of the host pipe. The key to installing the 

liner is to temporarily reduce the liner diameter to facilitate its insertion into the host pipe. Once the liner 

is in place, it is reverted back to its original outside diameter forming a close fit to the host pipe. The two 

methods of temporarily reducing the diameter of the liner is symmetrical or fold-and-form. Polyethylene 

(PE) pipe is used for the symmetrical reduction process, and both PE and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) for 

fold-and-form. 

CIPP is by far the leading method for the rehabilitation of gravity sewers. With the expiration of the 

original patent on CIPP, many new variants have been introduced. The main differences are based on 

tube construction, method of installation, curing method, and type of resin. 

Woven hose linings differ from ordinary CIPP products by the construction of the tube reinforcement. 

Rather than being made of a felt-type material, hose liners are made from either polyester, glass, or 

aramid fibers that are woven into a hose-type configuration, similar to the type of construction used for 

fire hoses. Three types of woven hose lining systems are discussed including adhesive-backed linings, 

non-adhesive backed linings, and glass-reinforced thermoplastic linings. 

Replacement 

Replacement involves the installation of a new fully structural pipe to take over the functions of the 

deteriorated force main. Several technologies are available for online and offline replacement. 

Historically, the most common method has been offline replacement by open cut, as the work can be 

undertaken with the existing main in operation and it results in a brand new pipe with a known design 

life. 

The second most common method of replacement has been sliplining. Sliplining involves the insertion of 

a new pipe with a smaller outside diameter than the inside diameter of the pipe to be rehabilitated. Pipe 

lengths can be fused together to create a long continuous string, frequently done with PE and Fusible 

PVCTM, which is then pulled into the host pipe. Alternatively, especially when site conditions prevent 

pre-joining long strings of pipe, discrete pipe sections can be jointed one at a time and pushed into the 

host pipe. PVC, DI, and fiberglass reinforced plastic/glass reinforced plastic (FRP/GRP) pipes are 

typically sliplined in this fashion. Mechanically restrained joints can also be employed with these 

materials, which would allow pulling of the pipe into place. 

Pipe bursting involves the breaking up of the old pipe and pushing it into the surrounding soil by passing 

a bursting or splitting device through it, while pulling a replacement pipe in behind the bursting head. 

The replacement pipe is usually high density polyethylene (HDPE), PVC, or DI. In some cases, the 

process can be used to expand the void created thus upsizing with the insertion of a larger diameter. Pipe 

bursting has now been accomplished in diameters from 4 to 60 inches (100 to 1,500 mm). The three basic 

bursting methods include static, hydraulic, and pneumatic bursting. 

Offline replacement simply involves the installation of a new pipe without regard to the line and grade of 

the existing pipe. Normally, the existing deteriorated pipe being replaced is kept in service (at reduced 

operating conditions if necessary), while the new replacement pipe is being installed. Typically, methods 

of offline replacement include open cut excavation and newer trenchless methods such as directional 

drilling and microtunneling/pipe jacking. For microtunneling, FRP/GRP, polymer concrete, and steel 

pipes can be used. 

vi 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology Selection Criteria 

Aside from selecting renewal technologies on the basis of their fit to the force main’s operating conditions 

(e.g., pressure, burial depth, etc.), other site-specific parameters must be considered in the selection 

process. The life-cycle cost of the renewal method and its impact on extending the life of the asset are 

often the primary concerns in technology selection. As discussed in this report, studies in the US and UK 

have shown the relative cost benefits of rehabilitation versus open cut replacement in urban environments. 

Other site-specific factors that should be taken into consideration include post-renewal capacity needs, 

accessibility, future operations and maintenance (O&M) requirements, the condition of the host pipe, and 

the consequence of its failure (criticality). 

All rehabilitation options will result in a reduced cross-sectional area. Spray-on linings and close-fit 

liners will least impact flow capacity, while sliplining will have the greatest impact. Loss of capacity is 

mitigated somewhat by improved friction factors. If capacity restraints exist, then replacement may be 

the only feasible option. 

Other items that can impact the selection of a renewal method are accessibility of the force main, 

maintenance crews familiarity with the liner system and repair methods, and the criticality of the force 

main. The higher the consequences associated with a failure, the more conservative the approach will be 

towards renewal of the main. A partially deteriorated force main that has an extremely high consequence 

of failure would be one that would probably be treated as fully deteriorated from the perspective of the 

design of the rehabilitation system. 

Design and Quality Assurance/Quality Control 

The design of a rehabilitation product to renew the life of a distressed sewer force main ranges from an 

inner corrosion barrier to an outright structural replacement. The factors that will control the design are 

the condition of the existing main, including its expected remaining life if further deterioration is arrested, 

and the operating conditions under which that main is used. The degree of deterioration is typically 

broken down into one of two categories: (1) partially deteriorated, where the existing pipe is expected to 

support all external loads (soil, live, surcharge), or (2) fully deteriorated where the existing pipe is not 

structurally sound. 

Design methods currently employed are for either interactive or independent liners and depend upon the 

condition of the existing (host) pipe. Interactive liners are generally thin liners, in direct contact with the 

inside wall of the existing pipe, with a lower ring tensile stiffness than the existing pipe. Interactive liners 

should not be used in sewer force mains where the existing pipe has deteriorated to a point where it is not 

expected to be able to carry the full internal pressure over the renewal design life. An independent liner is 

one that is designed to carry the full internal working pressure and surge pressure itself independent of 

any contribution from the host pipe. 

Few rehabilitation products are designed specifically for use in a sewer force main. Therefore, design and 

Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) requirements and best practices may need to be adapted 

from relevant American Water Works Association (AWWA) and American Society for Testing and 

Materials (ASTM) standards. 

The AWWA M28 Manual on Rehabilitation of Water Mains has established four classes of design: nonstructural (Class I), semi-structural (Class II and III), and fully structural (Class IV). Class I liners only 

act as corrosion barriers, Class II/III liners are designed to bridge over small holes or gaps in the host 

pipe, while Class IV liners will carry the full internal pressure without support from the host pipe. 

vii 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A whole host of ASTM specifications and AWWA standards cover the various types of materials and 

installation practices that may be used in a renewal project. Many of these are included in this report, 

along with a brief description. Some of the ASTM standards include non-mandatory design appendices, 

which are all patterned after Appendix X1 of ASTM F1216. ASTM F1216 is the standard practice for the 

rehabilitation of gravity and/or pressure pipes using a CIPP inversion product. 

For gravity applications, the design appendix in ASTM F1216 requires that the liner be designed to 

support (without buckling) any external hydrostatic head if the host pipe is partially deteriorated and all 

external loads (without buckling) if fully deteriorated. Of course, the determination of whether the host 

pipe is partially or fully deteriorated is subjective. Likewise, depending on the ratio of the diameter of 

any holes in the pipe to the pipe diameter, the liner is designed to either act as a flat plate with fixed edges 

covering the hole or, if the host pipe is fully deteriorated, then as a thin ring under hoop stress from the 

internal pressure. In both of these design cases, either the long-term flexural strength or the long-term 

tensile strength is used. However, there is no standardized test method defined to determine either of 

these properties for a CIPP product. It is up to each manufacturer to establish those long-term properties. 

Based on a survey of CIPP producers, few if any have embarked on an extensive test program similar to 

that required for the pressure design of FRP/GRP or thermoplastic pipes. 

Most of the QC requirements in the ASTM and AWWA standards pertain to use in a gravity sewer or a 

pressure water main. None combine the corrosion resistance necessitated by the sewer effluent and the 

long-term tensile strength of a pressurized main. Post-installation closed circuit television (CCTV) is the 

most common QC requirement for all liners followed by the retrieval of samples for physical property 

verification. Leak tightness testing is also recommended. 

Operation and Maintenance 

Some of the best practices for O&M are cleaning, addition of cathodic protection, installation of 

continuous corrosion monitoring, pressure monitoring, leak monitoring, and acoustic monitoring of 

prestressed concrete cylinder pipe (PCCP) for wire breaks. These measures can be effective in either 

prolonging the life of a buried sewer force main or allowing a utility to monitor real-time performance so 

action can be taken as needed to repair, rehabilitate, or replace before a catastrophic failure occurs. 

Proper cleaning can improve the capacity and hydraulic performance of a sewer force main. Cathodic 

protection can arrest any further external electrochemical-induced corrosion of ferrous mains. 

Continuous corrosion monitoring can be installed on new mains or added to existing mains. Ultrasonic 

sensors measure loss of internal wall thickness. Leaks can be a precursor of failure and locating leaks in a 

force main using acoustic devices can help to prevent catastrophic failures. 

A rehabilitated main effectively adds to the range of material that must be potentially repaired in an 

emergency. There are no set procedures for repair of rehabilitated (i.e., lined) force mains. This is an 

area of concern for utilities and certainly makes them reluctant to line their mains because they do not 

know how to deal with them when emergency repair becomes necessary. 

Gaps Between Needs and Available Technologies 

Little data are obtained on force main condition upon which assessment and subsequent rehabilitation 

decisions can be based. So rehabilitation decision-making is often based on operational indicators such as 

power consumption, air release valve operation, or main breaks. The renewal decision should be based 

on three elements: the rate of deterioration of assets; the condition of critical locations; and whether 

spending can be deferred. A first step is to establish risk-based assessment methods to identify force 

mains with serious consequences of failure, either in operational or environmental and public impact 

viii 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

terms, or both. A second step is to consider prioritization for external data collection. A method for 

identifying high risk locations in terms of likelihood of failure based on environment and operating 

characteristics could pinpoint high risk locations, which would be selected for direct inspection. 

There is a clear need for assessment methodologies that can work with limited data. These could 

potentially be based on Bayesian belief networks. There is also a need for inspection technologies that 

can provide data more cost-effectively to support these assessment methodologies. 

A gap exists in terms of a design procedure for CIPP in pressure applications to ensure that long-term 

performance requirements can be met. Little data are available on the long-term performance of 

rehabilitation solutions in real environments, which a designer can use to predict the remaining life of an 

asset that incorporates one of these rehabilitation methods. Another capability gap is the access needed to 

the main and the need to shut down, dewater, and clean the main for rehabilitation. This is an inevitable 

feature of any internal rehabilitation technology, as it is for inspection technologies. This also places a 

limitation on the use of rehabilitation in force mains. 

Findings and Recommendations 

Most of the renewal activity has been outright replacement of the force main either by open cut or 

trenchless means. New products and technologies are now emerging for carrying out a direct condition 

assessment on a buried force main, as well as rehabilitation methods for those found in distress. 

One method of assisting owners in their efforts to apply some of these emerging technologies will be in 

the publication of demonstration projects and case studies. Also, setting up a decision support system that 

helps a utility ask the right questions so that a viable rehabilitation solution emerges is paramount. 

It is clear that a system rehabilitation program needs to integrate several aspects and to have a broader 

vision than merely the rehabilitation technology and its implementation. The elements that need to be 

integrated within the scope of an asset management approach include inspection, assessment, 

maintenance, and rehabilitation. 

Key elements of force main maintenance are regular cleaning, maintenance of cathodic protection 

systems, and maintenance of air release valves. Inclusion of corrosion monitoring, pressure monitoring, 

and leak monitoring should be considered. 

The decision-making process relies on data from inspection to assess risk levels and to decide on 

necessary actions. Determining the level of data or information required to support effective decisions is 

a key aspect of the process. Too little data and the wrong decisions may be made; too much data and the 

cost of obtaining the data may exceed its value in the process. Neither scenario is cost-effective. One of 

the key data elements needed is verification of the long-term performance of pressure rehabilitation 

systems. This should be a major objective of the demonstration project. 

ix 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONTENTS
 


DISCLAIMER ..............................................................................................................................................ii
 


FOREWORD ...............................................................................................................................................iii
 


EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ......................................................................................................................... iv
 


FIGURES.................................................................................................................................................... xii
 


TABLES ....................................................................................................................................................xiii
 


DEFINITIONS........................................................................................................................................... xiv
 


ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATION .................................................................................................... xvi
 


1.0 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................. 1
 


1.1 Project Background ................................................................................................................... 1
 


1.2 Project Objectives...................................................................................................................... 2
 


1.3 Project Approach....................................................................................................................... 3
 


1.4 Organization of Report.............................................................................................................. 3
 


2.0 CHARACTERISTICS OF FORCE MAIN SYSTEMS......................................................................... 5
 


2.1 Material Usage .......................................................................................................................... 5
 


2.2 Diameter Distribution................................................................................................................ 5
 


2.3 Age of System ........................................................................................................................... 7
 


2.4 Force Main Location ................................................................................................................. 7
 


2.5 Redundancy............................................................................................................................... 9
 


2.6 Cause of Failure in Force Mains ............................................................................................... 9
 


2.6.1 Ferrous Force Mains..................................................................................................... 9
 


2.6.2 Non-Ferrous Force Mains ............................................................................................ 9
 


3.0: RENEWAL PRACTICES AND TECHNOLOGIES ......................................................................... 11
 


3.1 Current Utility Practices and Market....................................................................................... 11
 


3.2 Overview of Renewal Technologies ....................................................................................... 12
 


3.3 Repair ...................................................................................................................................... 14
 


3.3.1 Open Cut Emergency Replacement............................................................................ 14
 


3.3.2 Spot Repair – Trenchless............................................................................................ 14
 


3.3.2.1 Cured-in-Place Pipe ................................................................................... 14
 


3.3.2.2 Sleeve......................................................................................................... 15
 


3.3.2.3 External Repair Clamps ............................................................................. 15
 


3.3.3 Joint Repair ................................................................................................................ 16
 


3.3.3.1 Internal Joint Repair................................................................................... 16
 


3.3.3.2 External Joint Repair.................................................................................. 16
 


3.4 Rehabilitation .......................................................................................................................... 17
 


3.4.1 Cleaning Requirements .............................................................................................. 17
 


3.4.2 Spray-on Linings ........................................................................................................ 18
 


3.4.2.1 Cement Mortar Linings.............................................................................. 18
 


3.4.2.2 Reinforced Mortar Linings......................................................................... 19
 


3.4.2.3 Epoxy Spray-on Linings ............................................................................ 19
 


3.4.2.4 Polyurethane Spray-on Linings.................................................................. 20
 


3.4.2.5 Polyurea Spray-On Linings........................................................................ 21
 


3.4.3 Close Fit Lining Systems ........................................................................................... 22
 


3.4.3.1 Symmetrical Reduction Close Fit Lining – PE.......................................... 24
 


3.4.3.2 Fold-and-Form Close Fit Lining – PE ....................................................... 26
 


3.4.3.3 Fold-and-Form Close Fit Lining – PVC (Alloy)........................................ 28
 


3.4.4 Cured-In-Place Pipe ................................................................................................... 30
 


x 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.4.4.1 Non-Structural to Semi-Structural CIPP Liners......................................... 31
 


3.4.4.2 Semi-Structural CIPP Liners...................................................................... 32
 


3.4.4.3 Structural CIPP Liners ............................................................................... 32
 


3.4.5 Woven Hose Lining System....................................................................................... 35
 


3.4.5.1 Adhesive-Backed Woven Hose Lining...................................................... 36
 


3.4.5.2 Non-Adhesive Backed Woven Hose Lining.............................................. 37
 


3.4.5.3 Glass-Reinforced Thermoplastic Liner...................................................... 38
 


3.5 Replacement ............................................................................................................................ 39
 


3.5.1 Online Replacement ................................................................................................... 40
 


3.5.1.1 Sliplining.................................................................................................... 40
 


3.5.1.2 Pipe Bursting.............................................................................................. 42
 


3.5.1.3 Pipe Slitting................................................................................................ 44
 


3.5.2 Offline Replacement................................................................................................... 44
 


3.5.2.1 Open Cut .................................................................................................... 44
 


3.5.2.2 Directional Drilling.................................................................................... 44
 


3.5.2.3 Microtunneling/Pipe Jacking ..................................................................... 44
 


4.0: TECHNOLOGY SELECTION CONSIDERATIONS....................................................................... 46
 


4.1 Life-Cycle Costs...................................................................................................................... 46
 


4.2 Capacity................................................................................................................................... 48
 


4.3 Accessibility ............................................................................................................................ 48
 


4.4 Maintenance ............................................................................................................................ 49
 


4.5 Condition Assessment and Asset Criticality ........................................................................... 49
 


5.0: DESIGN AND QA/QC....................................................................................................................... 52
 


5.1 System Design......................................................................................................................... 52
 


5.1.1 Redundancy in System Design................................................................................... 52
 


5.1.2 Pig Launchers/Retrieval for Cleaning and Inspection................................................ 52
 


5.2 Renewal Design....................................................................................................................... 53
 


5.2.1 Degrees of Deterioration ............................................................................................ 53
 


5.2.2 Interactive vs. Independent......................................................................................... 54
 


5.2.3 Design Loads.............................................................................................................. 54
 


5.2.4 Other Considerations.................................................................................................. 56
 


5.3 Product/Material Standards ..................................................................................................... 56
 


5.4 Design Standards..................................................................................................................... 59
 


5.4.1 Design of Pressure Systems ....................................................................................... 61
 


5.4.1.1 Partially Deteriorated Case ........................................................................ 61
 


5.4.1.2 Fully Deteriorated Case ............................................................................. 63
 


5.5 Installation Standards .............................................................................................................. 64
 


5.6 QA/QC Requirements ............................................................................................................. 67
 


5.6.1 Short-Term – Factory and Field Requirements.......................................................... 67
 


5.6.1.1 PVC Short-Term QA/QC Requirements.................................................... 67
 


5.6.1.2 PE Short-Term QA/QC Requirements....................................................... 68
 


5.6.1.3 CIPP Short-Term QA/QC Requirements................................................... 68
 


5.6.2 Long-Term – Qualification Requirements ................................................................. 69
 


5.6.2.1 PVC Long-Term QA/QC Requirements.................................................... 69
 


5.6.2.2 PE Long-Term QA/QC Requirements....................................................... 69
 


5.6.2.3 CIPP Long-Term QA/QC Requirements ................................................... 70
 


xi 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.0: OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE.............................................................................................. 71
 


6.1 Procedures to Prolong the Life of Existing Force Mains ........................................................ 71
 


6.1.1 Cleaning ..................................................................................................................... 71
 


6.1.2 Cathodic Protection .................................................................................................... 73
 


6.1.3 Continuous Corrosion Monitoring ............................................................................. 74
 


6.1.4 Pressure Monitoring ................................................................................................... 75
 


6.1.5 Leak Monitoring......................................................................................................... 76
 


6.1.6 Acoustic Monitoring for Wire Breaks in PCCP......................................................... 76
 


6.2 Maintenance and Emergency Repair of Rehabilitation Systems............................................. 77
 


7.0: GAPS BETWEEN NEEDS AND AVAILABLE TECHNOLOGIES................................................ 78
 


7.1 Data Gaps ................................................................................................................................ 78
 


7.2 Capability Gaps ....................................................................................................................... 79
 


7.3 Benefits, Costs and Challenges in Closing Gaps..................................................................... 79
 


8.0: FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS....................................................................................... 81
 


8.1 What Systems Would Benefit Most from Being Demonstrated in Field Settings?................. 81
 


8.2 Key Parameters for Evaluation in Demonstration Projects..................................................... 81
 


8.3 Guidance for Establishing a Comprehensive System Rehabilitation Program ....................... 83
 


8.4 Guidance for Maintenance Programs ...................................................................................... 83
 


8.5 Sound, Risk-Based, Decision-Making Process Development................................................. 84
 


8.6 Cost-Effectiveness of Decision-Making Processes ................................................................. 84
 


8.7 Timing for Rehabilitation Action ............................................................................................ 84
 


8.8 Demonstration/Verification of Pressure System Rehabilitation.............................................. 85
 


9.0: REFERENCES ................................................................................................................................... 86
 


FIGURES 

Figure 2-1. Pipe Material Usage for Sewer Force Mains ......................................................................... 5
 


Figure 2-2. Diameter Distribution of Sewer Force Mains ........................................................................ 6
 


Figure 2-3. Age of Force Mains................................................................................................................ 7
 


Figure 2-4. Location of Force Mains ........................................................................................................ 8
 


Figure 2-5. Land Development over Buried Force Mains........................................................................ 8
 


Figure 2-6. Causes of Failure in Ferrous Force Mains ........................................................................... 10
 


Figure 2-7. Causes of Failure in Non-Ferrous Sewer Force Mains ........................................................ 10
 


Figure 3-1. Renewal Approaches for Force Mains................................................................................. 11
 


Figure 3-2. Repair Approaches for Force Mains .................................................................................... 14
 


Figure 3-3. Link-Pipe 12 inch Pressure-Seal .......................................................................................... 15
 


Figure 3-4. Romac SS2 Repair Clamp.................................................................................................... 15
 


Figure 3-5. AMEX 10 Mono Seal........................................................................................................... 16
 


Figure 3-6. Rehabilitation Approaches for Force Mains ........................................................................ 17
 


Figure 3-7. Summary of Spray Lining Technologies ............................................................................. 18
 


Figure 3-8. Typical Stress Strain Curve for Ferrocement....................................................................... 19
 


Figure 3-9. Summary of Close Fit PE Technologies .............................................................................. 23
 


Figure 3-10. PE Close-Fit Liner Hole Spanning Capabilities................................................................... 23
 


Figure 3-11. Roller Reduction Unit for PolyFlex ..................................................................................... 25
 


Figure 3-12. Illustration of PE Pipe Compression.................................................................................... 25
 


Figure 3-13. Summary of Fold-and-Form Close Fit Lining Technologies............................................... 26
 


Figure 3-14. Relationship Between Diameter and SDR for Folding ........................................................ 28
 


xii 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 3-15. Subline Forming into “C” Shape.......................................................................................... 28
 


Figure 3-16. PolyFoldTM Banding........................................................................................................... 28
 


Figure 3-17. Summary of CIPP Technologies.......................................................................................... 31
 


Figure 3-18. Starline® 1000 ..................................................................................................................... 36
 


Figure 3-19. Aqua-Pipe Construction....................................................................................................... 36
 


Figure 3-20. Aqualiner Installation Process.............................................................................................. 38
 


Figure 3-21. Summary of Replacement Technologies.............................................................................. 40
 


Figure 3-22. Fusion of PVC Joint............................................................................................................. 41
 


Figure 3-23. Hobas Sliplining Pressure Joint ........................................................................................... 42
 


Figure 3-24. Static Bursting Head ............................................................................................................ 43
 


Figure 3-25. Pneumatic Bursting Head..................................................................................................... 43
 


Figure 3-26. Permalok T7 Pressure Joint.................................................................................................. 45
 


Figure 4-1. Total Installation Cost in 2003 Dollars for Trenchless Rehabilitation Methods.................. 46
 


Figure 4-2. UK Water Rehabilitation Costs............................................................................................ 47
 


Figure 4-3. Belief Network for Risk of Failure in PCCP........................................................................ 51
 


Figure 4-4. Belief Network for Consequences of Failure in PCCP ........................................................ 51
 


Figure 6-1. Polyurethane Pipeline Cleaning Pigs ................................................................................... 72
 


Figure 6-2. LPR Ferguson-Nicholas Cell ............................................................................................... 75
 


TABLES 

Table 2-1. Percentage of Materials by Diameter Range ........................................................................... 6
 


Table 3-1. Summary of Renewal Technologies with Applicability to Force Mains............................... 13
 


Table 3-2. Summary of Internal Joint Vendors....................................................................................... 16
 


Table 3-3. Properties of Hunting Polyurea Spray-on Linings................................................................. 22
 


Table 3-4. Pressure Class of PE 3408 based on AWWA C906 at 80 o

F................................................. 24
 


Table 5-1. ASTM Material Standards for PVC Pipe .............................................................................. 57
 


Table 5-2. ASTM Material Standards for PE Pipes................................................................................ 57
 


Table 5-3. ASTM Material Standards for CIPP...................................................................................... 58
 


Table 5-4. ASTM Standards for FRP/GRP............................................................................................. 59
 


Table 5-5. Design Standards for PVC Materials..................................................................................... 59
 


Table 5-6. Design Standards for Polyethylene Materials........................................................................ 59
 


Table 5-7. Design Standards for Glass-Reinforced Thermosetting Plastic Pipe..................................... 60
 


Table 5-8. ASTM Design Standards for CIPP Materials........................................................................ 60
 


Table 5-9. ASTM Installation Standards for PVC Materials.................................................................. 64
 


Table 5-10. ASTM Installation Standards for FRP/GRP Materials.......................................................... 64
 


Table 5-11. ASTM Installation Standards for Polyethylene Materials..................................................... 65
 


Table 5-12. ASTM Installation Standards for CIPP Materials ................................................................. 65
 


Table 5-13. Minimum Structural Properties of CIPP Products by ASTM F1216 .................................... 66
 


Table 5-14. Minimum Structural Properties of CIPP Products by ASTM F1743 .................................... 66
 


Table 5-15. Minimum Structural Properties of CIPP Products by ASTM F2019 .................................... 67
 


Table 5-16. ASTM D5813 Chemical Solution Specifications.................................................................. 70
 


Table 7-1. Technology Gaps and Closure Costs and Benefits................................................................ 80
 


Table 8-1. Parameters for Evaluation in Demonstration Projects........................................................... 82
 


xiii 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DEFINITIONS
 


Cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) – a hollow cylinder consisting of a polyester and/or glass reinforced plastic 

fabric tube with cured thermosetting resin. The CIPP is formed within an existing pipe and takes the 

shape of the pipe. 

Folded pipe – pipe that has been manufactured and calibrated round, then subsequently cooled and 

deformed into a folded shape for insertion into the existing pipe. 

Force main – a pipe that transports raw sewerage and operates under pressure. 

Formed pipe – a folded pipe that has been inserted into an existing pipe and expanded with steam heat 

and pressure, and, if required by the manufacturer, with a squeegee device or “pig” to provide a close fit 

to the existing pipe. 

Hydrostatic design basis (HDB) – a long-term hoop tensile stress when applied to the pipe or liner 

continuously for the specified time period (usually 100,000 or 438,000 hours) will result in failure of the 

pipe or liner. 

Partially deteriorated pipe – the existing pipe can support the soil and surcharge loads throughout the 

design life of the rehabilitated pipe and the soil adjacent to the existing pipe must provide adequate side 

support. 

Fully deteriorated pipe – the existing pipe is not structurally sound and cannot support soil and live loads 

or is expected to reach this condition over the design life of the rehabilitated pipe. This condition is 

evident when sections of the existing pipe are missing, the existing pipe has lost its original shape, or the 

existing pipe has corroded due to the effects of the fluid, atmosphere, or soil. 

Non-structural – provides no load-bearing capacity to the pipe; primarily acts as a corrosion barrier. 

Open cut – the use of excavation to install a new pipe or replace an existing one. 

Rehabilitation – internal coatings, sealants, and linings used to extend operational life and restore much or 

all of the pipe’s hydraulic and structural functionality. 

Renewal – improving the structural performance, flow capacity, corrosion resistance or water quality of a 

deteriorated pipe by repair, rehabilitation, or replacement 

Repair – used when the existing pipe is structurally sound, provides acceptable flow capacity, and can 

serve as the support or host of the repair method. 

Replacement – an existing pipe is usually replaced when it is severely deteriorated, collapsed, or 

increased flow capacity is needed. 

Semi-structural – a liner whose long term internal burst strength is less than the maximum allowable 

operating pressure of the pipeline to be rehabilitated. Semi-structural liners are capable of bridging holes 

and gaps in the host pipe. 

xiv 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sliplining – the installation of a smaller diameter replacement pipe inside an existing pipe leaving an 

annular gap between the two. The replacement pipe can be continuous or made up of discrete segment 

lengths. 

Structural – a liner whose long-term internal burst strength equals or exceeds the maximum allowable 

operating pressure of the pipeline to be rehabilitated. 

Trenchless – the installation of a new pipe or liner with minimal or no excavation required. 

UNIT CONVERSION FACTORS 

1 meter = 3.2808 feet 

1 km = 0.62 mile 

1 millimeter = 0.03937 inch 

o

F = 1.8(oC) + 32 

MPa = 145 psi 

1 bar = 14.503 psi 

Psig = psi +14.7 

mm = 39.37 mil 

1 mile = 1.609 km 

1 US$ = 0.748 Euro 

xv 
xvi 

 

3-D three-dimensional 

AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials 

ACP asbestos cement pipe 

AREA American Railway Engineering Association 

ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers 

ASTM American Society of Testing and Materials 

AWWA American Water Works Association 

AWWARF American Water Works Association Research Foundation (Now known as the Water 

Research Foundation) 

BEM broadband electromagnetic 

CCP concrete cylinder pipe 

CCTV close circuit television 

CI cast iron 

CIPP cured-in-place pipe 

DI ductile iron 

DIPS ductile iron pipe size 

DOT Department of Transportation 

DR diameter ratio 

DSAW double submerged arc welded 

DWI Drinking Water Inspectorate 

EPA U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 

EPB earth pressure balance 

EPDM ethylene propylene diene M-class 

ESCR environmental stress crack resistance 

FRP fiberglass reinforced pipe 

GBR Geotechnical Baseline Report 

GDSR Geotechnical Design Summary Report 

GRP glass reinforced plastic 

GTI Gas Technology Institute 

H2S hydrogen sulfide 

HCl hydrochloric acid 

HDB hydrostatic design basis 

HDD horizontal directional drilling 

HDPE high density polyethylene 

HDS hydrostatic design stress 

HPL high pressure liner 

H2SO4 sulfuric acid 

ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATION 
xvii 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ID inner diameter 

IJS intermediate jacking stations 

IPLT International Pipe Lining Technologies 

IPS iron pipe size 

ISO International Organization for Standardization 

kN kilo Newton 

LPR linear polarization resistance 

MDPE medium density polyethylene 

MFL magnetic flux leakage 

MOP manual of practice 

NASSCO National Association of Sewer Service Companies 

NRC National Research Council, Canada 

NRMRL National Risk Management Research Laboratory 

NSF National Sanitation Foundation 

O&M operation and maintenance 

OD outer diameter 

OFWAT Office of Water Service 

PCCP prestressed concrete cylinder pipe 

PE polyethylene 

PIPP pulled-in place pipe 

PPI Plastic Pipe Institute 

PPIC Pressure Pipe Inspection Company 

PPL pressure pipe liner 

psi pounds per square inch 

PU polyurethane 

PVC polyvinyl chloride 

PVCO molecularly-oriented polyvinyl chloride 

QA quality assurance 

QC quality control 

RBI Risk-Based Investigation 

RCP reinforced concrete pipe 

RPL reinforce pressure line 

RPP reinforced pressure pipe 

SDR standard dimension ratio 

SIPP spray-in place pipe 

SOT state-of-the-technology 

TBM tunnel boring machine 

TIM Tenbusch Insertion Method 

TO task order 

TTC Trenchless Technology Center 

UL Underwriters Laboratory 
 

 

 

UV ultraviolet 

WERF Water Environment Research Foundation 

WRc Water Research Center, UK 

xviii 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.0 INTRODUCTION
 


Force mains that carry sewage flows under pressure represent a special set of challenges for sewer 

rehabilitation. Force mains represent about 7.5% of the wastewater system and they typically use 

materials that are not commonly used in gravity sewer systems. Ductile iron (DI), cast iron (CI), steel, 

and concrete pressure pipe are all material types frequently used for sewer force mains, especially in 

larger diameters. All of these materials are susceptible to both internal corrosion from the sewer flow 

(liquid and gaseous states), as well as external corrosion due to the environment in which the pipe is 

buried. 

Redundancy is not common with sewer force mains so most run constantly and can only be taken out of 

service for brief periods lasting a few hours at best. Consequently, little internal inspection of force mains 

is undertaken so the condition of many is largely unknown. It has only been in the past few years that 

some utilities have started to develop programs for inspecting their underground force mains as part of an 

overall asset management strategy. Many of these are a direct result of a consent decree. 

Once a force main is inspected and its condition ascertained, a decision must be made on the next 

appropriate step. If the condition is found to be good, scheduling another inspection in 10 to 15 years 

might be appropriate. Force mains that are found to be failing or near failing should be candidates for 

immediate renewal, especially those that are critical assets with significant negative consequences 

associated with a failure. Historically, the most common renewal technology employed has been to 

replace the main using open cut construction. Part of the reason for that choice has been a lack of 

rehabilitation technologies appropriate for sewer force mains. There is a wealth of technologies for 

gravity sewers, but the field has been limited for pressurized systems. Fortunately, that situation is 

changing as more vendors recognize the growing opportunity in sewer force main rehabilitation. The 

other reason for replacement is that sewer force mains tend to have a fairly high consequence of failure. 

A rupture of a sewer force main could release millions of gallons of raw sewage into the environment 

posing significant health risks to the general public. Cleanup costs can be staggering. Therefore, the 

tendency when it comes to considering renewal of a force main is to err on the conservative side and go 

with outright replacement. 

As some of the newer rehabilitation technologies develop a positive track record of use in sewer force 

mains and confidence in their design approach and installation process strengthens, more utilities will be 

willing to consider these trenchless technologies as potential renewal solutions. This is especially true if 

the rehabilitation technology is significantly cheaper than replacement with open cut construction. The 

gap between funds needed to restore the integrity of the underground infrastructure to an acceptable level 

of reliability and available funds is widening. One way to close the gap is to find more cost-effective 

methods of rehabilitation than open cut replacement. Trenchless methods have proven themselves to be 

cost-effective for gravity sewer mains, especially when both direct and indirect costs associated with a 

replacement program are considered. A similar outcome is expected for sewer force mains once data on 

the effectiveness and longevity of these technologies and materials and life-cycle cost information 

become more readily available. This state-of-the-technology (SOT) report will begin to address those 

needs. 

Project Background 

This report was prepared as part of the research being conducted under the U.S. Environmental Protection 

Agency’s (EPA’s) Sustainable Water Infrastructure Initiative. Under this program, research is being 

conducted to improve and evaluate innovative technologies that can reduce costs and increase the 

effectiveness of the operation, maintenance, and renewal of aging drinking water distribution and 

1
 


1.1
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.2 

wastewater conveyance systems (EPA, 2007). The outputs from this research program are intended to 

assist EPA’s program and regional offices to implement Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act 

requirements; to help states and tribes meet their programmatic requirements; and to assist utilities to 

more effectively implement comprehensive management of drinking water and wastewater treatment and 

conveyance systems. This initiative is aimed at encouraging the introduction of new and improved 

technologies into the US marketplace for water and wastewater rehabilitation, which will aid utilities in 

providing reliable service to their customers and meeting their statutory requirements. As part of this 

research effort, the EPA National Risk Management Research Laboratory (NRMRL) awarded Task Order 

No. 58 titled Rehabilitation of Wastewater Collection and Water Distribution Systems under Contract No. 

EP-C-05-057. This research project includes the preparation of a series of reports on the State Of 

Technology in rehabilitation of sewer force mains, water mains, and gravity wastewater systems (mains, 

laterals, and manholes). This report presents a comprehensive review and evaluation of existing and 

emerging technologies to define the current state-of-the-practice and state-of-the-art for sewer force main 

renewal. The report seeks to address some of the following questions posed in the EPA’s Innovation and 

Research for Water Infrastructure for the 21st Century Research Plan (EPA, 2007): 

•	 	 Can emerging and innovative force main rehabilitation technologies be identified and 

demonstrated in field settings to improve the understanding of their cost-effectiveness, 

technical performance, and reliability? 

•	 	 Can approaches and methods be developed for determining the long-term performance and 

life-cycle cost-effectiveness of various force main rehabilitation systems? 

•	 	 Can system design guidance based on lessons learned from rehabilitation be developed to 

enhance long-term performance and system integrity and to allow for easier inspection, 

maintenance, and rehabilitation? 

•	 	 Can guidance be provided for operation and maintenance (O&M) programs, including 

procedures to assess and optimize maintenance practices that reduce the need for 

rehabilitation? 

•	 	 Can a sound, risk-based, decision-making process for selecting optimal system rehabilitation 

technologies and methods be developed based on long-term effectiveness, system 

performance, structural integrity, consequence of failure, and life-cycle cost? 

•	 	 Are decision-making processes for selecting optimal system rehabilitation technologies and 

methods cost-effective, and do they adequately address relevant factors (e.g., long- and shortterm performance, cost, hydraulic effects, structural integrity, condition assessment, 

maintenance, and consequence of failure)? 

Project Objectives 

The objective of this report is to provide a comprehensive review of the US market with respect to 

rehabilitation of sewer force mains. The main portion of the report is a review of all known technologies 

that could be utilized in the rehabilitation of sewer force mains. Some of these technologies have not yet 

been used for this purpose, so one is cautioned to not only read the text in the report, but also the relevant 

technology-specific datasheets listed in Appendix A for more details. The report includes a discussion of 

what technologies exist for rehabilitating a partially versus fully deteriorated force main. It also includes 

a discussion on the current design methodologies for semi-structural conditions (designed to only bridge 

over small holes or gaps in a main) and fully structural conditions (designed to carry the full internal 

pressure and external loads). 

2
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gaps between what’s available versus what’s needed have also been identified in this report. Clearly the 

biggest need would be for a fully structural liner that could be installed in a live sewer. Achieving that is 

unlikely, at least in the next decade, but many other gaps are being closed. For example, vendors are 

embarking on more long-term testing programs to help document the performance of their liners in a 

pressurized system so that they can be designed for a minimum 50-year design life. 

1.3 Project Approach 

There are technologies that can be used in multiple applications. Sewer force mains have similar design 

characteristics to water mains. Both must carry working and surge pressures of the system and are 

generally buried only 4 to 8 feet (1.2 to 2.5 meters), so both are subjected to live loads in addition to 

trench loads. Water mains carry potable water so their influence on water quality is important, which is 

not the case with a sewer force main. However, the effluent carried in a force main is far more corrosive 

than potable or raw water, especially where gas pockets develop, so a force main must have the same 

corrosion resistant characteristics as a gravity sewer. Consequently, some technologies that are suitable 

for sewer force mains, providing they also are certified to meet National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) 61, 

would also be applicable for a water main. Also, some technologies that are used to line a gravity sewer 

can also be used in a low pressure force main. 

Recognizing that there would be some cross-over amongst the various technologies, a series of 

technology-specific datasheets was created for each identified rehabilitation technology that is relevant to 

sewer force mains. These technology profiles are included as Appendix A of this report. This 

information was gathered by researching the technology (through published literature, Web sites, trade 

shows, case studies, and magazine articles) and completing the technology-specific datasheet as much as 

possible with publicly-available information. Each datasheet was then sent to the vendor to review and 

comment on the contents and to provide additional information as needed. As discussed in Section 4, an 

effort was made to collect representative cost information, but often only limited cost data were available. 

1.4 Organization of Report 

The report is organized according to the following subjects: 

•	 	 Section 1: Introduction – project background 

•	 	 Section 2: Characteristics of Force Main Systems – materials used, diameters and age 

distribution, and typical failure modes and mechanisms 

•	 	 Section 3: Renewal Practices and Technologies – current utility practices and renewal market 

including an overview of repair, rehabilitation, and replacement technologies applicable to 

force mains 

•	 	 Section 4: Technology Selection Considerations – life-cycle costs, capacity limitations, 

accessibility, maintenance, asset condition, and asset criticality are all factors to consider in 

the selection of the most appropriate renewal strategy 

•	 	 Section 5: Design and Quality Assurance/Quality Control – system design and renewal 

design, product and installation standards, design standards, short-term and long-term testing 

requirements, and field QA/QC practices 

•	 	 Section 6: Operation and Maintenance – procedures to prolong the life of a force main, 

including cleaning, cathodic protection, monitoring, and other maintenance considerations 

•	 	 Section 7: Gaps Between Needs and Available Technologies – data and capability gaps, key 

parameters for evaluation in demonstration project 

3
 
 

 

•	 	 Section 8: Findings and Recommendations – an overall summary of the key findings of the 

research 

•	 	 Appendix A: Datasheets for rehabilitation technologies 

4
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.1 

2.0 CHARACTERISTICS OF FORCE MAIN SYSTEMS
 


It is important to understand the characteristics of force main systems and the typical failure modes and 

mechanisms in order to evaluate the most appropriate renewal technologies. The approximate length of 

the force main system in the US is 60,000 miles. The Water Environment Research Foundation (WERF) 

recently published a report titled Guidelines for the Inspection of Force Mains (WERF, 2009). As part of 

this effort, Jason Consultants conducted an electronic survey of all WERF utility subscriber members. 

Over 32 utilities responded to the survey with detailed data on their force main systems. The data from 

this WERF survey are presented in the next few sections and characterizes the types of pipe materials 

used, diameter ranges, ages, location accessibility, and failure modes and mechanisms for force mains 

determined from field data. 

Material Usage 

Figure 2-1 shows the breakdown by pipe material type. DI pipe is the predominant material, representing 

47.3% of the total. Ferrous pipe materials (i.e., CI, DI, and steel) represent on average 63.4% of all pipes 

used for force mains. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe at 14.3% is the next largest category of pipe 

material. Also, it can be seen that pre-stressed concrete cylinder pipe (PCCP) is used for 11.6% of sewer 

force mains, this being predominantly in diameters 24 inches (600 mm) and above. 

Figure 2-1. Pipe Material Usage for Sewer Force Mains (WERF, 2009) 

Diameter Distribution 

For a breakdown by diameters, as shown in Figure 2-2, approximately 46.6% of all sewer force mains fall 

into the diameter range 4 to 12 inches (100 to 300 mm). Another 22.7% is in the diameter range 14 to 20 

inches (350 to 500 mm) and 22.2% in the diameter range 21 to 36 inches (525 to 900 mm). Over 91% of 

sewer force mains are between 4 and 36 inches (100 to 900 mm) diameter, which are within the non-man 

entry size range. 

5
 

2.2
 

 

 

 

 

- - - - 

 

 

 

 

Figure 2-2. Diameter Distribution of Sewer Force Mains (WERF, 2009) 

Figures 2-1 and 2-2 show the overall breakdown of materials and diameters. However, the distribution of 

materials varies significantly by diameter range. Table 2-1 shows the percentages of each material in 

each diameter range. 

Table 2-1. Percentage of Materials by Diameter Range (WERF, 2009) 

Material 4 12 inches 14 20 inches 21 36 

inches 37 54 inches >54 

inches 

DI 46.8% 62.5% 46.0% 13.9% 3.1% 

CI 16.9% 12.7% 5.3% <0.1% 0% 

PVC 28.4% 3.5% 0.9% 0.1% 0% 

HDPE 2.0% 1.0% 0.2% 0% 0% 

PCCP/CCP 1.0% 3.1% 26.1% 54.6% 58.1% 

Steel 0.5% 2.0% 10.3% 12.9% 30.4% 

FRP 0% 0.1% 0% 0% 0% 

ACP 4.0% 12.2% 0.7% 5.0% 0% 

RCP <0.1% 2.5% 10.4% 13.4% 8.4% 

Other/Not Known 0.4% 0.5% 0.1% 0.1% <0.1% 

Totals 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 

Note: DI = ductile iron; CI = cast iron; PVC = polyvinyl chloride; HDPE = high density 

polyethylene; PCCP = pre-stressed concrete cylinder pipe; CCP = concrete cylinder pipe; FRP = 

fiberglass reinforced pipe; ACP = asbestos cement pipe; and RCP = reinforced concrete pipe 

6 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.3 

The data in Table 2-1 show clearly that DI and PVC dominate up to 12 inches (300 mm) in diameter. 

Over 93% of all PVC is in this range. DI is even more dominant in the 14 to 20 inch (350 to 500 mm) 

range, followed by CI, and then asbestos cement. It remains the main material in the 21 to 36 inch (525 to 

900 mm) range, but PCCP is the next most used material in this range, followed by reinforced concrete 

pipe (RCP), and steel. CI and plastics including polyethylene (PE) and PVC are less widespread in this 

size range. PCCP is by far the main material used above 36 inches (900 mm) in diameter, with steel also 

representing a significant proportion of pipe. 

Age of System 

In contrast to the nation’s water supply and gravity sewer systems, the use of force mains to convey 

sewage is relatively recent. As depicted in Figure 2-3, 68% of the force mains in use today have been in 

service for 25 years or less. Another 30% have been in service between 25 and 50 years and only 2% 

beyond 50 years. Other data sources gave similar results in terms of the age distribution of force mains. 

Typically no more than 2% is greater than 50 years old. This contrasts sharply with the water supply 

sector in which the average age of water mains in the US is now 45 years with nearly half of pipes aged 

more than 50 years old. 

Figure 2-3. Age of Force Mains (WERF, 2009) 

Force Main Location 

This information might be important in evaluating the accessibility to the external surface of the pipe. As 

shown in Figure 2-4, over 91% of the force main pipes are buried, so access to the exterior surface will 

require some form of excavation. Less than 1% is installed above ground where access would be easier 

and less costly to achieve. A slightly larger percentage, approximately 1.2%, is installed sub-aqueously 

where access will be the most difficult. 

7
 

2.4
 

 

 

 

 

Figure 2-4. Location of Force Mains (WERF, 2009) 

As shown in Figure 2-5, 66% of the footage of buried force mains lies under undeveloped land, but 21% 

of the buried footage would require removal of paved surfaces (asphalt or concrete). A location under 

paved surfaces would imply some degree of disruption to traffic (road and pedestrian) for excavation. 

Figure 2-5. Land Development over Buried Force Mains (WERF, 2009) 

8
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.5 Redundancy 

Many force mains are located at critical points in sewerage systems. As a result, if they have to be taken 

out of service due to a failure, then by-pass pumping or the use of honey trucks is necessary. One way in 

which utilities plan for this is to install dual parallel force mains thus providing redundancy. During an 

emergency, such as a failure in one line, the parallel line can be used to maintain a minimal level of flow 

such that any upstream wetwell does not overflow or sewers become surcharged, or at least the use of 

honey trucks (required to keep the sewage from swamping any lift stations) is minimized. The other 

advantage in having a redundant line is the ability to take one line out of service for an intrusive (internal) 

inspection and/or repairs. 

Over 45% of utilities contacted indicated that they had at least one redundant force main in their system. 

For those reporting in the affirmative, an average of 14% of the systems had some redundancy built in. 

However, some utilities actually reported in the WERF survey having a larger number of redundant 

systems than total force mains so this number is suspect. This limited sampling would suggest that 

perhaps about 5% of the total number of force mains do have some redundancy built in. 

Parallel mains to enable one main to be out of service are seldom installed. Those utilities that do have 

parallel mains generally installed them because extra capacity was needed over and above that available 

from an existing main. The parallel main is then installed to provide additional capacity and not the total 

capacity. Thus, the opportunity for redundancy and operational security is not taken. 

Current practice is not to install parallel mains to provide redundancy. Installing alongside existing mains 

considered critical is done only very occasionally. 

2.6 Cause of Failure in Force Mains 

Based on the WERF survey, almost universally, with 92% of the responders in the affirmative, utilities 

attempt to identify the cause of the failure in the force main. The utilities were asked to identify the most 

common factors relating to failures in their force mains. Various causes are discussed below. It is 

important to understand the typical failure modes and mechanisms of force mains in order to select the 

most appropriate repair, rehabilitation, and replacement technologies. 

2.6.1 Ferrous Force Mains. Figure 2-6 shows that internal corrosion was rated as being 

responsible for ferrous force main failures 26.2% of the time, ahead of all other known causes. External 

corrosion at 19.2% and third-party damage at 19.4% are the next most common causes of failures. 

Combining internal and external corrosion, corrosion appears responsible for failures in force mains in 

nearly 46% of cases. After third-party damage, joint leakage at 15.2%, surge pressure at 10.2%, and 

insufficient capacity at 9.8% are the next most significant causes of force main failures. 

2.6.2 Non-Ferrous Force Mains. Figure 2-7 shows the most common single cause of failure in 

non-ferrous force mains is third-party damage, which accounts for 36% of failures. Corrosion and 

structural failure together account for 54% of failures. It is considered likely that some of the structural 

failures reported for cementitious pipes (AC, RCP, and PCCP) are due to corrosion. Figure 2-7 is based 

on a weighted average of failure causes for each pipe material. The main causes of failure vary 

significantly by pipe material. For each pipe material type, the main causes of failure are as follows: (1) 

PVC – third-party damage, (2) PCCP – corrosion, (3) RCP – corrosion, (4) AC – third-party damage, and 

(5) PE – third-party damage. 

9
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proper inspection of force mains would allow a utility to identify signs of corrosion and leakage, which 

represent 61% of the reported causes of failure in ferrous mains and 30% in non-ferrous mains. For 

example, with information on remaining wall thickness of ferrous mains, a utility could plan on repair, 

rehabilitation, or replacement before a force main fails. No amount of inspection can eliminate third party 

damage, which is the second leading cause of failure overall and the leading cause in non-ferrous mains. 

However, utilities can be prepared with proper emergency repair procedures in place. 

Figure 2-6. Causes of Failure in Ferrous Force Mains (WERF, 2009) 

Figure 2-7. Causes of Failure in Non-Ferrous Sewer Force Mains (WERF, 2009) 

10
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.1 

3.0 RENEWAL PRACTICES AND TECHNOLOGIES
 


This section covers current utility practices as well as a review of existing and emerging renewal 

technologies for restoring structural and/or flow capacity to a distressed force main. As shown in 

Figure 3-1, the renewal of force mains includes repair, rehabilitation, and replacement. The simplest form 

of renewal is a spot repair, usually implemented on a reactive basis to a failure. More extensive renewal 

technologies are rehabilitation (using the existing fabric of the force main pipe) and replacement 

(installing an entirely new independent pipe). This new pipe can be installed offline using a different 

line or online using the same line and grade of the existing pipe. Both offline and online replacement can 

involve trenchless technologies. 

Figure 3-1. Renewal Approaches for Force Mains 

Current Utility Practices and Market 

The estimate of renewal works in force mains are between 250,000 and 600,000 linear feet (76,220 and 

182,927 meters) or 0.08% to 0.19% of the total length on an annual basis. While this is significantly 

less than the proportion for gravity sewers, force mains are in general not as old as gravity sewers, so their 

condition may be expected to be better in general. 

At this time, both repair and replacement are more widely used than rehabilitation in force mains. Repair 

can be undertaken within a short shutdown period, thus obviating the need for by-pass pumping. This is 

often a simple patching of a damaged or deteriorated area. On the other hand, replacement requires a 

major intervention. From the limited data available, it is estimated that replacement is the preferred 

approach for most utilities when faced with force main problems. Replacement comprises between 

200,000 and 500,000 linear feet (60,976 and 152,439 meters) of force mains annually or some 0.1% to 

0.15% of the total length. There are no equivalent data on the frequency of repairs for force mains. 

The current market for force main rehabilitation is small compared to repair and replacement. No 

definitive data are available on the volume of force main rehabilitation since neither the utilities nor the 

vendors report this information. The best estimate is that between 50,000 and 100,000 linear feet (15,244 

and 30,488 meters) of force mains in the US are rehabilitated annually. This represents some 0.02% to 

11
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.2 

0.03% of the overall length. There are a variety of reasons for this lower rate of rehabilitation in sewer 

force mains. 

The first reason is the lack of consistently reliable and cost-effective sewer force main inspection 

methods. Taking a force main out of service for internal inspection is extremely disruptive and costly and 

external inspection can cover only a small part of the main. Thus, there is no viable sequence of risk 

assessment, inspection, condition assessment, and rehabilitation as there is in gravity sewer networks. 

The second reason is that few rehabilitation technologies have been developed specifically for force 

mains. The technologies used in gravity sewers are generally not suitable for pressure applications, while 

those for water mains are focused more on water quality and corrosion protection than structural 

rehabilitation of the pipelines. Structural rehabilitation technologies for pressure pipes are in their 

infancy. Some crossover is needed between the sectors to address this issue. The result is that two 

management approaches are followed for force main asset management: 

(1) Await failure and replace. 

(2) Replace based on age and material rather than on actual condition. 

Both strategies have their merits. Many force mains are small in diameter with almost half of force mains 

12 inches (300 mm) in diameter or smaller. Inspecting these is difficult and costly and the cost of 

obtaining the information may exceed its value. Also, the consequence of failure for many of these mains 

may be low. Thus, awaiting failure and replacing with an emergency repair is a cost-effective strategy for 

many small diameter, non-critical force mains. 

Replacement based on age and material, possibly alongside failure history, is also a viable strategy. With 

no direct condition assessment information available, condition cannot be a criterion. 

However, neither strategy is adequate for critical force mains, where the consequence of failure is serious. 

This is recognized by the utilities and drives their need for inspection technologies and assessment 

methodologies that will provide information on likelihood of failure so that critical force mains can be 

managed actively and cost-effectively repaired, rehabilitated, or replaced to avoid failure. Future 

advances in force main inspection and an improved understanding of the host pipe condition may lead the 

way for the increased use of rehabilitation technologies in critical force mains. 

Overview of Renewal Technologies 

Force mains can operate with a wide range in pressures ranging from just a few feet of head to several 

hundred feet of head. Consequently, the list of potentially applicable renewal technologies is quite 

lengthy. The designer must consider the operating conditions that the renewal will be subjected to before 

selecting suitable candidates. 

Some of the technologies presented in this report have not yet been used in a sewer force main to date, 

even though they have properties that make them suitable for these applications. System vendors are 

constantly making improvements and modifications to their products and services, so they should be 

consulted before using any of these listed products in a force main application to ensure compatibility. 

A technology-specific datasheet was created for most of the technologies reviewed in this SOT report and 

are included in Appendix A. Table 3-1 summarizes the datasheets along with the diameter range and 

upper pressure limit for the various renewal methods. Vendor contact information can be found on each 

datasheet along with relevant case study information as available. 

12
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Table 3-1. Summary of Renewal Technologies with Applicability to Force Mains 

Diameter Pressure Appendix 

Range, Limit, A 

Technology Category Brand Name Vendor inches psi pg no. 

Internal Repair Sleeve Pressure-Seal Link-Pipe 4-54 150 NA 

Spray-On Lining Polyurethane Skotchkote 3M E. Woods 4-50 NA A-1 

Polyurea Skotchkote 3M E. Woods 4-50 NA A-4 

Close-Fit Lining Symmetrical Swagelining Advantica 3-44 160 A-6 

Tite Liner United Pipeline 

Systems 

2-52 NA A-8 

InsituGuardTM ­

Flexed 

Insituform Blue 4-48 150 A-10 

Rolldown Subterra 4-20 232 A-12 

Fold-and- Form Subcoil Subterra 4-12 NA A-14 

PE Mainsaver Mainsaver NA NA A-16 

Subline Subterra 3-60 NA A-18 

InsituGuard ­

Folded 

Insituform Blue 4-48 150 A-20 

Fold-and-Form Ultraliner PVC Ultraliner 4-30 Low A-22 

PVC Alloy Pipeliner pressure 

EX Pipe Miller Pipeline 6-15 Nonpressure A-26 

AM-Liner II American Pipe & 

Plastics 

6-12 Nonpressure A-28 

Expandable 

PVC 

Duraliner Underground 

Solutions 

6-30 NA A-30 

CIPP Polyester Felt Inliner Inliner Technologies 

(Reynolds Inliner) 

4-120 60 A-32 

Pressure Pipe 

Liner (PPL) 

Insituform 

Technologies 

8-60 200 A-34 

National Liner National Environ 

Tech Group 

6-120 50+ A-37 

Glass 

Reinforcement 

Paraliner FM NOVOC 

Performance Resins 

6-96 NA A-39 

Reinforced Insituform 8-72 NA A-41 

Pressure Liner Technologies 

(RPL) 

Nordipipe Norditube 

Technologies 

5-48 60-250 A-44 

Berolina Liner BKP Berolina 6-40 45 A-46 

Polyester GmbH 

(CIPP Corp) 

Blue-Tek Reline America 6-48 NA A-49 

Insitumain Insituform Blue 6-36 150 A-51 

Carbon Fiber Fibrwrap Fibrwrap Corp. ≥36 150 A-53 

CarbonWrap Carbon Wrap ≥36 150 A-56 

Pipe Medic Quake Wrap, Inc ≥36 NA 

Woven Hose Adhesive Starline HPL-S Karl Weiss 3-24 430 A-58 

Technologies GmbH 

(Gas Technology 

Institute) 

Aqua-Pipe Sanexen 6-12 150 A-60 

Environmental 

Services 

Non-adhesive Saertex-Liner Saertex multicom 6-48 Non­ A-62 

(Lightstream) GmbH pressure 

Primus Line Raedlinger Primus 

Line GmbH 

6-20 218-500+ A-64 

13
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Table 3-1. Summary of Renewal Technologies with Applicability to Force Mains (Continued) 

Diameter Pressure Appendix 

Range, Limit, A 

Technology Category Brand Name Vendor inches psi pg no. 

Glass Reinforced 

Thermoplastic 

- Aqualiner Aqualiner 6-12 150 A-66 

Sliplining PVC Fusible PVC Underground 4-12 (C900) 305 A-68 

HDD Solutions 14-36 

(C905) 

PE HDPE and 

MDPE 

Multiple producers 4-48 NA 

3.3 Repair 

Repair of a failure or a deteriorated section of a pipe is generally focused on only taking remedial action 

with one or two sections of pipe. Often times this work is done under emergency conditions. The first 

objective is to prevent any further spill or damage to the environment and the second objective is to 

restore service as quickly as possible. Figure 3-2 illustrates the various repair technologies applicable to 

sewer force mains. 

Figure 3-2. Repair Approaches for Force Mains 

3.3.1 Open Cut Emergency Replacement. One of the most common methods of repair, 

especially for a burst type failure, is still to excavate and replace one or two sections of pipe. Depending 

on the type of pipe material, special adapters may be necessary to rejoin the new pipe sections to the 

existing pipe. This is true of PCCP where adapters and short sections are needed to replace a section. 

Other materials (such as CI, DI, or PVC) can be spliced in using either repair clamps or mechanical 

couplings with service restored very quickly. 

3.3.2 Spot Repair – Trenchless. If not required under emergency conditions, there are other 

options to spot repair a section of pipe that is distressed. 

3.3.2.1 Cured-in-Place Pipe. Short sections of a cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) liner, suitably designed 

for the operating pressure, can be installed over a short section of pipe that is distressed. However, to be 

effective, the CIPP liner needs to adhere to the original pipe such that water cannot migrate between the 

original pipe and the liner. Sealing the ends of the liner to the host pipe with an internal joint repair seal 

(e.g., Weko-Seal®) is one way to ensure a water tight seal. 

14
 
15 

Figure 3-4. Romac SS2 

Repair Clamp 

Another new technology that is being used for the repair of pre-stressed concrete cylinder pipes that have 

experienced wire breaks is the use of a carbon fiber composite on the pipe interior surface. The internal 

surface has to be cleaned and then roughened, usually with water blasting. After roughening, the surface 

is dehumidified to ensure a good bond with the epoxy resin. There are two approaches to the application 

of the carbon fiber textile. Pipe Medic is a patented composite material available from Quake Wrap 

where the carbon fiber is already embedded in a pre-cured epoxy resin. It resembles wall paper. A layer 

of epoxy adhesive is applied to the PCCP internal surface and then the Pipe Medic sheet is uncurled and 

rolled into the epoxy. The more traditional method of use has been to wet out the carbon fiber with epoxy 

resin just before application and then apply the uncured epoxy and carbon fiber composite to the interior 

surface. NSF 61 certified epoxy top coats are applied over the composite for potable water applications. 

3.3.2.2 Sleeve. Link-Pipe, a Canadian manufacturer 

of trenchless pipe repair products, has a product available 

for use in a pressurized system (Figure 3-3). PressureSealTM Sleeves are available in diameters from 4 to 54 

inches (100 to 1,350 mm), and standard lengths of 12, 18, 

24 and 36 inches (300, 450, 600, and 900 mm). PressureSealTM is designed for sealing pressure pipes up to 150 

pound per square inch (psi) (10.3 bar) and it is uniquely 

suitable for old CI mains that have unpredictable variations 

in manufacturing tolerances, roundness, and joint offsets to 

which the sleeve will conform. Each sleeve is specifically 

manufactured for each location so it is important to get an 

accurate measurement of the inside diameter of the pipe. 

Some problems have been reported when the diameter was not 

closely measured. 

The sleeve core is made of stainless steel SST-316 with internal locking mechanism. An outside gasket is 

saturated with sealant that is mechanically pressed against the host pipe when the sleeve is expanded and 

locked in place. The sealant is ambient temperature cured and seals the sleeve in place, creating a 

mechanical bond by filling surface roughness as well as chemical adhesion, thus sealing the joints and pin 

holes. Link-Pipe has other trenchless repair technologies (e.g., Link-Pipe PVCTM), but these are not for 

internal pressurized systems, rather they are designed to resist external soil loads. 

3.3.2.3 External Repair Clamps. The second most 

common method of repairing a break in a sewer force main, 

aside from open cut replacement, is to place a full 

circumferential repair clamp over the damaged section (Figure

3-4). The clamp must be wide enough to seal on adjacent pipe

wall that is structurally sound. If the wall is not sound, then 

replacement is the only viable solution. There are a wide 

variety of repair clamps, some coming in multiple pieces so 

they can be placed around a damaged section of pipe without 

removal of the pipe. 

Figure 3-3. Link-Pipe 12 inch 

Pressure-Seal
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.3.3 Joint Repair 

3.3.3.1 Internal Joint Repair. The basic principal of most internal joint repair systems is a rubber 

sleeve that bridges over the leaking joint, which is then compressed and sealed against the adjacent pipe 

wall by expanding two stainless steel compression rings. For wastewater or water applications, the sleeve 

is made of ethylene propylene diene M-class (EPDM) rubber. 

These sleeves can also be used to seal a radial crack in a pipe wall or transition between two different pipe 

materials. The AMEX 10® seal incorporates a medium density polyethylene (MDPE) backing band 

behind the rubber seal to accommodate external hydrostatic pressure (Figure 3-5). The AMEX 10 Vario 

can also be used to seal a longitudinal crack with its ability to span an extended longitudinal length by 

stacking the sleeves. The sleeves have enough flexibility to allow some additional joint rotation without 

leakage after installation. Naturally, for a good leak tight seal, the inner surface must be free of any 

corrosion by-product and smooth. They have also been used to seal a steel slipliner, grouted inside a 

PCCP pipe, to the PCCP pipe wall. Specially designed transition sleeves are required to accommodate 

the large difference in internal diameter associated with this application. 

As shown in Table 3-2, there are three primary manufacturers of internal joint repair sleeves. 

Figure 3-5. AMEX 10 Mono Seal 

Table 3-2. Summary of Internal Joint Vendors 

Supplier Product Name Diameter Range Max. Internal Pressure 

Miller Pipeline Corp. Weko-Seal® 16 to 216 inches 300 psi 

AMEX, Gmbh 

(Germany) 

AMEX 10® Mono and 

Vario 

20 to 236 inches 290 psi 

NPC, Inc. NPC Internal Joint Seal 18 to 122 inches 30 psi 

3.3.3.2 External Joint Repair. Most of the external joint seals on the market are designed to seal a 

gravity pipe joint, with minimal internal pressure. There have been mechanical devices designed in the 

past that will seal a leaking PVC bell joint with a displaced gasket, or one for a lead caulked CI joint, 

which encapsulates the joint in a bitumastic material. However, the market for these specialty products is 

very limited. The most common repair technique is to remove the offending joint rather than trying to 

patch a repair. 

16
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.4 Rehabilitation 

In this report, rehabilitation will focus on the renewal aspects of sewer force mains where the existing 

pipe becomes part of the renewal work. If the rehabilitation is to provide only corrosion protection, or the 

existing pipe is only partially deteriorated, then the remaining structural strength of the existing pipe is 

incorporated into the fabric of the completed system. For fully deteriorated situations, the existing pipe 

acts merely as a right-of-way for the installation of the structural liner. 

As shown in Figure 3-6, rehabilitation methods will include the use of spray-on linings, close-fit linings, 

CIPP, and woven hose lining systems. Technologies for each of these rehabilitation categories are 

discussed in this report in addition to cleaning requirements prior to rehabilitation. Because only limited 

rehabilitation work has been undertaken to date on sewer force mains, many of the systems available were 

originally developed for water main rehabilitation, but can be adapted to sewer force mains. Sewer force 

mains have some characteristics in common with water mains. Both tend to be relatively shallow buried 

and both operate under internal pressure. However, they also have some significant differences. An NSF 

61 certification is not required for a force main as it does not carry potable water for human consumption. 

Force mains also do not have service connections, which must be reinstated to restore service to 

stakeholders. Force mains transport raw sewage, which can release hydrogen sulfide (H2S) gas at high 

points or near discharges, leading to microbiological corrosion of the pipe material. Also, it is usually 

very difficult to take a force main out of service for an extended period of time (unless redundancy 

exists), which will necessitate by-pass pumping during any cleaning or rehabilitation effort. 

Figure 3-6. Rehabilitation Approaches for Force Mains 

3.4.1 Cleaning Requirements. All of the rehabilitation methods require some cleaning of the 

interior surface of the original pipe. The extent of cleaning will depend on the chosen method of renewal. 

Spray-on linings will require the most extensive cleaning as the lining material must adhere to the surface, 

followed by close-fit and CIPP liner products. Sliplining is considered a replacement method, but it 

requires the least intensive cleaning as contact with the host pipe is not achieved. 

Cleaning methods for force mains would include power boring, which is recommended for spray-on 

polymer liners, foam pigs, mechanical scrapers, and water jet cleaning. Chemical cleaning with 

hydrochloric (HCl) acid is intended mainly for the removal of tuberculation (ferric oxide) and is therefore 

17
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18
 

more appropriate to a water main where the cleaning solution can be easily re-circulated. More 

information on cleaning methods and technologies is covered in Section 6. 

3.4.2 Spray-on Linings. Spray-on linings have been one of the easiest methods of rehabilitating a 

pressurized main when the primary objective is just to provide corrosion protection to the interior surface. 

Spray-on linings are either cementitious or polymer based as shown in Figure 3-7. 

With a large population of unlined CI water pipe in the US, it is not surprising that one of the more 

common methods of rehabilitation has been to apply a cement mortar lining in water distribution 

networks. In the UK, where water supplies tend to be more “soft” than in the US, cement mortar linings 

were first supplanted by spray epoxy liners and then by polyurethane (PU) linings which today dominate 

80% of the UK spray-on liner market. The main advantage of PU over epoxy is the fast 30-minute cure 

time. The equipment and application are essentially the same. 

3.4.2.1 Cement Mortar Linings. Cement mortar lining is not suitable for the conveyance of 

aggressive (soft) water, nor would it be recommended for the rehabilitation of a sewer force main. It 

involves centrifugally casting cement mortar against the wall of the pipe with sufficient velocity to 

densely pack and adhere the mortar. The interior mortar lining is then mechanically trowelled to provide 

a smooth surface. Cement mortar lining is most commonly used for corrosion protection in ferrous water 

pipes, but is not suitable for sewer force mains. 

Figure 3-7. Summary of Spray-on Lining Technologies 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.4.2.2 Reinforced Mortar Linings. A modification of cement mortar lining is to incorporate some 

steel reinforcement in the mix to accommodate structural needs. One such modification, ferrocement, 

uses fine wire mesh to reinforce the mortar mix, enhancing its tensile strength and crack resistance. 

Figure 3-8 illustrates the typical stress-strain performance of a ferrocement composite. The crack 

resistance of the composite is dependent on the relative volume of mesh reinforcement to mix. 

Figure 3-8. Typical Stress Strain Curve for Ferrocement (Newman, 2000) 

This concept was used for the design of a 50-inch (1,250-mm) diameter asbestos cement sewer force main 

in Tel Aviv, Israel (Thomson et al., 2006). The 50-inch (1,250-mm) force main experienced a 

catastrophic failure. Investigation found that a groove had been eroded down the invert of the main. 

Stress concentrations caused by the groove placed the main in danger of future failure. The main 

operated under high pressure (150 psi [10.3 bar]) and could not be sliplined. The only feasible method of 

rehabilitation was to build a fully structural liner inside the existing main. A thin hybrid liner, less than 

2.36 inches (60 mm) thick, was designed incorporating reinforced concrete covered by a two-mesh 

ferrocement layer. Polymer fibers were also incorporated into the mortar mix to enhance crack resistance. 

An epoxy liner was specified for further corrosion protection, but was not deemed necessary. 

3.4.2.3 Epoxy Spray-on Linings. Potable water in the UK comes predominantly from surface water, 

could be characterized as soft water, and is aggressive to cement mortar linings. Consequently, back in 

the 1970s and 1980s, water main lining contractors in the UK began to research for alternative materials. 

The WRc (formerly known as the Water Research Center), in conjunction with one epoxy vendor (E. 

Wood Ltd.), developed an epoxy material and delivery system that could meet the strict UK water quality 

standards. Within a very short time period, epoxy lining completely replaced cement mortar lining. With 

a much shorter cure period of 16 hours, water mains can be returned to service within 36 hours. The 

following epoxy coating systems are approved by the Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) in the UK: 

• 3M E. Wood Ltd – Scotchkote 162 PWX and Geopox GX 014 

• Leighs Paints – Pipegard P300 

• Subterra – ELC 173/90 

The first field trial of epoxy lining in the US, co-sponsored by the American Water Works Research 

Foundation (AWWARF, now known as Water Research Foundation), WRc, and the epoxy contractor, 

was in 1993 in Chester, PA. Epoxy lining usage has not taken off in the US as it did in the UK. There 

19
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

are, however, several communities (e.g., Charlotte-Mecklenberg) that have used epoxy lining extensively. 

One of the limitations to epoxy lining for water mains has been the need to get NSF 61 certification. This 

involves not only having the material certified, but also the delivery system as any unmixed or uncured 

resin or hardener can pose a chemical hazard. There are over 41 companies which have their epoxy 

products certified to NSF 61 as suitable for lining either water tanks and/or water mains (with diameter 

restrictions). Not all of the listed resins are actively promoted for lining water mains. Some of the more 

commonly used resins are similar to those used in the UK. A few examples of these products are listed 

below: 

• 3M Scotchkote 162 PWX 

• Fyfe Company TyfoTM PWC 

• Hunting Industrial Coatings – Waterline 

• Mercor Products – GeoPox GX 104 

• NeoPoxy NPR-2000 

• Nitoline 

• NSP Specialty Products – NSP 120 

• Raven Lining Systems – AquataPoxy A-6 and A-61 

• Subterra - ELC 

In 2007, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) standard AWWA C620 Spray-Applied InPlace Epoxy Lining of Water Pipelines, 3-inch (75-mm) and Larger was published providing the first 

national standard for epoxy lining. Up to this point, only a WRc guidance note was available. The epoxy 

is a two-component material containing 100% solids by volume and must be capable of adhering to dry 

and moist surfaces. 

Prior to spin application of the epoxy, the host pipe’s interior surface must be free of corrosion byproducts, deposits, loose and deteriorated coatings, oil, grease and accumulations of water, dirt and debris. 

Power boring, drag cleaning, or abrasive pigging followed by foam swabbing is the preferred method of 

preparing the inner surface. 

For water main applications, one coat of epoxy with a minimum dry film thickness of 40 mils (1 mm) is 

recommended. A dry film thickness of 80 mils (2 mm) is achievable and would be preferred for any 

sewer force main applications given the higher corrosion potential offered by the effluent. 

3.4.2.4 Polyurethane Spray-on Linings 

Standard Polyurethane 

Polyurethanes, which are a two-part poly-isocyanate, have virtually replaced the use of epoxy liners in the 

UK. Polyurethane liners represent 80% of the UK market. They are applied using the exact same spin 

equipment as epoxies. The thickness of the minimum dry film recommended is 40 mils (1 mm), the same 

as epoxy, but the cure time is only 30 minutes. Consequently, the outage time for carrying out a 

polyurethane lining operation can be less than 6 hours which, in a water distribution project, may negate 

the need for any alternative water supply, thus saving money. The following polyurethane coatings are 

approved by the DWI in the UK: 

• 3M E. Wood Ltd – Scotchkote 169, Scotchkote 169HB, and Scotchkote 169LV 

• Subterra – Fast-Line and Fast-Line Plus 

20
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hi-Build Polyurethane 

3M (E. Wood)
 


One of the pioneers in the development of epoxy and polyurethane liners was E. Wood Ltd., a UK
 


company. They were acquired by 3M in 2008. E. Wood has developed a hi-build polyurethane liner,
 


which can be considered a semi-structural liner (i.e., one capable of bridging over holes in the host pipe).
 


This product was called Copon Hycote 169HB, but has been renamed Skotchkote for distribution in the
 


US. The product has DWI approval in the UK for use in a potable water system.
 


Copon Hycote underwent trials at Yorkshire Water and South West Water in 2004 and 2005, respectively 


and was commercialized in 2005. Well over 200 km of water pipe have been lined to date. The smallest 


diameter has been 4 inches (100 mm) and the largest 20 inches (500 mm). Bristol Water, a UK water 


company with a poor burst history and water quality, is lining pipe with a 1.5 mm thickness where water 


quality is dubious and 3 mm in areas prone to breaks. Since undertaking this program, Bristol Water has 


not experienced a single break. 


Tests have been carried out at Bradford University on 4 inches (100 mm) diameter pipes with 0.4 inches 


(10 mm) and 1 inch (25 mm) gaps. The liner failed in the pipe with the 0.4 inches (10 mm) gap at 1,015 


psi (70 bar) and 391 psi (27 bar) in the pipe with the 1 inch (25 mm) gap. The thickness of the liner 


applied was not reported. 


It is envisioned that this new emerging material could also be utilized in a sewer force main, providing the 


inner surface can be sufficiently cleaned to allow proper adhesion. So far, this has not been demonstrated. 


3.4.2.5 Polyurea Spray-On Linings 

Standard Polyurea 

A new family of polymer spray-on linings, based on the use of polyurea, is finding rapid acceptance for 

lining manholes, wetwells, and other structures exposed to corrosive environments. One of the principal 

benefits of the use of polyurea is a very fast cure, with gel times in 5 to 40 seconds and 80% cure in just 5 

minutes. Structures can be put back into service 30 minutes after the application of the polyurea. Full 

cure is achieved in 24 hours. The other primary benefit is the ability to spray apply a thickness from 0.25 

to 2 inches (6 to 50 mm). The thick liner means this spray-on lining system also has the ability to be used 

as a semi-structural or even a structural liner. 

Innovative Painting and Waterproofing, Inc. 

Innovative Painting and Waterproofing has developed a robotic delivery system that allows the spray 

application of polyurea to pipes as small as 6 inches (150 mm) in diameter. These materials are not yet 

NSF 61 listed, but could be used in a sewer force mains where that requirement does not pertain. The 

bond strength to concrete on flat work is reported to be 350 to 800 psi (24 to 55 bar) and on sand blasted 

white metal over 2,000 psi (138 bar). 

PolySpray 

Hunting Specialized Products produces three lines of polyurea spray-on linings, which range from 

flexible to stiff, based on the flexural modulus of elasticity. Table 3-3 identifies the physical properties 

for Hunting’s polyurea. The Flexible HE800 is tantamount to rubber with 800% elongation. For design 

purposes (e.g., ASTM F1216), Hunting reports that the long-term (50 year) flexural creep modulus would 

be 50% of the values listed in Table 3-3. In the case of the Fully Structural FS250 material, the flexural 

modulus is comparable to some CIPP products. 

21
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Table 3-3. Properties of Hunting Polyurea Spray-on Linings 

Type 

Tensile (ASTM D638) Flexural (ASTM D790) 

Strength 

psi 

Modulus 

psi 

Elongation 

% 

Strength 

psi 

Modulus 

psi 

Shrinkage 

% 

Flexible HE800 1,700 1,200 800 1,400 22,500 0 

Semi-Structural 

SS100 

3,400 41,200 100 4,300 93,000 0.5 

Fully Structural 

FS250 

12,000 160,000 20 9,300 250,000 1 

3M 

3M Water Infrastructure has announced a new product, ScotchkoteTM Spray In Place Pipe (SIPP) 269 

Coating, which is a patent pending-polyurea blend. The ScotchkoteTM SIPP 269 Coating just received 

certification against NSF 61 for use in potable water applications. The reference to a coating is 

misleading as the material is actually intended to be used as a liner. Little technical data were available at 

the time of this report. It is understood that the Trenchless Technology Center (TTC) will be conducting 

some long-term performance tests on this polyurea material. 

Nano-Enhanced Polyurea 

The TTC at Louisiana Tech University is working with one vendor of polyurea resins to develop a nanoenhanced version of polyurea, which would have even higher flexural modulus, well above the 250,000 to 

375,000 psi (17,241 to 25,862 bar) achievable with today’s standard technology. The trade off with the 

higher modulus is a lower elongation, but 5% elongation should be adequate for most pipe rehabilitation 

projects. 

3.4.3 Close-Fit Lining Systems. The use of close-fit liners is often called modified sliplining. It 

involves the use of a thin walled PE liner with an outside diameter that is similar to the inside diameter of 

the host pipe. The key to installing the liner is to temporarily reduce the liner diameter to facilitate its 

insertion into the host pipe. Once the liner is in place, it is reverted back to its original outside diameter 

forming a close-fit to the host pipe. The reinstatement of connections and fittings often requires special 

techniques and fittings. 

As shown in Figure 3-9, close-fit liners can be classified into two broad categories including those that 

achieve temporary diameter reduction through: (1) a symmetrical reduction process; and (2) a fold-andform process. In the case of the symmetrical diameter reduction process, these can rely upon either axial 

tension or radial compression to reduce the diameter. Fold-and-form liners, depending on diameter, can 

be pre-folded and coiled into spools at the factory or deformed on site. 

Close-fit liners are usually thin walled (standard dimension ratio [SDR] > 33) so they maximize the 

retention of flow cross-section. There are a range of products from which to choose including thin semistructural liners to thicker fully structural liners. On the other hand, most liners are “non-standard” PE 

diameters and require special fittings. Many of the early technologies came from the UK and were 

subject to licensing and other commercial arrangements with international companies. 

22
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

23
 

 

Figure 3-9. Summary of Close-Fit PE Technologies 

The installation of a close-fit liner is similar to sliplining in that the liner is pulled or pushed into the 

existing pipe except with close-fit liners additional stages are needed for the diameter reduction prior to 

insertion and then reversion after insertion. Also, the host pipe needs to be more extensively cleaned than 

for ordinary sliplining given the close-fit of the liner. Some additional potential issues can occur during 

installation of these relatively thin liners as follows: 

•	 	 Accuracy in the alignment of pipes for butt fusion welding is more critical 

•	 	 Tensile forces during pull in of the liner need to be monitored and controlled 

•	 	 Limiting surface damage to no more than 10% of thickness during installation is more 

difficult to achieve with a thin liner. 

Despite some of these concerns, the use of a close-fit liner can be one of the more cost-effective ways to 

rehabilitate a partially deteriorated sewer force main. As Figure 3-10 illustrates, a PE liner is capable of 

bridging significant gaps in the host pipe. As an example, a 36-inch (900-mm) diameter SDR 50 PE liner 

(t = 0.71 inch) in a system with an operating pressure of 150 psi (10.3 bar), can span a hole of 9 inches 

(225 mm) in diameter in the host pipe. 

Figure 3-10. PE Close-Fit Liner Hole Spanning Capabilities 

 

6 8 10 12 14 16 

80 

70 

60 

50 

42 

32.5 

L 

SDR Ratios 

0.60 

0.50 

0.40 

0.30 

0.20 

0.10 

0.00 

OPERATING PRESSURE (BAR) 

MAX HOLE SPAN (d)/PIPE DIAMETER (D) 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.4.3.1 Symmetrical Reduction Close-Fit Lining – PE 

Tension Based (Static Die, Roller Die) Symmetrical Reduction 

In the tension-based, symmetrical-reduction process, the diameter of the PE pipe is temporarily reduced, 

while maintaining a circular cross section, by pulling the pipe through a static die or simultaneously 

pushing it through a series of concentric rollers. The advantages of a tension based close-fit PE liner are 

its quick installation and relatively low cost. However, winch loads can be very high, and, with insertion 

clearances relatively small, the process is susceptible to jamming at obstacles (e.g., an offset joint). Local 

obstacles can lead to incomplete reversion and high residual tensile stresses that can create problems for 

fittings. Also, the liner pipe must be pulled into the existing pipe all at one time without stoppage or 

release of tension. If the pipe reverts during installation, there is no way to move it. 

Swagelining 

Swagelining was originally developed by British Gas for rehabilitating gas mains and is now offered by 

Advantica. It is one of the original symmetrical-reduction PE pipes using the static die method. The 

starting PE pipe, made of PE 3408 (80), initially has a larger outside diameter than the inside diameter of 

the pipe to be lined. After sections of the PE pipe are butt fused together to form a continuous pipe, the 

PE pipe is pulled through a reduction die to temporarily reduce its diameter. This reduction is maintained 

by the tension exerted from the pulling cable. After the pipe has been pulled through the existing pipe, 

the pulling force is removed and the PE pipe returns to its original diameter. Swagelining has been used 

for diameters from 3 to 44 inches (75 to 1,100 mm) and in diameter ratios (DRs) from 11 to 42. With the 

lower DR products, the resulting close-fit PE liner can be considered a fully structural liner for pressure 

applications. The pressure class of PE pipe, based on the current AWWA standard C906-07, is given in 

Table 3-4. As most sewer force mains tend to operate at pressures well under 80 psi (5.5 bar), a DR 21 

PE pipe is probably the thickest that would ever be considered for a rehabilitation project. The pressure 

rating of PE pipe is sensitive to the maximum operating temperature that the system will experience. For 

operating temperatures between 81 to 90o

F, the pressure class is derated 10%, and for 91 to 100oF a 20% 

derating is applied. The pipe manufacturer should be consulted for adjustments above 100o

F. 

Table 3-4. Pressure Class of PE 3408 based on AWWA C906 at 80o

F 

Dimension Ratio 

Pressure Class 

psi kPa 

32.5 51 352 

26 64 441 

21 80 551 

17 100 689 

13.5 128 883 

11 160 1,103 

Note: Based on AWWA C906 at 80oF 

Tite Liner® 

Tite Liner was introduced into the US in 1985 and, since then over 8,000 miles of the PE liner has been 

installed. Tite Liner is marketed by United Pipeline Systems, a division of Insituform Technologies. Tite 

Liner is a symmetrically reduced PE liner where the continuous pipe made up of previously butt fused 

sections is pulled through a roller reduction unit which radially compresses the liner outer diameter. Once 

the liner is in place, the tension is released and the Tite Liner expands radially to fit the inside of the 

existing pipe. Tite Liner has primarily been used in the oil and gas industry to provide internal corrosion 

protection and abrasion resistance to steel pipes. In the case of the water and wastewater industry, Tite 

Liner has been used as a semi-structural (Class III) liner given its relatively thin wall thickness. Tite 

24
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liner is custom made with an outside diameter smaller than the host pipe’s inside diameter and is 

available in either PE3408 (80) or PE4710 (100) resins with diameters from 2 to 52 inches (50 to 1,320 

mm). An insertion length of up to 2,600 feet (800 meters) has been achieved. 

PolyFlexTM 

Another example of a roller die tension based system, which also 

incorporates some of the features of a compression based system 

is the new PolyFlex product offered by Insituform Blue. 

PolyFlex’s introduction in 2008 was primarily targeted at the 

potable water industry, as PolyFlex is an NSF 61 certified 

material. However, PolyFlex has also been considered for use on 

sewer force mains (Regina, SK in Canada). After butt fusing the 

sections of PE pipe into a continuous line, the pipe is both pushed 

and pulled through the roller reduction unit. The outside diameter 

of the pipe is reduced up to 20% by the roller reduction unit 

(Figure 3-11). The pipe can be pulled through lines with up to 

22.5 degree bends. After the line is in place the tension is released 

and the pipe radially expands back to its original diameter. PolyFlex is available in diameters from 4 to 

63 inches (100 to 1,600 mm). PolyFlex is made from PE4710 (100) resin, which has improved toughness 

and better crack propagation properties than PE3408 (80). Consequently, the hydrostatic design basis 

(HDB) is higher too. Unfortunately, the higher HDB is not yet recognized in the current AWWA C906 

standard so, in the strictest sense, this improvement cannot be fully capitalized on yet. PolyFlex can be 

either a semi or fully structural liner with pressure rating up to 150 psi (10.3 bar) in the smaller diameters. 

Compression Based (Roller Die) Symmetrical Reduction 

In a compression based system, the PE pipe is pushed through a die consisting of a series of concentric 

concave rollers (see Figure 3-12). The diameter reduction is associated with a thickening of the pipe wall 

rather than an increase in length. The majority of the diameter reduction is retained after passage through 

the reduction equipment. After insertion of the liner, it is reverted to its original diameter using water 

pressure. The advantages of the compression system is lower winch loads, possible separation of the 

reduction and insertion stages, more tolerance of obstructions in the host pipe, ability to stop and start the 

insertion process, and minimum residual tension in the installed liner. The equipment for compression 

reduction can have a high capital cost, especially given its diameter specific nature. 

Figure 3-11. Roller Reduction
 


Unit for PolyFlex
 


Figure 3-12. Illustration of PE Pipe Compression 

25
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rolldown 

Rolldown was developed in the late 1980s by Subterra (a division of Daniels Contractors Ltd., UK) as a 

complement to Swagelining and was used in the British Gas renovation program. Rolldown uses 

standard grade PE (PE3408) and is available in diameters from 4 to 20 inches (100 to 500 mm). 

Depending on diameter and starting DR of the stock liner, pressure ratings up to 232 psi (16 bar) are 

achievable. Rolldown has been installed up to 5,000 feet (1,524 meters) in one insertion. The PE pipe 

holds its reduced diameter indefinitely prior to reversion, which allows for interruptions during the 

insertion process which is not possible with a tension-based system. The string of PE pipes can be pulled 

through a bend of up to 11.25 degrees. After insertion, the line is reverted to its original diameter by 

water pressure. Standard couplings are attached to the ends of the PE pipe and used to reconnect to 

fittings or the existing main. 

3.4.3.2 Fold-and-Form Close-Fit Lining – PE. Another method of achieving a close-fit PE liner is 

to fold the PE pipe into a “C” or heart shape to facilitate insertion of the liner into the host pipe, and then 

to revert the liner back to its original round shape by the use of heat and/or pressure to form a close-fit. 

The folding process can be carried out in the factory or on site, depending on the diameter of the PE liner. 

A further distinction can be made, as illustrated in Figure 3-13, for factory-folded liners, as to whether the 

reversion uses heat to help re-round the PE pipe. Both factory-folded and on-site folded technologies, as 

shown in Figure 3-13, are discussed below. 

Figure 3-13. Summary of Fold-and-Form Close-Fit Lining Technologies 

Factory-Folded PE Close-Fit Lining 

Uliner and Sureliner (shown in Figure 3-13) are no longer commercially available. 

Subcoil 

Subcoil is another close-fit PE liner jointly developed by Subterra and United Utilities. Subcoil is a 

close-fit PE pipe that is factory folded and held in a “C” shape. The pipe is shipped to the jobsite on large 

spools. After insertion, the liner is pressurized with water at ambient temperature breaking the temporary 

bands holding the pipe in a “C” shape and reverting the pipe back to its original dimensions. Proprietary 

couplings are then attached to the end of the exposed pipe sections and make-up pieces inserted to 

reconnect to the existing main. Insertions of up to 3,500 feet (1,067 meters) have been achieved. Subcoil 

26
 

27 

is produced by Wavin and Glynwed Pipe Systems in diameters from 4 to 12 inches (100 to 300 mm) and 

is made from PE3408 resin. The liner is only intended to be a semi-structural liner (Class II). At the 

present time, Subcoil is not distributed in the US. 

Mainsaver

Originally called Cemfil, Mainsaver was first introduced in the UK in 1999 and later in the US in 2006. 

Marketed by Mainsaver out of Golden, CO, approximately 5,000 feet (1,524 meters) of the product has 

been installed in several municipal water systems in the Rocky Mountain region. Annual installations of 

Mainsaver are expected to grow to 20,000 feet (6,098 meters) per year. Mainsaver is a flexible MDPE 

tube with integral grout key hooks on the outside surface. Before insertion of the tube, any open service 

connections are robotically plugged so that grout cannot migrate. After the tube is inserted into the main, 

a proprietary grout is placed between the tube and the host pipe, and a rounding swab is driven through 

the tube by air pressure. The swab progressively expands the tube and distributes the grout against the 

interior surface of the host pipe. Air pressure is maintained for 16 hours to allow time for the grout to 

hydrate. After hydration, the liner is inspected with closed circuit television (CCTV) and infrared 

thermography (as a QC check against grout voids). Mainsaver’s RoboTap is used to remotely reinstate 

any plugged service connections and special end seals are installed to protect the ends of the new liner. 

The liner can be laid through 22.5o long radius elbows and renewal lengths of up to 500 feet (152 meters) 

are possible. The cementitious grout provides corrosion protection to the underlying ferrous mains, while 

the PE liner ensures water quality. Mainsaver is not a fully structural liner, but rather a semi-structural 

liner that relies upon adhesion to the host pipe for strength (Class III). It can be used with ferrous or 

cementitious pipes. Mainsaver is available in diameters 4 to 12 inches (100 to 300 mm). The total 

thickness of the PE and grout is approximately 3/16 inches (3 mm). It can bridge a maximum hole size of 

2.4 or a gap of 0.4 inches (10 mm) with pressures up to 294 psi (30 bar). The cost for installing 

Mainsaver was said to be comparable to cement mortar lining, but no cost data were provided. 

On-Site Folded PE Close-Fit Lining 

The close-fit PE liners that are available in larger diameters tend to be on-site folded products. The 

relationship between the diameter of pipe and the maximum thickness (lowest SDR) that can be folded is 

given in Figure 3-14. Note that the higher strength PE4710 (PE100) is less capable of being folded than 

the standard grade. 

0

200

400

600

800

1000

1200

1400

1600

26 33 42 50 61 80

Maximum 

Diameter - mm

Liner SDR

PE80

PE100

Figure 3-14. Relationship Between Diameter and SDR for Folding
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subline 

Subline, offered by Subterra, is a close-fit and fold-and-form liner made 

of standard grade PE (PE3408). After butt-fusion welding, the 

continuous liner is pushed through a former that folds the liner into a 

“C” shape and temporarily maintained by restraining bands (see Figure 

3-15). After insertion, the liner is pressurized with water at ambient 

temperature breaking the bands and reverting the pipe back to its 

original dimensions. The liner can negotiate up to 45o bends during 

insertion. Proprietary couplings are then attached to the end of the 

exposed pipe sections and make-up pieces are inserted to reconnect to 

the existing main. Installations of up to 3,500 feet (1,067 meters) are 

achievable. Subline is designed to be a thin-wall PE liner that bridges 

over holes and gaps in the host pipe (semi-structural – Class II) and 

comes in diameters from 3 to 60 inches (75 to 1,600 mm). Thicknesses 

range from 0.12 to 0.80 inches (3 to 20 mm). 

PolyFoldTM 

In 2008, Insituform Blue introduced two close-fit PE liner products, one 

being a fold-and-form product called PolyFold (Figure 3-16). Like 

PolyFlex, PolyFold is made with the improved toughness and crack 

resistant PE4710 (PE100) resin. PolyFold is available in diameters from 

4 to 63 inches (100 to 1,575 mm) and pressure ratings up to 150 psi (10.3 

bar). With NSF 61 certification, PolyFold also is suitable for potable 

water applications. PolyFold is site folded into a “C” by pushing the 

continuous PE pipe through a folding machine and then banding the 

folded shape. A diameter reduction of up to 40% can be achieved, which 

greatly facilitates the insertion of PolyFold into an existing pipe. 

PolyFold can easily navigate bends up to 22.5o

. Once the liner is in place, 

it is cut to length, end fittings are attached, and the liner is pressurized to 

snap the bands. Depending on the pressure and diameter, PolyFold can 

either be a semi-structural or fully structural liner for a sewer force main. 

3.4.3.3 Fold-and-Form Close-Fit Lining – PVC (Alloy) 

Factory-Folded PVC Close-Fit Lining 

All of the fold-and-form liners based on PVC resin formulations are factory-folded as heat is required to 

deform the liner. 

Ultraliner PVC Alloy PipelinerTM 

PVC Alloy Pipeline was first introduced in 1994 by Ultraliner and since then the company has installed 

over 4.5 million feet (1.37 million meters) of liner. The usage of Ultraliner appears to be equally 

dispersed across its diameter range of 4 to 30 inches (100 to 750 mm). PVC Alloy PipelinerTM has been 

used in 36 states and is approved by 30 State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) for use on drainage 

culverts, which is one of Ultraliner’s largest markets. 

Ultraliner PVC Alloy Pipeline is a solid wall PVC pipe manufactured from virgin PVC homopolymer 

resin with no fillers, which is later modified with special additives to improve ductility and toughness. 

The PipelinerTM is collapsed flat and coiled on a reel in continuous, jointless lengths. Small diameters (12 

Figure 3-15. Subline
 


Forming into “C” Shape
 


Figure 3-16. PolyFoldTM
 


Banding
 


28
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

inches [300 mm] and less) are folded in the field prior to insertion, while larger diameters (15 inches [375 

mm] and above) are deflected to a smaller profile (approximately 50%) at the manufacturing plant. The 

PVC Alloy PipelinerTM does not shrink longitudinally or radially after installation (memory reset by heat 

and stretching to new dimensions) to achieve a tight fit. The material has very high abrasion resistance 

and ductility. Ultraliner’s base materials are NSF 61 listed, but the system has not yet been certified by 

NSF 61. 

For gravity applications, the PVC Alloy Pipeliner can be considered a fully structural, independent liner 

with flexural modulus ranging from 145,000 psi (10,000 bar) ( (F1871) to 280,000 psi (19,310 bar) 

(F1504). However, there are no long-term pressure regression test data available to support its use as a 

fully structural pressure pipe liner. The liner has been used for low pressure applications (up to 80 psi 

[5.5 bar]) as a semi-structural liner (Class II) in diameters up to 15 inches (375 mm). Like most PVC 

products, the modulus and long-term properties need to be re-rated downwards at temperatures above 

80o

F. The design of the liner is based on the appendix in the two standard practices, ASTM F1867 and 

F1947, which are identical to Appendix X1 in ASTM F1216. 

For installation, access is required at both ends. The host pipe is cleaned and the Pipeliner is pulled into 

the existing pipe. Once in place, both ends are plugged and the Pipeliner expanded with steam and air 

pressure to reset the PVC alloy’s memory. Installation and processing of the liner takes 4 to 5 hours, 

excluding any time needed to reinstate fittings and connections, and demobilization. Excavation is 

required to reinstate fittings (valves, hydrants, connections) and special fittings are needed to seal the liner 

to the existing pipe. 

PVC Alloy Pipeliner tends to be more competitive on small-scale projects (short lengths, small diameter) 

given low mobilization and setup costs compared to other trenchless rehabilitation methodologies such as 

CIPP. Large scale (>25,000 feet or 7,622 meters) 8 inch (200 mm) PVC Alloy projects can receive bids 

in the $22 to $25 per linear feet range, while smaller scale 8 inch projects can see prices in the $40 per 

linear feet range. 

EX Pipe 

Miller Pipeline offers a fold-and-form PVC pipe called EX Pipe. EX Pipe is a high strength, 

unplasticized PVC manufactured to meet ASTM F1504. EX Pipe is only available in diameters of 6 to 15 

inches (150 to 375 mm) and has never been used in a pressure application according to Miller Pipeline. 

EX Pipe is only installed by Miller Pipeline crews. The EX Pipe is softened with heat in a pipe warmer 

trailer and then continuously inserted into the host pipe via manholes or other access points using a 

winch. After insertion, using steam and air pressure, the pipe is expanded approximately 10% to fit 

tightly within the existing pipe. Pressure is maintained until the liner cools down to 100o

F. The liner can 

be installed through 90o bends and small diameter changes. Although Miller Pipeline has not offered EX 

Pipe for pressure applications (also does not have an NSF 61 listing), the pipe does have a flexural 

modulus of 340,000 psi (23,448 bar) and tensile strength of 6,000 psi (414 bar) which is only 25% below 

that of standard PVC pressure pipe. It would appear reasonable that with some long-term pressure 

regression testing, EX Pipe would have a market for low pressure rehabilitation in sewer force mains. 

But without this testing, EX Pipe cannot be considered a viable rehabilitation candidate for sewer force 

mains at this time. 

AM-Liner II® 

Produced by American Pipe & Plastic, AM-Liner II has been installed in over 100 miles of gravity 

sewers, but has not been used in any pressure applications. AM-Liner II is available in diameters of 6 to 

12 inches (150 to 300 mm) and SDRs 26 to 32.5 and conforms to ASTM F1871 (Type A Folded/Formed 

PVC Liner). 

29
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On-Site Expandable PVC Close-Fit Lining 

DuralinerTM 

Duraliner from Underground Solutions is a patented, stand alone structural liner (Class IV) made of PVC 

and available in diameters of 6 to 30 inches (150 to 760 mm). Duraliner is NSF 61 certified, so it also is 

acceptable for potable water applications. Duraliner is a PVC pipe that meets all of the requirements of 

AWWA C900 and C905 prior to modification by expansion. The final product meets the requirements of 

AWWA C909. 

The outside diameter of the starting PVC pipe stock is sized smaller than the inside diameter of the host 

pipe. Sections of the Duraliner pipe are then butt-fused together forming a continuous pipe. The pipe is 

then inserted into the cleaned and previously inspected host pipe. Special end caps are fitted to the ends 

of the pipe along with temperature sensors. The PVC pipe is heated with steam, and then pressure is 

applied to expand the material tightly against the walls of the host pipe. It takes approximately 90 

minutes to fully expand the stock pipe. After cooling, the end fittings are removed and the expanded new 

pipe cut to length and reconnected to the system. Insertion lengths ranging from 700 to 1,500 feet (213 to 

457 meters) are possible. The liner can even navigate through a 45° elbow. The expansion of the PVC 

reorients the molecular chain in the circumferential direction, thereby increasing the tensile strength. 

Underground Solutions states that the HDB increases from 4,000 to 7,100 psi (276 to 490 bar). This more 

than compensates for the reduction in wall thickness caused by the expansion. Molecularly oriented 

polyvinyl chloride (PVCO) pipe has been used in Europe for over 20 years. 

3.4.4 Cured-In-Place Pipe. The first installation of a CIPP product was in a 70 m length of 

1,175 × 610 mm brick sewer in Hackney, East London. It was installed in 1971 and a small number of 

other projects were undertaken by the inventor Eric Wood, and his partners Doug Chick and Brian 

Chandler, who formed Insituform Pipes and Structures, Ltd. before they licensed Edmund Nuttalls, a civil 

engineering contractor in 1973. Nuttalls Permaline Division performed approximately 380 projects 

before they were bought back by Insituform Group in 1986. It is estimated that about 40,000 miles of 

CIPP liners have been installed worldwide, perhaps 25,000 by Insituform companies. 

It is by far the leading method for the rehabilitation of gravity sewers. With the expiration of the original 

patent on CIPP, many new variants have been introduced. Figure 3-17 highlights the main differences 

based on tube construction, method of installation, curing method, and type of resin. 

The original CIPP product was a needled felt tube, impregnated with polyester resin, which was inverted 

into a sewer through a manhole and cured using hot water. Insituform still markets this product today for 

gravity sewers. Interestingly, the developer of the original CIPP product was actually trying to develop a 

liner for rehabilitating pressure pipes. However, they found it easier to get trials in gravity sewers so the 

pressure aspect was forgotten until some 20 years later. Now, a multitude of new CIPP products can be 

classified as either semi-structural or fully structural for pressure applications. A few also have an NSF 

61 listing and can be used for potable water. 

For this report, discussion of the relevant technologies is organized into non-structural, semi-structural, 

and fully structural CIPP as outlined below. The tube construction, installation method, cure method, and 

resins used are discussed for each CIPP technology. 

30
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 3-17. Summary of CIPP Technologies 

3.4.4.1 Non-Structural to Semi-Structural CIPP Liners 

Hot Water/Steam Cured 

Inliner® CIPP 

Inliner was first introduced in 1986. Since its introduction, over 9 million feet (2.7 million meters) of 

Inliner have been installed. Inliner is supplied by Inliner Technologies, LLC (a Layne Christensen 

company) and is installed by Reynolds Inliner, LLC. Inliner is available in diameters of 4 to 120 inches 

(100 to 3,000 mm), with thicknesses ranging from 0.12 to 2.4 inches (3 to 66 mm). Inliner is not NSF 61 

listed, so it is not suitable for potable water applications. Inliner offers its CIPP liner for pressure 

applications, with a maximum recommended pressure of 60 psi (4 bar). 

However, no long-term pressure regression testing has been conducted to support a long-term design 

stress for the material. Inliner has been used in at least one force main (Largo, FL) where approximately 

500 feet (152 meters) of an 8 inch (200 mm) DI main was lined. The DI main had corroded to the point 

where it collapsed in one area when stepped on by a maintenance person. The operating pressure in the 

portion of the lined main was reported to be less than 5 psi (0.35 bar). Inliner Technologies uses 

isophthalic polyester resin, epoxy vinyl ester and “enhanced” polyesters. The “enhanced” resin is a filled 

isophthalic polyester resin, which would increase stiffness, but sacrifice some strength and chemical 

resistance. The flexural modulus of the standard isophthalic is 250,000 to 380,000 psi (17,241 to 26,207 

bar), while the enhanced ranges from 400,000 to 450,000 psi (27,586 to 31,034 bar). However, flexural 

and tensile strength is slightly lower for the “enhanced” resin. The felt tube is made of a non-woven 

needled felt made of polyester fibers. An outer layer of impermeable thermoplastic material 

(polyethylene or polyurethane) is used to protect the resin from water and contaminants. Inliner can be 

installed using the inversion or pulled-in-place method. For inversion, the tube is inflated with either 

water or air pressure. If using the pull-in-place method, a calibration hose or removable bladder is 

inverted inside the felt tube after the tube is pulled into place. Curing is by either hot water or steam. 

31
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.4.4.2 Semi-Structural CIPP Liners 

Hot Water/Steam Cured 

Insituform PPL® (Pressure Pipe Liner) 

PPL was first introduced in 1995. Since then, 44 miles of PPL has been installed in the US. The 

interactive liner is available in diameters from 8 to 60 inches (200 to 1,500 mm), with the ability to span 

over small holes and gaps in a host pipe for pressures up to 200 psi (13.8 bar). Insituform has a special 

epoxy resin that is NSF 61 certified for potable water, otherwise vinylester is used. The tube is made of 

Insituform’s standard non-woven felt tube, but with some special glass reinforcement included for added 

tensile and flexural properties. The initial flexural modulus of PPL is 250,000 psi (17,241 bar) and 

flexural strength is 6,500 psi (448 bar). For spanning over holes, the flexural strength is reduced to one 

third of the initial value for long-term performance. In addition, a factor of safety of 2 is utilized. The 

PPL sock is saturated either in the factory or on site. The tube is then positioned in the existing pipe 

using water pressure to invert the tube inside out and to form a close-fit. PPL can be installed in lines 

with bends up to 90o

. Typical renewal lengths are from 200 to 1,000 feet (61 to 305 meters). After 

positioning, the tube is cured with circulating hot water. After curing, the liner is allowed to cool down to 

90o

F. The ends are cut and sealed using expandable stainless steel bands and elastomeric seals. After 

installation, the liner is CCTV inspected for any abnormalities. Samples are collected and tested to 

confirm that the physical properties meet the design assumption. Also, a pressure test to twice the 

operating pressure, or operating pressure plus 50 psi (3.4 bar) (whichever is least), is recommended. 

National Liner® 

National Liner was introduced in 1995. National EnvironTech Group, the technology supplier for 

National Liner, reports that over 200 miles of liner have been installed, with most of that for gravity sewer 

applications. National Liner has only been used for pressure pipe installations in the past few years. Two 

of the nationally licensed contractors have both reported using National Liner for sewer force main 

applications. National Liner does not have a NSF 61 listing, so it is not suitable for potable water. 

National Liner is available in diameters of 6 to 120 inches (150 to 3,000 mm), with wall thicknesses 

ranging from 4.5 to 33.5 mm (0.18 to 1.34 inches) with the standard felt tube. Greater thicknesses are 

reportedly possible. The liner is made of a non-woven, needled polyester felt that is shop or site 

impregnated with a polyester resin. For pressure applications, a vinylester resin is used. National 

EnvironTech Group offers a maximum operating pressure of 50 psi (3.4 bar) with its standard felt tube, 

but higher pressures with a new glass fiber composite tube are reportedly under development. The liner 

with a felt tube would be considered a semi-structural liner (Class II/III), and, with the glass fiber, 

considered a fully structural liner (Class IV). National Liner is installed using the inversion method, with 

either a column of water or pressurized air. Either hot water or steam is used for cure depending on the 

method of inversion. Any excess resin mechanically locks the tube to the host pipe by filling in cracks. 

3.4.4.3 Structural CIPP Liners 

Paraliner PW and Paraliner FM 

A relatively new product, Paraliner was introduced by NOVOC Performance Resins, LLC in October 

2007. Approximately 10,000 feet (3,049 meters) of potable water mains were lined with Paraliner PW in 

2008. The liner is available in diameters of 6 to 96 inches (150 to 2,400 mm) and with thicknesses from 

0.18 to 2.07 inches (4.5 to 52 mm). Paraliner PW or FM is impregnated by the installation contractor 

with a 100% solids NOVOC vinyl ester resin that contains no styrene. The “green” solution has no EPA 

reportable components and is NSF 61 certified (by Underwriters Laboratory [UL]) for use in potable 

water. As a result of no styrene, curing times are reduced 30% to 50% over conventional CIPP liner. 

Minimal shrinkage due to 100% solids also ensures a tight fit to the host pipe. The tube consists of one or 

32
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

more layers of absorbent non-woven felt fabric, with some fiberglass added for enhanced properties. The 

outside layer of the tube is coated with an impermeable, flexible membrane that contains the resin. The 

reported physical properties are impressive, with a flexural modulus of 940,000 psi (64,828 bar), flexural 

strength of 16,000 psi (1,104 bar) and tensile strength of 16,000 psi (1,104 bar). However, NOVOC 

reported a burst pressure in an 8 inch sample with a 6 mm (0.24 inch) wall of 230 psi (16 bar). This only 

equates to a hoop tensile strength of 3,833 psi (264 bar), far lower than the 16,000 psi (1,104 bar) 

claimed. Prior to installation of the liner, the host pipe must be well cleaned using mechanical scrapers or 

power boring. The liner can either be installed by inversion or pulled into place by a winch. With 

inversion, the liner is cured using hot water. If pulled into place, the liner is inflated with air and then 

steam cured. Thermocouples are used in either case to monitor the exothermic reaction. The liner can be 

installed through an elbow of up to 45°. After cure, the liner is allowed to cool down to 100°F before 

relieving any pressure and then the ends are cut and sealed using Weko-Seals, or an equivalent. Service 

connections can be reinstated robotically, but all large connections and fittings must be excavated and 

reinstated using mechanical fittings. Depending on diameter, the maximum renewal length would be 

1,000 feet (305 meters). In addition to CCTV inspection, pressure testing to 120% of the working 

pressure is recommended after completion of the lining. 

Insituform RPPTM (Reinforced Pressure Pipe) 

Insituform RPP was first introduced by Insituform Technologies in 1998 and, since then, 19 miles of the 

custom engineered CIPP product has been installed. RPP is designed to restore the structural integrity to 

distressed pressure pipes and prevent internal corrosion and/or erosion. It is a fully structural (Class IV) 

liner capable of carrying the full internal pressure and external load. Insituform RPP is available in 

diameters of 8 to 72 inches (200 to 1,800 mm), with thicknesses up to 1 inch (25 mm). RPP is not 

suitable for potable water applications. Insituform RPP has been used on several sewer force main 

projects. The datasheet in Appendix A contains information on two force main installations. A 

maximum pressure of 80 psi (5.5 bar), diameter dependent, is recommended by Insituform Technologies. 

The design of Insituform RPP is predicated upon ASTM F1216, Appendix X1.3.2 for the fully 

deteriorated pressure pipe condition. The initial tensile strength of the liner is 6,000 psi (414 bar). For 

internal pressure design, a long-term tensile strength equal to one third of the initial value is used, along 

with a factor of safety of 2. Insituform Technologies has carried out some limited long-term pressure 

regression testing, but has not yet met the ASTM log time distribution requirements. The CIPP tube is a 

sewn tube consisting of two or more layers of absorbent non-woven synthetic fiber combined with glass 

fiber reinforcement. The outside layer of the tube is coated with a translucent flexible plastic material for 

visual inspection during resin impregnation. A vinyl ester resin is used. The interior must be very clean 

with no protrusions. Inversion lengths of 200 to 1,000 feet (61 to 305 meter) can be achieved and elbows 

of up to 45o negotiated by the liner. After curing, the ends are cut and sealed using expandable stainless 

steel bands and elastomeric seals. A pressure test of twice the operating pressure, or operating pressure 

plus 50 psi (3.5 bar), whichever is less is recommended. The limit on make-up water is 20 gallon/inch 

diameter/mile/day. 

NordipipeTM 

Nordipipe was first introduced in Sweden in 2002, later in Hong Kong, and then more recently in Canada. 

Through 2008, there have been no installations in the US. Norditube Technologies, the US promoter of 

Nordipipe, is a subsidiary of Sekisui-CPT Company. It is estimated that about 12 miles of Nordipipe are 

being installed each year. Nordipipe is a fully structural CIPP product that incorporates a glass fiber 

reinforced layer (chopped strand mat) between two non-woven felt layers. The tube is impregnated with 

either epoxy (potable water) or vinylester resin. A PE coating is on the interior, which allows Sekisui to 

have an NSF 61 listing for potable water applications (BNQ in Quebec) when used in conjunction with 

the epoxy resin. The vinylester resin is roughly half the price of the epoxy. Nordipipe is available in 

diameters from 5 to 48 inches (125 to 1,200 mm), with thicknesses from 0.18 to 0.94 inches (4.5 to 23.5 

mm). The pressure rating of the liner is dependent on diameter and ranges from 250 psi (17.2 bar) for a 6 

33
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

inch (150 mm) liner down to 60 psi (4 bar) for a 48 inch (1,200 mm) liner. The pressure rating and 

diameters would cover over 75% of the sewer force mains in the US. Sekisui reports that they lined a 12 

inch (300 mm) sewer force main in Hamburg, Germany using vinylester resin and a 16 inch force main in 

the UK, with epoxy. There is currently no ASTM product standard. The design of the CIPP liner would 

be predicated on Appendix X1 of ASTM F1216. The CIPP liner is installed via inversion, using air 

pressure or a water column, and is cured with either steam or circulating hot water. Up to 600 feet (183 

meters) can be installed and elbows up to 45° navigated by the liner during insertion. 

Berolina Liner 

One of the latest glass reinforced CIPP liners to enter the US market is Berolina Liner from BKP Berolina 

Polyester GmbH in Berlin, Germany. BKP Berolina has licensed the CIPP Corporation to be the sole 

nationwide US provider of this new liner. The liner was first used in Europe in 1997 and then outside 

Europe beginning in 2001. There have not been any US installations yet, but Berolina Liner has been 

used in Canada (Hamilton, Ontario). The Berolina Liner is composed of glass fiber and/or polyester webs 

impregnated with polyester or vinylester resin. Uniquely, the layers are overlapped and staggered giving 

the tube variable stretching capability. After placement of a protective film sleeve covering the lower half 

of the host pipe, the liner is installed by pulling it in place, which can be accommodated by the axial 

strength of the glass fiber. The tube is calibrated by inflating with compressed air (7.5 psi [0.5 bar]) and 

can be inspected with a CCTV camera before polymerization. Once it is confirmed that the liner is 

correctly placed, it is then ultraviolet (UV) cured. The liner has a protective inner film and a UV-resistant 

outer film. The inner film is removed after installation. The outer film prevents resin from migrating into 

laterals, but also from entering cracks in the host pipe. The outer film also prevents styrene emissions. A 

renewal length of up to 1,200 feet (366 meters) is possible. Interestingly, the Berolina Liner is designed 

with ring stiffness classes of SN1250 to SN10000 (MPa), which equates to the same ring stiffness classes 

in AWWA C950 for direct buried GRP pressure pipe (namely SN9 to SN72 psi). As yet, BKP Berolina 

has not undergone any long-term pressure regression testing per ASTM standards, which could be used to 

establish a hydrostatic design basis, as is done for glass reinforced plastic (GRP) or thermoplastic pressure 

pipes. BKP Berolina claim they have done considerable long-term testing per European and Japanese 

standards, but no data have yet been produced. They have done 10,000 hour creep tests. Also, Berolina 

Liner did have the lowest permeability of all CIPP liners when tested by IKT in Germany in 2008. The 

Berolina Liner is available in diameters from 6 to 40 inches (150 to 1,000 mm) with thicknesses ranging 

from 0.08 to 0.47 inches (2 to 12 mm). BKP Berolina’s newest liner, called Berolina-LP-Liner (low 

pressure), is currently undergoing testing and will be introduced for pressures up to 45 psi (3 bar). This 

will probably accommodate 50% of the sewer force main market. The Berolina Liner conforms to the 

European standard, EN 13566-4, and the draft International Organization for Standardization (ISO)/DIS 

11296-4. As yet there is no ASTM standard for this product, but work is underway preparing a new 

standard that will cover this type of product. The design basis for this liner is either ASTM F1216 

Appendix X1 or the German standard ATV-M 127-2. This German standard is well known in Europe, 

but has limited value in the North American market. BKP Berolina does have an impressive list of 

QA/QC requirements that are performed in their factory on the liner (some are qualification or type tests), 

as well as recommended QC tests after installations. The technical datasheet in Appendix A contains 

details on these requirements. 

Blue-Tek® 

Brandenburger GmbH, located in Landau, Germany, was an early developer of resin pre-impregnated 

laminates (prepregs) for sewer rehabilitation that used UV light curing. In 1997, Brandenberger formed 

UV Reline.tec GmbH and began the promotion of their technology outside Germany. Brandenburger 

now has affiliates in the US, Canada, UK, and Mexico with over 5 million feet (1.5 million meters) 

installed in 24 countries around the world. Reline America, Inc., located in Saltville, VA, was established 

in 2007 to distribute the Blue-Tek CIPP liner to licensed contractors. Reline America now claims they 

have made significant improvements in the original technology and are transferring that know-how back 

34
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

to Brandenburger. The product is called Blue-Tec in Germany, Eco CIPP in the UK and UV CIPP in 

some other countries. Blue-Tek is primarily marketed for gravity sewer applications. Blue-Tek does not 

have NSF 61 certification, so it’s not suitable for potable water applications. Application for NSF 61 is 

being considered for the future. Blue-Tek is a glass reinforced CIPP liner that is UV-cured. The liner 

strength stems from a seamless, spirally wound glass fiber tube that is impregnated with polyester (ortho) 

or vinylester resins. All wet out is performed in the Saltville plant. The seamless liner has an inner and 

outer film, with the outer film blocking UV light. Care is needed to ensure the outer film is not damaged 

during installation. The inner film is removed after curing. The glass reinforcement used is Owens 

Corning’s Advantex® EC-R glass, which is a highly acid resistant glass fiber. Blue-Tek is available in 

diameters from 6 to 48 inches (150 to 1,200 mm) and can be used in circular, oval, and egg-shaped pipes. 

Reline America reports that liners up to 60 inches (1,500 mm) will be available in the near future. The 

short-term flexural modulus is 1.1×106 psi (7.6 x 104 bar), with increases to 2.16×106 psi (14.9 x 104 bar) 

possible. For long-term modulus, a reduction factor of 1.6 is used. The short-term tensile strength is 

reported to be 20,000 to 26,000 psi (1,379 to 1,793 bar). No long-term test data are available which limits 

the Blue-Tek liner to semi-structural applications. The product conforms to ASTM F2019 and would be 

designed in accordance to ASTM F1216, Appendix X1. Renewal lengths of up to 1,000 feet (305 meters) 

are achievable. Blue-Tek is winched into the existing pipe and inflated with air pressure (6 to 8 psi [0.4 to 

0.55 bar]) and then cured using a UV light train. Reline America promotes its Quality-TrackerTM System 

for tracking the entire curing process (seven steps) with a data logger and retrieval system. In addition to 

CCTV inspection of the line before and after curing, a record of the liner’s inner air pressure during 

curing, the curing speed (feet/min), and resin reaction temperatures (infrared sensors) are all monitored. 

Reline America claims that minimal styrene is released into the environment with their process. 

InsituMainTM by Insituform Blue 

In 2009, Insituform introduced its latest addition to their CIPP product line referred to as InsituMain. 

InsituMain is a fully structural Class IV CIPP liner that has an NSF 61 certification and is suitable for 

both potable and non-potable pressure applications, including sewer force mains. InsituMain is available 

in nominal diameters of 6 to 36 inches (150 to 900 mm) and for pressures up to 150 psi (10 bar). The 

InsituMain system has a polyethylene layer on the inside pipe surface that increases the pipe's 

smoothness, reduces surface friction, minimizes reduction in flow, and provides an additional corrosion 

barrier for the pipe. It is composed of an epoxy composite layer, which is reinforced with glass and/or 

polyester fiber materials (depending on a number of design elements including the host pipe diameter and 

internal pressure requirements). The InsituMain product is saturated with epoxy resin, either on the job 

site or in an authorized wet out facility, inserted into the host pipe either by inversion or by pulling-in, and 

cured with either hot water or steam. The InsituMain system, which adheres to the host pipe, provides a 

continuous, structural pipe. Because the liner does adhere to the host pipe, special fittings to seal the ends 

are not required. 

3.4.5 Woven Hose Lining System. Woven hose linings differ from ordinary CIPP products by the 

construction of the tube reinforcement. Rather than being made of a felt type material, hose liners are 

made from either polyester, glass, or aramid fibers that are woven into a hose-type configuration, similar 

to the type of construction used for fire hoses. The weaving pattern can be varied to give different 

properties in the circumferential and axial direction. Typically, hose liners are pulled into place rather 

than installed by inversion as they have relatively high axial strength. Three types of woven hose lining 

systems are discussed below including adhesive-backed linings, non-adhesive backed linings, and glassreinforced thermoplastic linings. It is also noted whether or not the lining system is semi-structural or 

structural in nature. 

35
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.4.5.1 Adhesive-Backed Woven Hose Lining 

Semi-Structural (Class II, III) Woven Hose Lining 

Starline® HPL-S 

Karl Weiss Technologies, located in Berlin-Zehlendorf, Germany, has developed a complete line of CIPP 

products for the gas, water, and wastewater industries. For natural gas applications, Karl Weiss has been 

working with the Gas Technology Institute (GTI) to refine and test a new High Pressure Liner (HPL). 

The Starline HPL-G liner was first installed in 2004 in the US. Karl Weiss reports that Battelle carried 

out long-term tests demonstrating the suitability of the liner for gas pipes in the US. The hose liner, based 

on an epoxy resin system, has been tested in accordance with the German standard DVGW VP 404, 

which includes aging strength, fluid strength, sealing characteristics, peel strength, and creep strength 

against internal pressure. The German Association of Gas and Water (DVGW - Deutsche Vereinigung 

des Gas und Wassesfaches e.V.) has certified the liner for a maximum pressure of 430 psi (30 bar) with a 

50 year lifetime, according to Karl Weiss. By modifying the liner coating, the HPL liner is also available 

for drinking water transmission. Starline 1000 (see Figure 3-18) is the liner designated for drinking water 

applications in Germany. It is available in diameters of 3 to 24 inches (75 to 600 mm). Although the 

liner meets the German DVGW W270 Recommended Practice for 

Drinking Water and the KTW recommendations of the Federal 

Institute of Health (Bundesgesundheitsamt), the application for 

NSF 61 certification has only been initiated with approval 

expected in 2010. Starline 3000 UV is a liner that is designed to 

be fully self-supporting, not dependent on the adhesion of the liner 

to the host pipe. It is also UV-cured. Starline HPL-W and 

Starline HPL-S are Karl Weiss’s equivalent to the high pressure 

gas pipe, except these are designed for drinking water and 

wastewater applications and in particular where long installation 

lengths are needed. 

Structural (Class IV) Woven Hose Lining 

Aqua-Pipe® 

Sanexen Environmental Services of Quebec, Canada, in conjunction with the National Research Council 

(NRC) of Canada, developed the new structural hose liner Aqua-Pipe primarily for use in potable water 

applications (Figure 3-19). Aqua-Pipe have both the BNQ Standard 3660-950 certification (Canada) and 

NSF 61 certification for use in drinking water systems. The majority of early installations were in Eastern 

Canada, principally Quebec Province, with a later introduction to the US in 2004. To date, over 800,000 

feet (243,902 meters) of Aqua-Pipe has been installed in North America. Aqua-Pipe is composed of two 

concentric, tubular, plain-weave polyester jackets with the inner 

jacket bonded to a polyurethane elastomer. This watertight 

tubular elastomer membrane is compatible with drinking water. 

The polyester jackets are impregnated with epoxy resin on site 

in refrigerated trucks. The Louisiana Tech University TTC has 

been running tests on Aqua-Pipe for Sanexen. Based on this 

testing, the physical properties of the Aqua-Pipe liner are 

reported to be higher than the minimums in ASTM F1216 

and/or F1743. The flexural modulus is 290,000 psi (20,000 

bar). The flexural strength is 6,500 psi (448 bar) and the tensile 

strength is 8,700 psi (600 bar). The tensile strength in particular 

is nearly three times the ASTM minimums. The TTC has also 

carried out a combination of creep tests (to obtain creep 

36
 

Figure 3-18. Starline® 1000 

Figure 3-19. Aqua-Pipe Construction 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

coefficients for a three-dimensional [3-D] finite element analysis modeling for long-term performance) 

and a 500,000 pressure cycles test (60 to 120 psi [4 to 8 bar]), which has given the combined effect of 

creep and fatigue. TTC also reported that the testing has demonstrated that ASTM D 2207 is a reasonable 

design approach for relining of pressure pipes with CIPP liners. They found the behavior of the resinfiber composite under cyclic loading to be interesting (measured both deformation and strain) and will be 

reporting the results later in 2009. Aqua-Pipe is available in diameters of 6 to 12 inches (150 to 300 mm) 

with larger diameters planned in the future. The liner is structural and is custom designed to handle up to 

150 psi (10 bar) operating pressure and 6 feet (1.8 meters) of soil cover. The excess resin bonds the liner 

to the host pipe, filling any small holes or cracks. The hose liner is installed by pulling in place pipe 

(PIPP) with lengths of up to 500 feet (152 meters) between access pits possible. After CCTV and 

cleaning the main, any service connections are mapped and plugged robotically with small plastic caps. 

This is to keep the excess epoxy resin from plugging the service connection. A calibration pig is driven 

through the liner using water pressure, which presses the liner tightly against the host pipe. Hot water is 

circulated through the liner to cure the epoxy resin. After cure, a robotic tool is positioned at each service 

connection and a hole is precisely drilled through the liner and the plugs removed to restore service. 

3.4.5.2 Non-Adhesive Backed Woven Hose Lining 

Structural (Class IV) Woven Hose Lining 

Saertex-Liner® (Lightstream) 

Saertex multiCom GmbH, located in Saerbeck, Germany, first introduced its CIPP liner in Europe in 

1996 and later in the US in 2007. The only licensed installer of Saertex-Liner in the US is International 

Pipe Lining Technologies (IPLT) in California. IPLT calls the Saertex liner Lightstream. The global 

utilization rate of Saertex-Liner has been about 100 miles per year since 2008. The Saertex-Liner is 

available in diameters of 6 to 48 inches (150 to 1,200 mm) and with wall thicknesses of 3 to 12 mm (0.1 

to 0.5 inches). The hose liner is not marketed for pressure applications and does not have an NSF 61 

certification. Like many of the other fully structural CIPP liners, Saertex-Liner’s structural portion is 

made of several layers of Advantex E-CR glass fiber reinforcement impregnated with either a polyester or 

vinylester resin. The glass fiber is woven into a hose by Saertex in Germany and shipped to a US 

warehouse in Littleton, Colorado. The liner has an inner, styrene-tight film, which is removed 

immediately following the curing process. An external styrene-tight film, along with an opaque film that 

protects against UV exposure and damage during installation forms the outer surface. The liner is 

winched into place after placing a sliding film along the invert of the host pipe. The liner can be either 

UV-cured or steam cured (catalyst included for steam curing option). Saertex liners range from semistructural to fully structural for gravity applications and are produced in two classes: Saertex-S and 

Saertex-M. The flexural modulus of the S-liner is 1.74×106 psi (12 x 104 bar), and its flexural strength is 

36,250 psi (2,500 bar). For long-term flexural modulus properties, a diminution factor of 1.35 is 

recommended for the S-liner. The M-liner has a lower flexural modulus and strength (see the datasheet in 

Appendix A for details). Unfortunately, Saertex multiCom has published no tensile strength data for its 

liners as they have not yet offered their liners for pressure applications. From what little data are 

available, the Saertex-Liner appears to have similar strength and stiffness levels to other CIPP pressure 

products. However, the use of Saertex-Liner for sewer force main applications, although technically 

possible, would have to be considered experimental at this time. 

Primus Line® 

Primus Line is an emerging new technology from Raedlinger Primus Line Gmbh of Cham, Germany. 

Primus Line was introduced in Germany in 2001. Raedlinger reports that it has been supplying between 

20 and 30 km of Primus Line each year since 2008, but all of this is located in Germany. Primus Line is 

available in diameters from 6 to 20 inches (150 to 500 mm) with thicknesses ranging from 6.5 to 9 mm 

(0.3 to 0.4 inches). It has been certified for drinking water applications in Germany, but not yet in the 

37
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

US. Primus Line is a seamless, woven hose made of aramid (Kevlar®) fiber in single or double layer 

designs (depending on pressure) embedded in a high performance plastic matrix. Kevlar has eight times 

the tensile strength of steel. The folded pipe is pulled into an existing pipe from a reel. This is not a CIPP 

product so no curing is required. Pressure is used to inflate the liner which then becomes self-supporting. 

For water or sewer applications, the inner liner is coated with polyethylene. There is also an outer coating 

of wear resistant PE. Primus Line is also used for oil and gas applications in which the liner is coated 

with TPU. The main benefit of Primus Line is its ability to handle high pressure. With a single layer of 

woven fabric, the pressure rating for 6 inch (150 mm) diameter is nearly 500 psi (34.5 bar) and for 20 

inch (500 mm) diameter it is rated at 218 psi (15 bar). The rating can be higher with a double fabric layer. 

Primus rates its product based on a factor of safety of 2.5 against the burst strength, but also claims that 

long-term creep pressure tests have been conducted in accordance to DIN 16887 and ISO 9080. The 

product has a safety coefficient of 2.0 applied to the extrapolated 50 year strength. The only available 

product standards for Primus Line are German, namely KTW and W270 for drinking water in Europe, 

and DVGW Testing Basis VP 643 (June 2004). For insertion, the existing pipe must be CCTV inspected 

and any sharp protrusions that might damage the liner are ground smooth. The Primus Line is pulled 

from a reel (up to 6,000 feet [1,829 meters]) into the pipeline. A special pulling head is used to help 

protect the liner from any remaining sharp objects. The rate of installations can be up to 1,200 feet (366 

meters) per hour. The maximum pulling force is 100 kilo Newtons (kN) and a load cell with recorder is 

used to monitor that this force is not exceeded. The main drawback of the Primus Line is that a very 

special, proprietary connector is needed to join the line to a welded or flanged connection on the original 

pipe. This special connector requires a resin to be injected and cured before the line can be pressure 

tested and put back into service. One potential application for the Primus Line might be as a by-pass 

pipe. It is very light weight (1.6 to 9.1 kg/m), quick to unreel, and set up. 

3.4.5.3 Glass-Reinforced Thermoplastic Liner 

Structural Woven Hose Lining 

Aqualiner 

Aqualiner is an emerging technology that appears to have great promise. It is still undergoing 

development trials in Europe and has not yet been commercially released. The developer, Aqualiner, is a 

consortium of three UK water companies, a Danish contractor, and a plastics consultant. All of the field 

trials have been with Wessex Water in the UK. The Aqualiner installation process is shown in Figure 3­

20. Aqualiner involves winching a glass fiber reinforced polypropylene sock into a deteriorated pipe, and 

once the sock is in place, pushing a heated pig with a silicone rubber inflation tube through the sock, 

melting the thermoplastic sock against the pipe wall. The inversion bag presses the molten thermoplastic 

composite sock against the pipe wall where it cools to form a solid glass reinforced thermoplastic liner. 

Pressure in the inflation bag is kept at 45 psi (3 bar) until the liner cools, at which point the bag is deflated 

and removed. There is no mixing of chemicals and no environmental releases. The liner is fully 

structural (Class IV), capable of handling the internal pressure, and external loads. An application for UK 

approval for potable water is in process (DWI Regulation 31) as well as for certification for NSF 61. 

Aqualiner will also be able to meet the strain corrosion requirements of Table 6 in EN 13566-4:2002, 

which is similar to those in ASTM D3262. Aqualiner will be available in diameters of 6 to 12 inches 

(150 to 300 mm) (eventually 18 inches [450 mm]) and will have a 150 psi (10 bar) pressure rating. 

Renewal length of up to 500 feet (152 meters) for 12 inch (300 mm) pipe can be undertaken. There are 

no product standards yet for this new class of liner product. The closest applicable standard might be EN 

ISO 15874 Polypropylene for Hot and Cold Water Installations. Likewise, there are no design standards, 

with EN 13566-4:2002, Plastic Piping Systems for Renovation of Underground Sewerage Networks 

(CIPP) the most applicable. 

38
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.5 

Figure 3-20. Aqualiner Installation Process 

Replacement 

Replacement is a form of renewal. Replacement involves the installation of a new fully structural pipe to 

take over the functions of the deteriorated main. Several technologies are available for online and offline 

replacement as summarized in Figure 3-21. Historically, the most common method of rehabilitation has 

been offline replacement of an underground main by open cut construction. While it is expensive, offline 

replacement has several benefits for the operating utility as follows: 

•	 	 It results in a new pipeline with known condition and designed to current standards. 

•	 	 Offline replacement can be undertaken with the existing force main in operation so there is no 

disruption to service. 

•	 	 Offline replacement offers the opportunity to build parallel to the existing line in order to 

create some redundancy, allowing future inspection and maintenance works to be undertaken, 

while maintaining service. 

•	 	 Cost may not be much higher than rehabilitation when the cost of by-pass pumping during 

rehabilitation is taken into account. 

Fortunately, new trenchless methods of construction have yielded a wide variety of replacement methods 

that now limit the amount of excavation required to a minimum. These trenchless methods fall into both 

online and offline methods. Online is where the new pipe is laid to the same line and grade as the 

deteriorated pipe being replaced. With online replacement, by-pass of the existing pipe is needed during 

the replacement construction. Sliplining, pipe bursting, and pipe splitting are examples of online 

replacement. Offline replacement consists of installing a new pipe using a different line and possibly 

grade as the existing pipe. Normally, a by-pass of the existing pipe is not necessary with offline 

replacement. Once the new line is in place and has been leak tightness tested, flow is then diverted to the 

new line and the deteriorated main is retired from service. Directional drilling, microtunneling/pipe 

jacking, pilot tube boring, and auger boring are examples of trenchless offline replacement methods. 

39
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 3-21. Summary of Replacement Technologies 

3.5.1 Online Replacement. The following sections will cover the online replacement methods in 

greater detail and highlight some of the recent advances in the trenchless replacement technologies. 

3.5.1.1 Sliplining. The second most common method of replacement has traditionally been 

sliplining, particularly for large diameter pipes. Sliplining involves the insertion of a new pipe with a 

smaller OD than the inner diameter (ID) of the pipe to be rehabilitated. Typically, the OD of the new pipe 

is a minimum of 2 inches less than the ID of the existing pipe. This can be relaxed for smaller diameters, 

straight runs, and when there are no offset joints that could interfere with the movement of the new pipe. 

The most common pipe material used for pressure sliplining has been PE. The PE can be in the form of a 

coil, a long welded string, or discrete lengths. Fusible PVC is now also gaining popularity as a slipliner. 

In large diameters, steel, DI, and GRP/FRP pipes have all been used as pressure slipliners. The new pipe 

can either be pulled or pushed into the existing pipe. The annulus between the two pipes is often filled 

with a low density grout to anchor the new pipe while increasing its buckling resistance. 

Sliplining is a relatively low cost, easy method of installation that is not disruptive to adjacent utilities or 

structures. All connections and fittings require excavation for reinstatement. The main disadvantage is 

the reduction in flow capacity from downsizing the inside diameter. This can be offset to a certain degree 

by the improved flow properties (lower frictional resistance) that many new plastic sliplining pipes offer. 

Another disadvantage is the difficulty in finding any leaks that may develop in the new slipliner. Any 

water or sewerage could migrate long distances between the slipliner and the host pipe before exiting at a 

weak point in the host pipe. The external visible evidence of a leak could be far removed from the actual 

leak in the liner. 

Fused Pipe Lengths 

Polyethylene, with butt-welded joints, has been used extensively for replacement using the sliplining 

method. The axial strength of a butt-welded HDPE joint is equal to the material, so this makes HDPE 

ideal for pulling into an existing pipe. Polyethylene pipe is normally sized with the OD equal to the 

nominal diameter. However, on large projects, some PE vendors will tool up and custom manufacture a 

40
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

pipe size that minimizes the interstitial gap and therefore loss of capacity. The thickness of HDPE can
 


also be a negative factor for flow, especially for high pressure. An SDR 11 is needed for a 160 psi
 


(11 bar) pressure rating and SDR 17 for a 100 psi (7 bar) pressure rating. Of course, this is based on
 


using the pipe as a fully structural pipe since a slipliner is independent, not interactive, with the existing
 


host pipe.
 


FusiblePVCTM
 


In 2003, Underground Solutions introduced a patented
 


PVC pipe product that could be butt fused together,
 


much in the same manner as HDPE (Figure 3-22).
 


Their first commercial installation was in January 2004
 


and since over 2 million linear feet (0.6 million meters)
 


have been installed. FusiblePVC has been used in over
 


43 states, plus Canada and Mexico. The primary use
 


has been for pressurized potable water, reclaim, and
 


wastewater lines.
 


The resin and compound meets the PVC formulation in 


PPI Technical Report #2, so the same hydrostatic design stress may be used (2009). The fusible pipe 


meets both AWWA C900 and AWWA C905, is made in DI pipe size (DIPS) and iron pipe size (IPS) OD 


series, and is NSF 61 certified for use with potable water. With the proprietary formulation, the fused 


joint is nearly as strong (minimum 95%) as the pipe wall. 


With the fully restrained butt-fused joints, FusiblePVC can be used for directional drilling, pipe bursting, 


and sliplining. The same equipment that is used for butt welding PE pipe can be used for PVC. 


However, the fusion temperature, time, and pressure are different and only technicians that have been 


trained and certified by Underground Solutions are permitted to fuse joints. Certification lasts one year. 


Fusible C-900®, designed for water distribution systems, is available in diameters of 4 to 12 inches (100 


to 300 mm) with DRs of 14, 18, and 25. Fusible C-905®, designed for water transmission systems, is 


available in diameters of 14 to 36 inches (350 to 900 mm) with DRs of 14, 18, 21, 25, 32.5, 41, and 51. 


AWWA C-900 and C905 incorporates a long-term factor of safety of 2 with no surge allowance. 


Transient pressure is added to working pressure for maximum pressure and is not to exceed 1.6 times the 


pressure class of the pipe. Underground Solutions also produces FPVCTM, which is Fusible PVC in 


diameter dimensions other than the DIPS and IPS series in the AWWA standards. 


For sliplining, the host pipe would be moderately cleaned and a CCTV inspection made. The degree of 


cleaning is not as stringent as for close-fit liners. Depending on site logistics, the Fusible PVC can be 


strung out and the joints butt fused above grade prior to insertion or butt fused in the ditch. The fused 


PVC is then winched into the host pipe, following the maximum recommended pull force which is based 


on either an axial stress of 2,600 psi (179 bar) or a factor of safety of 2.25 against joint strength, 


whichever is less. Sliplining lengths of 3,500 feet (1,067 meters) in a single pull have been completed. 


Discrete Pipe Lengths 

Some of the same diameter and thickness considerations apply when sliplining with discrete pipe lengths. 

Normally, discrete pipe lengths will have bell and spigot joints or coupling joints with an outside diameter 

greater than the barrel of the pipe. Often, it is the outside dimension of this joint that will control the 

nominal diameter for insertion. Some pipe manufacturers make a special low profile joint to facilitate the 

insertion. The process for the insertion of discrete pipe lengths is to set up and assemble each pipe joint 

one at a time in the ditch. Next, the column of pipe is jacked forward by the length of each pipe section, 

before making the next joint assembly. Discrete pipe sliplining is favored when job site logistics are not 

Figure 3-22. Fusion of PVC Joint 

41
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

favorable to stringing out a long line of butt-welded pipes. Some pipe materials also have joints that can 

be mechanically locked together. When this feature is invoked, the pipe string can be advanced by either 

pulling or pushing or a combination of the two, thereby increasing the length that can be sliplined from 

one access pit to the next. One of the limitations of using discrete pipe 

lengths is that rubber ring joints will normally only allow angular rotations 

ranging from about 1/2° to 3.5° depending on material and diameter. 

Therefore, any deviations in the host pipe’s joints exceeding these values 

may require special attention. Also, pipe lengths may have to be nonstandard to accommodate short radius curves. For sewer force mains, 

PVC, DI and GRP/FRP pipes could all be used for discrete sliplining. 

Hobas Pipe USA, US Composite Pipe (FlowtiteTM), Ameron, and Future 

Pipe are manufacturers of large diameter GRP/FRP pipe that have been 

used for sliplining of both pressure and non-pressure wastewater lines 

(Figure 3-23). Pipe diameters from 12 to 144 inches (300 to 3,600 mm) 

are available. Figure 3-23. Hobas 

Sliplining Pressure Joint 

In the case of PVC, Certainteed Corp. manufactures the Certa-LokTM restrained joint for trenchless water 

and sewer applications. Certa-Lok is based on the use of a special coupling into which two nylon splines 

are inserted that lock into grooves in the spigot end of the pipe. A rubber gasket is included for water 

tightness. The C900/RJ and C905/RJ Certa-Lok PVC products are UL listed and suitable for pressure 

applications ranging from 150 to 200 psi (10 to 14 bar) dependent on DR ratio and standard. Certa-Lok 

pipe is available in diameters from 4 to 16 inches (100 to 400 mm). Another example of a restrained PVC 

joint is the TerraBruteTM pressure pipe from IPEX. The TerraBrute joint is a steel ring and pin system, 

that incorporates a rubber ring gasket for sealing. It is reported that the joint can take up to 120,000 lb of 

axial force in the 12 inch (300 mm) diameter size. The TerraBrute joint was specifically developed for 

horizontal directional drilling (HDD) applications, but can also be used for sliplining. 

3.5.1.2 Pipe Bursting. Pipe bursting involves the breaking up of the old pipe and pushing it into the 

surrounding soil by passing a bursting or splitting device through it while pulling a replacement pipe in 

behind the bursting head. The replacement pipe is usually HDPE, PVC, or DI. In some cases, the 

process can be used to expand the void created, thus upsizing with the insertion of a larger diameter. For 

diameters 12 inches (300 mm) and under, upsizing up to 50% is possible and for diameters over 12 inches 

(300 mm) upsizing by up to 25% is achievable with the right soil conditions and adjacent structures far 

enough away to avoid damage. Upsizing by over 50% is considered experimental. 

Pipe bursting has now been accomplished in diameters from 4 to 60 inches (100 to 1,500 mm). The 

bursting method works best on friable pipes, including CI, asbestos-cement, non-reinforced concrete, 

PVC, and clay pipes. There are three basic bursting methods ― static, hydraulic and pneumatic bursting. 

Pipe splitting, which is a form of bursting for materials like DI and steel, is a fourth type that will be 

covered in the next section. Fusible PVC replacement pipe should only be used with the static bursting 

method. 

The type of soil affects the ability of the bursting head to expand the hole and therefore the amount of 

upsizing. Obviously bursting is not possible in rock or pipes that are concrete encased. Also, shallow 

buried pipes risk surface displacement. As a general rule of thumb, the minimum depth of the existing 

pipe should be 10 times the difference in diameters of the existing pipe’s OD and the expander’s OD. 

With increasing depth of soil burial, the force needed to expand the hole also increases. The foundation 

of adjacent structures and other utilities can be damaged if too close to the bursting activity. The distance 

should be a minimum of 18 inches (450 mm) for normal bursting, larger for upsizing. Expansion pits can 

be dug adjacent to structures or utilities to relieve the soil pressure. 

42
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Since the original pipe is destroyed in the bursting process, the new pipe must be designed to carry all of 

the operational loads, including internal pressure, external soil pressure, and traffic loads. After insertion 

of the new pipe behind the bursting head, the soil will tend to close back on the pipe providing support. 

The design of the pipe is similar to direct burial pipe based on soil-pipe interaction. Actually, some of the 

most demanding loads may be exerted on the new pipe during the installation. The new pipe will see 

flexural loads as it enters the launch pit, axial tensile loads due to friction and pipe weight, external 

buckling pressure due to soil fill and groundwater, and possible surface damage from contact with shards 

of the old pipe. 

Static Pipe Bursting 

Static bursting was originally developed by British Gas to replace CI 

gas mains. It works well with CI and asbestos cement pipes. Pipe 

diameters from 2 to 60 inches (50 to 1,500 mm) can be burst using the 

static method, which relies upon brute force to shatter the existing 

pipe. Lengths up to 400 feet (122 meters) typically can be burst using 

the static approach although much longer lengths can be burst under 

the right combination of ground conditions and bursting equipment. 

TT Technologies Grundoburst® and Hammerhead Hydroburst® are 

two examples of equipment designed for static bursting, as 

illustrated in Figure 3-24. 

Figure 3-24. Static Bursting Head 

Pneumatic Pipe Bursting 

With pneumatic bursting, an air operated hammer shatters the old pipe 

with impact as the bursting head is pulled through the line. Pneumatic 

bursting works well with the same materials as the static method, plus 

PVC. Broken pieces are pushed outward by a rear expander, which 

can also upsize the resulting void. Diameters from 4 to 60 inches (100 

to 1,500 mm) and lengths up to 500 feet (152 meters) typically are 

burst with the pneumatic method. TT Technologies Grundocrack® is 

an example of pneumatic pipe bursting equipment (Figure 3-25). 

Hydraulic Pipe Bursting 

Hydraulic pressure is used to expand the burster, which breaks the old pipe and pushes the pieces into the 

surrounding soil. An expansion cone can also be accommodated for upsizing. The hydraulic method can 

be used with the same materials as the static method and in diameters from 6 to 20 inches (150 to 500 

mm). XpanditTM is an example of equipment designed for hydraulic pipe bursting. 

Tenbusch Insertion Method 

The Tenbusch Insertion Method (TIMTM) deviates from the static and dynamic pipe bursting methods. 

Instead of using the bursting head to pull a new pipe into the void created by the burst, Tenbusch jacks the 

new pipe in place of the existing deteriorated pipe. The leading element is a heavy steel guide pipe, 

which maintains alignment within the center of the old pipe. Behind the lead is the cracker, which 

fractures the old pipe, followed by a cone expander that radially expands the fractured pipe into the soil. 

This is followed by the front jack which is a hydraulic cylinder that acts like an intermittent jacking 

station to provide the axial thrust to the leading equipment. The front jack bears against the pipe (via an 

adapter) that is also being jacked into the void. Lubricant is introduced at the adapter to minimize 

friction. The lead equipment is designed to be disassembled at a 4 feet (1.2 meters) diameter receiving 

manhole and removed. With the Tenbusch method, only rigid pipes that can withstand the high axial 

jacking loads are used for the replacement. This is mainly clay and DI pipe. 

43
 

Figure 3-25. Pneumatic Bursting Head 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.5.1.3 Pipe Slitting. Pipe slitting is a variation of the static method incorporating cutting wheels in 

advance of the bursting head. The cutting wheel slits the ductile pipe, such as DI or steel, allowing the 

bursting head to then open up the slit pipe. All other aspects are similar to static bursting. Pipe slitting 

has been carried out on pipes from 6 to 24 inches (150 to 600 mm) in diameter. 

3.5.2 Offline Replacement. As the name implies, offline replacement simply involves the 

installation of a new pipe without regard to the line and grade of the existing pipe. Normally the existing 

deteriorated pipe being replaced is kept in service (at reduced operating conditions if necessary), while the 

new replacement pipe is being installed. Once the new pipe is in place and has been leak tightness tested, 

a switchover is made. 

3.5.2.1 Open Cut. Historically, the most often used renewal method of a deteriorated sewer force 

main is open cut replacement. Force mains, like water mains, are generally not buried very deep so the 

cost of open cut excavation is less than for deep gravity sewer mains. However, other indirect costs such 

as disruption to traffic and the general public or interference with other underground structures can raise 

the cost of open cut replacement to a point where rehabilitation or replacement with trenchless means is 

more cost-effective. 

3.5.2.2 Directional Drilling. Directional drilling is a trenchless excavation method. First, a smalldiameter pilot hole is drilled along the designed directional path. The drill head can be steered both 

horizontally and vertically and is equipped with a head-location device (sonde) for shallow drilling 

applications. The pilot hole is then enlarged and finally the replacement pipe is pulled in to the reamed 

hole. Typical pipes that can be pulled into the hole are steel, HDPE, PVC, and DI. Steel pipe would 

either have welded joints, or mechanically-locked joints such as Permalok. Butt-welded joints are used 

with HDPE and either fusible joints on PVC or mechanically-locked joints such as Certalok from 

Certainteed or Terrabrute by IPEX. The radius of curvature commonly used for designing drill paths is 

1,200 times the nominal diameter of the pipe. This is based on established practice for steel pipe. HDPE 

and PVC, which have greater flexibility than steel could accommodate a tighter radius if needed. 

Diameters that have been installed by HDD are 2 to 60 inches (50 to 1,500 mm) and lengths up to over 

10,000 feet (3,049 meters). HDD has been especially useful on river crossings and for the installation of 

service connections. In 2005, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) released a manual of 

practice (MOP #108) for Pipeline Design for Installation by Horizontal Directional Drilling (ASCE, 

2005). 

3.5.2.3 Microtunneling/Pipe Jacking. Microtunneling or pipe jacking involves the installation of a 

new pipe behind a tunneling shield or tunnel boring machine (TBM). On short to medium length drives, 

the pipe string and shield are driven forward by hydraulic jacks operating from a drive shaft (on long 

drives, intermediate jacking stations may also be installed at intervals along the pipe string). Once the 

TBM reaches the reception pit, it is removed. The jacked pipes can be the replacement pipes themselves, 

or they can serve as a casing for subsequent installation of the replacement pipes by sliplining. 

With the different types of tunneling machines available, including slurry and earth pressure balance 

(EPB) machines, with cutting heads to handle rock and mixed ground conditions, a wide variety of 

ground conditions can be handled. A Geotechnical Design Summary Report (GDSR) and a Geotechnical 

Baseline Report (GBR) typically are used to define the geotechnical parameters of a tunneling project so 

that there is a clear understanding of the geotechnical conditions expected on a project. Diameters from 6 

to 120 inches (150 to 3,000 mm) can be microtunneled and curved alignments with joint deflections of up 

to 5% can be accommodated (although curved alignments currently are uncommon in the US). 

The selection of the right jacking pipe is paramount. Typically, the loads imposed on the jacking pipe 

during installation are going to control the pipe design. Jacking loads of up to 1,000 tons are possible, so 

44
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

45 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the jacking pipe needs to have high axial compressive strength and stiffness. “In wall” joints are used to 

avoid projections beyond the OD of the shield and to minimize friction between the pipe wall and the soil. 

Bentonite slurry is usually introduced between the pipe barrel and the soil to minimize friction, but 

smooth, non-porous pipe surfaces are also beneficial. The intermediate jacking stations (IJS) used on 

long drives are operated in sequence so that only sections of the jacking pipe are slid through the ground 

at any one time. This minimizes the jacking force needed to drive the tunneling machine and pipe column 

forward. 

Typical pipes that have been used for jacking of pressure pipes are GRP, polymer concrete, reinforced 

concrete, steel, and DI. PVC can also be jacked, but requires a large number of IJS, making it somewhat 

uneconomical. 

GRP 

Hobas pipe, which is a centrifugally cast glass-reinforced plastic mortar pipe, has been used on a large 

number of intermediate diameter (24 to 84 inches [600 to 2,100 mm]) microtunneling projects. Hobas 

pipe, with its tight tolerances on OD and relatively high axial compressive strength, has dominated the 

gravity sewer microtunneling market in Houston, TX. Although the pipe itself might be capable of 

carrying internal pressure, the joint used for microtunneling does not lend itself to pressure applications. 

A variation on ordinary GRP pressure pipe for microtunneling is produced in Germany by Hume Rohr. 

Hume Rohr is a manufacturer of precast concrete pipe. They purchase GRP pressure pipe from the 

Flowtite® producer near Dresden and then use the GRP as an inner mold casting a concrete pipe outside. 

The end result is a composite of concrete and GRP with the concrete handling the axial jacking loads 

during installation and the GRP handling the internal pressure. With GRP’s inherent corrosion resistance, 

this composite provides a very suitable jacking pipe for a sewer force main replacement. Unfortunately, 

there are no producers of this composite pipe concept in North America at the moment. 

Polymer Concrete 

A variation to the composite made of GRP and concrete is the polymer concrete pipe. There is a standard 

specification (ASTM D6783) for polymer concrete pipe. Meyerhof in Germany was one of the pioneer 

developers of polymer concrete pipe. Meyer’s Polycrete® is now produced by US Composite Pipe in 

Zachary, Louisiana. Polycrete is a composite consisting of polyester resin, sand, aggregate, and a mineral 

filler. Polymer concrete, which actually doesn’t use any cement, uses 9% to 10% by weight of polyester 

resin to bond the silicate aggregate, creating a dense, corrosion resistant matrix. The pipe is produced 

using a vertical casting process, similar to concrete pipe. The joint has a 316 stainless steel collar 

mounted integral to the pipe wall for microtunneling applications. With an average axial compressive 

strength of 15,000 psi (1,034 bar), the Meyer Polycrete pipe has ample strength for jacking forces. The 

pressure limitation of the joint is only 35 psi (2.4 bar), so the pipe’s usefulness as a replacement pipe for a 

sewer force main is limited. 

Steel 

Permalok is an interlocking pipe joining system. Permalok is produced by Permalok Corporation in 

St. Louis, MO and is available in diameters from 30 to 120 inches (750 to 3,000 mm). The steel pipe is 

manufactured by the rolled and welded cylinder method utilizing the double submerged arc welded 

(DSAW) process. The joint is an integral, machined press-fit connection incorporating a double “o” ring 

gasket, which is intended to be used for low to medium pressures (up to 300 psi [21 bar]). The joint is 

assembled in the field by the jacking frame. The T7 profile (Figure 3-26), which is the pressure joint, was 

introduced in 2002. Once assembled, the Permalok joint is flush with the exterior and interior surfaces of 

the pipe rendering it suitable for both pipe jacking and HDD applications. Coatings and linings suitable 

for a variety of applications are available from Permalok. Permalok, with the right lining, would be a 

candidate for replacing a sewer force main using microtunneling/pipe jacking or HDD. 

Figure 3-26. Permalok T7 Pressure Joint 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

46
 

4.1 

4.0 TECHNOLOGY SELECTION CONSIDERATIONS
 


Aside from selecting renewal technologies on the basis of their fit to the force main’s operating conditions 

(e.g., pressure, burial depth, etc.), other site-specific parameters must be considered in the selection 

process. The life-cycle cost of the renewal method and its impact on extending the life of the asset are 

often the primary concerns in technology selection. Other site-specific factors that should be taken into 

consideration include post-renewal capacity needs, accessibility, future O&M requirements, the condition 

of the host pipe, and the consequence of its failure (criticality). All of these items are explored here. As 

discussed in Section 5, other technology-specific factors that play a role in technology selection are 

corrosion resistance, long-term HDB, temperature derating, duration of by-pass pumping, use of nonstandard pipe materials and dimensions, and the methods for reinstatement of fittings and connections. 

Life-Cycle Costs 

Renewal technology selection is guided by consideration of life-cycle costs over the remaining life of the 

asset or its extended life with the renewal. In principal, the concept is to break down all costs associated 

with an alternative (including the alternative of doing nothing) into a net present value for comparative 

purposes by discounting future expenditures and the remaining salvage value of the asset. Present costs 

would include the capital funds needed for renewal of the underground asset including engineering and 

construction. Each alternative may also have a different life expectancy and different future O&M costs. 

In surveying vendors of rehabilitation products, they were each asked to provide capital costs and some 

guidance on the nature of future maintenance that might be required for their technology. Without 

exception, all replied nothing out of the ordinary was needed for O&M. Cost data were collected to the 

extent possible as outlined in Appendix A. However, the availability of this data was limited. Figure 4-1 

illustrates representative cost data from a collection of bid tenders from across the US on various 

trenchless installation methods (Simicevic and Sterling, 2003). These costs were collected in 2002 and 

2003, so current costs will be higher, but the relative comparison is still valid. 

Figure 4-1. Total Installation Cost in 2003 Dollars for Trenchless Rehabilitation Methods 

(Simicevic and Sterling, 2003) 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital Costs 

The TTC collected bid tenders from all over the US on various trenchless installation methods and 

published a report in 2003 highlighting the results. The report compared installation costs for open cut 

replacement for pipes and manholes with pipe rehabilitation or replacement including CIPP, sliplining, 

fold-and-form, deformed and reformed, spray-on linings, pipe bursting, HDD, microtunneling, pipe 

jacking, localized pipe and joint repairs and manhole rehabilitation including cementitious and polymer 

spray coatings, preformed manhole inserts, and manhole liners. Although the cost data are from 2003, it 

is still one of the best documented reports on installed costs of trenchless technologies. 

The Office of Water Service (OFWAT), which is the UK Water Services Regulation Authority, has also 

collected information from the UK water industry on rehabilitation costs for water mains (OFWAT, 

2005). This includes close-fit liners, polymer spray-on linings, sliplining, HDD, and pipe bursting. 

OFWAT surveyed 13 water utilities and obtained installed cost data on these various rehabilitation 

methods. A benchmark cost was then determined based on the mean value. The open cut replacement 

data were further broken down into rural, suburban, and urban segments. Figure 4-2 is a summary chart 

comparing the cost of four rehabilitation options to open cut replacement. “Insert” is a close-fit 

polyethylene liner. The data do show the favorable cost impact of carrying out epoxy lining and insertion 

of a close-fit PE liner versus open cut replacement. When compared to an urban environment, all of the 

rehabilitation methods are more cost-effective than the open cut replacement option. 

Cost For Rehabilitation - OFWAT 

0 

50 

100 

150 

200 

250 

4 8 12 16 20 24 

Diameter, Inches 

Pd Sterling/meter 

Open Cut Grass 

Open Cut 

Rural/Suburban 

Open Cut Urban 

Epoxy 

Slipline 

Bursting 

Insert 

Figure 4-2. UK Water Rehabilitation Costs (OFWAT, 2005) 

O&M Costs 

One potential difference in operational cost would be pumped energy requirements. Reduced diameters, 

associated with sliplining and liners, means higher velocities to maintain the same flow quantities. 

Higher velocities translate into higher head loss (proportional to the square of the velocity). This can be 

offset to some degree by a lower friction factor, which many of these new polymer products possess. The 

bottom line is energy requirements for pumping operations may be increased to overcome the additional 

47
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

head loss to maintain flow capacity. This cost needs to be factored into the decision process when 

considering alternatives. 

Future expenditures could include the cost of repairing a major break in a main, or carrying out some 

renewal on the main in future years. These costs, especially the timing and cost of a break, can be 

difficult to quantify, but some estimate is needed for a life-cycle cost comparison. 

All else being equal, the renewal alternative with the lowest present value based on a life-cycle cost 

analysis would be the selected option. However, there are usually other considerations that must also 

come into play and have a bearing on the choice of renewal technologies as discussed below. 

4.2 Capacity 

Some consideration must be given to the capacity requirements of a system whenever a sewer force main 

asset reaches its end-of-life and a decision is to be made on either renewing or replacing the asset. This 

often requires hydraulic modelling of the wastewater system in combination with population density 

forecasts. This model will help to determine if the existing force main is of adequate size, whether it 

could be downsized to allow for certain renewal technologies, or if upsizing is needed to handle predicted 

future flows from growth. 

Sliplining of a sewer force main is going to result in a loss of cross-sectional area and therefore capacity. 

With a 5% reduction in inside diameter, which is essentially the minimum that could be sliplined, the 

corresponding loss of capacity with no change in friction factor is 10%. A 10% inside diameter 

reduction, which is more normal, will result in a 19% loss of capacity. Unless that type of capacity loss 

can be tolerated, or cost-effectively accommodated with pump upgrades, sliplining is going to fall by the 

wayside as an effective option. A pump upgrade to maintain or improve capacity is an expensive option, 

but still merits consideration. 

Most of the PVC and PE close-fit liners and CIPP lining products will result in a very modest 0.5% to 3% 

reduction in inside diameter of the pipe. The improved flow characteristics of these smooth liners, 

usually with Hazen & Williams flow coefficients of 145 or higher, compensate for the slight reduction in 

cross-sectional area. These solutions will generally work when the present system offers sufficient 

capacity. 

If future growth dictates that greater capacity will be required, then the options for rehabilitation narrow 

to either offline replacement with a new, larger diameter pipe or pipe bursting with upsizing. The 

diameter limit on upsizing is generally limited to one or maximum two pipe diameter sizes. Larger 

upsizings have been successfully completed, but should be carefully evaluated as to the equipment 

capabilities and the effect on nearby structures. 

4.3 Accessibility 

Accessibility will affect both the cost to renew a sewer force main, as well as the chosen technologies. 

Fully deteriorated pipelines in rural areas, with no environmentally sensitive areas to cross, and not likely 

to inconvenience the general public, will be more cost-effective to fully replace using conventional open 

cut construction as opposed to the use of a structural lining in the existing pipe. That comparison may 

change in the future as new structural spray-on linings become available. 

Conversely, pipelines in congested areas with traffic and underground utilities to contend with, either 

partially or fully deteriorated, are ideal candidates for some form of either online replacement or 

rehabilitation. Pipe bursting needs to be carefully controlled if the main is in close proximity to other 

48
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

utilities or foundations. For partially deteriorated mains, close-fit liners can be extremely cost-effective 

for rehabilitating a main especially in congested, built up areas. The City of New York had a 

deteriorating 150 year old 48 inch (1,200 mm) CI water main running down Madison Avenue. Insituform 

Blue was able to install 10,000 feet (3,049 meters) of its new interactive HDPE liner (PolyFlex DR 50) in 

several stages with minimal disruption to traffic and business. 

Some pipelines even get “misplaced” and end up with structures built directly over them. Jason 

Consultants recently had a project where a 48 inch (1,200 mm) PCCP water main was found to be in 

significant distress. Eight manufactured homes were located directly on top of this main. In this case, 

rehabilitation was the only viable cost-effective solution. The pipeline was sliplined with steel pipe of a 

smaller diameter and the annular space was grouted. 

4.4 Maintenance 

One of the issues continually raised by O&M personnel is the question of repairing a break in a sewer 

force main that has been rehabilitated or sliplined. Utilities usually keep on-hand repair clamps, 

replacement pipe sections and special adapter fittings so an emergency repair can be made on a main that 

bursts at an inconvenient time. Crews are trained to work with those pipe materials that are 

predominantly used by the utility and are knowledgeable about how to repair a burst or leaking joint in 

such materials. The methodology for repairing a break in a ferrous main that has been lined with a closefit PE liner or a CIPP liner is not generally known. As such, O&M personnel are reluctant to accept 

rehabilitation options over offline replacement with known materials. The industry has to do a better job 

of developing training tools and repair kits to alleviate this concern. Otherwise, cost-effective 

rehabilitation schemes are being overlooked in favor of replacement. 

4.5 Condition Assessment and Asset Criticality 

Condition assessment plays a major role in asset management decisions and provides indirect and direct 

data on the host pipe condition to assist in decision-making between repair, rehabilitation, and 

replacement technologies. Improvements in condition assessment practices may lead to a better 

understanding of the host pipe condition and therefore increased confidence in the use of semi- or fullystructural rehabilitation technologies. 

Due to the difficulties associated with inspecting force mains, especially those that cannot easily be taken 

out of service for more than a few minutes, little if any inspection is carried out by most utilities. WERF, 

in recognizing this growing need for condition assessment, funded a research project to develop 

guidelines for inspecting sewer force mains. Originally, the target of the research was on ferrous mains, 

which represents over 58% of the force main population, but later it was expanded to cover all possible 

force main materials. The recently published report is titled Guidelines for the Inspection of Force Mains 

(WERF, 2009) and can be reviewed for detailed information on the SOT for force main inspection and 

condition assessment. 

Risk-based investigation (RBI) involves consideration of both the likelihood of failure and the 

consequence of a failure for a given pipe system. Criticality is often expressed as the product of these two 

factors. Assets with a high consequence of failure may warrant further investigation by gathering both 

indirect and direct data on the host pipe condition. Indirect data can include factors such as the age of a 

pipeline, whether the pipeline has any external corrosion protection or is installed in an environment 

considered corrosive, history of previous failures in the main, presence of inoperative air release valves, 

operating conditions (pressure, surge, burial depth) versus the pipe’s original design rating, and more. 

External or internal inspection can also yield direct data on the pipe condition. Inspections might include 

either small portions or the entire pipeline being surveyed for signs of deterioration. In the case of a 

49
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ferrous main, this can be an internal or external inspection using electromagnetic or ultrasonic tools to 

measure the remaining wall thickness. For PCCP, it might include acoustic monitoring to locate active 

wire breaks. If the PCCP main can be taken out of service, then an internal electromagnetic survey is 

possible where cumulative wire breaks are detected. Many other tools are available for inspecting a 

sewer force main (WERF, 2009). 

The results of the indirect and direct investigation can then be fed into a mechanistic model to determine 

the likelihood of failure. Figure 4-3 is an example of a belief chart for assessing the risk of a structural 

failure in PCCP pipe based on indirect evidence. This type of model is pipe material specific with 

predictions made of the remaining factor of safety or remaining life of the pipeline. The other aspect to 

carrying out a risk assessment and criticality ranking is to evaluate and quantify the consequences of a 

failure in a pipeline. Figure 4-4 illustrates a belief network for a PCCP pipe to estimate the consequence 

of failure, but would be equally valid for any pipe material. 

Often the consequences of a failure can be put in terms of costs. For example, it might be based on the 

direct cost to repair a broken pipe and provide temporary service during the repair if needed, the cost to 

clean up local flooding or repair adjoining property damaged as a result of a major rupture, and/or indirect 

costs associated with the socio-economic impact of a failure. The socio-economic costs can often exceed 

the cost expended in the immediate repair of the broken main. This is especially true for sewer force 

mains where raw sewerage can cause damage to the environment and adjacent property resulting in 

significant clean-up costs. 

Sewer force mains that convey a major portion of a municipality’s sewage, with no backup or 

redundancy, would have a high consequence of failure rating. Here, local knowledge of the system is 

extremely important in making these determinations. From the standpoint of what action may be 

warranted, certainly pipelines that have a high likelihood for failure combined with significant 

consequences associated with such a failure (e.g., a high criticality rating) deserve urgent attention. Plus, 

the higher the consequences associated with a failure, the more conservative will be the approach towards 

renewal of the main. A partially deteriorated force main that has an extremely high consequence of 

failure would be one that would probably be treated as fully deteriorated from the perspective of the 

design of the rehabilitation system. 

50
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

51
 


Material 

Structural 

Age 

Mortar 

Material 

Defects 

Pressure 

Failure Records 

Structural Defects 

Inspection Data 

Operational 

Predicted Risk of Structural Failure 

Location 

Installation 

Defects 

Design 

Wire 

Repair 

maintenance 

Cylinder 

3rd Party Damage 

Figure 4-3. Belief Network for Risk of Failure in PCCP 

Repair 

Size Location 

Damage claims 

Soil 

Diversion 

Traffic 

Emergency 

Costs 

Direct Cost 

3rd Party Claims 

Socio-Economic 

Consequences 

Health/Environment 

Health Flooding 

Figure 4-4. Belief Network for Consequences of Failure in PCCP 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.0 DESIGN AND QA/QC
 


This section will review the existing design concepts that pertain to the renewal of a force main. The 

design methods currently employed are for either interactive or independent liners and depend upon the 

condition of the existing (host) pipe. A complete review of most applicable ASTM standards is included. 

These standards are broken down by material type and functionality including product/material, design, 

and installation practices. The section also covers the QA/QC aspects of renewal by looking at short-term 

factory and field requirements, as well as long-term qualification requirements. The latter are notably 

lacking for many products offered for both a pressurized and corrosive environment. 

5.1 System Design 

5.1.1 Redundancy in System Design. Force mains are often located at critical points in a utility’s 

sewerage system. They typically carry a large percentage of a utility’s untreated wastewater and in a few 

cases all of the flow to the wastewater treatment plant is conveyed through force mains. Despite the 

critical nature of sewer force mains, less than 5% have any redundancy built into the system (WERF, 

2009). The use of redundancy in system design appears to be a more frequent practice in Europe than the 

US. If a line is taken out of service due to a failure, by-pass pumping or the use of honey trucks is 

necessary. Those that do have a redundant line can use it during a failure to maintain a minimal level of 

flow, avoiding overflowing wetwells, and surcharging upstream sewers. The other advantage to having a 

redundant line is the ability to take a force main out of service for an extended period of time to allow for 

either an intrusive (internal) inspection or for extended repairs or rehabilitation. 

With redundancy very limited, most utilities have not been in a position to carry out in-depth inspections 

and assessments of their force main systems. Consequently, many utilities in the past have merely reacted 

to problems, such as failures, when they occur rather than being proactive in attempting to assess the 

force main’s in situ condition. Little is known about the condition of sewer force mains in US utilities, 

but that is gradually changing, primarily as a result of EPA consent decrees requiring municipalities to 

carry out condition assessment of their force mains. 

Heretofore, there has been very little rehabilitation of sewer force mains due to lack of redundancy and 

the availability of reconstruction products for pressure sewers. The redundancy issue isn’t going to 

change overnight, although more utilities are considering investing in redundancy with new projects. Any 

attempt to rehabilitate a sewer force main, aside from outright replacement while the main remains in 

service, is going to either require by-pass pumping or a renovation technology that can be installed very 

quickly during a limited outage. The latter doesn’t exist at the moment so by-pass pumping is the norm. 

As a result of vendor success in the gravity field with CIPP and reformable thermoplastic pipe products, 

adaptations of these products are now starting to find their way into the pressure sewer field. 

5.1.2 Pig Launchers/Retrieval for Cleaning and Inspection. Like redundancy, pig launchers and 

retrieval systems are not commonly designed into sewer force mains. Some utilities, like St. Petersburg, 

FL, have installed pig launchers and retrievals on most of their sewer force mains and use them on a 

regularly scheduled basis to clean each main. Keeping the mains clean maintains capacity and reduces 

pumping (energy) requirements. 

It is only within the past few years that some leak detection tools have become available to allow for 

limited assessment of a force main with little interruption in service. These tools can be introduced into 

the flow stream and are either tethered (Sahara®) or free swimming (SmartBall®) and will locate leaks and 

gas pockets in a force main. These tools can be launched through 2 inches (50 mm) (Sahara®) or 4 inches 

52
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(100 mm) taps (SmartBall®) in a force main and do not require sophisticated launchers and retrievers. 

The minimum pipe diameters for these leak locators are 12 inches (300 mm). 

Researchers are also working on perfecting smart pigs that can be used in a live force main. The oil and 

gas industry have relied upon intelligent pigs for many years to assess the condition of their transmission 

mains. These smart pigs utilize ultrasonic or electromagnetic technology to measure the remaining wall 

thickness and find pitting or areas of graphitization in a ferrous pipe. Adaptations for use in a force main 

include the use of gas or liquid coupling for ultrasonic transducers. Pigs based on magnetic flux leakage 

(MFL) are heavy, but newer pigs based on remote field (See Snake) and eddy current (broadband 

electromagnetic [BEM]) technology are finding use in the water and wastewater industry. The See Snake 

can be used in a live force main, while the BEM has a limitation on the pressure head. 

Acoustic emission monitoring of PCCP to locate active wire breaks is a technology that is now well 

employed. Acoustic monitoring does not require launchers or retrievers. Early technology deployed a 

string of hydrophones into the flow stream, but that has largely been replaced with the use of externally 

mounted accelerometers. The accelerometers are mounted directly on an air release valve or the mortar 

coating of the PCCP. 

5.2 Renewal Design 

The design of a rehabilitation product to renew the life of a distressed sewer force main range from just an 

inner corrosion barrier or entail outright structural replacement. Obviously, the factors that will control 

the design are the condition of the existing main, including its expected remaining life if further 

deterioration is arrested, and the operating conditions under which that main is used. Mains that are 

currently operating at full capacity, or are expected to be so in the near term, are not good candidates for 

placing a thick liner or sliplining with a smaller diameter pipe, as these will further reduce capacity. 

Certainly, some of the newer liners and sliplining pipes have very favorable flow characteristics (i.e., low 

friction factors), but that is not always sufficient to make up for the reduced cross-sectional area available 

to the flow. If a loss of capacity cannot be tolerated, then the most viable renewal strategy is going to be 

replacement. 

5.2.1 Degrees of Deterioration. Assuming that some minor loss of flow capacity is acceptable, 

then the first thing a designer has to consider is the condition of the force main. The ASTM standards of 

practice for reconstruction products have categorized the condition of existing pipes into either partially 

deteriorated or fully deteriorated conditions. These conditions are defined as follows (adapted from 

ASTM F1216): 

•	 	 Partially deteriorated – Existing pipe can support the soil and surcharge loads throughout the 

design life of the rehabilitated pipe. The pipe may have longitudinal cracks and up to 10% 

distortion of the diameter. 

•	 	 Fully deteriorated – Existing pipe is not structurally sound and cannot support soil and live 

loads or is expected to reach this condition over the design life of the rehabilitated pipe. This 

condition is evident when sections of the pipe are missing, the pipe has lost its original shape, 

or the pipe has corroded. 

What is apparent from these definitions is they are more relevant to gravity sewers than to pressurized 

mains. There is no consideration given to the existing pipe’s ability to safely carry the internal working 

pressure or surge pressure. If a ferrous pipe has lost 40% of its wall thickness and is still handling the 

internal working pressure with reasonable factors of safety on hoop tensile stress, is this a partially 

deteriorated or fully deteriorated pipe? Or, what about a ferrous pipe that has lost 80% of its wall 

53
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

thickness? It can still support the overburden soil and live loads, yet does not have an acceptable factor of 

safety on pressure. According to the ASTM F1216 definition, this is a partially deteriorated pipe, while 

most engineers might claim fully deteriorated based on its pressure capability. 

The ASTM standards for new products coming into the market place designed to reconstruct pressurized 

mains need to be modified to reflect a better understanding on what constitutes the various degrees of 

deterioration that a pressurized main can undergo without failure. This will be important for sewer force 

main renewal, as well as water main renewal. 

5.2.2 Interactive vs. Independent. Liners for sewer force main renewal fall into two categories: 

interactive or independent. Interactive liners are generally thin liners, in direct contact with the inside 

wall of the existing pipe, and which have a much lower ring tensile stiffness than the existing pipe. When 

pressurized, the existing pipe with the higher hoop stiffness will carry a proportionately higher percentage 

of the tensile ring load. Consequently, interactive liners should not be used in sewer force mains where 

the existing pipe has deteriorated to a point where it is not expected to be able to carry the full internal 

pressure over the renewal design life. Examples of this might be a ferrous main that has suffered 

extensive external corrosion with no protection, and has through-hole pitting over a significant portion of 

the system. Placing a liner on the interior will arrest any internal corrosion and can be designed to bridge 

over small holes and gaps, but will do nothing to stop any further external corrosion, which will 

eventually lead to failure. In this case, the independent liner would be preferred. 

An independent liner is one that is designed to carry the full internal working pressure and surge pressure 

itself independent of any contribution from the host pipe. Slipliners are, by design, independent liners as 

they are not in direct contact with the existing pipe (unless grouted in place) and will expand 

circumferentially under pressure, but not transfer hoop load to the existing pipe. Some liner products start 

off as interactive, as they will be close-fit, but have sufficient inherent strength to carry the full internal 

pressure should the host pipe fail. These would then be considered independent liners. 

The AWWA M28 Manual Rehabilitation of Water Mains has established four classes of design for 

rehabilitation, ranging from non-structural to fully structural (AWWA, 2001). These definitions or 

classes are more relevant to the design of sewer force mains than those found in the current ASTM 

standards. The four classes are described below: 

Non-Structural 

•	 	 Class I – provides no structural support, only acts as an internal corrosion barrier and 

improves water quality. 

Semi-Structural 

•	 	 Class II – resists external hydrostatic pressure from groundwater, bridges over holes and gaps 

in the host pipe, but not able to carry the full internal pressure independently, adheres to the 

interior surface of the host pipe. 

•	 	 Class III – same as II except not dependent on adherence to the host pipe wall. 

Full Structural 

•	 	 Class IV – independently capable of resisting external hydrostatic pressure from 

groundwater, and can handle the full internal pressure without support from the host pipe. 

5.2.3 Design Loads. Depending on the state of deterioration of the existing main, the renewal liner 

can be designed to be either a corrosion barrier or an outright pipe replacement. Some of the loads that 

must be considered depend on the state of distress in the existing pipe, and include: 

54
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

External Loads 

•	 	 Soil Cover (trench or embankment) 

•	 	 Surcharge 

•	 	 Live Load (e.g., HS-20 wheel load – dual wheel load of 16,000 lb uniformly distributed over 

a surface area of 10 inches x 20 inches (250 mm x 500 mm) as recommended by the 

American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials [AASHTO] and Cooper 

E-80 rail load – axle load of 80,000 lb on 5 feet (1.5 meters) centers as recommended by the 

American Railway Engineering Association [AREA]) 

•	 	 External hydrostatic head from groundwater (only a factor when the main is not under 

internal pressure) 

Internal Loads 

•	 	 Working Pressure 

•	 	 Surge Pressure 

•	 	 Test Pressure 

Other factors that also enter into the design are corrosion, temperature, fatigue and erosion/abrasion 

considerations. High points in a sewer force main are potential pockets for gas accumulation, especially 

if air release valves are inoperative. These tend to be areas where microbiological corrosion, due to the 

bacterial formation of sulfuric acid (H2SO4), takes place. Any new liner must be resistant to these effects. 

The pressure rating of most thermoplastics and reinforced thermosetting resin pipes are based on longterm pressure regression testing at ambient temperature. Similar testing at higher temperature has shown 

that derating of the pressure class is necessary. The AWWA standards for PVC and PE pressure pipes 

contain derating tables for continuous operations at elevated temperatures of about 73.8o

F. In the case of 

glass-reinforced thermosetting pipe, one needs to contact each individual manufacturer for their derating 

recommendations. One would expect that the thermoplastic and thermosetting resin liners offered for 

rehabilitation would be no different than their pipe cousins. 

Due to the presence of solids, force mains are far more abrasive environments than potable water mains. 

It has been reported that some force mains with concrete liners (PCCP and asbestos-cement) have had a 

channel eroded down the invert (King County, Tel Aviv, Israel). At low velocities of approximately 1.5 

feet (0.46 meters) per second or less, large solids tend to tumble along the invert of the pipe until they are 

broken up into smaller particles that can be suspended in the waste stream. The erosion appears more 

prevalent at the beginning of the force main and gradually tapers off over a long run. There has also been 

a report on a steel force main with a bitumastic liner that has lost nearly all of the liner and up to 70% of 

the pipe wall in the bottom one-third of the pipe from the abrasive effects of the effluent (Regina, SK in 

Canada). Therefore, the design of a renewal liner for a sewer force main must take the potential for 

erosion into consideration. Fortunately, the newer materials used for lining sewers generally have good 

abrasion resistance. Polyethylene has been shown to have excellent abrasion resistance in tests conducted 

at Darnstad University in Germany. 

It has been documented that the long-term performance of PVC can be limited by its fatigue resistance to 

cyclic pressure loading. This first surfaced on irrigation distribution systems where the buried PVC 

distribution piping was subjected to very frequent cyclic loading from valve operations. Pumped sewer 

force mains are similar as lift station pump(s) are constantly cycling in and out as the sewage level in the 

wetwell triggers the starting and stopping of the pumps. The Unibell PVC Pipe Association has published 

a design guideline for the use of PVC pipe in sewer force mains. This guideline provides 

recommendations on maximum pressure ratings based on the number of pressure cycles expected in the 

55
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

pipe’s design life. Once again, it would be reasonable to expect that any renewal liner using PVC 

material would be affected similarly by cyclic loading and should be designed accordingly. 

5.2.4 Other Considerations. Force mains do not have frequent service connections as in a water 

main, but nonetheless there are usually pressurized connections to other incoming or outgoing mains, air 

release valves at high points, and other inline fittings (valves, elbows, etc.). The protocol with practically 

all force main rehabilitation systems, except independent slipliners, is to terminate the liner with a special 

mechanical fitting that seals the end of the liner with the existing host pipe, and then incorporate a ductile 

or CI fitting for the connection to the fitting or valve. Slipliners, such as full thickness PE and PVC pipes, 

can be re-connected in the same manner as ordinary pipe made of these same materials. Electrofused 

fittings for PE and DI fittings for PVC are common. 

Another important design consideration in a renewal project is the intended design life of the rehabilitated 

system. The renewal can be a fully structural replacement for the existing pipe, in which case a design 

life of 50 years is desired. Or, the renewal may only be a corrosion barrier (Class I) or a close-fit semistructural liner (Class II or III) with a design life dependent on the continued structural performance of the 

existing pipe. If the existing pipe is incapable of handling the internal pressure due to external corrosion, 

then the design life of the renewal liner is going to be limited to that of the existing pipe. As reported in a 

recent report (WERF, 2009), the majority of sewer force mains are under 25 years of age with few over 

50 years, which is quite different from the age distribution of the nation’s water distribution system. 

Consequently, it is reasonable to expect that any renewal liner should be able to extend the design life of a 

sewer force main for at least another 25 years. 

5.3 Product/Material Standards 

The two main national organizations within the US that undertake development of consensus standards 

covering materials, products, testing methods and installation methodologies are ASTM and the AWWA. 

These bodies provide a forum for producers, users, and those having a general interest (e.g., government, 

academia) to write standards that best meet their needs. Representatives from each interested field are 

involved in the standards process, but the producer community normally takes a leading role. AWWA 

standards are solely dedicated to the water industry. Some products or linings that are used in the water 

industry may also have a place on the wastewater side. Epoxy linings are a good example of dual 

potential use. The National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO) has also developed 

some excellent guideline specifications and manuals of practice. Producer companies are solely involved 

in the NASSCO specifications so the user community’s interests may not be fully appreciated. 

The body of standards can be broken down into four areas – product/material standards, design standards, 

and installation standards, and manual of practices. Some of the standards serve more than one purpose. 

The purpose of this report is not to provide a detailed review of each pertinent standard, but rather to 

highlight some of the more important standards and especially those that are relatively new within the 

past 5 years and may have a use for sewer force main renewal. 

ASTM Product/Material Standards 

This section summarizes product/material standards by pipe type including those defined for PVC, PE, 

CIPP, and FRP/GRP materials. 

PVC Materials 

The following ASTM standards in Table 5-1 cover PVC materials used for renewal. 

56
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Table 5-1. ASTM Material Standards for PVC Pipe 

Specification No. Title Application 

ASTM F1504 Standard Specification for Folded Polyvinyl Chloride 

(PVC) Pipe for Existing Sewer and Conduit 

Rehabilitation 

4-15 inch folded PVC for nonpressure sewers 

ASTM F1871 Standard Specification for Folded/Formed Polyvinyl 

Chloride Pipe Type A for Existing Sewer and Conduit 

Rehabilitation 

4-18 inch folded PVC for nonpressure sewers 

ASTM D2241 Standard Specification for Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) 

Pressure-Rated Pipe (SDR Series) 

Pressure rated PVC pipe 

ASTM F1504 


This product standard is nearly identical to ASTM F1871, except that the minimum flexural modulus is 


280,000 psi (19,310 bar) (PS-1, cell 13223-B). With the higher flexural modulus, pipe stiffness values 


are also higher for the same DR ratio. Pipe stiffness (a measure of the flexural stiffness of the pipe ring in 


resisting vertical load) ranges from 10 psi (0.7 bar) for DR 50 (PS-1) to 41 psi (2.8 bar) for DR 35 (PS-3). 


Diameters covered range from 4 to 15 inches (100 to 375 mm), with starting DR range of 35 to 50. The 


final DR will depend on the amount of expansion (or contraction) induced in the PVC liner as it conforms 


to the host pipe. Typical QC test requirements include diameter and thickness dimensional checks, pipe 


flattening, impact resistance, pipe stiffness, flexural properties and acetone immersion, and heat reversion 


for extrusion quality. 


ASTM F1871 


Diameters covered range from 4 to 18 inches (100 to 450 mm), with a DR range of 26 to 41. Pipe 


stiffness (which is dependent on the flexural modulus and DR ratio) ranges from a high of 41 psi (2.8 bar) 


for DR 26 to 11 psi (0.76 bar) for DR 41. The “A” in Type A is an arbitrary designation of PVC 


compounds with a minimum modulus of tension of 155,000 psi (10,670 bar) and a maximum of 280,000 


psi (19,310 bar). The minimum tensile strength is 3,600 psi (248 bar) and flexural modulus 145,000 psi 


(10,000 bar). Although this specification states the application is for non-pressure sewers, pipe meeting 


this specification could be used in a low pressure sewer force main. 


ASTM D2241
 


This standard covers PVC pipe made in standard thermoplastic pipe DRs and pressure rated for water.
 


PVC pipes meeting this specification would be suitable for inline replacement of an existing sewer force
 


main by the sliplining method.
 


Polyethylene Materials 

The following ASTM standards in Table 5-2 cover PE materials used for renewal. 

Table 5-2. ASTM Material Standards for PE Pipes 

Specification No. Title Application 

ASTM F1533 Standard Specification for Deformed Polyethylene (PE) 

Liner 

3-18 inch deformed PE liner for 

non-pressure 

ASTM D2239 Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe 

(SIDR-PR) Based on Controlled Inside Diameter 

Pressure rated PE pipe based on 

ID 

ASTM D3035 Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe 

(DR-PR) Based on Controlled Outside Diameter 

Pressure rated PE pipe based on 

OD 

57
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASTM F1533 

The renewal process involves installing a deformed PE liner into an existing pipeline and then reforming 

the liner with heat and pressure to fit tightly to the bore of the original pipeline. PE pipe used for a liner 

under this specification shall be PE 2406 or PE 3408 (ASTM D3350), with a Plastic Pipe Institute (PPI) 

recommended HDB of 1,250 or 1,600 psi (86 or 110 bar), respectively. Nominal pipe diameters range 

from 3 to 18 inches (75 to 450 mm), with a DR range of 17 to 32.5. Other non-standard sizes are also 

covered providing the materials meet the minimum requirements in this standard. Typical QC test 

requirements include outside diameter and wall thickness checks, tensile strength, tensile elongation, and 

flexural modulus. Environmental stress crack resistance (ESCR) is a qualification test, with level 3 of 

ASTM D3350 as a minimum. 

ASTM D2239 or ASTM D3035 

Pipe meeting these standards would be suitable for inline replacement of a sewer force main by the 

sliplining method, providing the reduction in flow capacity can be accommodated. 

CIPP Materials 

The following ASTM standards in Table 5-3 cover CIPP materials used for renewal. 

Table 5-3. ASTM Material Standards for CIPP 

Specification No. Title Application 

ASTM D5813 Standard Specification for Cured-In-Place 

Thermosetting Resin Sewer Pipe 

4-132 inch CIPP used in gravity 

systems 

ASTM D5813 

Three types and two grades of CIPP liners are described in this standard. The type of liners range from 

those designed to only provide chemical resistance and prevent exfiltration (Class I) to those designed for 

use in either a partially deteriorated (Class II) or a fully deteriorated pipe (Class III). The grades are 

distinguished by whether the tube is impregnated with polyester resin (Grade 1) or an epoxy resin (Grade 

2). ASTM D5813 also has two chemical resistance requirements. The one requirement stipulates that 

samples shall be capable of exposure for one year to five different chemical solutions (1% nitric acid, 5% 

sulfuric acid, 100% ASTM Fuel C, 100% vegetable oil, 0.1% detergent, and 0.1% soap) and still retain 

80% of their flexural modulus. The other requirement is similar to that imposed on glass-reinforced 

thermosetting plastic pipes (ASTM D3262 or ASTM D3754) and is commonly referred to as strain 

corrosion. For this requirement, samples must be capable of being deflected to meet certain strain 

requirements (see Table 2 of D5813) over specific time periods of up to 10,000 hours, while exposed to 

1.0 N sulfuric acid (i.e., 5%). 

Glass-Reinforced Plastic 

The following ASTM standard in Table 5-4 covers FRP/GRP materials used for renewal. ASTM D3754 

combines the pressure requirements of ASTM D3517 Fiberglass Pressure Pipe with the chemical 

resistance (strain corrosion) requirements of ASTM D3262 Fiberglass Sewer Pipe. 

58
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.4 

Table 5-4. ASTM Standards for FRP/GRP 

Specification 

No. Title Application 

ASTM D3754 Standard Specification for Fiberglass ... Sewer and 

Industrial Pressure Pipe 

8-144 inch GRP pressure pipe for 

force mains, pressures up to 250 psi 

Design Standards 

This section reviews design standards for PVC (Table 5-5), PE (Table 5-6), FRP/GRP (Table 5-7), and 

CIPP (Table 5-8) systems. 

Table 5-5. Design Standards for PVC Materials 

Specification 

No. Title Application 

ASTM F1867 Standard Practice for Installation of Folded/Formed 

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipe Type A for Existing Sewer 

and Conduit Rehabilitation 

Design appendix same as F1216. 

ASTM F1947 Standard Practice for Installation of Folded Polyvinyl 

Chloride (PVC) Pipe into Existing Sewers and Conduits 

Design appendix same as F1216 

for gravity. 

AWWA M23 PVC Pipe – Design and Installation Working pressure rating; buried 

pressure pipe design 

ASTM F1867 

This standard contains a non-mandatory design appendix for the use of formed PVC in either a partially 

deteriorated or fully deteriorated pipe. The design method is the same as in ASTM F1216 for CIPP 

products. In the case of a partially deteriorated pipe, where the existing pipe is expected to carry any soil 

or live load, the formed pipe is designed to resist buckling from external hydrostatic pressure due to 

groundwater or internal vacuum. In the case of fully deteriorated pipe, the formed PVC is designed to 

resist buckling from soil, live load, and any external hydrostatic pressure. 

ASTM F1947 

This standard describes the rehabilitation procedures of sewer liner by the insertion of a folded PVC pipe 

and has a design appendix (non-mandatory) that is the same as Appendix X1 in ASTM F1216 for gravity 

pipe. No design equations are offered for pressure applications. 

AWWA M23 

The AWWA manual on PVC pipe design provides information on the general properties of PVC 

materials and manufacturing methods. The long-term pressure capacity of PVC pipe is defined, along 

with recommended factors of safety. The design of PVC pipe for external loads is primarily focused on 

limiting vertical deflection. Longitudinal bending, which might be important for HDD applications, is 

also covered by this manual. 

Table 5-6. Design Standards for Polyethylene Materials 

Specification 

No. Title Application 

ASTM F1606 Standard Practice for Rehabilitation of Existing Sewers 

and Conduits with Deformed Polyethylene (PE) Liner 

Includes a design appendix for 

non-pressure applications. 

59
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AWWA M55 PE Pipe – Design and Installation Working pressure ratings; buried 

pipe pressure design, sliplining 

guidelines 

ASTM F1606 

This standard also contains a non-mandatory design appendix. As the practice is only intended to cover 

gravity installations, the liner is designed to resist buckling from hydrostatic groundwater pressure in the 

case of a partially deteriorated host pipe or hydraulic, soil, and live load in the case of a fully deteriorated 

host pipe. Unlike the standard practices for deformed PVC pipe, the design formula for the partially 

deteriorated condition does not include an “enhancement factor” (K) to reflect the confinement 

contribution of the host pipe to the liner’s buckling resistance. However, there is a note included that 

does introduce the enhancement factor to the modified Timoshenko formula. 

AWWA M55 

The AWWA manual on PE pipe design is very comprehensive, similar to the PVC pipe manual. Perhaps 

the most important section in the manual deals with the determination of the working pressure rating of 

PE based on the hydrostatic design basis. Surge calculations and allowance are also covered by the 

manual. The manual also provides guidance on the installation of PE pipe taking into consideration its 

thermal specific weight properties, which can be important in a sliplining application. 

Table 5-7. Design Standards for Glass-Reinforced Thermosetting Plastic Pipe 

Specification 

No. Title Application 

AWWA M45 Fiberglass Pipe – Pressure Pipe Design Most comprehensive design 

approach, covers direct buried 

FRP/GRP pipe 

AWWA M45
 


AWWA M45 offers a comprehensive design method for the use of glass-reinforced plastic (i.e.,
 


Fiberglass) pipe in a pressurized system. The design is suited for buried pipe and takes account of the
 


interaction of external loads and internal pressure on FRP/GRP pipe’s long-term performance.
 


Calculations include pipe deflection to limit bending strain and buckling. Many of the design principles
 


can be used for a sliplining application, especially if the FRP/GRP pipe is to be a fully structural solution.
 


Table 5-8. ASTM Design Standards for CIPP Materials 

Specification 

No. 

Title Application 

ASTM F1216 Standard Practice for Rehabilitation of Existing Pipelines 

and Conduits by the Inversion and Curing of a ResinImpregnated Tube 

Appendix X1 most frequently 

used for renewal products. 

Covers pressure. 

ASTM F1743 Standard Practice for Rehabilitation of Existing Pipelines 

and Conduits by Pulled-in-Place Installation of Cured-inPlace Thermosetting Resin Pipe (CIPP) 

Refers to F1216, Appendix X1 

for design 

ASTM F2019 Standard Practice for Rehabilitation of Existing Pipelines 

and Conduits by the Pulled in Place Installation of Glass 

Reinforced Plastic (GRP) Cured-in-Place Thermosetting 

Resin Pipe (CIPP) 

Refers to F1216, Appendix X1 

for design 

60
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It was reported at the EPA-sponsored International Forum on Rehabilitation in Edison, NJ in September 

2008 that a new hydrostatic buckling model, with imperfections quantified, is being prepared for ASTM 

F1216. ASTM F1216 is described below. 

5.4.1 Design of Pressure Systems. As outlined above, deteriorated pipelines are classified as 

either partially or fully deteriorated based on their ability to continue to resist internal pressure and 

external load. A partially deteriorated pressure pipe would have some evidence of pinhole leaks or 

leaking joints, but would be capable of withstanding the internal operating pressure and any external loads 

(soil, live, and hydrostatic groundwater). In this case, the renewal liner is designed to be a close-fit to the 

existing pipe and the hoop tensile stresses are carried by the host pipe. However, the liner is designed to 

support any external hydrostatic pressure (only a factor when the line is not under pressure) and to be able 

to span over any holes or gaps in the host pipe. 

A fully deteriorated pressure pipe is one with large holes or gaps (most probably caused by severe internal 

or external corrosion) and is unable to withstand the operating pressure of the system. A partially 

deteriorated pipe, which is expected to continue to corrode and deteriorate over its remaining design life, 

would also be considered a fully deteriorated pressure pipe in terms of the design of a renewal liner. Here 

the renewal liner needs to be designed to carry not only the full internal pressure, but also any external 

loads, including soil, live, and hydrostatic groundwater. In essence, the liner is a replacement for the 

existing pipe. 

As is clear from the introduction to this section, Appendix X1 in ASTM F1216 is the most commonly 

accepted design method for CIPP and deformed/reformed thermoplastic pipes. It is interesting to note 

that the design appendix in ASTM F1216 is not mandatory, so in theory there is no obligation to use this 

design method when using CIPP products. 

5.4.1.1 Partially Deteriorated Case. In the case of a partially deteriorated pipe, two basic equations 

are used in the design. The hydrostatic buckling resistance of the liner is calculated by the following 

formula: 

where: 

P = groundwater load, psi 

K = enhancement factor of the soil and existing pipe adjacent to the new pipe (a 

minimum value of 7 is recommended for design) 

EL = long-term (time corrected) flexural modulus of elasticity for the liner, psi 

μ = Poisson’s ratio (0.3 assumed) 

DR = dimension ratio (diameter/thickness) (D/t) 

C = ovality reduction factor 

N = factor of safety (2.0 is suggested) 

The above equation is patterned after the classic Timoshenko elastic buckling formula for an infinitely 

long cylinder subjected to uniform external hydrostatic pressure. Modifications include the addition of 

the “enhancement factor” K and the ovality reduction factor. The enhancement factor is based mainly on 

hydrostatic buckling experiments published by Aggarwal and Cooper (1984) where buckling 

enhancement from the existing host pipe could range from 5 to 20 times greater than the free-standing 

liner. The ovality factor compensates for ovoid pipes and conservatively reduces the liner’s resistance 

(refer to ASTM F1216 for the equation for C). 

61
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Most of the controversy over the application of the above formula stems from one’s interpretation of the 

time corrected value for the modulus of elasticity, EL. The note to Appendix X1.1 in ASTM F1216 states 

that the choice of value depends on the estimated duration of the application of the load (P) in relation to 

the design life of the structure (and should be obtained from the manufacturer’s literature). If the total 

duration of the load is estimated to be 50 years, either continuously or over the sum of intermittent 

periods, then the appropriate choice for EL will be that given for 50 years of continuous loading. 

However, no method of test for determining the long-term modulus, EL, is referenced in ASTM F1216 or 

any of the product standards. Therefore, the method of determination could vary considerably depending 

on the method employed by the manufacturer. A flexural creep test under constant load would be one 

way of arriving at a value, but the value here will also be dependent on the load. The ISO standards for 

GRP pipe do contain requirements for the manufacturers to carry out long-term flexural creep or 

relaxation tests, and then to report the results for design purposes. The creep and relaxation tests 

specified have been set up to yield similar results independent of the method chosen. It would seem 

logical that the CIPP industry should consider adopting a similar methodology for their liner materials 

given that they too are composites made from the same resins (polyesters, vinyl-esters and epoxies). As 

this long-term property is key in the design of all gravity CIPP and deformed/reformed thermoplastic 

pipes, a great deal of development effort is exerted by renewal liner manufacturers to enhance this value. 

The addition of glass fiber is one example of such enhancement. 

The other criteria that must be met in a liner for a partially deteriorated host pipe is to bridge over any 

holes or gaps. Here, depending on the ratio of the hole diameter to pipe diameter, the liner is assumed to 

behave like a circular flat plate with fixed edges covering an open hole and subjected to transverse 

pressure only. This condition applies when the following equation is satisfied: 

where: 

d = diameter of the hole or opening, inch 

D = mean inside diameter of the original pipe, inches 

t = thickness of CIPP liner, inches 

When this condition applies, the liner acts as a flat plate in bending to span the hole and the following 

formula applies: 

where: 

σL = long-term (time corrected) flexural strength for CIPP, psi 

A similar note is included for the selection of σL as EL, namely choosing a value that is consistent with the 

load duration. Assuming that a 50-year design life is expected from the liner, then a value for the longterm flexural strength of the liner material under constant load for 50 years is needed. As in the case of 

EL, no test method is stipulated. This is another example where the CIPP liner industry could take a page 

out of the GRP pipe handbook and adopt one of their test methods. The ISO standard for GRP pipe 

includes a test method for determining the long-term ring bending strength of a composite ring subjected 

to constant loading in an aqueous environment. 

62
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The above equations have been primarily developed for use with CIPP products, while the 

deformed/reformed thermoplastic products have also adopted them. As there are few if any design 

guidelines for spray-on coatings, the TTC has been carrying out some tests on spray coatings for the 

rehabilitation of pressurized pipelines. The main purpose of the testing is to generate an empirical design 

equation to determine the needed thickness of a polyurethane lining given an internal operating pressure 

and size of damage zone. To do this, an experimental program has been conducted that consists of testing 

panels of a spray-on polyurethane coating, which are clamped into a test frame and subjected to uniform 

pressure on one side of the frame with the other side open to atmosphere. The openings in the test frame 

have been 3 and 4.5 inches (75 and 113 mm) in diameter. In addition to monitoring the pressure at which 

the test panels fail, the amount of deformation or bulge of the test panel was also measured and compared 

to analytical and finite element analysis model predictions. At the time of writing this report, the TTC is 

in the process of expanding the testing to other spray-on coatings (polyurea) with the intention to develop 

a generalized equation that incorporates key mechanical properties of the coating materials. With new 

structural spray-on lining systems entering the US market, this work will be very welcomed. 

5.4.1.2 Fully Deteriorated Case. In the fully deteriorated case, the liner is designed to resist without 

buckling all of the external loads, including groundwater, soil, negative internal pressure (vacuum), and 

live loads. The equation offered in ASTM F1216 has been borrowed from the AWWA design manual for 

Fiberglass Pressure Pipe, M45. The equation takes into consideration the soil support offered to the 

original host pipe and the liner: 

where: 

qt = total external pressure on pipe (including negative internal pressure), psi 

Rw = water buoyancy factor (0.67 min. – see F1216 for equation) 

B’ = coefficient of elastic support (see F1216 for equation) 

I = moment of inertia = t3

/12, in4/in 

D = mean inside diameter of the original pipe, inches 

C = ovality reduction factor 

N = factor of safety 

E’s = modulus of soil reaction, psi 

El = long-term modulus of elasticity, psi 

Values for the modulus of soil reaction may be found in ASTM D3839. 

As the liner pipe must be capable of supporting the full internal pressure without support from the original 

pipe, the required design thickness may be calculated from the following formula which relates the hoop 

tensile stress in a thin ring to the internal pressure: 

where: 

P = internal pressure, psi 

σTL = long-term (time corrected) tensile strength, psi 

DR = dimension ratio (diameter/thickness) (D/t) 

N = factor of safety 

The note to this equation advises the user to choose a value for σTL from the manufacturer’s literature, 

which is consistent with the estimated duration of the load. As was the case for the long-term flexural 

modulus, EL, no specified test method is offered for determining the long-term tensile strength so it is left 

63
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.5 

up to each individual manufacturer. Both the fiberglass and thermoplastic pipe industries have 

established standardized methods for obtaining the HDB of their products. The HDB is a material 

property and is obtained by evaluating stress (strain) rupture data derived from testing pipe at various 

stress (strain) levels over extended periods of time with at least one data point beyond 10,000 hours. A 

similar approach by the CIPP industry for pressure applications in fully deteriorated conditions would 

standardize the design parameters used. 

Installation Standards 

The following section reviews the ASTM installation standards for PVC (Table 5-9), FRP/GRP (Table 5­

10), PE (Table 5-11),and CIPP (Table 5-12) materials. 

Table 5-9. ASTM Installation Standards for PVC Materials 

Specification No. Title Application 

ASTM F1867 Standard Practice for Installation of Folded/Formed Poly 

(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Pipe Type A for Existing Sewer 

and Conduit Rehabilitation 

Winching of folded PVC Type A 

with heating and expansion by 

pressure 

ASTM F1947 Standard Practice for Installation of Folded Poly (Vinyl 

Chloride) (PVC) Pipe into Existing Sewers and Conduits 

Similar to F1867. Diameters 4­

15 inch covered. 

ASTM F1867 

This standard covers the procedures for installing a pipe meeting ASTM F1871. Flow stoppage or bypass pumping is required for the insertion. All protrusions greater than 12.5% of the inside diameter 

should be removed. Changes in pipe sizes can be accommodated providing the liner thickness is designed 

for the expansion. The liner can be pulled through bends up to 30o

. The liner pipe (may be pre-heated to 

180o

F) is winched through the existing pipe. Pulling force should be limited to 50% of yield at 212oF. 

Using heat (steam) and pressure (typically 3 to 5 psi [0.2 to 0.33 bar]), the liner is expanded beyond 

extrusion memory to contact the wall of existing pipe. Dimples are formed at service connections. After 

expansion, the pipe liner is cooled to 100o

F before relieving the pressure. In addition to CCTV inspection 

and leak tightness testing, field samples are prepared by expanding the folded PVC inside a mold pipe of 

the same diameter of the existing pipe and a minimum of one diameter in length. Dimensional checks 

(diameter, wall thickness) and flexural and tensile properties are measured on the field sample. 

ASTM F1947 

This standard covers the procedures for installing a folded PVC pipe meeting ASTM F1504. This 

standard is similar to ASTM F1867. An optional elastomeric containment tube may be used to protect the 

folded pipe during installation and to act as a waterproof barrier against infiltration and for containment of 

the steam. Expansion pressures are in the range of 8 to 10 psi (0.55 to 0.70 bar). Pipe diameters covered 

are 4 to 15 inches (100 to 375 mm). The inspection and acceptance requirements differ from ASTM 

F1867 in that no tensile properties of the formed pipe are checked, only the flexural modulus. The 

minimum flexural modulus is 280,000 psi (1931 bar) (cell classification 13223 per ASTM D1784). 

Table 5-10. ASTM Installation Standards for FRP/GRP Materials 

Specification No. Title Application 

ASTM D3839 Underground Installation of Flexible 

Reinforced Thermosetting Resin 

Pipe and Reinforced Plastic Mortar 

Pipe 

Direct burial, not suitable for 

sliplining or microtunneling 

applications 

64
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASTM D3839 

This standard provides procedures for the installation of fiberglass pipes in typical soil conditions. Pipes 

with diameters up to 144-inches (3,657 mm) and pipe stiffness from 9 to over 72 psi (0.62 to over 5 bar) 

can be installed following the guidelines embedded in this practice. Soils are classified into stiffness 

classes and corresponding compaction levels recommended to achieve a minimum passive soil modulus 

(E’) of 1,000 psi (70 bar). Situations for handling running soils and trench supports are included. This 

standard is only applicable for direct buried pipes. 

Table 5-11. ASTM Installation Standards for Polyethylene Materials 

Specification No. Title Application 

ASTM F1606 Standard Practice for Rehabilitation of Existing Sewers 

and Conduits with Deformed Polyethylene (PE) Liner 

Covers installation of deformed 

PE liner meeting ASTM F1533. 

ASTM F1606 

After cleaning and inspection of the existing pipe, the deformed PE pipe is pulled directly through the 

insertion point to the termination point. The pulling force should not exceed the axial strain limits of the 

deformed pipe, which is accomplished by limiting the pulling force to a tensile stress of 1,500 psi (103 

bar) or 50% of the yield. The steam temperature for reforming is to be between 235o

F and 260oF, with 

pressure starting at 29.2 psi (2 bar) and rising to 40.7 psi (2.8 bar). The reformed pipe is cooled to 100o

F 

with the internal pressure increased to 47.7 psi (3.3 bar), while the liner is cooled to ambient temperature. 

Acceptance testing includes dimensional checks of the outside diameter and installed wall thickness, 

along with flexural and tensile properties of a reformed field sample prepared at the insertion or 

termination point. CCTV inspection is also recommended. 

Table 5-12. ASTM Installation Standards for CIPP Materials 

Specification No. Title Application 

ASTM F1216 Standard Practice for Rehabilitation of Existing Pipelines 

and Conduits by the Inversion and Curing of a ResinImpregnated Tube Rehabilitation 

Covers 4–96 inch CIPP inversion 

insertion and hot water or steam 

cure. 

ASTM F1743 Standard Practice for Rehabilitation of Existing Pipelines 

and Conduits by Pulled-in-Place Installation of Cured-inPlace Thermosetting Resin Pipe (CIPP) 

Covers 4–96 inch CIPP pulled in 

place insertion, inflation with 

calibration hose, and hot water or 

steam cure. 

ASTM F2019 Standard Practice for Rehabilitation of Existing Pipelines 

and Conduits by the Pulled-in-Place Installation of Glass 

Reinforced Plastic (GRP) Cured-in-Place Thermosetting 

Resin Pipe (CIPP) 

Covers 4–48 inch CIPP pulled in 

place insertion, air inflation and 

steam or UV light cure. 

ASTM F1216 

This reconstruction process can be used in gravity and pressure applications. The CIPP product is 

expected to have the minimum structural properties in Table 5-13. As part of the inspection and 

acceptance process, F1216 requires that two samples be prepared for testing, one taken from an 

intermediate manhole or at a termination point that has been inverted through a like diameter pipe with a 

suitable heat sink, and the second fabricated from material from the tube and the resin/catalyst system and 

cured in a clamped mold. Physical property testing includes short-term flexural and tensile properties. 

65
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For pressure applications, a hydrostatic pressure test is suggested for twice the working pressure or 

working pressure plus 50 psi (3.5 bar), whichever is less. The allowable leakage rate over the one-hour 

test is 20 gallon/inch diameter/mile/day. 

Table 5-13. Minimum Structural Properties of CIPP Products by ASTM F1216 

Property Test Method 

Minimum Value 

psi 

Flexural Strength D790 4,500 

Flexural Modulus D790 250,000 

Tensile Strength 

(pressure pipe only) 

D638 3,000 

ASTM F1743 

This process may be used in a variety of gravity and pressure applications. CIPP products conforming to 

ASTM D5813 would be installed following this standard practice. An outer impermeable plastic coating 

may optionally be perforated to allow resin to be forced through and out against the existing pipe wall 

during the calibration with pressure. The minimum initial physical properties of the CIPP product are 

presented in Table 5-14. This practice also contains a chemical resistance requirement. On a 

qualification basis, the cured resin/fabric tube matrix must retain 80% of its flexural modulus after one 

year exposure at 73.4o

F to five different reagents. The exposure is not under a strained condition. 

Recommended inspection practices includes obtaining at least three, and preferably five, samples of the 

CIPP taken at either intermediate manholes, or termination points, or fabricated from material placed and 

cured in a clamped mold. In addition to testing for the flexural properties, for pressure applications, 

tensile testing is also required. If the CIPP is fiber reinforced with oriented or discontinuous fibers, then 

tensile testing in both the axial and circumferential direction is recommended. Pressure pipes should be 

subjected to a hydrostatic pressure test of twice the working pressure, or working pressure plus 50 psi (3.5 

bar), whichever is less. If required by the purchaser, a delamination test in accordance to D903 is also to 

be made. 

Table 5-14. Minimum Structural Properties of CIPP Products by ASTM F1743 

Property Test Method 

Minimum Value 

psi 

Flexural Strength D790 4,500 

Flexural Modulus D790 250,000 

Tensile Strength 

(pressure pipe only) 

D638 3,000 

ASTM F2019 

The reconstruction process can be either for gravity flow or pressure applications. CIPP liners meeting 

ASTM D5813 would be installed under this practice. Isophthalic polyester, vinylester, or epoxy 

thermosetting resins may be used. For cleaning of the line for pressure applications, cable attached 

devices or fluid propelled pigs are recommended. After CCTV inspection and cleaning, a sliding plastic 

foil is first installed covering the lower third of the circumference to reduce friction and damage to the 

CIPP liner. After insertion, the calibration hose is inflated and the liner cured. The calibration hose is 

removed after cure. As in all of the CIPP standard practices for acceptance, samples of the CIPP liner are 

either cut from a section at an intermediate manhole or at a termination point of like diameter section, or 

66
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

from material taken from the fabric tube along with the resin/catalyst system and cured in a clamped 

mold. Since the glass fiber material can be bi-axial, samples are marked to designate the axial and 

circumferential direction. Testing includes short-term flexural and tensile properties. The minimum 

acceptable properties under this standard are shown in Table 5-15. 

Table 5-15. Minimum Structural Properties of CIPP Products by ASTM F2019 

Property Test Method 

Minimum Value 

psi 

Flexural Strength D790 6,500 

Flexural Modulus D790 725,000 

Tensile Strength D638 or D3039 9,000 

In addition, wall thickness measurements are made (with no point measurement to be less than 85% of the 

average design specified thickness) and a CCTV internal inspection is completed. As F2019 covers 

pressure applications, a pressure and leak tightness hydrostatic pressure test is included with a 

recommended test pressure of twice the working pressure or working pressure plus 50 psi, whichever is 

less. Allowable leakage is 20 gallon/inch diameter/mile/day. 

5.6 QA/QC Requirements 

Few rehabilitation products are destined specifically for use in a sewer force main. Consequently, most of 

the QC requirements in the ASTM and AWWA standards pertain to either use in a gravity sewer or a 

pressure water main. None, except ASTM D3754, which covers fiberglass pipe for sewer and industrial 

pressure pipe, combines the corrosion resistance necessitated by the sewer effluent and the long-term 

tensile strength of a pressurized main. As more rehabilitation work is undertaken in the field of sewer 

force mains, new standards or revisions to existing standards should follow to reflect this unique 

application and need. 

QC is a procedure or set of procedures intended to ensure that a manufactured product or performed 

service adheres to a defined set of quality criteria or meets the requirements of the client or customer. QA 

is defined as a procedure or set of procedures intended to ensure that a product or service under 

development (before work is complete, as opposed to afterwards) meets specified requirements. 

Typically in the world of construction, the QA aspects of a project are intended to assure the owner that 

the contractor’s or vendor’s QC practices are adequate to deliver the product or service that the owner has 

contracted. 

Some of the product standards do require the manufacturers to undertake qualification or “type” testing, 

which is intended to demonstrate the long-term performance of the liner under the intended use 

conditions. However, the amount of this testing is very limited. Post-installation CCTV is the most 

common QC requirement for all liners followed by the retrieval of samples for physical property 

verification. More details on these requirements can be found in the following sections on short-term and 

long-term QA/QC requirements in factory and field settings. 

5.6.1 Short-Term – Factory and Field Requirements 

5.6.1.1 PVC Short-Term QA/QC Requirements 

Folded PVC 

The short-term QC requirements in the factory for folded PVC pipes include pipe flattening, pipe impact 

strength, pipe stiffness, extrusion quality (acetone immersion, heat reversion), and flexural properties. 

67
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dimensional checks on the pipe diameter and wall thickness are also included. The pipe flattening and 

impact requirements are designed to primarily ensure that the pipe can be folded and reformed during the 

installation without damage, while the stiffness and flexural properties relate to the design. There are no 

QC requirements on measuring tensile strength, while the Type A material is to be made from virgin PVC 

with a minimum tensile strength of 3,600 psi (248 bar). 

Neither of the ASTM standard practices for the installation of folded PVC pipes (F1867 and F1947) is for 

pressure applications. Consequently, the only field QC requirements pertain to gravity service. A low 

pressure leakage test with a limiting exfiltration level of 50 US gallon/inch diameter/mile/day is 

recommended. Samples of the rounded pipe are also retrieved at the insertion point, with diameter, 

thickness and flexural properties measured. For the Type A material, ASTM F1867 also includes testing 

for tensile properties (3,600 psi [248 bar] minimum). 

5.6.1.2 PE Short-Term QA/QC Requirements. In pressure applications, the majority of the 

rehabilitation that has been undertaken with PE pipe has been either with pipe bursting or sliplining. 

Pipes used in these applications normally meet either AWWA C901 or C906, or the ASTM specification 

for OD controlled pipe, ASTM D3035. Typical factory QC requirements in each case include visual 

inspections for workmanship (no cracks, holes, foreign inclusions, etc.), diameter and wall thickness 

checks, density measurements (per ASTM D1248), sustained pressure tests (subject the wall to a hoop 

stress equal to the hydrostatic design stress), burst pressure tests (1.6 times the HDS for PE 3408), 

environmental stress cracking tests, elevated temperature sustained pressure tests, and apparent ring 

tensile strength tests. 

In the case of sliplining, the original pipeline is visually inspected in the field by CCTV to locate problem 

areas, including offset joints, crushed walls, obstructions and the location of service connections. The 

only ASTM standard practice for the insertion of PE pipe, F585, is for gravity applications and includes 

only a low pressure exfiltration test for acceptance, which is not particularly useful in a force main 

application. The AWWA M45 PE Pipe – Design and Installation manual provides some guidelines on 

the use of PE pipe for pipe bursting and sliplining, but does not contain any specific field QC test 

requirements except recommending a hydrostatic pressure test for acceptance. 

Deformed PE 

In the factory, deformed PE liners are dimensionally checked, plus evaluated for ESCR, tensile strength, 

tensile elongation, and flexural modulus. These tests are part of the normal qualification and QC 

requirements. The PE liner is required to have a minimum HDB, which would previously have been 

demonstrated through type testing. The HDB rating of the resin is used for pressure design. The only 

ASTM standard practice for the insertion of a deformed PE liner in a sewer, ASTM F1606, is for gravity 

applications. QC requirements include a CCTV inspection of the liner after insertion and reversion, an 

exfiltration or low pressure air test for leakage, and taking samples at the insertion or termination point for 

further analysis. This would include diameter and wall thickness checks, plus measurement of flexural 

modulus and tensile strength. 

5.6.1.3 CIPP Short-Term QA/QC Requirements. As such, there are no ASTM CIPP product 

specifications covering pressure applications, but ASTM D5813 Standard Specification for Cured-inPlace Thermosetting Resin Sewer Pipe does require the fabric tube to have a minimum tensile strength of 

750 psi (52 bar). This pertains more to handling and insertion needs than actual in situ performance. 

Once the CIPP liner is installed, the recommended QC practice in all of the ASTM standards is for 

samples to be cut from a representative section of the cured CIPP liner and then tested for short-term 

flexural strength and modulus and short-term tensile strength. Two methods (ASTM D3039 and ASTM 

68
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

D638) are offered for determining the tensile strength. The minimum value is 9,000 psi (621 bar) as 

specified in ASTM F2019, which is the only standard practice for pressure applications. 

Wall thickness measurements are also made on the retrieved samples. There is no requirement for 

measuring the wall thickness of the in situ liner. Theoretically, this is now possible with the use of a laser 

profiler. The inside surface of the original pipe would first be surveyed with the profiler and then the 

liner’s inside surface after cure. Assuming the liner hasn’t shrunk away from the inner surface of the 

original pipe, the thickness of the liner could then be determined from these two survey measurements. 

Ultrasonic tools are also being developed that not only can be used to measure the thickness of the in situ 

liner, but also its flexural modulus of elasticity. This could be especially important to an owner who may 

want to check on the condition of an old liner to determine if any deterioration (loss of thickness or 

modulus) has taken place. 

Another QC requirement often required is leak tightness testing, which in the case of a pressure pipe has a 

limit of 20 US gallon/inch diameter/mile/day. The recommended pressure level in ASTM F2019 is twice 

the working pressure or the working pressure plus 50 psi (3.5 bar), whichever is less. 

The last field QC requirement is a visual inspection, usually by CCTV, to check workmanship. No dry 

spots, lifts, or delaminations that would affect the liners long-term performance are permitted. Excessive 

wrinkles are also not permitted, especially those that impede flow or cleaning equipment. 

5.6.2 Long-Term – Qualification Requirements 

5.6.2.1 PVC Long-Term QA/QC Requirements. PVC pipe meeting AWWA C900 or C905, or 

ASTM D2241 Standard Specification for Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pressure-Rated Pipe (SDR Series) is 

subjected to long-term pressure regression testing to establish an HDB for the pipe. Pipes are tested per 

ASTM D1598 and the results analyzed in accordance with ASTM D2837. A Hydrostatic Design Stress 

(HDS) is determined, which is the maximum tensile stress the material is capable of withstanding 

continuously with a high degree of certainty that failure of the pipe will not occur. Fusible PVC and 

Duraliner are the only two PVC products made from standard AWWA C900 or C905 stock, so these are 

qualified. 

Folded PVC 

There are no long-term qualification requirements in the folded PVC liner standards. Only one 

manufacturer of a folded PVC product, Ultraliner, stipulates that this product could be used for a low 

pressure sewer force main renewal. At some point in the future, a requirement similar to that in AWWA 

C900 or AWWA C905, where reformed pipes are subjected to long-term pressure regression tests needs 

to be established. This would then allow design of a reformed PVC liner to act as a fully structural pipe 

for 50 years. At the present time, that information is not available. 

5.6.2.2 PE Long-Term QA/QC Requirements. PE pipe meeting AWWA C901 or C906, or ASTM 

D3035 is similar to PVC in that these products are also subjected to long-term pressure regression testing. 

These tests establish a basis for the long-term pressure rating of the products. There are no other longterm tests for standard PE pipe. 

Deformed PE 

PE used for deformed liners under ASTM F1533 is to be made from materials that have a PPI HDB of 

either 1,600 psi (110 bar) for PE 3408 or 1,250 psi (86 bar) for PE 2406. However, there is no 

requirement for the reformed PE liner to demonstrate that it has a similar HDB rating. 

69
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.6.2.3 CIPP Long-Term QA/QC Requirements. ASTM D5813 includes a long-term qualification 

test for chemical resistance, which includes two requirements. The first is that the CIPP specimens retain 

80% of their flexural modulus of elasticity after one-year exposure to six chemical solutions. Table 5-16 

lists the solutions and their concentrations. 

Table 5-16. ASTM D5813 Chemical Solution Specifications 

Chemical Concentration 

Solution % 

Nitric acid 1 

Sulfuric acid 5 

ASTM Fuel C 100 

Vegetable oil 100 

Detergent 0.1 

Soap 0.1 

The other chemical resistance requirement is the strain corrosion test requirement of ASTM D3681, 

developed for fiberglass pipes used in gravity sewers. Eighteen (18) samples are deflected to achieve four 

different tensile bending strains on the inside surface of the liner and with exposure to H2SO4. The 

samples must last without failure for the specified time period associated with each strain level. This 

qualification test is intended to ensure that the liner is capable of withstanding up to 5% long-term vertical 

deflection when exposed to 5% H2SO4 and will last 50 years. This requirement may be valid for a direct 

buried pipe or perhaps a liner that is destined to be fully structural and capable of supporting all external 

loads, but is not realistic for a liner installed in a partially deteriorated sewer force main. 

70
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.0 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
 


This section reviews best practices for O&M that can be effective in either prolonging the life of a buried 

sewer force main or allowing a utility to monitor real-time performance so action can be taken as needed 

to repair, rehabilitate, or replace the force main before a catastrophic failure occurs. Proper cleaning can 

improve the capacity and hydraulic performance of a sewer force main. Several other methods are 

available for improved O&M, including cathodic protection to arrest the effects of external corrosion, 

linear polarization resistance (LPR) to determine a rate of external corrosion, ultrasonic transducers to 

monitor loss of internal wall due to corrosion, pressure monitoring, leak detection, and acoustic 

monitoring of PCCP for wire breaks. These are all methodologies that a force main owner can employ to 

better manage and prolong the life of the buried asset. As discussed below, the ability of a utility’s repair 

crews to skillfully carry out emergency repairs on lined force mains is also cited as one deficiency that 

limits the use of renewal technologies over replacement, even when their life-cycle costs are lower. 

6.1 Procedures to Prolong the Life of Existing Force Mains 

6.1.1 Cleaning. Unlike gravity sewers, force mains are not designed to be self-cleansing. As a 

result, solids, fats, and greases can accumulate in the main. Operational records can show when a force 

main is in need of cleaning. One useful indicator is the volume of flow per unit of electricity consumed 

(m3

/kW); if this reduces significantly then it indicates greater resistance to pumping, which is likely to be 

build-up of debris or encrustation on the pipe surface. Many contractors report that cleaning of force 

mains, usually by pigging, produces a greater impact than cleaning of water mains. Cleaning methods fall 

into two categories: those that dislodge the solids so that they are carried away with the wastewater flow 

and those that remove the solids from the pipeline. Pigging, vacuum jetters, and bucket dredging remove 

the solids. High pressure water jetting and mechanical rodding are methods that dislodge the solids. 

Pigging 

Water jetting may be used for cleaning pressure pipelines, but there is also a wide range of tools ranging 

from wire brushes and squeegees to motor-driven flails for use in iron pipes. In some cases, the pressure 

in the main may be used to force a pig through the entire line, with no need for winching. The bulletshaped pigs are commonly made of polyurethane and have surface coatings and/or wire brushes that 

scrape off the deposits as they travel through the pipeline. 

The most commonly used pig for cleaning is the versatile poly pipeline cleaning pig, which is thrust 

through the pipeline by hydraulic or pneumatic pressure to clean the interior walls, remove debris, and 

flush liquids from the pipeline. A selection of such pigs is shown in Figure 6-1. 

Pigging requires high volumes of water at high pressure to force the pig through the line. Volumes above 

100 gal/min may be required even in quite small mains and a significant pressure should be applied. Care 

must be taken not to exceed the design pressure of the pipe itself during pigging. Large volumes of debris 

and sludge can accumulate at the downstream end of the pigged pipeline and these must be captured to 

avoid their flowing into the sewer system and simply moving the problem further downstream. 

Pigging also requires access to the force main for pig insertion. Force main systems are seldom, if ever, 

designed with pigging in mind, so this may be a major operation unless access can be provided at the 

pump station. Since force mains generally terminate at a manhole or discharge into a gravity sewer, 

recovery of a pig is relatively straightforward. 

71
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 6-1. Polyurethane Pipeline Cleaning Pigs 

(Photo courtesy of Pipeline Pigging Products) 

High Pressure Water Jetting 

Jetting has become very common, yet is limited in its capabilities. It is currently the most popular 

cleaning method for gravity sewers and is widely used throughout the world. Jetting machines range 

from compact van-pack units for cleaning small diameter drains, through trailer-mounted jetters of 

various power ratings, to full tanker-jetters (which may also combine vacuum removal) up to the largest 

unit of a water recycling facility. 

Although high pressure jetting can achieve excellent results if used wisely, it also has the potential to 

make a bad situation worse and to create problems where none existed. Jetting a cracked or fractured 

pipe may cause the fragments to become loose and fall into the pipe, creating a collapse and a blockage. 

Persisting with high pressures in an attempt to remove the blockage can wash away the pipe surround, 

resulting in further destabilization and perhaps even subsidence at the surface. Leaving a high pressure 

jet in one position for more than a few seconds may puncture the pipe or damage the wall, even if the 

pressure is below the recommended maximum. 

There is some risk in jetting at high pressure in plastic pipes, notably uPVC. Generally, the wall 

thickness of a solid wall uPVC pipe is such that high pressure jetting is unlikely to cause serious damage, 

although excessive pressures should be avoided. The main concern is with structured wall polymeric 

pipes where most of the strength is provided by external ribs or corrugations, and the inner wall can be 

quite thin (sometimes less than 2 mm). Structured wall pipes were introduced to reduce the required 

quantity of material (and hence the weight and cost) for medium to large diameters, while providing 

adequate stiffness to resist external loads. 

The main drawback of high-pressure jetting is that the debris in the sewer can be flushed downstream 

rather than being removed. Jetters may be excellent for clearing localized blockages, but are less well 

suited to dealing with large volumes of silt or similar material over long lengths of sewer. 

72
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Drain Rodding 

Simple drain rods are an obvious low-tech alternative to water jetting for small-bore pipes. For small 

diameter pipes, old-fashioned drain rods are still the most common tool for blockage clearance and can be 

very effective. The limitation is that there is little control and no feedback as to whether the blockage is 

adequately cleared. Another drawback is that the rods may simply be pushing the problem somewhere 

else. Nevertheless, this is an effective method for removing small blockages in small diameter sewers. It 

is less well-suited to force mains because they generally have higher flow rates than gravity sewers so are 

less likely to have loose debris in the invert. 

Removal 

Pipe cleaning and blockage clearance should involve more than just passing the problem downstream, 

which jetting and rodding may do. Jetters are better than rods in this respect, since they break up 

accumulations of debris into finer material, which is more likely to be carried in the flow and dispersed. 

Where there are greater volumes of debris that would almost certainly settle out further downstream, a 

common solution is to use a combination jetter/vacuum machine to simultaneously flush the sewer and 

suck out the resulting sludge. Some of the larger and more sophisticated units incorporate water filtering 

and recycling systems, together with compression of the solids so they take up less space and are easier to 

dispose. 

Flushing 

Flushing involves simply pouring a large volume of water into a sewer as quickly as possible so that the 

sudden increase in flow will wash away any accumulations of debris. It is an attempt to replicate the 

effect of a summer storm on a combined sewer. Today, such a procedure would be carried out using a 

large-capacity tanker-jetter, possibly with recycling and filtering facilities. Flushing is seldom used since 

it has been largely superseded by jetting. Jetting uses less water and is a more controllable and reliable 

technique. Flushing is also not well-suited to force mains since it does little more than repeat the normal 

operation of the main. 

Air Scouring 

Air scouring is flushing with a twist. The “twist” in air scouring is using alternating volumes of air and 

water to flush the pipe. The air and water travel along the pipe in separate discrete volumes with 

approximately 75% air and 25% water. The air causes the water to move with high velocity and 

turbulence, scouring away sediment, soft scale deposits, and biofilm. Common air compressors provide 

the air. Both fluids are fed continuously and separately into discrete volumes by themselves. Air 

scouring is more aggressive than flushing and should be used with caution if the pipe’s structural 

condition is poor. The AWWARF research report, Investigation of Pipe Cleaning Methods, provides 

further details on the equipment setup for this method (AWWARF, 2003). 

6.1.2 Cathodic Protection. Approximately 60% of ferrous force mains reportedly have some 

cathodic protection applied. Steel pipes are more commonly protected with a cathodic protection system 

because the electrical continuity of welded joints makes this a practical solution. It is more complicated 

for DI pipe where electrical connectors (bonding) need to be placed across all bell and spigot joints. 

Cathodic protection is an electrochemical method used to prevent or control corrosion of buried or 

submerged metallic structures. They are active systems that rely on the application of electric current to 

control corrosion. If current is interrupted, corrosion will progress at the normal rate for the 

material/environment combination; if the supplied current is inadequate for complete protection, 

corrosion will progress at a reduced rate. After a cathodic protection system has been installed and 

adjusted to provide adequate protection, currents and potentials should remain relatively stable; changes 

73
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

in currents or potentials indicate a problem. There are two principal types of cathodic protection system: 

impressed current and sacrificial anode as follows: 

•	 	 Impressed Current Cathodic Protection. An impressed current system uses a rectifier to 

convert alternating current to direct current. This current is sent through an insulated wire to 

the anodes, which are special metal bars buried in the soil near the pipeline. The current then 

flows through the soil to the pipeline and returns to the rectifier through an insulated wire 

attached to the pipeline. The pipeline system is protected because the current going to it 

overcomes the corrosion-causing current normally flowing away from it. 

•	 	 Sacrificial Anode Cathodic Protection. Sacrificial or galvanic anode systems employ reactive 

metals as auxiliary anodes that are directly electrically connected to the pipeline to be 

protected. The difference in natural potentials between the anode and the pipeline metal, as 

indicated by their relative positions in the electro-chemical series, causes a positive current to 

flow in the electrolyte, from the anode to the pipeline. Thus, the whole surface of the 

pipeline becomes more negatively charged and becomes the cathode. The metals commonly 

used as sacrificial anodes are aluminum, zinc, and magnesium. These metals are alloyed to 

improve their long-term performance and dissolution characteristics. 

Maintenance and monitoring of cathodic protection systems is seen as very important by the operating 

utilities. System performance can be monitored by measuring the supplied current, by measuring the 

potential of the structure, or (preferably) by a combination of the two methods. Scheduled maintenance 

may include inspection and adjustment of equipment items, such as current rectifiers or anodes; 

unscheduled maintenance may include troubleshooting and repair of items identified as defective during 

scheduled inspections, such as anode beds or electrical conductors. 

Cathodic protection systems need to be checked at least once every two to four years to make sure they 

are functioning. Unfortunately, all too often, the systems are ignored until there is a failure in the 

assumed to be protected pipeline. Testing the system is relatively straightforward, but special equipment 

is necessary to perform the test. Each cathodic protection system has a test box(es) installed to facilitate 

checking the system. Transformer rectifier outputs may be displayed by telemetry at central control 

stations. Many cathodic protection systems are increasingly being controlled and monitored by remote 

computers and modem links. An important aspect of good maintenance techniques is record keeping. 

Without proper record keeping, a maintenance program is essentially useless. Proper record keeping not 

only provides historical data for future cathodic protection design, but also often provides clues as to the 

source of a detected deficiency. The required recordkeeping for proper maintenance is relatively simple. 

6.1.3 Continuous Corrosion Monitoring. Knowing where conditions exist that can give rise to 

corrosion is an important element in buried pipeline operation, including force mains. Corrosion of 

ferrous pipes may be external or internal. 

Likely locations of internal corrosion in force mains are at high points where air may be present and at 

downstream discharges. Well-designed pressure pipe systems have air valves at high points and records 

showing frequent air valve operation and significant volumes of air being bled can indicate potentially 

corrosive conditions. Most force mains discharge to gravity lines and at the discharge point the pipe 

seldom runs full. The presence of air can cause corrosion at these locations. 

The risk of external corrosion can be identified from knowledge of the soil and groundwater conditions. 

Procedures for establishing the corrosivity of soils are well established. Environmental factors that 

determine the likelihood of corrosion on a buried ferrous force main are: soil resistivity; soil moisture 

74
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

content; soil and groundwater pH; chlorides; sulfates; redox potential; and known corrosive 

environments. 

Continuous corrosion monitoring systems can be installed when new pipelines are laid, or can be added 

retroactively to existing pipelines. Monitoring implies a series of surveys, planned and organized, to 

obtain more comprehensive information on conditions over time. By defining changes in corrosion 

conditions over time, this represents a longer-term commitment compared with one-time corrosion 

inspections or surveys. It also represents a deeper commitment to quantifying the rate of corrosion and 

determining underlying causes of corrosion damage. It has been noted that the rate of corrosion 

ultimately determines how long a process can be operated usefully and safely. Thus, there is value in 

knowing this rate to identify when maintenance action needs to be taken. Most importantly, to generate 

real value from corrosion monitoring initiatives, the information gathered over time has to be translated 

into effective corrosion mitigation or control programs. 

Corrosion monitoring is mainly used in installations such as critical operations in chemical processing 

plants and oil and gas wells and offshore pipelines. Its use in force mains could not be documented at this 

time, but that may change in the future. GE Inspection Technology has acquired the technology for an 

ultrasonic sensor that is actually made up of a series of 14 thin transducers, all in a flexible band that is 

240 mm long by 40 mm wide. This band can be wrapped around the outside of a ferrous pipe in either 

the circumferential or axial direction. The accuracy of the transducers is reported to be 0.2 mm. A 

coaxial cable is led to a box at grade level where periodic measurements of the 14 transducers can be 

made with the DL datalogger. The Rightrax M2 has been used on steel pipe, but not yet on DI pipe. 

Another approach is the use of a corrosion potential indicator called, LPR (Figure 6-2). Developed in 

Australia by Tyco Water, this is used to evaluate external corrosion in the form of pitting based on soil 

aggressivity. This is not a new concept, but Tyco Water has refined the approach. LPR soil testing is an 

electrochemical soil testing technique using soil samples taken from the pipe depth to obtain a 

quantitative measure of soil corrosivity and rate of corrosion. Previous attempts at measuring soil 

corrosivity by a range of chemical and physical 

parameters have not been very successful because what 

is obtained is the thermodynamic tendency for 

corrosion to occur. The LPR approach provides a 

corrosion rate that can be extrapolated to allow a 

quantitative time to failure to be calculated. The 

process involves the use of a specially developed cell 

that provides a measure of the combined effects of 

several soil parameters. Comparison of the results from 

LPR surveys and direct measurement of pitting have 

shown a close relationship. The assessment and time to 

failure calculation takes into account the pipe class, age, 

length of main, and type and life of the pipe coating. 

The method is stated to have the advantages of being: relatively low cost; non-intrusive, able to be 

undertaken with the line in operation; and proven on a number of inspections. The interpretation of 

results requires specialist skills. Results can be extrapolated in time and space to provide projections of 

potential failure. The LPR is currently used in Australia and Hong Kong, but has not been used in North 

America to date. 

6.1.4 Pressure Monitoring. Stress in a pipe wall is a function of internal pressure. When a pipe is 

known to be deteriorated, reducing the operating pressure can extend its service life and reduce the risk of 

its failure. Transient pressure monitoring is becoming an accepted O&M procedure in water supply and 

Figure 6-2. LPR Ferguson-Nicholas Cell 

75
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

could also be used in force mains. Pressure sensors are attached to the pipe and monitored over a period 

of time. This monitoring can be done remotely and the data captured and analyzed to provide a graphical 

display of pressure over time. Pressure monitoring can indicate potential risk due to fatigue loading of the 

pipe and to transient pressure surges. Force mains, in which pumps are frequently started and stopped, 

undergo significant cyclical loading. Transient pressures, also known as surge or water hammer events, 

are the result of sudden changes in the velocity of liquid in a pipeline. Even very short-term (less than 1 

second) pressure transients can cause damage to pipes if they are repeated frequently. Transient pressures 

that exceed the structural strength of the pipe can cause damage in the form of rupture or more frequently 

cause latent damage that results in a failure in the future. PVC can be especially vulnerable to fatigue 

failure, especially older pipes where formulations are different from those used today. Similarly, negative 

pressures can also be a source of damage to pipes. 

6.1.5 Leak Monitoring. Leakage in a pressurized main can be a precursor of failure. Typically, 

over time, leakage will increase and eventually may disrupt the bedding and support of a buried pipeline. 

That can lead to differential settlement and either a failure at a joint or in the barrel of the pipe. 

Consequently, identification of the location of leaks in a force main could be an important element in any 

condition assessment program, as well as in the normal operation of a force main. 

Leaks can fall into two categories: joint leaks and pipe wall leaks. Leaks arising from perforations in the 

pipe wall have greater significance. Not only can they be a source of pollution, but they are also a clear 

indicator of significant corrosion and an indicator of potential future failure. At the very least, they 

provide a focus on where to use structural integrity investigation methods. 

Just 21% of the responding utilities to the WERF research project on inspection of force mains (WERF, 

2009) stated they have performed leak detection on force mains. The most common method for leak 

detection reported was a field hydrostatic test, where either loss of pressure or fluid is used to identify the 

presence of a leak in a line. Of course, this requires isolation of the line for the duration of the test and 

will not pinpoint the actual location of the leak. The hydrostatic field test is usually limited to new lines 

as part of the acceptance requirements. 

Leak detection uses a variety of techniques including acoustic, hydrophones, tracer gas and infrared 

thermography. Leak detection is of importance in the investigation of force mains and a number of new 

developments are providing cost-effective tools for this purpose. External technologies fall broadly into 

two types: acoustic sticks (listening devices) and correlators. Ferrous force mains have similar leakage 

defects as are found in ferrous water mains and some of the tools from the water industry could be used 

with some adaptation. In-line leak detection can be an effective means of undertaking leak surveys on 

ferrous force mains. It is a relatively new development for force mains having been initially developed 

for potable water main leak investigation. Virtually all diameters and pipe materials can be investigated 

with the mains in normal operation. The two principal technologies used in water mains are Sahara®, 

offered by Pressure Pipe Inspection Company (PPIC) and SmartBall® by Pure Technologies, Ltd. Both 

have been used successfully in force mains and have the added benefit of being able to detect and locate 

air pockets, which can be indicators of corrosion in force mains. Sahara® employs a tethered hydrophone, 

while the SmartBall® is free swimming. The minimum pipe diameter is 12-inch (300-mm) for Sahara® 

and 10-inch (250-mm) for SmartBall®. 

6.1.6 Acoustic Monitoring for Wire Breaks in PCCP. One of the primary failure mechanisms 

for PCCP is wire breakage. Real-time monitoring for ongoing wire breaks can enable a picture to be built 

up over time of the rate of wire breaks and more importantly, any concentrations of breakage. These can 

indicate locations where corrosion is causing rapid deterioration of the pipe and where intervention is 

necessary to prevent a failure. The wire breaks can be detected acoustically. This technique can be used 

76
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.2 

in all diameters of pipe, not just those where man entry is possible. There are four possible types of 

installation and the requirements for installation will vary according to the method as listed below: 

•	 	 Hydrophone Arrays: Up to 32 hydrophones can be mounted on a cable up to a mile long. 

The cable and hydrophones can be inserted into an operational pipeline. One advantage of 

this approach is that it is possible to have close hydrophone spacing cost-effectively. Data 

are transmitted through the cable to a data acquisition center. 

•	 	 Hydrophone Stations: Hydrophones are inserted into the flow at convenient stations by 

making 1 inch taps under pressure. Data from each hydrophone are transmitted to a data 

acquisition center. 

•	 	 Surface mounted sensors: Piezoelectric sensors (accelerometers) are surface mounted on the 

pipe and data are transmitted above ground to a data acquisition center. 

•	 	 Fiber Optic Sensors: These consist of a long jacketed cable with internal continuous glass 

fiber sensor, which is able to transmit light. As the whole of the fiber is the sensor, it is in 

close proximity to any wire break. In addition, fiber optic can also be set up to monitor 

pressure and temperature. 

The acoustic data from these installations are collected and transmitted by wireless internet to the 

company for analysis. The two companies that undertake this monitoring have variations on installations 

depending on location and pipe diameter. They both have developed their own procedures and software 

for analysis of data. They both claim to be able to separately identify wire break noise and its location 

from other acoustic events. It may even be possible in the future to distinguish third-party damage events. 

Using this data and analysis, they can estimate the state of distress of each pipe section. 

Maintenance and Emergency Repair of Rehabilitation Systems 

Maintenance departments at utilities have set procedures for emergency repairs of force mains. These are 

dependent on material, type of emergency (break, leak, joint leak, etc.), and location. A rehabilitated 

main effectively adds to the range of material that must be potentially repaired in an emergency. There 

are no set procedures for repair of rehabilitated (i.e., lined) force mains. This is an area of concern for 

utilities and certainly makes them reluctant to line their mains because they do not know how to deal with 

them when emergency repair becomes necessary. This further influences the choice of replacement over 

rehabilitation. The onus is on the suppliers of lining technologies to develop repair procedures for their 

products in force main applications and to train utilities in their application. Procedures that require the 

vendors’ personnel to attend and undertake specialist works will not be adequate in emergency situations 

where swift action is necessary. 

77
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.0 GAPS BETWEEN NEEDS AND AVAILABLE TECHNOLOGIES
 


All of the tools for force main system rehabilitation programs are not yet in place. This section addresses 

the gaps that need to be closed in order to provide utilities with the decision-making processes and the 

rehabilitation technologies necessary to develop such programs. The first section will address data gaps 

in terms of knowledge of the host pipe condition and the second section will address capability gaps in 

terms of available renewal technologies. 

7.1 Data Gaps 

The data gaps between needs and available technologies are significant. 

The available inspection technologies can obtain the required data concerning the condition of force 

mains, which is necessary for assessment and renewal design purposes. But these technologies cannot be 

used cost-effectively or without shutdown of the main, which is generally not possible or entails major 

cost. Data may be obtained either externally or internally. External data require excavation for inspection 

on the pipe surface. For reasons of cost and practicality, this can only be done at a small number of 

discrete locations along a pipeline. As a result, the sample size is extremely small and the confidence 

level of the findings in terms of being representative of the pipeline as a whole is very low. Internal data 

require the main to be shut down and dewatered for inspection. This is extremely costly due to the 

service interruption, which may require by-pass pumping or honey wagons to be used to transport the 

wastewater in the absence of upstream storage capacity. 

As a result, little data are obtained on force main condition upon which assessment and subsequent 

rehabilitation decisions can be based. Rehabilitation decision-making can only be made on the basis of 

operational indicators such as power consumption, air release valve operation, or main breaks. The 

alternative is to consider consequence of failure and to renew high risk lines irrespective of any 

knowledge of their condition. This is inefficient and results in higher cost than either preventative 

maintenance or rehabilitation intervention based on condition assessment within a risk-based framework. 

The WERF report titled Inspection Guidelines for Force Mains addresses this issue (WERF, 2009). It 

sets out guidelines for inspection based on material. It also covers prioritization of inspections and the 

key considerations in the development of an inspection plan. 

A key finding based on international experience reviewed is that utilities consider that there is benefit in 

being able to make a proactive decision on whether to renew based on risk. Part of this is to know where 

problems do not exist so expenditure can be deferred. The renewal decision is based on three elements: 

the rate of deterioration of assets; the condition of critical locations; and whether spending can be 

deferred. Risk analysis can also help indicate where the “wait and see” approach is most cost-effective. 

It is also important to take into account that inspection can create liabilities. Knowledge of a defect 

creates a need to do more than “wait and see.” 

A first step is to establish risk-based assessment methods to identify force mains with serious 

consequences of failure, either in operational or environmental and public impact terms, or both. This 

will drive the need to understand the likelihood of failure and will identify the characteristics of force 

mains for which this information is needed. A second step is to consider prioritization for external data 

collection. A method for identifying high risk locations in terms of likelihood of failure based on 

environment and operating characteristics could pinpoint high risk locations, which would be selected for 

direct inspection. This would increase the chance that the small sample obtained would identify more 

critical conditions than otherwise. 

78
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There is a clear need for assessment methodologies that can work with limited data. These could 

potentially be based on Bayesian belief networks. There is also a need for inspection technologies that 

can provide data more cost-effectively to support these assessment methodologies. Development of clear 

maintenance guidelines, and linking of O&M data, for example cathodic protection system and power 

consumption data, to condition assessment is also necessary. 

7.2 Capability Gaps 

This section will address capability gaps in terms of rehabilitation technologies. The available 

rehabilitation technologies generally meet needs well. Despite being developed either for water mains or 

gravity sewers, they can readily be adapted for use in force mains. CIPP has a track record in force 

mains. The emergence of new CIPP systems based on woven fiberglass and UV-curing, which provides a 

much stronger liner with some hoop strength, also has applications in force mains. A gap exists in terms 

of a design procedure for CIPP in pressure applications to ensure that long-term performance 

requirements can be met. 

The combination of tensile strain and potential chemical attack from wastewater can create strain 

corrosion problems in polymeric resin-based materials. This was a major problem for the early GRP 

pipes, under the name Techite, and there were several failures. The potential for strain corrosion in CIPP 

materials in pressure wastewater applications needs to be understood and taken into account in the design 

procedures developed. 

Sliplining with PVC or HDPE also meets the needs in force mains, as does close-fit lining using either 

material. Non-structural methods, such as sprayed liners for internal corrosion protection are also equally 

well-adapted to force mains as they are to other pressure pipes provided that the materials used have 

adequate chemical resistance to wastewater and mechanical resistance to abrasion, which is more likely in 

force mains than in water mains. 

The primary capability gaps are access needed to the main and the need to shut down, dewater, and clean 

the main for rehabilitation. This is an inevitable feature of any internal rehabilitation technology, as it is 

for inspection technologies. This also places a limitation on the use of rehabilitation in force mains. If 

the cost and disruption of by-pass pumping to open the main for access approaches that of replacement, 

and replacement leads to a longer remaining service life, a Net Present Value calculation may indicate 

that replacement is more cost-effective. 

There is also a need for emergency repair procedures for lining systems and for utilities to be trained in 

their application. Lack of such procedures makes utilities reluctant to rehabilitate force mains, preferring 

replacement with materials for which they have emergency repair procedures in place. 

7.3 Benefits, Costs, and Challenges in Closing Gaps 

Based on the information gathered in this report, Table 7-1 summarizes the technology gaps and the 

potential costs and benefits associated with their closure. 

79
 

80
 


Table 7-1. Technology Gaps and Closure Costs and Benefits 

Gap Close By Benefit Cost 

External data collection Increase sample size More reliable data High Technologies 

thickness data single point 

External data collection Target high risk locations Find worst case. Prioritize Medium Develop scre

Internal data collection Live insertion and working Reduced cost of data High Live insertion 

tools 

Risk-based assessment Method for determining 

consequence of failure 

Identify critical assets Low Transforming 

into quantitatmaking 

Assessment with limited data Bayesian belief networks Assessment at lower data 

collection cost 

Medium Determining 

model to be r

Operation and maintenance for assessment 

Integrated approach/database More assessment data at low 

cost 

Low Obtaining an

CIPP long-term performance in pressure wastewater application 

Determining susceptibility to strain corrosion 

Long-term confidence in CIPP rehabilitation 

Medium Test method 

effect over lo

CIPP pressure design Develop/adopt procedure/method Long-term confidence in CIPP 

rehabilitation 

Low Acceptance o

Rehabilitation or replacement decision-making 

Knowing total rehabilitation cost including by-pass pumping, compared with replacement cost 

Improved decision-making on rehabilitation vs. replacement 

Medium Data for robu

Emergency repair of rehabilitation systems 

Develop procedures and train utility personnel 

Remove reluctance of utilities to rehabilitate force mains 

Medium Rapid proced

implemented 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.0 FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
 


Partly because of the difficulty in assessing the condition of sewer force mains, leaving a lot of 

owners with questions about the integrity of these critical assets, and the limited amount of 

rehabilitation technologies available for renewing a deteriorated main, there has not been a significant 

amount of renewal work in the past. Most of the renewal activity has been outright replacement of the 

force main, either by open cut or trenchless means. As the nation’s force mains age further, greater 

emphasis will be placed on finding cost-effective ways to renew these critical assets. Fortunately, 

new products and technologies are now emerging for carrying out a direct condition assessment on a 

buried force main, as well as rehabilitation methods for those found in distress. Many of these 

rehabilitation methods originated in the gravity sewer market or water market, but have been adapted 

to meet the special needs of sewer force mains. 

One method of assisting owners in their efforts to apply some of these emerging technologies will be 

in the publication of demonstration projects and case studies. Also, setting up a decision support 

system that helps a utility ask the right questions so that a viable rehabilitation solution emerges is 

paramount. Utilities also need to consider implementing maintenance programs that can 

demonstratively extend the useful life of their current mains, deferring the cost of renewal or 

replacement to a future date. 

This section reviews a number of these subjects and offers suggestions for technologies that might be 

considered in some demonstration projects. 

8.1 What Systems Would Benefit Most from Being Demonstrated in Field Settings? 

Systems that would benefit from demonstration in field settings fall into two categories: data 

collection (inspection) systems and rehabilitation systems. The scope of this review is rehabilitation 

rather than inspection. Nevertheless, the demonstration of certain inspection systems was considered 

to be valuable because they can provide data that drive rehabilitation decisions. Referring to Table 7­

1, the technologies for which field demonstration would yield greatest benefit would be the following: 

•	 	 External data collection: Screening method to identify high risk locations. Potentially 

LPR or over line potential surveys. 

•	 	 Internal data collection: Live insertion and retrieval of inspection tool. Pipe Diver (PPIC, 

Canada) for PCCP and See Snake for ferrous mains. 

•	 	 Internal data collection: Acoustic technologies for leak detection and location of air 

pockets. Sahara® (PPIC, Canada) and SmartBall® (Pure Technologies, Canada). 

•	 	 Internal lining: CIPP (nonwoven felt/polyester resin and woven fiberglass/UV-cured); 

sliplining (PVC and HDPE); and close-fit lining (PVC and HDPE). 

•	 	 Structural spray-on lining with fast cure: polyurea-based material. 

8.2 Key Parameters for Evaluation in Demonstration Projects 

Table 8-1 identifies the key parameters to be evaluated in demonstration projects. 

81
 

82
 


Table 8-1. Parameters for Evaluation in Demonstration Projects 

Technology Installation Parameters Performance Parameters 

LPR Representative soil sample Ability to identify high risk locations for 

external corrosion 

Rate of corr

Pipe Diver Live insertion and retrieval Speed of operation. Impact on operation 

of main. Range of data collected 

Cost of tapppass pumpin

Sahara® Live insertion and retrieval Size of leak detected. Identification of 

air pockets 

None. 

SmartBall® Live insertion and retrieval Size of leak detected. Identification of 

air pockets 

None. 

CIPP, Nonwoven felt + polyester resin Size of openings. Speed of installation Strain corrosion. Long-term performance 

under pressure. Abrasion resistance 

Life-cycle caging tests. 

CIPP, Woven fiberglass + UV-curing Size of openings. Speed of installation Strain corrosion. Long-term performance 

under pressure. Abrasion resistance 

Life-cycle caging tests. 

Sliplining PVC Size of openings. Speed of installation. 

End fittings 

Fatigue loading. Abrasion resistance Life-cycle c

cross-section 

Sliplining HDPE Size of openings. Speed of installation. 

End fittings 

Fatigue loading. Abrasion resistance Life-cycle c

cross-section 

Close-fit lining PVC Size of openings. Speed of installation. 

End fittings 

Fatigue loading. Abrasion resistance Life-cycle c

Close-fit lining HDPE Size of openings. Speed of installation. 

End fittings 

Fatigue loading. Abrasion resistance Life-cycle c
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.3 Guidance for Establishing a Comprehensive System Rehabilitation Program 

Many questions remain unanswered and Tables 7-1 and 8-1 identify the key issues and what 

additional information is necessary. However, it is clear that a system rehabilitation program needs to 

integrate several aspects and to have a broader vision than merely the rehabilitation technology and its 

implementation. 

The elements that need to be integrated, within the scope of an asset management approach, are: 

inspection; assessment; maintenance; and rehabilitation. These will support a decision-making 

process that ensures cost-effective maintenance of a desired service level for the force mains within a 

wastewater collection and conveyance system. 

When this framework is established, decisions concerning individual elements of the program can be 

made. The scope of this report is rehabilitation so this section will focus on rehabilitation and not on 

the bigger picture. When rehabilitation has been identified as a potential solution, three questions 

must be answered in reaching a decision as to method: 

(1) What is necessary? (i.e., What problem is to be solved and what performance is required 

in service, including service life?) 

(2) What is feasible? (i.e., What methods can achieve the performance level identified as 

necessary?) 

(3) What is cost-effective? (i.e., Of the feasible options, which achieves the performance 

required at least cost, including alternatives such as replacement?) 

When these decisions have been made, aspects such as material selection, testing, and QA can be 

developed and included in individual project specifications. The specifications should require test 

data or testing to be carried out to verify that the desired performance through the service life can be 

met. It should also set out a QA regime to ensure that the material and its installation conform to the 

specification requirements. 

The type of specification used is also important. It may be prescriptive or performance-based. A 

prescriptive specification identifies what must be done and also how it must be achieved. A 

performance specification sets out what must be done and the required performance level, but leaves 

the “how” to the contractor. A prescriptive specification places greater risk on the owner whereas a 

performance specification shares risk more evenly between owner and contractor. 

8.4 Guidance for Maintenance Programs 

Maintenance also comes under an asset management plan and framework and contributes to costeffective operation of force mains through their service life. Often poor or non-existent maintenance 

is a contributory factor in the need for rehabilitation, so development and implementation of efficient 

maintenance can reduce or delay the need for rehabilitation or replacement of a main, with significant 

financial benefit. 

The key elements of force main maintenance are: regular cleaning; maintenance of cathodic 

protection systems; and maintenance of air release valves. Operational indicators such as power 

consumption and frequency and volume of air release valve operation can identify when and where 

maintenance is required. Linking these indicators to a maintenance program will make it more costeffective. Using maintenance data can also contribute to condition assessment and decisions on 

timing of rehabilitation or replacement of force mains. 

83
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.5 Sound, Risk-Based, Decision-Making Process Development 

This also falls into the area of asset management. Overall system risk may be defined as the risk of 

failing to achieve the service level desired. Each element in the system contributes to this risk. The 

likelihood of force main failure and the consequence for the system both need to be known to assess 

risk and to prioritize assessment and intervention in a cost-effective manner. If consequence of failure 

is low, there is little value in knowing likelihood because it has no impact on decisions made or 

actions taken. Therefore, the first step is to identify critical assets for which consequence of failure is 

high. When this is done, it becomes necessary to identify the likelihood of failure for assets where the 

consequence of failure is above a certain threshold. Inspection and condition assessment of the assets 

support this effort. The level of likelihood of failure identified from inspection and assessment then 

drives management of the asset, comprising maintenance, operation (possibly actions such as 

reducing operating pressure), and rehabilitation or replacement. This management approach is 

designed to maintain risk at an acceptable level as defined in an asset management plan. 

8.6 Cost-Effectiveness of Decision-Making Processes 

The decision-making process relies on data from inspection to assess risk levels and to decide on 

necessary actions. Determining the level of data or information required to support effective 

decisions is a key aspect of the process. Too little data and the wrong decisions may be made; too 

much data and the cost of obtaining the data may exceed its value in the process. Neither scenario is 

cost-effective. 

In general, more information leads to better decisions. But this leads to a quest for perfect 

information to eliminate risk from the decisions to be made. This is not cost-effective. Decisionmaking processes that can be effective with limited information are necessary. Bayesian belief 

networks provide one platform for such processes. In addition, these processes need to be combined 

with expertise, experience, knowledge, and engineering judgment if they are to be robust and reliable, 

while also mitigating risk. For this reason, “black box” processes that can be blindly followed by 

non-specialists are high risk processes with the potential for overlooking unusual conditions or 

contributing factors to risk. 

A key element in the decision-making process as to the method of rehabilitation chosen is the degree 

of deterioration present in the force main. The differences in the design of a liner designed for a 

partially deteriorated main versus a fully deteriorated main can be substantial. When insufficient data 

are available to make that distinction, owners tend to err on the conservative side and chose a solution 

appropriate for a fully deteriorated asset. More cost-effective solutions are eliminated from the 

decision-making process as a result of such actions. 

8.7 Timing for Rehabilitation Action 

One element not addressed in this report is the determination of when is the most appropriate time for 

a rehabilitation action to be implemented on an asset class. This report alludes to the “end of life” of 

an asset as the point where rehabilitation is required. The “end of life” can be defined in several 

different ways (Rose, 2009): 

•	 	 End of Physical Life – pipe actually fails (collapses) 

•	 	 End of Service Life – pipe no longer performs at level required by stakeholders (e.g. 

customers and regulators) 

•	 	 End of Economic Life – pipe in its current management and operating environment 

ceases to be the lowest cost alternative to satisfy a specified level of performance or 

service at an acceptable level of risk 

84
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.8 

These limits are reached at different points in time, usually with end of service life (driven by 

customer complaints) reached before physical or economic end of life is achieved. However, most 

condition assessment activities are focused on the determination of the end of the physical life of the 

asset, while it is the end of service life or economic life that drives reinvestment. 

One of the key decisions a utility manager has to make is when to rehabilitate an asset from an 

economic and service life standpoint. Answering this question is beyond the scope of this report, but 

is vital to the asset management of a sewer force main system. This topic will be addressed in a later 

research report, which is devoted to decision-making support systems for replacement versus 

rehabilitation. 

Demonstration/Verification of Pressure System Rehabilitation 

The need at this stage is to demonstrate or verify elements of pressure system rehabilitation. Tables 

7-1 and 8-1 set out the needs and the specific elements to verify. All of these are contributors to the 

development of an integrated asset management program for the force main element of wastewater 

systems. Their verification will enable methodologies and protocols for comprehensive system 

rehabilitation programs to be developed that are robust, efficient, and cost-effective. A combination 

of demonstration projects to verify capabilities and closing gaps in data and knowledge is essential to 

support development of the necessary tools for force main rehabilitation programs. Programs that 

allow an owner to reasonably predict the remaining life of a force main that has been renewed with a 

liner is paramount. 

85
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9.0 REFERENCES
 


Aggarwal, S.C. and M.J. Cooper. 1984. External Pressure Testing of Insituform Linings. Internal 

Report. Coventry Polytechnic. 

American Society Civil Engineers (ASCE). 2005. Pipeline Design for Installation by Horizontal 

Directional Drilling, Manual & Reports on Engineering Practice No. 108, Ruston, VA. 

American Water Works Association (AWWA). 2001. Rehabilitation of Water Mains, Manual of 

Water Supply Practices M28, Denver, CO. 

American Water Works Association Research Foundation (AWWARF). 2003. Investigation of Pipe 

Cleaning Methods, Denver, CO. 

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).	 2007. 	Innovation and Research for Water 

Infrastructure for the 21st Century Research Plan. Office of Research and Development, 

National Risk Management Research Laboratory. April 30. 

Newman, A.E. 2000. Ferrocement & Laminated Cementitious Composites, Techno Press 3000, Ann 

Arbor, MI, 372p. 

Office of Water Service (OFWAT). 2005. Water & Sewerage Service Unit Costs and Relative 

Efficiency, 2003-2004 Report, Jan. 2005, 114p. 

Plastic Pipe Institute (PPI). 2009. "PPI PVC Range Composition Listing Of Qualified Ingredients," 

PPI TR-2/2009(a), PPI, Washington, D.C. 20009. 

Simicevic, J. and R. Sterling. 2003. Survey of Bid Prices for Trenchless Methods, Report and MS 

Access 2000 Database, Trenchless Technology Center, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, 

LA, 77p. 

Rose, D. 2009. Private email correspondence. 

Thomson J., R. Morrison, and E. Spivak. 2006. The Investigation, Assessment, and Design of a 

Rehabilitation Solution, WEFTEC Conference Dallas, TX. 

Water Environment Research Foundation (WERF). 2009. Guidelines for the Inspection of Force 

Mains (Draft). 04-CTS-6UR. Alexandria, VA. 

86
 

APPENDIX A
 
 

RENEWAL TECHNOLOGIES DATASHEETS
 

- 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology/Method Spray On Lining/Polyurethane 

I. Technology Background 

Status Conventional 

Date of Introduction Formally known as Copon Hycote 169HB by E.Wood Inc. A preceding product 

Copon Hycote 169 was introduced in the UK in 1999. A succeeding product 3M 

Scotchkote Spray-in-Place Pipe 269 (which is a polyurea formulation) is slated 

for introduction in the US in 2009. 

Utilization Rates Actively being used in UK and Canada. About 200 miles have been lined, the 

bulk of which is in UK. 

Vendor Name(s) 3M Scotchkote 169HB 

3M Corrosion Protection Products Division 

Austin, Texas 

Phone: 512-984-5515 

Fax: 512-984-4871 

Web: http://www.3m.com/ 

Email: gsnatwig@mmm.com 

Practitioner(s) Derrick Horsman 

Alltech Solutions, Canada 

Email: dhorsman@alltechsolutions.ca 

Peter Oram 

AECOM, US 

Email: e.peter.oram@m-e.aecom.com 

Description of Main 

Features 

Copon Hycote 169HB is a two component coating specifically designed for use 

in pipeline applications and is available as a grey finish. The material has a low 

viscosity to allow for pumping to remote spray heads and is moisture tolerant to 

provide high-build slump resistant coatings with improved adhesion 

characteristics. Finished coatings are hard, glossy and free of surface tack or 

greasiness. This rapid setting polymeric lining offers a semi-structural spray 

lining alternative to conventional replacement technologies without the large 

scale disruption generally associated with replacement. 

Main Benefits Claimed • No large scale disruption compared to PE slip lining 

• Excellent abrasion resistance. 

• Long-term corrosion protection material 

• Equivalent to AWWA M28 Class 3 Rehabilitation technology. 

• Usually bypass service is not required. 

• Approved under UK Regulation 31(4)(a) of the Water Supply (Water 

Quality) Regulations. 

• Recommended for pipes prone to local damage and well suited for local 

host pipe damage. 

• Easier leakage detection on metal pipes. 

Main Limitations Cited • Not recommended for pipe with residual asset life less than 30 years 

• Not recommended for use in PVC pipe because of failure pattern in host 

pipes 

Applicability 

(Underline those that 

apply) 

Force Main Gravity Sewer Laterals Manholes Appurtenances 

Water Main Service Lines Other: Oil, Gas and Industrial pipelines 

II. Technology Parameters 

Service Application Rehabilitation by spray lining 

Service Connections Fully-bonded along pipe thereby requires no secondary fittings 

Structural Rating Claimed Tensile Stress at yield is 14.2 MPa 

Tension Modulus is 600 MPa 

Flexure Modulus is 770 MPa 

* LC8 standards clearance 

Materials of Composition Polyurethane 

• Base Component: White thixotropic liquid 

• Activator Component: Black thixotropic liquid 

• Mixed Material: Light Grey 

Diameter Range, inches >= 4 

A-1
 

- 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology/Method Spray On Lining/Polyurethane 

Thickness Range, inches • Film Thickness of 80 mils is recommended under NSF 61 listing. 

• Practical applications of 120 to 200 mils are achieved. 

• Actual lining thickness is at the discretion of the utility thickness. 

Pressure Capacity, psi At 3 mm coating thickness, 145 psi for 100 mm pipe diameter. 

*Capacity changes with material thickness and pipe diameter 

Temperature Range, o

C To be stored in the original sealed containers at temperatures between 0°C and 

40°C. Copon Hycote 169 HB shall not be applied when substrate/water 

temperatures are less than 3°C. Material temperature at the application head is 

25-35°C. 

Renewal Length, feet 575 feet 

Other Notes • Adhesion performance is 10.2 MPa 

• Approved manufacturing facility is in North Yorkshire, UK 

III. Technology Design, Installation, and QA/QC Information 

Product Standards NSF 61 approved 

DWI approved - UK 

Norwegian, Spanish, and Polish Approvals also available 

Design Standards Equipment needs special head and cleaning. 

Design Life Range 30+ years. Some studies suggest 40-60 years. 

Installation Standards • Number of Coats: 1 

• Maximum Thinner: None 

• Cure Time: 30 minutes at 30°C 

• Special Comments: Mix ratio of A:B is 2.5:1. One hour flush required 

prior to being placed into service. 

Installation Methodology • Linings of 1-5 mm thickness may be applied in a single pass of the 

application head. 

• Cleaning, drying and joint-filling are required. 

• One excavation required for every 100–150 m approximately. 

• Same day return to service for every 100–150 m renewal length. 

• Disruption for around 8 hours. 

• Recommended deflection in pipe of up to 12 degrees. 

• CCTV inspection of the coating may be carried out after a minimum cure 

period of 10 minutes from completion of lining. 

• The coating shall be allowed to cure for a minimum period of 60 minutes 

after completion of lining before the commencement of disinfection and 

flushing procedures. 

QA/QC • Principles of Water Supply Hygiene and Technical Guidance Notes 

• Effective control of a BS EN ISO 9000 Quality System In-Situ Rapid 

Setting Polymeric Lining Operational 

• Guidelines and Code of Practice: Published by Warren Associates 

(Pipelines) Ltd 

• Material Safety Data Sheet 

IV. Operation and Maintenance Requirements 

O&M Needs Using a maximum of not more than 100 mg/L of free chlorine 

Repair Requirements for 

Rehabilitated Sections 

Leakage detection tests, recoating 

V. Costs 

Key Cost Factors Lesser storage space required, reduced number of pit excavations, universal item 

product and does not vary for different pipe diameters, all soil to be treated as 

contaminated waste, allows use of existing pipe rather than exhuming it, smaller 

carbon footprint, does not affect external pipe condition, small number of 

resources amounting to reduced contractor risk, lesser time for installation site, 

tarmac coating required at excavation pits. Contribution to material costs 

includes the lining material, equipment, and use of existing pipe. 

Case Study Costs Approximately 60 Euros in urban areas (2006) 

VI. Data Sources 

References • http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/Corrosion/Protection/Product 

A-2
 

- 

 

 

 

Technology/Method Spray On Lining/Polyurethane 

s/Catalog/?PC_7_RJH9U52300NAF02J1MHGK22C53_nid=QF308SF96Fb 

e9JQFPTCN6Zgl 

• http://www.nsf.com/Certified/PwsComponents/Listings.asp?Company=0019 

0&Standard=061 

• Alltech Magazine article 

• Pipeline Rehabilitation Worldwide: Copon Hycote 169HB Technical 

Guidance Note 

A-3
 

- 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology/Method Spray on Lining/Polyurea 

I. Technology Background 

Status Emerging 

Date of Introduction 3M Water Infrastructure just introduced Scotchkote Spray-In-Place Pipe (SIPP) 

269 Coating at the ASCE Pipeline 2009 conference in San Diego. The original 

formulation developed by E. Wood, known as Copon Hycote 169HB was a 

polyurethane and not capable of meeting the NSF 61 standard, according to 3M 

representatives. 

Utilization Rates The original Copon Hycote 169HB is actively being used in the UK and Canada. 

About 200 miles have been lined, bulk of which is in UK. The new Scotchkote 

SIPP 269 has no known uses as of the time of this report. 

Vendor Name(s) Scotchkote Spray-In-Place Pipe (SIPP) 269 Coating 

3M Water Infrastructure 

3M Center, Building 223-02-S-24 

St. Paul, MN 55144-1000 

Phone: 512-984-5515 

Fax: 512-984-4871 

Web: http://www.3m.com/water 

Email: gsnatwig@mmm.com 

Practitioner(s) Not available 

Description of Main 

Features 

Scotchkote SIPP 269 is a two component coating specifically designed for use in 

pipeline applications and is available as a grey finish. The material has low 

viscosity characteristics for pumping to remote spray head locations and is 

moisture tolerant to provide high build slump resistant coatings with strong 

adhesion characteristics. The gel time at 68o

F is 120 seconds, cure time for CCTV 

inspection is 10 minutes, and ready for return to service in 60 minutes. It is made 

of 100% solids and has no VOCs. Based on the material properties, all of which 

are short term values, this polyurea coating will primarily be suitable as an inner 

corrosion barrier or a semi-structural (Class II) liner. The low elastic modulus 

means the liner will act as an interactive liner and be dependent on the host pipe to 

carry the internal pressure. 

Main Benefits Claimed • Approved to NSF/ANSI Standard 61 as certified by WQA and NSF 

• Contains no VOCs per EPA method 8260 

• Quick cure allows CCTV inspection immediately after application (10 

minutes) 

• Same day return to service, bypass service not required. 

• Can be applied to pipes 4 to 50 inches in diameter 

• Typically will not plug service connections 

Main Limitations Cited • Material property data is all based on short-term testing 

• Material appears to be very flexible with low tensile strength, which will 

limit its use for semi or fully structural rehabilitation. 

Applicability 

(Underline those that 

apply) 

Force Main Gravity Sewer Laterals Manholes Appurtenances 

Water Main Service Lines Other: Oil, Gas and Industrial pipelines 

II. Technology Parameters 

Service Application Rehabilitation by spray lining 

Service Connections Fully bonded along pipe thereby requires no secondary fittings 

Structural Rating Claimed Tensile Strength: 16 MPa (2,320 psi) 

Flexural Strength: 22 MPa (3,190 psi) 

Flexural Modulus: 720 MPa (104,400 psi) 

Materials of Composition Polyurea 

• Base Component: White thixotropic liquid 

• Activator Component: Black thixotropic liquid 

• Mixed Material: Light Grey 

Diameter Range, inches 4-50 inches 

Thickness Range, inches • Film target thickness is 140 mils (3.5 mm). 

• Practical applications of 120 to 200 mils are achieved. 

A-4
 

- 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology/Method Spray on Lining/Polyurea 

• Actual lining thickness is at the discretion of the utility thickness. 

Pressure Capacity, psi No information on bridging capability available. 

Temperature Range, o

F • To be stored in the original sealed containers at temperatures between 32o

F 

(0°C) and 86o

F (30°C). 

Renewal Length, feet 575 feet 

Other Notes 

III. Technology Design, Installation, and QA/QC Information 

Product Standards NSF 61 approved 

DWI approved - UK 

Norwegian, Spanish, and Polish approvals also available 

Design Standards Equipment needs special head and cleaning. 

Design Life Range 30+ years, some studies suggest 40-60 years. 

Installation Standards • Number of Coats: 1 

• Cure Time: 10 minutes at 86o

F (20°C) 

• Special Comments: Mix ratio of A:B is 1:1 by volume. One hour flush 

required prior to being placed into service. 

Installation Methodology • Linings of 1mm – 5 mm thickness may be applied in a single pass of the 

application head. 

• Cleaning, drying and joint-filling are required. 

• 1 excavation required for every 100-150 m approximately. 

• Same day return to service for every 100-150 m renewal length. 

• Disruption for less than 8 hours. 

• CCTV inspection of the coating may be carried out after a minimum cure 

period of 10 minutes from completion of lining. 

• The coating shall be allowed to cure for a minimum period of 60 minutes 

after completion of lining before the commencement of disinfection and 

flushing procedures. 

QA/QC 1. Principles of Water Supply Hygiene and Technical Guidance Notes 

2. Effective control of a BS EN ISO 9000 Quality System In-Situ Rapid Setting 

Polymeric Lining Operational 

3. Guidelines and Code of Practice: Published by Warren Associates 

(Pipelines) Ltd 

4. Material Safety Data 

IV. Operation and Maintenance Requirements 

O&M Needs Using a maximum of not more than 100 mg/L of free chlorine 

Repair Requirements for 

Rehabilitated Sections 

Leakage detection tests, recoating 

V. Costs 

Key Cost Factors Lesser storage space required, reduced number of pit excavations, universal item 

product and does not vary for different pipe diameters, all soil to be treated as 

contaminated waste, allows use of existing pipe rather than exhuming it, smaller 

carbon footprint, does not affect external pipe condition, small number of 

resources amounting to reduced contractor risk, lesser time for installation site, 

tarmac coating required at excavation pits. Contribution to material costs includes 

the lining material, equipment, and use of existing pipe. 

Case Study Costs Representative coverage rate for 8 inches diameter pipe is 0.2 gallons/feet 

VI. Data Sources 

References www.3M.com/water 

A-5
 

 - 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology/Method Close Fit/Tension Based, Symmetrical Reduction 

I. Technology Background 

Status Conventional 

Date of Introduction Late 1980s 

Utilization Rates Over 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of Swagelining have been installed to date. 

Vendor Name(s) Swagelining 

Suite 100 

600 Bent Creek Boulevard 

Mechanicsburg 

PA 17050 

USA 

Phone: 717-724-1900 

Fax: 717-724-1901 

Web: http://www.swagelining.com 

Email: info.us@advanticagroup.com 

Practitioner(s) Licensees provided on website. 

Description of Main 

Features 

• The Swagelining system uses polyethylene pipe, which has an outside 

diameter slightly larger than the inside diameter of the pipe to be lined. 

After sections of PE are fused together to form a continuous pipe, the PE 

pipe is pulled through a reduction die, which temporarily reduces its 

diameter. 

• This allows the PE pipe to be pulled through the existing pipeline. After the 

PE pipe has been pulled completely through the pipe, the pulling force is 

removed and the PE pipe returns toward its original diameter until it presses 

tightly against the inside wall of the host pipe. 

• Swagelining is suitable for the rehabilitation of all types of pressure pipe. 

Main Benefits Claimed • When the host pipe is structurally sound, the wall thickness of the liner may 

be reduced. 

• Since sections of PE pipe are butt fused together, there are no joints where 

leaks could develop in the future. 

• Compact, lightweight equipment requires very little setup time resulting in 

less disruption, faster installation, and less expense. 

• It is capable of installing the full range of PE pipe quickly and easily in cast 

iron, ductile iron, steel, concrete and asbestos cement pipelines. 

• There is no shrinkage or curing and no field chemistry or heating is required. 

Polyethylene is flexible, leak tight, and highly resistant to chemical attack. 

Main Limitations Cited • Tension must be maintained on the string of pipe until full insertion is 

completed. 

• Work site requires room for a long string of butt-fused pipe sections to be 

strung out before diameter reduction 

Applicability 

(Underline those that 

apply) 

Force Main Water Main Forced Sewer Other: Gas, Water Injection Lines, 

Mining Slurry and any other services using metallic pipe. 

II. Technology Parameters 

Service Application Rehabilitation and replacement 

Service Connections Standard fittings are available to allow sections of PE-lined pipe to be easily and 

securely reconnected to the rest of your water transmission or distribution system. 

Wide variety of PE pipes and a full complement of tapping, branching, and 

connection methods have been developed to provide a total renewal system. 

Structural Rating Claimed This depends on the PE pipe rating as well as whether or not the PE is to be used 

as a liner or a replacement for the existing pipe. 

Materials of Composition Polyethylene 

Diameter Range, inches 4-44 inches 

Thickness Range, inches DR 11 to 42 

Pressure Capacity, psi This depends on the PE pipe rating as well as whether or not the PE is to be used 

as a liner or a replacement for the existing pipe. 

Temperature Range, o

F Pressure derating is required for temperatures above 80oF up to 100oF. The 

manufacture to be consulted for temperatures above 100o

F. 

A-6
 

 - 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology/Method Close Fit/Tension Based, Symmetrical Reduction 

Renewal Length, feet Up to 3,000 feet between excavations. 

Other Notes Not Available 

III. Technology Design, Installation, and QA/QC Information 

Product Standards PE pipe is approved for potable water service in most countries, and can be 

specified to withstand a wide range of internal pressures and burial depths 

Design Standards PE pipes used in the Swagelining process are manufactured to ISO, AGA, 

ASTIVI, and API standards, so lines renewed by this process have known 

physical properties and an established service life. 

Design Life Range As per specification of PE pipe used. 

Installation Standards As per client specifications. 

Installation Methodology As per sliplining, but the PE pipe is pulled through a die prior to being pulled 

through the host pipe. 

QA/QC Not available 

IV. Operation and Maintenance Requirements 

O&M Needs Resistant to corrosion, abrasion, and ground movement. 

Repair Requirements for 

Rehabilitated Sections 

Standard as PE pipe is used. 

V. Costs 

Key Cost Factors Social & economic cost of open cut replacement versus trenchless rehabilitation 

of existing pipe lines. 

List of parameters or key drivers for the costs. Labor, transport, PE prices & 

delivery, joints (price & delivery), mobilization, pit excavation, cleaning, 

inspection, gauging, lining, testing, re-connection, site restoration. 

Case Study Costs Not available 

VI. Data Sources 

References http://www.gl-group.com/en/is/8816.php 

http://www.advanticagroup.com/default.aspx?page=594 

http://www.gl-group.com/pdf/Swagelining_DS.pdf 

Communication with Richard Hempson. 

A-7
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology/Method Close Fit PE/Symmetrical Reduction 

I. Technology Background 

Status Conventional 

Date of Introduction 1985 introduced into the US 

Utilization Rates 8,000 miles of Tite Liner installed. 

Vendor Name(s) Tite Liner® 

United Pipeline Systems (Division of Insituform Technologies) 

135 Turner Drive 

Durango, CO 81301 

Phone: 970-259-0354 

Fax: 970-259-0356 

Web: www.insituform.com 

Practitioner(s) Not available. 

Description of Main 

Features 

The liner pipe is custom sized so that the OD is larger than the ID of the host pipe. 

The pipe is butt-fused together to the desired length. A roller reduction unit is 

placed at the insertion end, while a winch is placed at the other. The winch pulls 

the fusion welded liner through the roller reduction unit, which radially 

compresses the liner OD during the insertion. Once the liner pipe is completely 

through the section to be lined, the tension is released and the Tite Liner expands 

radially to fit inside the host pipe. 

Main Benefits Claimed • Resistant to many fluids 

• Structural capability to bridge holes and gaps 

• Minimal diameter reduction 

• Low coefficient of friction 

• Minimal site disruption 

• Long section lengths 

• Low cost 

Main Limitations Cited • Must be continuous installation without interruption 

• HDPE liner thin wall 

• Surface damage to HDPE liner during installation 

• Interactive – host pipe must have sufficient structural strength to carry 

internal and external loads 

Applicability 

(Underline those that 

apply) 

Force Main Gravity Sewer Laterals Manholes Appurtenances Water 

Main Service Lines Other: Oil and Gas 

II. Technology Parameters 

Service Application Corrosion protection and abrasion resistance to steel pipes in the oil and gas, 

mining, and chemical industries. Leak stoppage for water and wastewater lines. 

Service Connections Not available. 

Structural Rating Claimed Class II or III, Semi-Structural 

Materials of Composition HDPE PE3408 or PE4710 

Diameter Range, inches 2-52 inches 

Thickness Range, inches Not available. 

Pressure Capacity, psi Not available. 

Temperature Range, o

F Not available. 

Renewal Length, feet Up to 2,600 feet 

Other Notes Not available. 

III. Technology Design, Installation, and QA/QC Information 

Product Standards NSF 61 Listing (for potable water applications) 

Design Standards Not available. 

Design Life Range Not available. 

Installation Standards Not available. 

Installation Methodology See above description of main features for installation process. 

QA/QC Not available. 

A-8
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology/Method Close Fit PE/Symmetrical Reduction 

IV. Operation and Maintenance Requirements 

O&M Needs Not available. 

Repair Requirements for 

Rehabilitated Sections 

Not available. 

V. Costs 

Key Cost Factors Not available. 

Case Study Costs Not available. 

VI. Data Sources 

References www.insituform.com 

A-9
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology/Method Symmetrical Reduction PE Close Fit Liner 

I. Technology Background 

Status Emerging 

Date of Introduction 2001 in US 

Utilization Rates Total HDPE experience worldwide - over 8000 miles. 

Vendor Name(s) InsituGuardTM Flexed HDPE 

Insituform Technologies, Inc 

17999 Edison Avenue 

Chesterfield, MO 63005 

Phone: 800-234-2992 

Fax: 636-519-8744 

Web: http://www.insituform.com/ 

Practitioner(s) Not available 

Description of Main 

Features 

Inserted into a new or existing pipeline, the polyethylene liner is continuous, and 

installed with a close-fit against the inner wall of the host pipe. The polyethylene 

liner isolates the flow stream from the host pipe wall, eliminating internal 

corrosion. InsituGuard stops leaks, and can provide a fully structural solution in 

some cases. 

Main Benefits Claimed • Rapid installation 

• Drinking water approved 

• Negotiates long radius (sweep) bends 

• Utilizes high-performance PE 100 (4710) 

• Minimizes disruption 

Main Limitations Cited • Cannot do factory bends (20% diameter reduction to facilitate introduction) 

• Bypass required 

Applicability 

(Underline those that 

apply) 

Force Main Gravity Sewer Laterals Manholes Appurtenances 

Water Main Service Lines Other:__________________________ 

II. Technology Parameters 

Service Application Rehabilitation 

Service Connections Service Connections have to be excavated. Fused fittings used to reinstate. 

Structural Rating Claimed Class 3 or 4 depending upon diameter, pressure and host pipe condition. 

Materials of Composition 4710 (PE 100) 

Diameter Range, inches 6 to 48 inches 

Thickness Range, inches DR 17 or thinner 

Pressure Capacity, psi Pressure rating to 150+ psi for Class 3. Class 4 dependent upon DR. 

Temperature Range, o

F 140oF 

Renewal Length, feet 2000+ feet depending on winching capacity. 

Other Notes Pipes may be cleaned, as needed, with high-pressure water jet cleaners, 

mechanically powered equipment, and winch cable attached devices or fluidpropelled pig devices. 

III. Technology Design, Installation, and QA/QC Information 

Product Standards HDPE is certified as complying with ANSI NSF Standard 61. 

Design Standards Class 4 design based on AWWA/PPI design standards. 

Class 3 interactive design based on industry accepted design methodology. 

Design Life Range 50 years 

Installation Methodology 1. Excavations are required for installation and to remove any existing fittings. 

2. The PE pipe selected for the project is welded into lengths suitable for 

installation; this can be the entire length, or shorter segments to accommodate 

available work space. If shorter segments are used, they will be fused together 

prior to entering the roller reduction machine. 

3. The welded pipe is pushed through the roller box, which alters the shape of the 

pipe, resulting in a diameter reduction of up to 20% of the cross-sectional area. 

4. The liner is inserted into the host pipe. 

5. Once the liner is in place, it is cut to length, end fittings are attached and the 

liner is pressurized to snap the bands. 

6. Intermediate fittings are installed, service connections are excavated and 

A-10
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology/Method Symmetrical Reduction PE Close Fit Liner 

reconnected, and the completed line is pressure tested, disinfected and returned 

to service. Access points are backfilled and reinstated. 

QA/QC • Prior to installation of InsituGuard, CCTV inspection of the main is needed to 

locate any obstructions, protrusion, changes in diameter or in-line valves that 

could affect the InsituGuard. 

• After installation, InsituGuard is inspected again visually with CCTV, and any 

abnormalities are noted. 

• For the post-installation pressure test, InsituGuard is subjected to an internal 

pressure equal to twice the known operating pressure, or operating pressure 

plus 50 psi, whichever is less. 

• After a stabilization period, the test period is one hour. Limit on make-up 

water to maintain pressure is 20 gallons per inch diameter per mile of pipe per 

day. 

IV. Operation and Maintenance Requirements 

O&M Needs Before returning the InsituGuard to service, for potable water, the system shall be 

disinfected in accordance with local standards. 

Repair Requirements for 

Rehabilitated Sections 

Excavate, remove the damaged portion of InsituGuard and host pipe (if necessary), 

install end couplers and bridge the previously damaged location with new pipe and 

couplers as required. 

V. Costs 

Key Cost Factors The most costly material is the pipe. 

Case Study Costs Not available 

VI. Data Sources 

References http://www.insituform.com/default.aspx 

http://www.insituform.com/content/309/insituguard---pressure-pipe.aspx 

http://www.insituform.com/content/312/polyflex_installation.aspx 

A-11
 

 – 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology/Method Rolldown/Close Fit PE Liner Symmetrical Reduction 

I. Technology Background 

Status Emerging 

Date of Introduction Not available. 

Utilization Rates Not available. 

Vendor Name(s) Rolldown 

Subterra 

Daniels Contractors Ltd 

Lyncastle Way 

Appleton Thorn 

Warrington WA4 4ST 

UK 

Phone: +44 (0)1925 860666 

Email: info@subterra.co.uk 

Web: www.subterra.co.uk 

Practitioner(s) Not available. 

Description of Main 

Features 

Rolldown is a close fit polyethylene lining. Standard grade (PE80) PE is pushed 

through a series of concentric rollers reducing the diameter to facilitate placement 

inside a deteriorated host pipe. After insertion, the liner is pressurized with water 

at ambient temperature to revert to its original size. 

Main Benefits Claimed • Negotiate bends up to 11.25o 

• Designed to be fully structural (full pressure) or just a thin wall liner that 

bridges over holes and gaps 

• PE holds its reduced diameter indefinitely prior to reversion, allows 

stop/start internal corrosion 

• Minimal loss of cross-sectional area and therefore capacity 

Main Limitations Cited • Custom extruded PE with OD to match host pipe ID 

Applicability 

(Underline those that 

apply) 

Force Main Gravity Sewer Laterals Manholes Appurtenances Water 

Main Service Lines Other: Gas transmission and distribution 

II. Technology Parameters 

Service Application Water Supply and Distribution, Sewer Pumping Mains 

Service Connections Reinstate via excavation 

Structural Rating Claimed Fully structural (IV) or Semi-Structural (II) 

Materials of Composition PE 80 

Diameter Range, inches 4-20 inches (100-500mm) 

Thickness Range, inches Not available. 

Pressure Capacity, psi 232 psi (16 bar) 

Temperature Range, o

F 73oF (pressure derating required at higher temperatures) 

Renewal Length, feet 5,000 feet (1,500 meters) in one insertion 

Other Notes Not available. 

III. Technology Design, Installation, and QA/QC Information 

Product Standards NSF 61 Certified (for potable water applications) 

Design Standards Not available. 

Design Life Range 50 years 

Installation Standards Not available. 

Installation Methodology PE pipe is custom extruded with OD matching ID of host pipe. The host pipe is 

cleaned, removing any internal corrosion or deposits. The integrity of the host 

pipe should be checked via CCTV. At site, the string of PE pipe is butt-fused 

together and then pushed through a series of concentric rollers, which reduces the 

diameter of the liner pipe allowing it to be pulled through the host pipe. Insertion 

lengths of up to 5,000 feet are possible. The reduced diameter PE pipe maintains 

its diameter until subjected to internal water pressure. The internal pressure 

reverts the pipe back to its original diameter and in close contact with the host 

pipe. The string of PE pipes can be pulled through a bend of up to 11.25o 

. 

Standard couplings are then attached to the end of the exposed pipe sections and 

make-up pieces are inserted to reconnect the pipe to the existing main. 

A-12
 

 – 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology/Method Rolldown/Close Fit PE Liner Symmetrical Reduction 

QA/QC CCTV the line, after cleaning, to make sure there are no impediments to prevent 

insertion and reversion of the PE liner. 

IV. Operation and Maintenance Requirements 

O&M Needs Not available. 

Repair Requirements for 

Rehabilitated Sections 

Not available. 

V. Costs 

Key Cost Factors Not available. 

Case Study Costs Not available. 

VI. Data Sources 

References www.subterra.co.uk, Rolldown flyer 

A-13
 

 – - - 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology/Method Subcoil/Close Fit PE Liner Fold and Form 

I. Technology Background 

Status Emerging 

Date of Introduction Not available. 

Utilization Rates Not available. 

Vendor Name(s) Subcoil 

Subterra 

Daniels Contractors Ltd 

Lyncastle Way 

Appleton Thorn 

Warrington WA4 4ST 

UK 

Phone: +44 (0)1925 860666 

Email: info@subterra.co.uk 

Web: www.subterra.co.uk 

Practitioner(s) Not available. 

Description of Main 

Features 

Subcoil is a close fit polyethylene lining that is factory folded and held in a “C” 

shape. Subcoil arrives on a large spool. After insertion, the liner is pressurized 

with water at ambient temperature breaking the temporary bands and reverting the 

pipe back to its original dimensions and forming a close fit with the host pipe. 

Main Benefits Claimed • Negotiate bends up to 22.5o 

• Designed to be a thin wall liner that bridges over holes and gaps preventing 

leakage 

• Stops internal corrosion 

• Minimal lost of cross-sectional area and therefore capacity 

Main Limitations Cited • Custom extruded PE with OD to match host pipe ID 

• Proprietary end fittings needed to join the liner up to the existing main 

Applicability 

(Underline those that 

apply) 

Force Main Gravity Sewer Laterals Manholes Appurtenances 

Water Main Service Lines Other: Gas transmission and distribution 

II. Technology Parameters 

Service Application Water Supply and Distribution, Sewer Pumping Mains 

Service Connections Reinstate via excavation using proprietary fittings 

Structural Rating 

Claimed 

Semi-Structural (II) 

Materials of Composition PE 80 

Diameter Range, inches 4-12 inches (95-300mm) 

Thickness Range, inches Not available. 

Pressure Capacity, psi Depends on size of hole being bridged 

Temperature Range, o

F 73oF (pressure derating required at higher temperatures) 

Renewal Length, feet 3,500 feet (1,000 meters) in one insertion 

Other Notes Not available. 

III. Technology Design, Installation, and QA/QC Information 

Product Standards NSF 61 Certified (for potable water applications) 

Design Standards Not available. 

Design Life Range 50 years 

Installation Standards Not available. 

Installation Methodology PE pipe is custom extruded with OD matching ID of host pipe. The host pipe is 

cleaned, removing any internal corrosion or deposits. The integrity of the host 

pipe should be checked via CCTV. The spool of PE is pulled through the host 

pipe. Insertion lengths of up to 3,500 feet are possible. The reduced cross-section 

PE pipe maintains its shape until subjected to internal water pressure. The 

internal pressure breaks the restraining straps and reverts the pipe back to its 

original diameter and in close contact with the host pipe. The string of PE pipes 

can be pulled through a bend of up to 22.5o . Proprietary couplings are then 

attached to the end of the exposed pipe sections and make-up pieces are inserted 

to reconnect the pipe to the existing main. 

A-14
 

 – - - 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology/Method Subcoil/Close Fit PE Liner Fold and Form 

QA/QC CCTV the line (after cleaning) to make sure there are no impediments to prevent 

insertion and reversion of the PE liner. Pressure test after insertion. 

IV. Operation and Maintenance Requirements 

O&M Needs Not available. 

Repair Requirements for 

Rehabilitated Sections 

Not available. 

V. Costs 

Key Cost Factors Not available. 

Case Study Costs Not available. 

VI. Data Sources 

References www.subterra.co.uk 

A-15
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology/Method PE Liner/ Cement Mortar Bonded Interactive Composite Liner 

I. Technology Background 

Status Innovative 

Date of Introduction UK market in 1999 and US market in 2006 

Utilization Rates MainSaver is a new product technology with approximately 5,000 feet installed in 

the US. Annual installations are expected to increase from about 5,000 feet per 

year to 20,000+ feet per year. 

Vendor Name(s) MainSaver® 

MainSaver 

1819 Denver West Drive, Suite 100 

Golden, CO 80401 

Phone: 303-277-8603 

Fax: 303-277-0042 

Web: www.mainsaverworld.com 

Email: info@mainsaverworld.com 

Practitioner(s) MainSaver has been installed in several municipal water systems in the Rocky 

Mountain region, including several high profile linings (two under Interstate 25, 

approximately 3,300 feet in neighborhoods, and a school fire line restoration) for 

the City of Thornton, Colorado. 

City of Thornton 

12450 Washington Street 

Thornton, CO 80241-2405 

Contact: 

Mr. Jason Pierce, P.E. 

720-977-6274 

Description of Main 

Features 

MainSaver is a flexible MDPE tube with integral grout key hooks on the outside 

surface, which is inserted into the main, then a pre-determined quantity of 

proprietary cement grout is placed between the outside of the tube and the inside 

of the host pipe. Air pressure is used to move a rounding swab along the length of 

the liner, which progressively expands the tube and distributes the grout against 

the interior surface of the host pipe, physically filling all pipe defects. MainSaver 

is used to renew pipes with holes, displaced joints, leaking joints, offsets of no 

more than 12.5% of each joint and maximum 22o long radius elbows. It is NSF 61 

certified for use with potable water. 

Main Benefits Claimed • Simple system, easy to install 

• Low installation cost 

• Suitable for use with all types of pipes, particularly ferrous, asbestoscement, reinforced concrete, and pre-stressed concrete cylinder pipe. 

• Cement provides active corrosion protection (ferrous mains) and the PE tube 

ensures water quality 

• Prevents leakage 

• Service connections can be reinstated robotically to reduce excavation 

requirements. 

Main Limitations Cited • Ideal installation temperature range is between 40°F and 80°F, although 

MainSaver has specific hot and cold weather installation procedures. 

• Designed for pressure pipes only. 

• Unsuitable for lining through diameter changes 

Applicability 

(Underline those that 

apply) 

Force Main Gravity Sewer Laterals Manholes Appurtenances 

Water Main Service Lines Other: 

II. Technology Parameters 

Service Application Potable water, raw water and force mains 

Service Connections MainSaver uses its RoboTapTM method for remote robotic service connection 

reinstatement after the MainSaver composite has been installed. This eliminates 

the need to excavate the main to reinstate service connections. 

Structural Rating 

Claimed 

Class III, Interactive and Semi-Structural Liner 

Materials of Medium density polyethylene, cement mortar (Masterflow® 1515 PipeSaver) 

A-16
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology/Method PE Liner/ Cement Mortar Bonded Interactive Composite Liner 

Composition 

Diameter Range, inches 4 inches to 12 inches 

Thickness Range, inches Approximately 3/16 inches (3.0 mm). However, grout will often be thicker where 

it is filling pipe defects. 

Pressure Capacity, psi Max. hole size of 2.4 inches or gap of 0.4 inches with pressure up to 294 psi (20 

bar) 

Temperature Range, o

F Min. 37oF during installation 

Renewal Length, feet Approximately 500 feet 

Other Notes All installed materials are ANSI/NSF 61 certified for contact with potable water. 

Cathodic protection can be restored to ferrous pipes to retard external corrosion. 

III. Technology Design, Installation, and QA/QC Information 

Product Standards NSF 61 listed 

Design Standards None cited. 

Design Life Range If properly installed, a 50+ year design life for the liner would be reasonable. 

Installation Standards None cited. 

Installation Methodology Main must be thoroughly cleaned and CCTV inspected. Robotically plug any 

open service connections where unwanted grout may migrate. Tube liner is 

winched into main. At end where grout is to be introduced, fit grout injection 

fitting to main. Trim other end of liner and install tensioning and anti-twist 

assembly. Grout slug is pumped into the grout fitting and the rounding swab is 

advanced down length of lining run to distribute the mortar around the outside of 

the liner. The liner is held under very low air pressure in order to allow the grout 

to hydrate for up to 16 hours. Once the grout is hydrated, the lining is inspected 

using CCTV and infrared thermography. MainSaver’s RoboTap is used to 

remotely, robotically reinstate the service connections, and PE end seals are 

installed to protect the new liner as it is returned to service. The pipe is 

disinfected (if potable water). 

QA/QC MainSaver/W.S.U.’s Quality Management System is certified to ISO 9001:2000 

for the Custom Manufacture of NSF Standard 61 Extruded Tape and In-situ 

Remediation of Potable Water Lines. The host main is cleaned and CCTV 

inspected prior to lining, and post-lining the installation is CCTV and IRTV 

(infrared) inspected to verify grout distribution behind the liner. 

IV. Operation and Maintenance Requirements 

O&M Needs No special maintenance needs. PE liner is smooth and should maintain low 

frictional resistance. 

Repair Requirements for 

Rehabilitated Sections 

If a lined section needs to be repaired, the MainSaver composite liner can be cut 

out with the damaged pipe section and conventionally patched with a spool piece. 

V. Costs 

Key Cost Factors Set up costs (key cost drivers) are generally dependent upon mobilization 

logistics, traffic control requirements, trench backfilling requirements, and asphalt 

and concrete replacement. Material costs are constant. The main variable is the 

amount of material required. 

Case Study Costs MainSaver’s installation costs are competitive with cement mortar lining, less 

expensive than CIPP rehabilitation, and less expensive than conventional pipeline 

replacement. 

VI. Data Sources 

References MainSaver Web site and brochure. MainSaver will provide third party test data 

and results to interested parties upon request. 

A-17
 

 – - - 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology/Method Subline/Close Fit PE Liner Fold and Form 

I. Technology Background 

Status Emerging 

Date of Introduction Not available. 

Utilization Rates Not available. 

Vendor Name(s) Subline 

Subterra 

Daniels Contractors Ltd 

Lyncastle Way 

Appleton Thorn 

Warrington WA4 4ST 

UK 

Phone: +44 (0)1925 860666 

Email: info@subterra.co.uk 

Web: www.subterra.co.uk 

Practitioner(s) Consolidated Edison, Inc. 

Bronx and Manhattan 

1200 feet of 30 inches and 600 feet of 36 inches cast iron lined with Subline. 

760mm Subline had an SDR of 32.5 and the 910 mm Subline an SDR of 60. 

Description of Main 

Features 

Subline is a close fit polyethylene lining. Pre-welded standard grade PE (PE80) is 

pushed through a former that folds it into a “C” shape that is temporarily 

maintained by restraining bands. After insertion, the liner is pressurized with 

water at ambient temperature breaking the temporary bands and reverting the pipe 

back to its original dimensions. 

Main Benefits Claimed • Negotiate bends up to 45o 

• Designed to be a thin wall liner that bridges over holes and gaps preventing 

leakage 

• Stops internal corrosion 

• Minimal lost of cross-sectional area and therefore capacity 

Main Limitations Cited • Custom extruded PE with OD to match host pipe ID 

• Proprietary couplings needed to join the liner up to the existing main 

Applicability 

(Underline those that 

apply) 

Force Main Gravity Sewer Laterals Manholes Appurtenances 

Water Main Service Lines Other: Gas transmission and distribution 

II. Technology Parameters 

Service Application Water Supply and Distribution, Sewer Pumping Mains 

Service Connections Reinstate via excavation using proprietary fittings 

Structural Rating 

Claimed 

Semi-Structural (II) 

Materials of 

Composition 

PE 80 

Diameter Range, inches 3-60 inches (75-1,600 mm) 

Thickness Range, 

inches 

0.12-0.80 inches (3-20 mm) 

Pressure Capacity, psi Depends on size of hole being bridged 

Temperature Range, o

F 73oF (pressure derating required at higher temperatures) 

Renewal Length, feet 3,500 feet (1,000 m) in one insertion 

Other Notes Include specific notes here such as water quality, I/I control, other 

III. Technology Design, Installation, and QA/QC Information 

Product Standards NSF 61 Certified (for potable water applications) 

Design Standards Not available. 

Design Life Range 50 years 

Installation Standards Not available. 

Installation 

Methodology 

PE pipe is custom extruded with OD matching ID of host pipe. The host pipe is 

cleaned, removing any internal corrosion or deposits. The integrity of the host 

pipe should be checked via CCTV. At site, the string of PE pipe is butt-fused 

together and then pushed through a former that folds the pipe into a “C” shape 

allowing it to be pulled through the host pipe. The pipe is temporarily strapped to 

A-18
 

 – - - 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology/Method Subline/Close Fit PE Liner Fold and Form 

maintain the reduced shape through insertion. Insertion lengths of up to 3,500 feet 

are possible. The reduced cross-section PE pipe maintains its shape until 

subjected to internal water pressure. The internal pressure breaks the restraining 

straps and reverts the pipe back to its original diameter and in close contact with 

the host pipe. The string of PE pipes can be pulled through a bend of up to 45o 

. 

Proprietary couplings are then attached to the end of the exposed pipe sections and 

make-up pieces are inserted to reconnect the pipe to the existing main. 

QA/QC CCTV the line, after cleaning, to make sure there are no impediments to prevent 

insertion and reversion of the PE liner. Pressure test after insertion. 

IV. Operation and Maintenance Requirements 

O&M Needs Not available. 

Repair Requirements 

for Rehabilitated 

Sections 

Not available. 

V. Costs 

Key Cost Factors Not available. 

Case Study Costs Not available. 

VI. Data Sources 

References www.subterra.co.uk, Subline flyer 

A-19
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology/Method Fold and Form PE Close Fit Liner 

I. Technology Background 

Status Emerging 

Date of Introduction 2001 in US 

Utilization Rates Total HDPE experience worldwide – over 8,000 miles. 

Folded HDPE worldwide experience – approximately 6 miles. 

Vendor Name(s) InsituGuardTM Folded HDPE 

Insituform Technologies, Inc 

17999 Edison Avenue 

Chesterfield, MO 63005 

Phone: 800-234-2992 

Fax: 636-519-8744 

Web: http://www.insituform.com/ 

Practitioner(s) 1,000 feet of 19-24 inches 

Steven Tusler 

City of Colorado Springs 

121 S. Tejon 

Colorado Springs, CO 80947 

719-668-8537 

19,000 feet of 30 inches 

Mr. Dick Fett 

IMC Agrico Company 

Mulberry, Florida 

863-648-9990 

3,700 feet of 36 inches 

Mr. Howard Wellspring 

City of Baytown, TX 

2123 Market St 

Baytown, TX 77522 

713-424-5508 

Description of Main 

Features 

Inserted into a new or existing pipeline, the polyethylene liner is continuous, and 

installed with a close-fit against the inner wall of the host pipe. The polyethylene 

liner isolates the flow stream from the host pipe wall, eliminating internal 

corrosion. InsituGuard stops leaks, and can provide a fully structural solution in 

some cases. 

Main Benefits Claimed • Rapid installation - 40% reduction in diameter 

• Drinking water approved 

• Negotiates long radius (sweep) bends 

• Utilizes high-performance PE 100 (4710) 

Main Limitations Cited • Cannot do factory bends 

• Bypass required 

• Wall thickness limitation dependent upon diameter. 

Applicability 

(Underline those that 

apply) 

Force Main Gravity Sewer Laterals Manholes Appurtenances 

Water Main Service Lines Other:__________________________ 

II. Technology Parameters 

Service Application Rehabilitation 

Service Connections Service Connections have to be excavated. Fused fittings used to reinstate. 

Structural Rating 

Claimed 

Class 3 or 4 depending upon diameter, pressure and host pipe condition. 

Materials of 

Composition 

4710 (PE 100) 

Diameter Range, inches 12-48 inches 

Thickness Range, 

inches 

DR 17 or thinner 

Pressure Capacity, psi Pressure rating to 150+ psi for Class 3. Class 4 dependent upon DR. 

Temperature Range, o

F Temperature derating required for temperatures over 80oF. Max temp is 140oF 

A-20
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology/Method Fold and Form PE Close Fit Liner 

Renewal Length, feet 2,000+ feet depending on winching capacity. 

Other Notes Pipes may be cleaned, as needed, with high-pressure water jet cleaners, 

mechanically powered equipment, and winch cable attached devices or fluidpropelled pig devices. 

III. Technology Design, Installation, and QA/QC Information 

Product Standards HDPE is certified as complying with ANSI NSF Standard 61. 

Design Standards Class 4 design based on AWWA/PPI design standards. Class 3 interactive design 

based on industry accepted design methodology. 

Design Life Range 50 years 

Installation 

Methodology 

1. Excavations are required for installation and to remove any existing fittings. 

2. The PE pipe selected for the project is welded into lengths suitable for 

installation; this can be the entire length, or shorter segments to accommodate 

available work space. If shorter segments are used, they will be fused together 

prior to entering the folding machine. 

3. The welded pipe is pushed through the folding machine, which alters the shape 

of the pipe, resulting in a diameter reduction of up to 40% of the cross-sectional 

area. The shape is maintained by banding the folded pipe. 

4. The liner is inserted into the host pipe. 

5. Once the liner is in place, it is cut to length, end fittings are attached and liner is 

pressurized to snap the bands. 

6. Intermediate fittings are installed, service connections are excavated and 

reconnected, and the completed line is pressure tested, disinfected and returned to 

service. Access points are backfilled and reinstated. 

QA/QC • Prior to installation of InsituGuard, CCTV inspection of the main is needed to 

locate any obstructions, protrusion, changes in diameter or in-line valves that 

could affect the InsituGuard. 

• After installation, InsituGuard is inspected again visually with CCTV, and 

any abnormalities are noted. 

• For the post-installation pressure test, InsituGuard is subjected to an internal 

pressure equal to twice the known operating pressure, or operating pressure 

plus 50 psi, whichever is less. After a stabilization period, the test period is 

one hour. Limit on make-up water to maintain pressure is 20 gallons per inch 

diameter per mile of pipe per day. 

IV. Operation and Maintenance Requirements 

O&M Needs Before returning the InsituGuard to service, for potable water, the system shall be 

disinfected in accordance with local standards. 

Repair Requirements 

for Rehabilitated 

Sections 

Excavate, remove the damaged portion of InsituGuard and host pipe (if 

necessary), install end couplers and bridge the previously damaged location with 

new pipe and couplers as required. 

V. Costs 

Key Cost Factors The most costly material is the pipe. 

Case Study Costs Not available 

VI. Data Sources 

References http://www.insituform.com/default.aspx 

A-21
 

- -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology/Method Fold and Form/Thermoformed 

I. Technology Background 

Status Conventional 

Date of Introduction 1994 

Utilization Rates Over 4.5 million feet installed since 1994. Split fairly evenly between 4 to 16 

inche and 18 to 30 inches pipeliner installations. As of 2008, PVC Alloy 

Pipeliner has been installed in 36 states, and 2 international countries, with over 

$20 million dollars worth of PVC Alloy Pipeliner contracts completed annually. 

Listed for use by at least 30 State DOT’s. 

Vendor Name(s) Ultraliner PVC Alloy PipelinerTM 

Ultraliner, Inc. 

201 Snow Street/PO Drawer 3630 

Oxford, AL 36203 

Phone: 256-831-5515 

Fax: 256-831-5575 

Website: www.ultraliner.com 

Email: info@ultraliner.com 

Practitioner(s) Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) – District One 

Ken Reed, District Bridge Maintenance Manager 

2505 Athens Hwy SE 

P.O. Box 1057 

Gainesville, Georgia 30503-1057 

City of Los Angeles, California 

Keith Hanks 

650 S. Spring St., Room 1000 

Los Angeles, CA 90014 

Phone: 213- 847-8770 

Jacksonville Naval Air Station [1] 

Bill Myer, the Navy’s airfield facility manager for both NAS Jacksonville and the 

Outlying Field [OLF] of the White House 

Phone: 904- 542-3176 

Email: bill.meyer@navy.mil 

Description of Main 

Features 

Ultraliner PVC Alloy Pipeliner is a solid wall PVC pipe manufactured from 

virgin PVC homopolymer resin with no fillers, which is modified with special 

additives to improve ductility and toughness. The pipeliner is collapsed flat and 

coiled on a reel in continuous, jointless lengths. Small diameters, 12 inches and 

less, are folded in the field prior to insertion, while large diameters, 15 inches and 

above, are deflected to a smaller profile (approx. 50%) at the manufacturing 

facility. 

Main Benefits Claimed • Conforms to size transitions, tight bends, offset joints and other 

irregularities. 

• Does not shift/shrink longitudinally or radially after installation (memory 

reset by heat and stretching to new dimensions); consistently achieves a tight 

fit. 

• Able to withstand significant shallow impact loads. 

• Reliable flanged and gasketed end seals in pressure applications and 

hydrophilic gasket end seals in gravity applications. 

• The solid wall PVC alloy cuts and polishes smoothly and quickly without 

jagged edges at lateral reconnections. 

• Very high abrasion resistance and ductility. 

• PVC alloys are chemically compatible with any sewerage application where 

a traditional direct burial PVC pipe would be appropriate. 

• Factory controlled consistency of design properties including modulus, wall 

thickness, and corrosion resistance enhances long-term asset manageability 

[2], [3]. 

• Low mobilization, shipping, and set-up costs make for exceptional 

competitiveness in rural, DOT, and smaller scale projects. 

A-22
 

- -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology/Method Fold and Form/Thermoformed 

• Relatively small job site footprint. Most equipment can be parked away 

from the insertion access if necessary. 

Main Limitations 

Cited 

• Materials are NSF 61 approved, but system has yet to be listed for use in 

potable water lines; listing is planned to be pursued in the future. 

• Limited long-term pressure test data to support independent use as a fully 

structural liner in pressure applications; available data supplemented by 10 

years of practical field application. 

• Requires access at both ends of the pipe for installation. 

• Requires excavation for a pressure seal at branch connections. 

• All tight-fitting liners require additional technologies (grout packing, lateral 

lining, or other) to provide a seal at internal branch connections. 

• Elevated temperatures lower the modulus of thermoplastics like PVC alloys, 

thus modulus adjustments should be considered within the structural 

equations when the application is significantly above routine wastewater 

flow temperatures. 

• Construction network is small scale which limits available economies of 

scale and influences potential competitiveness on larger scale projects 

(particularly 30,000 linear feet +). 

• Not currently available in most major metros. This is subject to change with 

coverage expansion. 

Applicability 

(Underline those that 

apply) 

Force Main Gravity Sewer Laterals Manholes Appurtenances 

Water Main Service Lines Other: Culverts, Industrial, Water Intake 

II. Technology Parameters 

Service Application Wastewater, storm water, raw water, industrial, power 

Service Connections Laterals remotely reinstated with robots. Down time 5 hours plus time to 

reinstate laterals. Sewer main flow typically disrupted for 3 to 4 hours. 

Structural Rating 

Claimed 

Fully structural, independent liner. Flexural modulus available as 145,000 psi 

(F1871) or 280,000 psi (F1504), and flexural strength as 4,100 psi (F1871) or 

5,000 psi (F1504). Design is determined by industry standard equations with 

material properties adjusted for long-term performance under load. 

Materials of 

Composition 

Virgin PVC alloy compound (impact modified, no fillers, NSF approved) 

Diameter Range, 

inches 

4 to 30 inches – F1504 only to 16 inches 

Thickness Range, 

inches 

4 inches – DR 32.5, 6, 8, 9 inches – DR 32.5 to 35, 10, 12, 15, 16 inches – DR 

32.5 to 41, 18 inches – DR 35 to 50, 21, 24, 30 inches – generally designated by 

wall thickness up to 0.65 inches 

Pressure Capacity, psi Currently available for low pressure, under 80 psi (only available up to 15 inches 

diameter pipe). Design methodologies are still being researched, with no 

available standards. Have completed one “experimental” 150 psi project. 

Temperature Range, o

F 100oF (continuous) for F1871; 120oF for F1504; intermittent and diluted flows at 

higher temps may be acceptable. Under sustained elevated temperatures, the 

design modulus needs to be adjusted for structural calculations. 

Renewal Length, feet Up to 600 feet typical; 1,000 feet for 8 to 12 inches has been achieved, and up to 

650 feet for 21 inches and 24 inches, up to 500 feet for 30 inches 

Other Notes Minimal to no loss of flow capacity expected; flow velocity increases can be 

significant. No noxious or toxic chemicals (NSF potable water and FDA food 

contact safe materials). Safe for use in environmentally sensitive applications. 

Has evidenced comparable I/I control to competitive alternatives in field 

applications. 

III. Technology Design, Installation, and QA/QC Information 

Product Standards ASTM F-1871 Standard Specification for Folded/Formed Poly (Vinyl Chloride) 

Pipe Type A for Existing Sewer and Conduit Rehabilitation 

ASTM F-1504 Standard Specification for Folded Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) 

Pipe for Existing Sewer and Conduit Rehabilitation 

Design Standards Appendix within ASTM installation standard F1867 and F1947 is the same as 

that within ASTM F1216 for CIPP products. 

A-23
 

- -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology/Method Fold and Form/Thermoformed 

Design Life Range 100 year claimed [4],[5], but not field-demonstrated; long-term material data 

testing and creep strain analysis offered as evidence of claim. 

Installation Standards ASTM F1867 

ASTM F1947 

Installation The Ultraliner PVC Alloy pipeliner is pulled into the cleaned host pipe, usually 

Methodology through a manhole. Access is required at both ends. Once in place, the ends are 

plugged and the pipeliner expanded with steam and air pressure (thermoformed) 

to reset the PVC Alloy’s “memory” to the new size and shape. Installation and 

processing of the liner takes 4 to 5 hours, excluding the time to reinstate laterals 

and some street operations set-up and tear down time. 

QA/QC Design material properties are quality assured at the manufacturing facility per 

ASTM product standards (F1871 or F1504) using industry standard QA/QC 

protocols common to the manufacture of all PVC pipes. Specification 

compliance is confirmed prior to installation. Standard industry post-construction 

QA/QC tests are available for further verification. 

IV. Operation and Maintenance Requirements 

O&M Needs No special maintenance training is required. Any cleaning or de-rooting 

procedure routinely practiced by maintenance personnel within PVC pipes is safe 

for use within PVC Alloy pipeliners. The host pipe can easily be removed 

(hammer a rigid host pipe to shatter it) without damaging the pipeliner, if new 

connections or repairs need to be made in the future. Standard fittings, couplings, 

and saddles are readily adaptable for use with PVC Alloy Pipeliners. 

Repair Requirements PVC Alloy pipeliners are capable of structurally lining and conforming to 

for Rehabilitated crushed sections of pipe and severe off-sets. Repair decisions are therefore 

Sections generally driven by system performance and long-term O&M requirements rather 

than constructability limitations. 

V. Costs 

Key Cost Factors PVC Alloy Pipeliners have relatively low set-up, mobilization, and shipping & 

handling costs. Materials are shelf-stable (do not have to be temperature 

controlled) and can be affordably shipped one reel at a time or in bulk 

(thereby enabling payment for stored materials where appropriate). 

• Extensive cleaning of the host pipe, above and beyond what is considered a 

routine pipe maintenance cleaning project, is required for all tight-fitting 

liners. 

• On gravity pipes, no excavation is required, providing significant savings. 

Access can be achieved through a manhole ring on one end and at least a 

clean-out on the other end. Laterals are robotically reinstated internally. 

• Pressure pipes frequently require excavation at the ends (and in the middle 

where maximum lengths have been exceeded), at valves and hydrants, and at 

connections. This can significantly impact cost-competitiveness against 

alternative technologies that can avoid excavation. 

• De-watering is not required for quality assurance, as water exposure cannot 

alter design property compliance of a solid wall PVC Alloy Pipeliner, but it 

may be utilized for risk control, as appropriate, since excessive groundwater 

can narrow the window of installability. 

• The material cost is all inclusive (and includes manufacturing QA/QC) with 

no additional on-site mixing of chemicals, nor “finishing” labor 

requirements prior to installation. 

• End seals, when specified, are routinely included in the unit price for the 

pipeliner. 

• Lateral reinstatements are generally a separate cost because the numbers of 

connections vary. 

• PVC Alloy pipeliners tend to be more competitive on small scale (short 

lengths, small diameter) projects given low mobilization and set up costs 

compared to other trenchless rehab methodologies. 

Case Study Costs GDOT- seven deteriorated culverts, ranging in diameter from 15 inches to 30 

inches and 40 to 80 feet in length were lined for a total cost of $43,288. This was 

34% less than the bid price of $65,674 to dig-and-replace. Generally speaking, 

A-24
 

- -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology/Method Fold and Form/Thermoformed 

large scale (25,000 feet +) 8 inches PVC Alloy pipeliner projects can receive bids 

in the $22 per feet range, whereas smaller scale 8 inches projects with significant 

mobilization requirements or especially challenging conditions can receive prices 

up into the approximately $40 per feet range. 

VI. Data Sources 

References Ultraliner PVC Alloy PipelinerTM brochure 

Private correspondence with Grant Whittle, VP of Ultraliner. 

[1] Whittle L. G. (2008). Takes Off at Naval Air Station in Jacksonville, Fla. 

Trenchless Technology Magazine, November, 2008. 

[2] Whittle L. G. and W. Zhao (2009). The Need for and Benefits of a Minimum 

Wall Thickness Requirement for Pipeliners. No Dig International 2009, Toronto, 

Canada, March 29 – April 3. Paper Accepted. 

[3] Zhao W. and L. G. Whittle (2009). An Asset Management Definition of Pipe 

Rehabilitation Success or Failure. ASCE Pipeline International 2009, San Diego, 

CA, Aug 16-19. Abstract Accepted. 

[4] Zhao W. and L. G. Whittle (2008). Long-term Performance life Prediction 

Using Critical Buckling Strain. NASTT No-dig 2008, Dallas, TX, April 27-May 

2. 

[5] Zhao W. and L. G. Whittle (2008). Plastic Pipeliner Long-term Design: How 

to Accommodate Creep? ASCE Pipeline International 2008, Atlanta, GA, July 

22-27. 

A-25
 

- - 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology/Method Fold and Form PVC/ Thermoformed 

I. Technology Background 

Status Conventional 

Date of Introduction 1999 

Utilization Rates 200 miles in the past 10 years. 

Vendor Name(s) EX Pipe 

Miller Pipeline 

P.O. Box 34141 

Indianapolis, IN 46234 

Phone: 800-428-3742 

Email: info@millerpipeline.com 

Practitioner(s) City of Plano – Over 200,000 LF Installed 

Steve Spencer 

P.O. Box 860358 

Plano, Texas 75086 

972-769-4140 

Anne Arundel Co, MD – Over 130,000 LF Installed 

Lew Addison 

504 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd. 

Severna Park, MD 21146 

410-647-2727 

Collier County, FL – Over 100,000 LF Installed 

Steve Nagy 

6027 Shirley St. 

Naples, FL 34109 

239-591-0186 

Description of Main 

Features 

EX Pipe is a high strength, un-plasticized PVC manufactured in a factory 

environment, meeting ASTM F1504. The EX Pipe material is softened with heat 

and continuously inserted into the host pipe via manholes or other access points. 

After insertion, the pipe is then expanded approximately 10% to fit tightly within 

the host pipe. 

Main Benefits • Resistant to chemicals and abrasion 

Claimed • Stops water infiltration and exfiltration, root intrusion and soil loss 

• Smooth pipe finish improves flow characteristics 

• Cost to install EX Pipe is much less than conventional trenching techniques 

• No styrene odors 

• Low coefficient of thermal expansion means service cut-outs will not move 

• Can be installed in lines with 90o bends and small diameter changes 

Main Limitations 

Cited 

• Only available in diameters 6 to 15 inches 

• Installation by Miller Pipeline only 

• Minimal reduction in cross-section 

• No long-term pressure or tensile testing to substantiate a hydrostatic design 

basis for pressure use 

Applicability 

(Underline those that 

apply) 

Force Main Gravity Sewer Laterals Manholes Appurtenances 

Water Main Service Lines Other: 

II. Technology Parameters 

Service Application Not available. 

Service Connections Sewer laterals reinstated with robotic cutter and CCTV. No information on use 

of EX Pipe for low pressure applications. 

Structural Rating 

Claimed 

Not available. 

Materials of 

Composition 

EX Pipe is made from a base PVC, conforming to ASTM D1784, cell 

classification 12334B. The following are physical properties of EX Pipe: 

Test Method Value 

Flexural Modulus, psi ASTM D790 340,000 

Flexural Strength, psi ASTM D790 9,000 

A-26
 

- - 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology/Method Fold and Form PVC/ Thermoformed 

Tensile Strength, psi ASTM D638 6,000 

Coeff. Of Thermal Expansion, in/in/o

F 3.0 x 10-5 

Long-term reduction of flexural modulus for creep 50% 

Diameter Range, 

inches 

6-15 inches 

Thickness Range, 

inches 

0.20-0.43 inches 

Pressure Capacity, psi Not available 

Temperature Range, o

F 140oF 

Renewal Length, feet 6 inches – 600 feet, 8 inches – 580 feet, 10 inches – 425 feet, 12 inches – 425 

feet, 15 inches – 350 feet 

Other Notes No NSF 61 listing so not approved for potable water. 

III. Technology Design, Installation, and QA/QC Information 

Product Standards ASTM F1504 

Design Standards ASTM F1947, Appendix X1 (same as F1216) 

Design Life Range 50 year 

Installation Standards ASTM F1947 

Installation 

Methodology 

Existing pipe is first cleaned and CCTV. Protruding service connections are 

removed, and partially collapsed sections repaired (open cut). The EX Pipe is 

heated in the pipe warmer trailer to soften the PVC. Once softened, the EX Pipe 

is winched through the host pipe. Once in place, steam and pressure are applied 

to expand the PVC tightly against the host pipe. Steam is then replaced with air, 

while maintaining a constant pressure and the PVC is cooled to 100o

F. After 

cooling, the PVC is trimmed at each pipe end. If for gravity sewer, house service 

connections are reopened using robotic cutting devices combined with a CCTV. 

QA/QC The line undergoes CCTV after installation. A section of pipe (“coupon”) is 

removed from each run of pipe for independent testing. Testing should include 

flexural and tensile properties, as a minimum. 

IV. Operation and Maintenance Requirements 

O&M Needs Same as PVC Pipe 

Repair Requirements 

for Rehabilitated 

Sections 

Same as PVC Pipe 

V. Costs 

Key Cost Factors • Avg. length of line per setup 

• Number of laterals to be reconnected 

• On 12-15 inches by-pass pumping can become a cost factor 

• Heavy cleaning or protruding tap removal 

• Limited easement access 

• Point repairs of collapsed or partially collapsed pipe 

Case Study Costs $20-$45/feet depending on size and quantities 

VI. Data Sources 

References www.millerpipeline.com 

A-27
 

- - 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology/Method Fold and Form PVC/ Thermoformed 

I. Technology Background 

Status Conventional 

Date of Introduction 1992 

Utilization Rates Over 100 miles for gravity sewer, no force mains 

Vendor Name(s) AM-Liner II® 

American Pipe & Plastics, Inc. 

PO Box 577 

Binghamton, NY 13902 

Phone: 607-775-4340 

Email: ampipe@ampipe.com 

Website: www.amliner.com 

Practitioner(s) Not available. 

Description of Main 

Features 

AM-Liner II is manufactured from PVC specially formulated for pipeline 

rehabilitation. The AM-Liner II is pulled into the host pipe and thermoformed 

creating a seamless, jointless, solid wall PVC pipe that tightly conforms to the 

interior contours of the original host pipe. 

Main Benefits 

Claimed 

• Installation can be done in under 4 hours – minimizes by-pass pumping and 

traffic control 

• Liner is manufactured in a controlled environment, not in the field. 

• Installed only by trained licensed contractors. 

• PVC is resistant to all chemicals normally found in a sewer. 

• Smooth interior – low friction factor 

Main Limitations 

Cited 

• No experience with pressure applications 

• Not cost competitive with CIPP in diameters over 12 inches 

Applicability 

(Underline those that 

apply) 

Force Main Gravity Sewer Laterals Manholes Appurtenances 

Water Main Service Lines Other: Culverts 

II. Technology Parameters 

Service Application Gravity wastewater and storm water 

Service Connections Laterals reinstated robotically. No pressure connections. 

Structural Rating 

Claimed 

Fully structural for gravity sewer. Not actively marketed for force mains. 

Materials of 

Composition 

PVC compound conforming to ASTM D 1784 Cell Classification 12111. The 

installed liner has the following minimum physical properties: 

Test Method Value 

Tensile Strength, psi ASTM D638 3,600 

Tensile Modulus, psi ASTM D638 155,000 

Flexural Strength, psi ASTM D790 4,100 

Flexural Modulus, psi ASTM D790 145,000 

A 25% reduction used for long-term modulus. 

Diameter Range, 

inches 

6-12 inches 

Thickness Range, 

inches 

0.0185 inches (SDR 32.5) to 0.462 inches (SDR 26) 

Pressure Capacity, psi Unknown. 

Temperature Range, 

o

F 

Unknown. 

Renewal Length, feet 1000 feet. 

Other Notes Not available. 

III. Technology Design, Installation, and QA/QC Information 

Product Standards ASTM F1871, Standard Specification of Folded/Formed Poly (Vinyl Chloride) 

Pipe Type A for Existing Sewer and Conduit Rehabilitation 

Design Standards ASTM F1867, Appendix X1 (same as F1216) 

Design Life Range Not available. 

Installation Standards ASTM F1867, Standard Practice for Installation of Folded/Formed Poly (Vinyl 

Chloride) (PVC) Pipe Type A for Existing Sewer and Conduit Rehabilitation 

A-28
 

- - 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology/Method Fold and Form PVC/ Thermoformed 

Installation 

Methodology 

High pressure water jet and CCTV inspect the line before installing liner. Heat 

the coil of folded flat AM-Liner II in the trailer until it is flexible enough to 

uncoil and pull through the shaping device and into the host pipe. Shaping 

device located at entrance to host pipe, or alternatively on back of heating trailer. 

High pressure water hose from cleaning truck is connected to the water spray 

nozzle assembly on the shaping device. The liner is pulled from the reel, the end 

(3 feet) folded over, and holes drilled for attachment of the pulling cable. The 

liner is then winched through the shaping device, after flow of water to the spray 

nozzles is started. The liner is pulled until it arrives at the downstream pit 

(manhole) and is brought to street level. The liner is cut at street level at both 

ends, leaving several feet of extra liner for stress relief. Steam is applied to the 

liner from the upstream free end. The pressure in the liner is controlled with the 

release of steam at the downstream end. A temperature of 200o

F is maintained 

for the predetermined length of time. The cooling process is begun by switching 

from steam to compressed air. The pressure is maintained for 30 minutes after 

the liner has cooled to 80o

F. The pressure is released and the ends trimmed. The 

liner is CCTV inspected and service connections reinstated robotically. 

QA/QC Field samples collected per ASTM F1867, Section 7.3. Leakage test after cool 

down, and before reinstatement of connections. 

IV. Operation and Maintenance Requirements 

O&M Needs None identified. 

Repair Requirements 

for Rehabilitated 

Sections 

None identified. 

V. Costs 

Key Cost Factors Not available. 

Case Study Costs Not cost competitive with CIPP above 12” 

VI. Data Sources 

References AM-Liner Data Sheet, AM-Liner II General Specification (Aug. 16, 2005), AMLiner Installation Procedure (10/05) 

A-29
 

- 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology/Method Close Fit Lining/Expandable PVC 

I. Technology Background 

Status Conventional 

Date of Introduction Not available 

Utilization Rates Not available 

Vendor Name(s) DuralinerTM expandable PVC pipe 

Underground Solutions, Inc. 

229 Howes Run Road 

Sarver, PA 16055 

Phone: 724-353-3000 

Fax: 724-353-3020 

Email: info@undergroundsolutions.com 

Web: www.undergroundsolutions.com 

Practitioner(s) Not available 

Description of Main 

Features 

DuralinerTM is a patented, fully structural pipe rehabilitation system. The piping 

system can handle a wide range of system operating pressures and restore or 

improve the flow capacity of the host pipe. DuralinerTM PVC provides a designlife of 100+ years. The end result is a brand new pipe within the existing pipe. 

Main Benefits 

Claimed 

• It meets system operating pressures. 

• Fully structural “stand alone” system. 

• It is resistant to water disinfectant induced oxidation and resistant to 

hydrocarbon permeation. 

Main Limitations 

Cited 

Not available 

Applicability 

(Underline those that 

apply) 

Force Main Gravity Sewer Laterals Manholes Appurtenances 

Water Main Service Lines Other: Fire protection systems , Industrial water 

lines 

II. Technology Parameters 

Service Application Rehabilitation and Replacement 

Service Connections • DuralinerTM is tapped with standard fittings and procedures. 

• DuralinerTM easily connects with standard fittings and valves. 

• Most common applications have DuralinerTM expanded to ductile iron (DI) 

outside diameters (OD), making standard PVC gasketed fittings compatible. 

• DuralinerTM may be tapped with the same tapping saddles used on 

conventional PVC. 

• When tapping DuralinerTM one should refer to the Uni-Bell PVC Pipe 

Association's guidance for tapping PVC. 

Structural Rating 

Claimed 

Not available 

Materials of 

Composition 

PVC 

Diameter Range, 

inches 

4-16 inches 

Thickness Range, 

inches 

Not available 

Pressure Capacity, psi 150psi+ 

Temperature Range, 

o

F 

Not available 

Renewal Length, feet Not available 

Other Notes The improved coefficient of friction offsets the reduction in internal area to 

maintain or improve flow. 

III. Technology Design, Installation, and QA/QC Information 

Product Standards NSF 61 Certified 

Products meet all of the same current performance standards and health/safety 

issues as AWWA C900 and C905 PVC pipe 

Design Standards It conforms to cell classification 12454 as defined in ASTM D1784, meets 

ANSI/AWWA C900 or ANSI/AWWA C905 

Design Life Range 100 Year Design Life 

A-30
 

- 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology/Method Close Fit Lining/Expandable PVC 

Installation Standards Not Available 

Installation 

Methodology 

• Minimal excavations are performed. 

• DuralinerTM is fused to length for the project. 

• DuralinerTM is expanded tightly against the interior walls of the host pipe. 

• Exposed ends of the DuralinerTM are expanded to standard fitting sizes. 

• The new Duraliner is cut to length and reconnected to system. 

• Fused DuralinerTM is inserted into cleaned, inspected host pipe. 

QA/QC Not available 

IV. Operation and Maintenance Requirements 

O&M Needs As DuralinerTM is expanded molecular reorientation increases its hydrostatic 

design basis. This works toward offsetting the DR increase from expansion in 

the pressure rating. 

Repair Requirements 

for Rehabilitated 

Sections 

Not available 

V. Costs 

Key Cost Factors Not available 

Case Study Costs Not available 

VI. Data Sources 

References Website for Underground Solutions Inc. 

A-31
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology/Method CIPP/Pull In Place or Inversion 

I. Technology Background 

Status Conventional 

Date of Introduction 1986 

Utilization Rates 9 million feet installed from inception. 

Vendor Name(s) Inliner® CIPP 

Inliner Technologies, LLC (a Layne Christensen company and subsidiary of 

Reynolds Inliner, LLC) 

1468 West Hospital Rd. 

Paoli, Indiana 47454 

Phone: 812-723-0704 

Email: gyothers@inliner.net 

Web: www.inliner.net 

Practitioner(s) Gwinnet County Storm Sewer Improvements 

25,000 feet of CIPP, diameters 15 to 72 inches 

Gwinnet County Watershed Manager 

684 Winder Highway 

Lawrenceville, GA 30045 

Phone: 678-376-7068 

Frank Matticola 

White Creek Project – Nashville, TN 

90,000 feet of CIPP, 800 service lateral renewals – 41% I&I reduction 

CTE Engineers 

220 Athens Way, Suite 200 

Nashville, TN 37228 

Phone: 615-244-8864 

Charlie Brown 

Description of Main 

Features 

Resin impregnated felt tube that can be either installed by the inversion method 

or pulled into place. The felt tube is made by Inliner Products, Inc (subsidiary) 

and sized to fit the host pipe, taking any bends and diameter transitions into 

consideration. Resin impregnation is usually done off-site in a controlled 

environment. The catalyzed resin impregnated tube can be stored for up to two 

weeks in a refrigerated environment. Isophthalic polyester, vinylester and epoxy 

resin systems can be accommodated. Inliner CIPP incorporates two patented 

features: StretchGuardTM and ResinGuardTM 

Main Benefits 

Claimed 

• No dig or limited excavation renewal 

• 40% to 50% less costly than traditional open cut replacement 

• Minimum 50 year service life 

Main Limitations 

Cited 

• No long-term pressure regression or tensile testing has been done 

Applicability 

(Underline those that 

apply) 

Force Main Gravity Sewer Laterals Manholes Appurtenances 

Water Main Service Lines Other: 

II. Technology Parameters 

Service Application Gravity and Low Pressure Wastewater 

Service Connections Small diameter laterals opened by remote cutter, large diameter by man entry. 

Pressure connections not accommodated. 

Structural Rating 

Claimed 

Class II, III, or IV 

Materials of 

Composition 

Inliner Technologies uses both isophthalic polyester resin, epoxy vinyl ester and 

“enhanced” polyesters. The enhanced resin is a filled isophthalic polyester. 

Inliner fills their isophthalic polyester resin with a variety of materials based on 

the application. The non-woven needled felt tube is made of polyester fibers. An 

outer layer of impermeable thermoplastic material (polyethylene or 

polyurethane) is used to protect the resin from water and contaminants. If using 

the pulled in place installation method, an inner calibration hose or removable 

bladder is used. The calibration hose is constructed of thin dry felt coated with 

an impermeable plastic membrane. The felt is saturated with excess resin in the 

A-32
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology/Method CIPP/Pull In Place or Inversion 

pulled in place liner and becomes part of the finished liner. The removable 

bladder, a thermoplastic membrane, is used in short laterals and point repairs, 

where it is preferred to not cut the ends of the installed CIPP liner. 

The properties of the Inliner CIPP product are listed below depending on the 

type of resin used: 

Isophthalic Enhanced 

Flexural Modulus, psi 250,000-380,000 400,000-450,000 

Flexural Strength, psi 4,500-6,600 4,500-7,000 

Tensile Modulus, psi 290,000-360,000 290,000-400,000 

Tensile Strength, psi 3,000-6,000 3,000-5,000 

Tensile Elongation, % 1-3 2-4 

Diameter Range, 

inches 

4-120 inches 

Thickness Range, 

inches 

0.12–2.4 inches (3-60mm) 

Pressure Capacity, psi Recommended < 60 psi operating pressure 

Temperature Range, 

o

F 

Recommended for 140o

F or less 

Renewal Length, feet Lengths from 5 feet to 2400 feet have been installed 

Other Notes Inliner is not NSF 61 listed so not appropriate for potable water. 

III. Technology Design, Installation, and QA/QC Information 

Product Standards ASTM D5813 

Design Standards ASTM F1216, Appendix XI (Design Considerations) 

Design Life Range 50 year design life 

Installation Standards ASTM F1216 for inversion, ASTM F1743 for pull in place 

Installation 

Methodology 

The CIPP tube is inserted by either inversion using water or air, or pulled into 

place. For inversion the tube is inflated by either water or air pressure. If using 

the pull in place method, a calibration hose or removable bladder is inverted 

inside the felt tube after the tube is pulled in to position. Curing is by either hot 

water or hot air (steam) in either case. 

QA/QC Prior to lining, the line should be cleaned and CCTV used to locate laterals, 

connections, offsets, diameter transitions, etc. After lining, CCTV is used again 

to locate any anomalies or defects (bulges, wrinkles, etc.) in the liner. Either 

restrained samples, or specially made flat plate samples, using the same resin and 

felt fabric, are made and tested for conformance to minimum flexural properties. 

IV. Operation and Maintenance Requirements 

O&M Needs Standard CCTV inspection and water cleaning 

Repair Requirements 

for Rehabilitated 

Sections 

CIPP Short Sectional point repairs readily available from several contracting 

firms 

V. Costs 

Key Cost Factors Mobilization affects cost when contract contains minimal segments of CIPP 

lining. Generally speaking, a project of 3,000 linear feet or more will offset any 

effect of mobilization on cost. Diversion or by-pass pumping requirements can 

have a significant impact on cost. For materials, recent fluctuations in the cost of 

the resin and fuel have impacted costs of the installed CIPP 

Case Study Costs Not available. 

VI. Data Sources 

References Inliner Design Guide (March 2008), Inliner Technical Brochure (no date) 

A-33
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology/Method CIPP/Inversion with Hot Water Cured 

I. Technology Background 

Status Emerging 

Date of Introduction 1995 

Utilization Rates 44 miles since 1995 

Vendor Name(s) Insituform PPL® (Pressure Pipe Liner) 

Insituform Technologies, Inc. 

17999 Edison Ave., Chesterfield, MO 63005 

Phone: 636-530-8000 

Fax: 636-519- 8744 

Web: www.insituform.com 

Practitioner(s) 14,000 feet of 16 to 30 inches Fire Water Piping 

Alyeska Marine Terminal 

Valdez, AK 

Mr. Kent Peterson 

Alyeska Pipeline 

907-834-7357 

750 feet of 18 inches Sewage Force Main 

Lake Waukomis, MO 

Mr. Charles Raab 

Sr. Technical Advisor 

TREKK Design Group, LLC 

1441 East 104th St., Suite 105 

Kansas City, MO 64131 

816-874-4662 

crabb@trekkllc.com 

125 feet of 47 inches Cooling Water Piping 

Citgo Petroleum Corporation 

Lake Charles, LA 

Mr. Ronnie Nichols 

Planner 

Citgo Petroleum Corporation 

Clifton Ridge Road 

Lake Charles, LA 70633 

318-708-8580 

Description of Main 

Features 

Insituform PPL is a custom engineered CIPP product designed to eliminate leaks 

and prevent internal corrosion and/or erosion in structurally sound pressure 

pipes. It is an interactive liner that will span small holes, pits or open joints in 

the host pipe. The CIPP tube has a similar construction to standard Insituform 

CIPP tubes, with special glass reinforcement included to handle pressure 

applications. Resins used are either vinyl ester or epoxy (special epoxy for 

potable water applications). 

Main Benefits • Spans over small holes, gaps or open joints. 

Claimed • Extends life of a deteriorated or leaking pressure pipe. 

• Minimal disruption as installed inside existing main, trenchlessly. 

• Smooth interior surface. 

• Stops internal corrosion. 

• Can be installed in line with bends up to 90o 

. 

Main Limitations 

Cited 

• Interior must be very clean, with no protrusions. 

• Shut down system or by-pass pump during insertion and cure. 

• Not fully structural so host pipe must continue to carry internal pressure and 

external load. 

• Designed to resist external pressures due to groundwater when the host pipe 

is empty. 

Applicability 

(Underline those that 

apply) 

Force Main Gravity Sewer Laterals Manholes Appurtenances 

Water Main Service Lines Other: Process Lines 

A-34
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology/Method CIPP/Inversion with Hot Water Cured 

II. Technology Parameters 

Service Application Water (potable), Gravity and Low Pressure Wastewater, Industrial - cooling 

water, fire water, and process lines 

Service Connections Liner stops and starts at connections, which must be reinstated via open cut. 

Structural Rating 

Claimed 

Class III – Semi-Structural, capable of bridging holes, gaps and joints while the 

host pipe carries the full internal pressure 

Materials of 

Composition 

Vinyl ester or epoxy resins (special epoxy for potable water), standard Insituform 

CIPP non-woven felt tube but with special glass reinforcement included. 

Minimum Physical Properties (25o

C) 

Property ASTM Method Value 

Initial Flexural Modulus of Elasticity D790 250,000 psi 

Initial Flexural Strength D790 6,500 psi 

Initial Tensile Strength D638 5,000 psi 

Initial Tensile Modulus D638 300,000 psi 

For design of spanning over small holes, the flexural strength is reduced to 1/3rd 

of the initial value for long-term performance. In addition, a factor of safety of 2 

is utilized. 

Diameter Range, 

inches 

8-60 inches 

Thickness Range, 

inches 

0.3-0.7 inches (8–18 mm) 

Pressure Capacity, psi Up to 200 psi 

Temperature Range, 

o

F 

120o

F 

Renewal Length, feet 200 to 1,000 feet 

Other Notes All terminations must be fitted with mechanical end seals. 

III. Technology Design, Installation, and QA/QC Information 

Product Standards Special epoxy used for potable water applications – NSF 61 listed 

Design Standards ASTM F1216, Appendix X1.3.1 

Design Life Range 50 years 

Installation Standards F 1216 

Installation 

Methodology 

Pipeline is to be cleaned and all debris removed from the interior. CCTV should 

be performed before lining. All obstructions, including reducers, line valves and 

protruding connections to be removed. The reinforced Insituform felt tube is 

resin saturated either in the factory or on site and prepared for installation. On 

site, the tube is positioned in the pipeline using water pressure to turn the tube 

inside out (inversion). The water pressure forces the tube to a close fit with the 

host pipe. After positioned, the resin is cured by circulating hot water through 

the tube. Once cured, the pipe is cooled to a maximum of 90o

F. The ends are cut 

and sealed. Expansion type end seals with expandable stainless steel bands and 

elastomeric seals are used for this purpose. The pipe may be returned to service 

after CCTV inspection and pressure testing. 

QA/QC • Prior to insertion of tube, CCTV inspection of main needed to locate any 

obstructions, protrusion, changes in diameter or in-line valves that could 

affect liner. 

• After insertion and cure, liner inspected again visually with CCTV, and any 

abnormalities are noted. 

• For each inversion length, one liner sample, suitable in size to yield 5 

specimens, is collected either from a section of the cured pipe lining 

(usually at termination point) or a flat plate sample and subjected to flexural 

and tensile testing. Average values should exceed minimums used for 

design. 

• Pressure testing to be carried out after liner has reached original ambient 

ground temperature. The liner and host pipe subjected to a hydrostatic 

internal pressure equal to twice the known operating pressure, or operating 

pressure plus 50 psi, whichever is less. After stabilization period of 2-3 

hours, test period is one hour. Limit on make-up water to maintain pressure 

A-35
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology/Method CIPP/Inversion with Hot Water Cured 

is 20 gallons per inch diameter per mile of pipe per day. 

IV. Operation and Maintenance Requirements 

O&M Needs Minimal. Inspect pipe in accordance with the owner’s asset management plan. 

Repair Requirements 

for Rehabilitated 

Sections 

Excavate, remove damaged portion of PPL and host pipe (if necessary), install 

end seals and bridge previously damaged location with new pipe and couplers as 

required. 

V. Costs 

Key Cost Factors By-pass requirements, host pipe cleaning, pipe diameter and length, tube 

thickness, number of appurtenances (valves, fittings, fire hydrants, air release 

valves, etc), excavation requirements. In order, most costly materials are resin, 

tube, and end seals. 

Case Study Costs Not available. 

VI. Data Sources 

References www.insituform.com 

A-36
 

- - 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology/Method CIPP/Direct Inversion/Pull in Place/Hot Water and Steam Cured 

I. Technology Background 

Status Conventional 

Date of Introduction 1995 

Utilization Rates Install approx. 200 miles of liner per year. Have only started pressure pipe 

installations in past several years. 

Vendor Name(s) National Liner® 

National EnviroTech Group 

12707 North Freeway, Suite 490 

Houston, TX 77060 

Phone: 281-874-0111 

Email: info@nationalliner.com 

Web: www.nationalliner.com 

Practitioner(s) Not available. 

Description of Main 

Features 

National Liner is a CIPP product made of a non-woven, needled, polyester felt 

that is shop or site impregnated with a thermosetting polyester resin. Vinylester 

resins are used for pressure applications. A new composite structure, 

incorporating glass fiber reinforcement, is being developed for pressure 

applications. 

Main Benefits 

Claimed 

• No-dig (or minimum excavation) renovation. 

• Excess resin mechanically locks tube to host pipe by filling in cracks. 

• Smooth interior surface for improved flow characteristics. 

• 7 licensed and trained installation contractors covering US market. 

Main Limitations 

Cited 

• No ASTM product standard for CIPP pressure pipe liners. 

• No long-term tensile or pressure regression data for pressure applications. 

• Limited experience with pressure (force main) projects. 

Applicability 

(Underline those that 

apply) 

Force Main Gravity Sewer Laterals Manholes Appurtenances 

Water Main Service Lines Other: Storm Sewers 

II. Technology Parameters 

Service Application Gravity and Low Pressure Wastewater 

Service Connections Reinstate gravity laterals remotely. No provisions for reinstating pressure 

connections. 

Structural Rating 

Claimed 

Class II/III – Semi Structural for felt, Class IV – Structural for glass 

Materials of 

Composition 

Non-woven polyester felt material (from Applied Felts) which is saturated with 

either an isophthalic or vinylester polyester resin, depending on application. 

Force mains use vinylester. A new composite structure that incorporates glass 

fiber for higher pressure is being developed. 

Diameter Range, 

inches 

6-120 inches 

Thickness Range, 

inches 

4.5 mm to 33.5 mm with felt tube are typical, but greater thickness are possible 

Pressure Capacity, psi 50 psi with polyester felt tube, higher with glass fiber composite 

Temperature Range, 

o

F 

w/PE resin up to 205o

F; w/VE resins up to 248oF 

Renewal Length, feet Small diameters up to 800 feet; Large diameters up to 2000 feet in one 

installation 

Other Notes BOH Brothers and Visu-Sewer Clean & Seal both have reported doing sewer 

force mains. 

III. Technology Design, Installation, and QA/QC Information 

Product Standards ASTM D5813 (Gravity Sewer) – none for pressure applications 

Design Standards ASTM F1216, Appendix X1, WRc, and standard engineering design using 

resources such as RERAU report R4A2-18 

Design Life Range 50 years 

Installation Standards ASTM F1216, ASTM F1743 

Installation 

Methodology 

All mains to be cleaned and CCTV inspected before start of lining. The resin 

saturated tube is inverted into the main using a column of water or pressurized 

A-37
 

- - 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology/Method CIPP/Direct Inversion/Pull in Place/Hot Water and Steam Cured 

air. The pressure required to properly expand the tube to the host pipe is given 

by the tube manufacturer. Once in place the liner is cured by heating the water 

or air up to the temperature required to initiate polymerization of the resin 

system. 

QA/QC The host pipe is cleaned and CCTV used prior to installation of the liner. Any 

changes in dimensions or offsets can be accommodated in the design of the liner 

so best if this is done well in advance of the planned installation. Samples of the 

cured liner are taken per 8.1.1 or 8.1.2 of ASTM F1216. In addition to 

dimensional checks of the liner samples (outside diameter, wall thickness), 

flexural properties (ASTM D790) and tensile properties (ASTM D638) are also 

determined. 

IV. Operation and Maintenance Requirements 

O&M Needs The condition of the CIPP should be monitored and maintained on a routine 

basis consistent with that of other piping in the system. The conditions should be 

coded per a standardized methodology. Should a defect appear requiring repairs; 

those repairs should be as warranted by the type of defect discovered using the 

techniques available for those type of repairs. 

Repair Requirements 

for Rehabilitated 

Sections 

For restoration of water-tightness to the CIPP wall where damage has occurred 

or a defect identified; install a part-liner. 

Where delamination of the PU coating occurs (quite rare); mill off the detached 

portion of the coating. 

V. Costs 

Key Cost Factors CIPP costs are driven by length of reaches that can be done in a single 

installation, diameter and thickness of the liners to be installed (material costs), 

and contractor efficiency. Regarding contractor efficiency, there are two 

components to consider; mobilization costs and project management skills. 

Case Study Costs Not available. 

VI. Data Sources 

References www.nationalliner.com; Email correspondence with R. Pavlic 

A-38
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology/Method CIPP/ Inversion and Hot Water or Steam Cured 

I. Technology Background 

Status Emerging 

Date of Introduction October 2007 

Utilization Rates Approximately 10,000 feet of potable water lined in first year 

Vendor Name(s) Paraliner PW and Paraliner FM 

NOVOC Performance Resins, LLC 

3687 Enterprise Dr. 

Sheboygan, WI 53083 

Phone: 877 803-1700 

Fax: 920 803-0695 

Website: www. NOVOC.com 

Practitioner(s) Placer County Water-Auburn, CA (News release Feb. 2009) 

Description of Main 

Features 

Paraliner PW or FM is a resin-impregnated flexible fiberglass/felt tube 

manufactured by NOVOC Performance Resins. The tube is impregnated by the 

installation contractor with a 100% solids NOVOC vinyl ester resin. The tube is 

installed either by the inversion method using a head of water or pulled into place 

by a winch and inflated with air. The resin is cured by either circulating hot 

water or steam. Once installed, the liner shall extend from start to end in a 

continuous tight fitting watertight liner. 

Main Benefits 

Claimed 

• Trenchless installation with minimal interruption. 

• Liner can be cured using hot water or steam. 

• Short cure times – resins contain no styrene, curing time reduced 30%-50% 

over other CIPP liners. 

• Minimal shrinkage to ensure tight fit to host pipe-100% solids. 

• Green solution – patented NOVOC resin are environmentally responsible 

with no styrene and no EPA reportable components 

• NSF 61 listed – okay for potable water 

• Utilizes licensees to install potable water product 

• Patent pending service connection fittings 

Main Limitations • By-pass required during lining and cure. 

Cited • Main must be well cleaned with mechanical scrappers or power boring. 

• No long-term pressure regression or tensile testing to confirm a hydrostatic 

design basis for 50 year design life. 

Applicability 

(Underline those that 

apply) 

Force Main Gravity Sewer Laterals Manholes Appurtenances 

Water Main Service Lines Other: 

II. Technology Parameters 

Service Application Water – potable and raw water, Wastewater – force mains, gravity sewer 

Service Connections Reinstate after curing. Can be done robotically from within for corporation 

connections. Larger connections must be excavated and reinstated mechanically. 

Structural Rating 

Claimed 

Class IV – Structural, designed to carry full internal and external loads 

Materials of The tube consists of one or more layers of absorbent non-woven felt fabric. 

Composition Fiberglass is also included. The outside layer of the tube is coated with an 

impermeable, flexible membrane that contains the resin and allows monitoring of 

the impregnation (wet out) process. The resin is NOVOC 4900 PW (for potable 

water) and is a 100% solids, zero HAP, vinyl ester resin. The resin system emits 

less than 1% VOCs. It has a glass transition temperature of 591o

F. Mean 

physical properties of the reinforced resin (initial) as follows: 

Property Test Method Value 

Flexural Strength, psi ASTM D790 16,000 psi 

Flexural Modulus, psi ASTM D790 940,000 psi 

Tensile Strength, psi ASTM D638 16,000 psi 

Tensile Modulus, psi ASTM D638 900,000 psi 

Water Aging – 0.4% 

Diameter Range, 

inches 

6-96 inches and larger 

A-39
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology/Method CIPP/ Inversion and Hot Water or Steam Cured 

Thickness Range, 

inches 

0.18 inches (4.5 mm) to 2.07 inches (52.5 mm) 

Pressure Capacity, psi 230 psi Burst Pressure (Based on 8 inches dia. x 6 mm thick) 

Temperature Range, 

o

F 

220o

F 

Renewal Length, feet Approx. 1,000 feet depending on diameter 

Other Notes Include specific notes here such as Water Quality, I/I control, other 

III. Technology Design, Installation, and QA/QC Information 

Product Standards No product standards, NSF 61 listing (for potable water applications) from 

Underwriters Laboratories 

Design Standards ASTM F1216, Appendix X.1 

Design Life Range 50 years 

Installation Standards ASTM F1216, Section 7 and/or ASTM F1743, Section 6 

Installation 

Methodology 

• The main is first CCTV inspected and cleaned. 

• The installation contractor impregnates the tube with the NOVOC vinyl 

ester resin. The liner is then inserted into the main either by direct 

inversion using water head or pulled in by a winch. The use of a lubricant 

is recommended. The liner can be installed through a 45o elbow. The 

pressure head or steam/air pressure needs to fall within NOVOC’s 

recommended guidelines to insure a proper finished thickness and that the 

liner fits snug to the existing pipe wall, producing dimples at service 

connections and flared ends at the entrance and exit points. 

• After inflation, the liner is cured using either circulating hot water or 

steam. Thermocouples are placed between the liner and the invert of the 

manhole or end of the host pipe and used to monitor the temperature and 

time of the exothermic reaction. 

• Once cured, the liner is cooled down to a temperature of 100o

F before 

relieving the pressure. 

• The liner is cut to appropriate length to allow fitting of end seals (Miller 

Pipe “Weko-Seals” or equal) or Full-Circle Pressure Clamps or MJ 

Fittings. 

QA/QC CCTV main after cleaning, log location of service connections. Likewise, CCTV 

line after temperature cools to under 100o

F to make sure liner was properly 

installed. Pressure test the line after CCTV inspection, and before reinstating 

connections, to a minimum of 120% of the normal operating pressure. Line to be 

CCTV inspected again after service connections are reinstated. 

IV. Operation and Maintenance Requirements 

O&M Needs None identified. 

Repair Requirements 

for Rehabilitated 

Sections 

Paraliner products can be relined and or point repaired. 

V. Costs 

Key Cost Factors • To determine whether or not a CIPP application is more cost-effective than 

other alternatives such as slip-lining or dig-and-replace 

• If there are environmental sensitivities 

• Determining the reduction of flow capacity vs. other alternatives 

• The structural integrity of the existing host pipe 

• Service downtime 

Case Study Costs No cost case studies available. 

VI. Data Sources 

References References upon request 

A-40
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology/Method CIPP/Inversion with Hot Water Cured 

I. Technology Background 

Status Emerging 

Date of Introduction 1998 

Utilization Rates 19 miles since 1998 

Vendor Name(s) Insituform RPPTM (Reinforced Pressure Pipe) 

Insituform Technologies, Inc. 

17999 Edison Ave. 

Chesterfield, MO 63005 

Phone: 636-530-8000 

Fax: 636-519- 8744 

Web: www.insituform.com 

Practitioner(s) 1) Zone 7 Water Agency- Alameda County Flood Control and Water 

Conservation District 

5,400 feet of 12 inches RPP on an old cast iron pipe - December 2008 

Key Contact: 

Steven J. Ellis 

Assistant Engineer 

Zone 7 Water Agency 

100 North Canyons Parkway 

Livermore, CA 945541 

925-454-5037 (direct) 

925-454-5726 (fax) 

sellis@zone7water.com 

2) City of Muscatine, IA 

Sewer force main – 1,700 feet of 24 inches - December 2007 

Key Contact: 

Gary Kleve 

Sulzberger Excavating 

563-263-1697 

3) Gainesville Regional Utilities 

Sewer force main – 330 feet of 16 inches - 2007 

Key Contact: 

John Gifford 

Gainesville Regional Utilities 

352-317-1837 

Description of Main 

Features 

Insituform RPP is a custom engineered CIPP product designed to restore the 

structural integrity to distressed pressure pipes and prevent internal corrosion 

and/or erosion. It is a structural renewal product that does not rely upon the host 

pipe. The CIPP tube has a similar construction to standard Insituform CIPP 

tubes, with special glass reinforcement included to handle pressure applications. 

Resin used is vinyl ester. 

Main Benefits • Provides a structural renewal. 

Claimed • Spans over small holes, gaps or open joints. 

• Extends life of a deteriorated or leaking pressure pipe. 

• Minimal disruption as installed inside existing main, trenchlessly. 

• Smooth interior surface. 

• Stops internal corrosion. 

• Can be installed in line with bends up to 45o 

. 

Main Limitations 

Cited 

• Interior must be very clean, with no protrusions. 

• Shut down system or by-pass pump during insertion and cure. 

• Incomplete long-term pressure regression tests on cured RPP liner available 

for confirmation of design values recommended for long-term tensile 

strength in pressure design (Did not achieve the correct number of bursts 

during the log time frames to meet the ASTM data requirement). 

Applicability 

(Underline those that 

Force Main Gravity Sewer Laterals Manholes Appurtenances 

Water Main Service Lines Other: Industrial Pressure 

A-41
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology/Method CIPP/Inversion with Hot Water Cured 

apply) 

II. Technology Parameters 

Service Application Wastewater, Industrial Cooling Water. 

Service Connections Liner stops and starts at connections, which must be reinstated via open cut. 

Structural Rating 

Claimed 

Class IV –Structural – handle all external and internal loading. No bonding to 

the original host pipe wall assumed. 

Materials of 

Composition 

A sewn tube consisting of two or more layers of absorbent non-woven synthetic 

fiber combined with glass fiber reinforcement. The outside layer of the tube is 

plastic coated with a translucent flexible material for visual inspection during 

resin impregnation. A vinyl ester resin, compatible with the inversion and curing 

process, is used. 

Minimum Physical Properties (25o

C) 

Property ASTM Method Value 

Initial Flexural Modulus of Elasticity D790 250,000 psi 

Initial Flexural Strength D790 7,000 psi 

Initial Tensile Strength D638 6,000 psi 

For internal pressure design, a long-term tensile strength equal to 1/3rd of the 

initial design value is used. In addition, a factor of safety of 2 is utilized. 

Diameter Range, 

inches 

8-72 inches 

Thickness Range, 

inches 

5–26 mm 

Pressure Capacity, psi Up to 80 psi, diameter dependent. 

Temperature Range, 

o

F 

120o

F 

Renewal Length, feet 200 to 1,000 feet 

Other Notes All terminations must be fitted with mechanical end seals. 

III. Technology Design, Installation, and QA/QC Information 

Product Standards Not suitable for potable water. 

Design Standards ASTM F1216, Appendix X1.3.2 for the Fully Deteriorated Pressure Pipe 

condition. 

Design Life Range 50 years 

Installation Standards ASTM F1216 

Installation 

Methodology 

Pipeline is to be cleaned and all debris removed from the interior. The line is to 

be CCTV inspected before lining. All obstructions, including reducers, line 

valves and protruding connections to be removed. The reinforced Insituform felt 

tube is resin saturated either in the factory or on site and prepared for installation. 

On site, the tube is positioned in the pipeline using water pressure to turn the tube 

inside out (inversion). The water pressure forces the tube to a close fit with the 

host pipe. After positioned, the resin is cured by circulating hot water through 

the tube. Once cured, the pipe is cooled to a maximum of 90o

F. The ends are cut 

and sealed. Expansion type end seals with expandable stainless steel bands and 

elastomeric seals are used for this purpose. The pipe may be returned to service 

after CCTV inspection and pressure testing. 

QA/QC • Prior to insertion of tube, CCTV inspection of main needed to locate any 

obstructions, protrusion, changes in diameter or in-line valves that could 

affect liner. 

• After insertion and cure, liner inspected again visually with CCTV, and any 

abnormalities are noted. 

• For each inversion length, one liner sample, suitable in size to yield 5 

specimens, is collected either from a section of the cured pipe lining 

(usually at termination point) or a flat plate sample and subjected to flexural 

and tensile testing. Average values should exceed minimums used for 

design. 

• Pressure testing to be carried out after liner has reached original ambient 

ground temperature. The liner and host pipe subjected to a hydrostatic 

A-42
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology/Method CIPP/Inversion with Hot Water Cured 

internal pressure equal to twice the known operating pressure, or operating 

pressure plus 50 psi, whichever is less. After stabilization period of 2-3 

hours, test period is one hour. Limit on make-up water to maintain pressure 

is 20 gallons per inch diameter per mile of pipe per day. 

IV. Operation and Maintenance Requirements 

O&M Needs Minimal. Inspect pipe in accordance with the owner’s asset management plan. 

Repair Requirements 

for Rehabilitated 

Sections 

Excavate, remove damaged portion of RPP and host pipe (if necessary), install 

end seals and bridge previously damaged location with new pipe and couplers as 

required. 

V. Costs 

Key Cost Factors By-pass requirements, host pipe cleaning, pipe diameter and length, tube 

thickness, number of appurtenances (valves, fittings, fire hydrants, air release 

valves, etc), excavation requirements. In order, most costly materials are resin, 

tube and end seals. 

Case Study Costs Not available. 

VI. Data Sources 

References www.insituform.com 

A-43
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology/Method CIPP/Glass Fiber Reinforced 

I. Technology Background 

Status Innovative 

Date of Introduction 2002 in Sweden, 2004 in Hong Kong and Canada 

Utilization Rates 12 miles/year 

Vendor Name(s) NordipipeTM 

Norditube Technologies (a Sekisui-CPT Company) 

501 N. El Camino Real, Suite 224 

San Clemente, CA 92672 

Phone: 714-267-1030 

Web: www.cpt-usa.com/info 

Practitioner(s) Mr. Jean Lemire, Eng. 

City of Cornwall 

1225 Ontario Street 

Cornwall (Ontario) Canada 

K6H 5T9 

Tel. (613) 930-2787 

Email jelemire@cornwall.ca 

Mr. Tony Di Fruscia, Eng. P.Eng. 

City of Montreal 

13301, Sherbrooke Street East 

Suite 209 

Montreal (Quebec) Canada 

H1A 1C2 

Tel. (514) 872-6678 

Email tonydifruscia@ville.montreal.qc.ca 

Ms. Annie Fortier, Eng. 

City of Dorval 

60 Martin Avenue 

Dorval (Quebec) Canada 

H9S 3R4 

Tel. (514) 633-4244 

Email afortier@ville.dorval.qc.ca 

Description of Main 

Features 

Norditube is a CIPP system that incorporates a glass fiber reinforced layer 

between two felt layers, impregnated with epoxy or vinylester resin. A PE 

coating is on the interior. Resin impregnation is done by the installation 

contractor, either at his facility or onsite. 

Main Benefits 

Claimed 

• Fully Structural – no support of the host pipe required for internal or 

external loads 

• NSF 61 listing (cold water, up to 78o

F) and BNQ approval for potable water 

• High pressure resistance 

• Negotiate bends up to 45 degrees 

Main Limitations 

Cited 

• 48 inches maximum diameter 

• No US installations 

Applicability 

(Underline those that 

apply) 

Force Main Gravity Sewer Laterals Manholes Appurtenances 

Water Main Service Lines Other: 

II. Technology Parameters 

Service Application Pressure water and wastewater 

Service Connections Internal cut and external re-instatement by excavation 

Structural Rating 

Claimed 

Type 4 – Fully structural 

Materials of 

Composition 

Polyethylene coating in contact with potable water, non-woven felt and glass 

fiber chopped mat, with epoxy or vinyl ester resin. Epoxy is used for potable 

water projects (NSF listing), and vinyl ester for other applications. Vinyl ester 

resin is half the cost of the epoxy. 

Diameter Range, 5-48 inches 

A-44
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology/Method CIPP/Glass Fiber Reinforced 

inches 

Thickness Range, 

inches 

0.18–0.94 inches (4.6–24 mm) 

Pressure Capacity, psi 6 inches to 250 psi and 48 inches to 60 psi 

Temperature Range, 

o

F 

100oF with Epoxy and 160oF with vinyl ester 

Renewal Length, feet 500-600 feet 

Other Notes 12 inches force main installation in Hamburg, Germany using vinylester and 16 

inches force main in the UK using epoxy resin 

III. Technology Design, Installation, and QA/QC Information 

Product Standards No product standards, NSF 61 listing (cold water, up to 78o

F) 

Design Standards ASTM F1216 Appendix X1 

Design Life Range 50-Year Design 

Installation Standards ASTM F1216 

Installation 

Methodology 

Air inversion with air/steam cure, or water column inversion with circulated 

water cure; service reinstatement by internal robotics or external with saddles. 

Resin impregnation is usually done at the contractor’s facility, but onsite is also 

possible. 

QA/QC Resin yield check for impregnation; pressure gauges for air inversion; 

temperature monitoring during cure; hydrostatic pressure test and post installation 

video for acceptance 

IV. Operation and Maintenance Requirements 

O&M Needs Protection of the PE coating during inspection or cleaning 

Repair Requirements 

for Rehabilitated 

Sections 

Install a spool piece with mechanical adapter; Link-Pipe ring repair 

V. Costs 

Key Cost Factors Set-up costs - pit excavation (civil work), mobilization, pipe cleaning/dewatering, 

site restoration, traffic control, temporary by-pass including road crossings and 

disinfection, hydrostatic testing, valves, hydrants, tee’s (mechanical work), 

installation and cure, video inspection 

Material costs – liner, resin, spool pieces, new valves, tee’s and hydrants 

Case Study Costs Not available. 

VI. Data Sources 

References Email correspondence with Steve Leffler; Norditube brochure 

A-45
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology/Method CIPP/Pull in Place/UV Cured 

I. Technology Background 

Status Emerging 

Date of Introduction 1997; first usage in Europe, outside Europe since 2001 

Utilization Rates 2008: 660,000 feet (200,000 m) 

Vendor Name(s) Berolina Liner 

BKP Berolina Polyester GmbH (a division of Greiffenberger AG) 

Am. Zeppelinpark, 27 

D-13591 Berlin 

Germany 

Phone: +49 30 3647 1400 

Email: info@bkp.berolina.de 

Web: www.bkp-berolina.de 

Practitioner(s) Berliner Wasserbetriebe, 10864 Berlin, Germany 

Mr. Bernhard Czikkus, bernhard.czikkus@bwb.de or Mr. Andreas Rademacher, 

andreas.rademacher@bwb.de 

Phone: +49 30 864 44160 

PipeFlo Contr. Corp., Mr. Bruce Noble, bruce@pipeflo.ca; 

180 Chatham Street, Hamilton, Ontario L8P 2B6, Canada; phone: 19055727767 

Arkil Inpipe GmbH, Mr. Werner Manske, Werner.manske@arkil.de; Lohweg 

46E, 30559 Hannover, Germany; phone: +495119599536 

Tuboseal c.c.; Mr. Jean-Louis Frey, jlf@tuboseal.co.za; P.O. Box 2513; Somerset 

West, 2 Cape Town, 7129 South Africa; phone: +27824528129 

Description of Main 

Features 

The Berolina-Liner is composed of glass-fiber and/or polyester webs impregnated 

with polyester or vinylester resin. The layers are overlapped and staggered giving 

the tube variable stretching capability. The liner is UV cured. The glass-fiber 

layer provides sufficient axial strength for pulling the liner into place. 

BKP produces the Berolina-Liner with a protective inner film and a UV resistant 

outer film. The inner film is removed after installation. The outer film also 

prevents resin from migrating into laterals. The liner is delivered pre wet-out and 

ready for installation. The liner can be stored for up to 6 months without cooling. 

Main Benefits 

Claimed 

• UV cured resulting in less CO2 emission and reliable curing results – neither 

influenced by ground water, temperature and storage time. 

• For same stiffness, thickness less than a polyester felt product. 

• Inflation by compressed air (7.5 psig) allows CCTV inspection of liner prior 

to UV cure. 

• Suitable for circular and oval profiles. 

• Designed with ring stiffness classes SN1250-10000 (MPa), which is similar 

to GRP pipe for direct burial. 

• Can bridge over profile or cross-section changes. 

• Highest rating in IKT water impermeability tests. 

Main Limitations 

Cited 

• BKP production is located in Berlin, Germany. 

• Not certified for use with potable water. 

• No long-term pressure regression or tensile testing to substantiate a full 

structural (Class IV) design.* 

• No strain corrosion testing as per ASTM D5813 (6.4.2)* 

• * Tests have been done and certified according to European and Japanese 

standards. ASTM test will follow. 

Applicability 

(Underline those that 

apply) 

Force Main Gravity Sewer Laterals Manholes Appurtenances 

Water Main Service Lines Other: Culverts 

II. Technology Parameters 

Service Application Gravity and low pressure wastewater, storm water 

Service Connections Laterals are optically located (with CCTV) after curing and reinstated with 

robotic cutters. No provisions for pressure connections. 

Structural Rating No claim made in literature, but with stiffness class SN10000 through 20 inches 

A-46
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology/Method CIPP/Pull in Place/UV Cured 

Claimed (500MM), liner suitable for fully deteriorated gravity host pipe. 

Materials of 

Composition 

The Berolina-Liner is made of up to 5 layers of glass-fiber and/or polyester web 

that is impregnated with a UV-light curing polyester resin. BKP uses only ISO 

NPG resin of the type 1140 according to DIN 16946/2. The resin is qualified for 

Group 3 in accordance to DIN 18820/1. For demanding requirements, a vinylester 

resin is used. The inner protective film and outer UV resistant film are flexible, 

water impenetrable and equipped with a styrene barrier. Minimum initial ring 

flexural modulus claimed is 1.45 x 106 psi, and the approximate initial tensile 

modulus 2.03 x 106 psi. 

Diameter Range, 

inches 

6-40 inches (other sizes available upon request) 

Thickness Range, 

inches 

0.08-0.47 inches (2-12 mm), depending on diameter 

Pressure Capacity, 

psi 

New Berolina-LP-Liner (low pressure) currently in test phase with pressure 

capacity up to 45 psi. 

Temperature Range, 

o

F 

Polyester resin up to 122°F; Vinylester resin up to 158°F 

Renewal Length, feet 1,200 feet (400 m) 

Other Notes Licensed CIPP Corp (Hudson, IA) to be sole nationwide US provider in Nov. 

2008. 

Local contractors acceptable 

III. Technology Design, Installation, and QA/QC Information 

Product Standards According to EN 13566-4/DRAFT INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO/DIS 

11296-4; ASTM not applicable, new ASTM standard in preparation 

Design Standards ATV-M 127-2; ASTM F1216, Appendix X.1 

Design Life Range Minimum 50 years 

Installation 

Standards 

New ASTM standard in preparation; WRc certified installation manual available 

Installation 

Methodology 

• The host pipe is first thoroughly cleaned and CCTV inspected. A protective 

film sleeve, covering the lower half of the host pipe, is next drawn into the 

pipe to be rehabilitated by a winch. The Berolina-Liner is then winched into 

place and both ends are closed off with end cans. The tube is calibrated 

using compressed air (7.5 psig), which presses the liner against the host 

pipe’s inner wall. 

• The outer UV resistant tube prevents migration of the resin and styrene into 

the soil and groundwater, and also prevents resin from penetrating the 

laterals. 

• After expansion of the liner, a special UV light is “fired” and pulled through 

the liner at a defined speed. A CCTV camera can monitor the liner during 

the passage of the light train. 

• With the tube ends sealed, the curing occurs free of any emissions. 

• After curing, the inner film is removed leaving a smooth inner surface. 

• Laterals are easily identified (outward expansion of liner) and reinstated 

using conventional robotic cutters. 

QA/QC BKP controls the quality of the liner with testing of the liner and components at 

their plant, as well as during and after curing in the field. 

Qualification testing of the liner has included: 

• high pressure water jet cleaning (Hamburg Model) – 60 passes 

• 10,000 hrs fatigue (creep) tests 

• leakage tests (CP308)(water impermeability) 

• Darmstadt tilted drain experiment (abrasion test) 

• burning test 

The more important QA (factory) requirements are: 

• reactivity tests of resin 

• impermeability tests (DIN/EN 1610) 

• wall thickness measurement 

A-47
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology/Method CIPP/Pull in Place/UV Cured 

• measurement of initial ring stiffness 

• 3-point bending test (flexural modulus and strength) 

• barcol hardness 

• residual styrene content 

During installation, the more important QC requirements are: 

• installation pressure diagram 

• curing speed diagram 

• number of UV-light used 

• temperature diagram 

After installation, the more important QC requirements are: 

• impermeability test 

• wall thickness 

• measurement of the initial ring stiffness 

• 3-point bending test 

• measurement of the resin content (loss on ignition) 

• Residual styrene content 

• CCTV of liner for visual defects 

IV. Operation and Maintenance Requirements 

O&M Needs None 

Repair Requirements 

for Rehabilitated 

Sections 

Use standard methods for GRP-polyester pipes/products 

V. Costs 

Key Cost Factors Totally trenchless method, no pits needed up to installation of 36 inches 

(depending on manhole cover size). Costs mainly driven by wall thickness 

(according to static needs) and diameter of pipe. By-pass pumping time and cost 

is limited due to fast installation procedure. Mobilization and site setup reduced 

because of small footprint, liner is shipped to site ready for use, and customized 

equipment, opening of lateral completely possible directly after installation. 

Case Study Costs No project costs available from BKP. 

VI. Data Sources 

References www.bkp-berolina.de, BKP-Berolina brochure (no date), IKT Liner Report 2007 

A-48
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology/Method CIPP/UV Light Cure 

I. Technology Background 

Status Emerging 

Date of Introduction Developed by Brandenburger in Germany. Introduced by Reline America into US 

in 2007. 

Utilization Rates 5 million feet installed in 24 countries. 

Vendor Name(s) Blue-TekTM 

Reline America, Inc. 

116 Battleground Ave. 

Saltville, VA 24370 

Phone: 866-998-0808 

Fax: 276-496-4265 

Email: mburkhard@relineamerica.com 

Web: www.relineamerica.com 

Practitioner(s) Amarillo, TX 

Description of Main 

Features 

Glass fiber reinforced CIPP liner that is UV cured. The liner strength stems from 

a seamless, spirally wound glass fiber tube. Polyester, vinylester or ortho resins 

can be used. All wet out is performed in the factory. The seamless liner has both 

an interior and exterior film, with the exterior film blocking UV light. 

Main Benefits 

Claimed 

• Glass fiber reinforce wall thickness for higher strength and stiffness 

• Thinner wall than ordinary felt reinforced liners 

• Good flow characteristics 

• Fast curing times for both small and large diameters (250 to 750 feet per 

hour) 

• Passed the APS Standard Porosity Test with score of 100% 

• Quality-TrackerTM System for tracking entire curing process (7 steps) with a 

data logger and retrieval system. 

• Reduced styrene emission during curing 

Main Limitations 

Cited 

• Not NSF 61 listed – not suitable for potable water 

• No long-term pressure regression tests for establishing HDB for pressure 

pipe design – Class III for pressure applications only 

• 48 inches diameter is upper limited 

• Limited licensee contractor base in US at the moment 

Applicability 

(Underline those that 

apply) 

Force Main Gravity Sewer Laterals Manholes Appurtenances 

Water Main Service Lines Other: 

II. Technology Parameters 

Service Application Wastewater, storm water and raw water 

Service Connections Remote reinstatement of lateral connections similar to other CIPP products. 

Lateral HatTM for connection to sewer laterals 

Structural Rating 

Claimed 

Class III or IV, Semi or Fully Structural 

Materials of 

Composition 

Advantex® EC-R glass fiber from Owens Corning and polyester, vinylester or 

ortho resin depending on application. 

Diameter Range, 

inches 

6 to 48 inches, circular, oval, egg-shaped and square pipes (60 inches in future) 

Thickness Range, 

inches 

>0.14 inches (3.5 mm) 

Pressure Capacity, 

psi 

Short-term flexural modulus – 1.1 x 106 (up to 2.16 x 106 possible) 

Long-term flexural modulus – 660,000 (1.6 reduction factor) 

Short-term tensile strength – 20,000 to 26,000 

Temperature Range, 

o

F 

Not available. 

Renewal Length, 

feet 

1000 feet 

Other Notes Not NSF 61 listed yet. May be in the future. 

III. Technology Design, Installation, and QA/QC Information 

A-49
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology/Method CIPP/UV Light Cure 

Product Standards ASTM F 2019-03 

Design Standards Not available. 

Design Life Range 50 year 

Installation 

Standards 

Not available. 

Installation 

Methodology 

The liner is shipped in special containers and UV protected foil and can be stored 

for up to 6 months without refrigeration. Sewage flow needs to be either plugged 

or by-passed. After sewer is cleaned and CCTV inspected, the Blue-Tek liner is 

winched into the existing pipe, inflated with air (6 to 8 psi) and then cured using a 

UV light train that is pulled through the pipe. Special care is needed to ensure 

that the exterior film is not damaged during installation. After curing the inner 

film is removed and discarded and the liner post CCTV inspected. 

QA/QC • Verification of UV lamp intensity and number (wattage) 

• CCTV inspection of entire line before curing 

• Record of liners inner air pressure during curing 

• Documentation of curing speed (feet/min) 

• Resin reaction temperatures (infrared sensors) 

• CCTV documentation of curing process 

• Physical property tests on specimens from the liner, including watertightness porosity test 

IV. Operation and Maintenance Requirements 

O&M Needs Not available. 

Repair Requirements 

for Rehabilitated 

Sections 

Not available. 

V. Costs 

Key Cost Factors Not available. 

Case Study Costs Not available. 

VI. Data Sources 

References www.relineamerica.com 

A-50
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology/Method CIPP/Glass Reinforcement 

I. Technology Background 

Status Emerging 

Date of Introduction US – 2009 

Utilization Rates Not available 

Vendor Name(s) InsituMainTM 

Insituform Technologies, Inc 

17999 Edison Avenue 

Chesterfield, MO 63005 

Phone: 636-530-8000 

Fax: 636-519-8744 

Web: http://www.insituform.com 

Practitioner(s) Not Available 

Description of Main 

Features 

• An AWWA Class IV fully structural pressure rated cured in place technology. 

• The InsituMainTM system is an ideal solution for the renewal of both 

distribution and transmission water. 

• No risk of disrupting or damaging nearby utilities or other underground 

infrastructure systems. 

Main Benefits 

Claimed 

• The system has a polyethylene layer on the inside pipe surface which 

increases the pipe’s smoothness, reduces the surface friction and provides an 

additional corrosion barrier for the pipe. 

• It can withstand internal pressure and external load requirements. 

• Eliminates leakage and corrosion. 

• Adheres to the existing host pipe. 

• No need for specialty fittings. 

Main Limitations 

Cited 

Bypass required 

Applicability 

(Underline those that 

apply) 

Force Main Gravity Sewer Laterals Manholes Appurtenances 

Water Main Service Lines Other: Industrial Pressure, Fire 

II. Technology Parameters 

Service Application Rehabilitation 

Service Connections No specialty fittings required. In 6 inches and larger pipes service connections 

can be made by robotic remote access using mechanical sealing apparatus. 

Structural Rating 

Claimed 

Exceeds ASTM F1216 and ASTM F1743 standards 

Materials of 

Composition 

Epoxy composite layer which is reinforced with glass and polyester fiber 

materials 

Diameter Range, 

inches 

Nominal diameter range from 6 to 36 inches 

Thickness Range, 

inches 

Not available 

Pressure Capacity, 

psi 

150 psi+ applications 

Temperature Range, 

o

F 

120o

F 

Renewal Length, feet Not available 

Other Notes Suitable for Cast/Ductile Iron, Steel, Asbestos cement, RCP and Thermoplastic. 

Can do bends up to 45 degrees. 

III. Technology Design, Installation, and QA/QC Information 

Product Standards Certified to ANSI/NSF 61 standards 

Design Standards Not available 

Design Life Range 50 years Design Life 

Installation Standards In accordance with manufacturer’s operation manual. 

Installation 

Methodology 

1. The composite materials are saturated with a thermosetting epoxy resin 

system either on the job-site or in an authorized Insituform wet out facility. 

2. Using water or air pressure, the tube is then inserted into the host pipe by 

either a pull-in or inversion method. 

A-51
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology/Method CIPP/Glass Reinforcement 

3. Following installation, hot water or steam is used to cure the thermosetting 

resin. 

4. The pipe is cooled, the ends are cut and the pipe is returned to service. Lined 

sections are re-established to the existing system using standard pipe fittings. 

QA/QC Inspection of main prior to installation. 

Followed by post-installation inspection, pressure testing (at twice the operating 

pressure). 

IV. Operation and Maintenance Requirements 

O&M Needs Disinfection of system before pressing it in to service. 

Repair Requirements 

for Rehabilitated 

Sections 

Excavate, remove the damaged portion of the pipe, install end couplers and bridge 

the previously damaged location with new pipe and couplers. 

V. Costs 

Key Cost Factors Not available 

Case Study Costs Not available 

VI. Data Sources 

References http://www.insituform.com/mm/files/InsituMain%20Brochure.pdf 

A-52
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology/Method CIPP with Carbon Fiber/Manually Applied 

I. Technology Background 

Status Conventional 

Date of Introduction US Patent 5931198 - Introduced in 1988 in the US market 

Utilization Rates Not available 

Vendor Name(s) FibrWrap 

The FibrWrap Company 

Fyfe Co. LLC 

Nancy Ridge Technology Center 

6310 Nancy Ridge Drive, Suite 103 

San Diego, CA 92121-3209 

Phone: 858-642-0694, 858-642-0947 

Email: info@fyfeco.com 

Web: http://www.fyfeco.com 

Practitioner(s) Gary Schult 

Project Sponsor 

Kiewit Western Company 

For 60 inches through 96 inches PCCP pipes 

Phone: 602-437-7841 

John Galleher 

Senior Engineer 

San Diego County Water Authority 

For Pipeline 5: 2 sections of 24 feet for 96 inches pipe 

610 W 5th Avenue 

Escondido, CA 92025 

Phone: 760-488-1991 

Cell: 760-233-3206 

Don Lieu and Robert Diaz 

Chief and Engineering Project Manager 

Utility Design Division 

Department of Public Works 

Bureau of Engineering 

Howard County, MD 

Cell for Mr. Lieu: 410-313-6121 

Cell for Mr. Diaz: 410-313-6125 

Description of Main 

Features 

The Tyfo® Fibrwrap® Pipe Rehabilitation System is a Fiber-Reinforced Polymer 

(FRP) method, utilizing carbon fiber, for the repair, strengthening and retrofit of 

corrosion-damaged and distressed large diameter PCCP, RCCP, and steel pressure 

pipelines used in municipal, industrial and other applications. It’s main use has 

been for PCCP water and force mains that have broken prestressed wires. 

Main Benefits 

Claimed 

• Restoration of pipelines structural integrity to original load bearing 

capability (pressure and external) 

• Can be designed to increase pipeline strength over and above original design 

• Non-metallic material ensures that corrosion-related damages do not recur in 

rehabilitated pipe segments 

• NSF 61 certified system for potable water 

• Thin liner minimizes any loss of flow capacity 

Main Limitations 

Cited 

• Limited to sectional repairs as cost can be high 

• Requires highly trained and experienced technicians to work in confined 

space with volatile chemicals 

• Surface preparation for good bond extremely important 

• Joint termination is an evolving technology 

• No standardized design approach 

Applicability 

(Underline those that 

apply) 

Force Main Gravity Sewer Laterals Manholes Appurtenances 

Water Main Service Lines Other: Tunnel 

A-53
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology/Method CIPP with Carbon Fiber/Manually Applied 

II. Technology Parameters 

Service Application Water and wastewater 

Service Connections No method established for service connections. Only suitable for pipe sections 

with no fittings. 

Structural Rating 

Claimed 

Fully structural rehabilitation of only distressed pipe segments –Class 4 

Materials of 

Composition 

Layers of FRPs (carbon fibers and glass fibers for electrical isolation from steel), 

epoxy 

Diameter Range, 

inches 

30 through 201 inches and above 

Thickness Range, 

inches 

0.08 to 1 inches 

Pressure Capacity, 

psi 

50 psi to 350 Psi 

Temperature Range, 

o

F 

220o

F 

Renewal Length, feet 16 to 20 feet pipe sections – 5 to 15 sections per project typical 

Other Notes Care should be taken during installation to prepare the surface for bonding and the 

humidity must be controlled. Water blasting surface down to aggregate is 

recommended. Long term durability has not yet been qualified, but should be 

similar to other reinforce plastic pipes (i.e. fiberglass pipe). Negligible loss of 

pipe capacity. 

III. Technology Design, Installation, and QA/QC Information 

Product Standards ANSI/NSF 61 certified 

Design Standards There are no design standards covering the application of carbon fiber composite 

as a liner to strengthen PCCP pipe. Some design methods determine required 

composite thickness based on limiting stress in steel cylinder assuming 100% loss 

of prestress wire. Limit is usually 75-85% of steel’s yield strength. Ultimate 

design tensile strength of the carbon composite is 120,000 psi. 

• ASTM G 53, Biological Growth Support Potential Test (BGSP) cleared 

• Long Term Durability Testing by Metropolitan Water District of Southern 

California. 

• External loading from soils should be considered and accommodated in the 

design accordingly. 

• ACI 503R-93, ACI 546R-96, ASTM D 3039-93 and ASTM D 695-02a. 

Design Life Range Minimum 50-year service life 

Installation Standards No consensus standards. ICC Pmg Report and Fyfe Co. QA/QC 

Installation 

Methodology 

Internal surface of PCCP is first hydroblasted to aggregate. Any cracks in the 

core are repaired with an epoxy. Line is then dehumidified. An epoxy tack coat is 

first applied to the substrate to increase adhesion of the carbon laminate. The 

carbon fiber fabric is impregnated with the epoxy resin and hand applied to the 

inner wall. Fibrwrap uses Tyfo 2X which has two plies of carbon textile bonded 

together. The composite is placed circumferentially such that the carbon fiber is 

oriented in the hoop direction. One ply in the axial direction is often used too. 

When necessary, protective coatings can be applied for aggressive chemical or 

environmental exposures. Fibrwrap also places a topcoat of an NSF 61 certified 

epoxy over the underlying composite. 

It generally take a 3 man crew one day to repair a section of pipe. 

QA/QC As per manufacturer provided manual, which includes responsibility sharing on 

site and in lab, manufacturing specifications, installation controls, storage, testing, 

certifications, calibrations, complaints and inspection. 

Two test panels, 12 inches x 12 inches each, are created each day of the materials 

used in that days construction. One panel is then later cut into coupons and tensile 

and flexural tested to confirm design properties. Results are reported back to the 

owner within 3 weeks. Second panel is held as a referee panel in case the samples 

A-54
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology/Method CIPP with Carbon Fiber/Manually Applied 

fail to meet the minimum design criteria. 

IV. Operation and Maintenance Requirements 

O&M Needs Indicated and provided by manufacturer. 

Repair Requirements 

for Rehabilitated 

Sections 

Periodic visual inspections every two years would be ideal. 

Top coat renewal feasible if abrasive environment. 

Any debonded composite to be removed and new laminate applied. 

V. Costs 

Key Cost Factors Exact pricing will depend on: 

1) Distance from repair location to surface access. 

2) Quantity of lineal feet contracted 

3) Lead time for crews mobilization 

4) Allotted time for onsite completion of project 

5) Project service life of repair 

Case Study Costs The cost for the carbon fiber application is about $75 to $90 per layer and per feet2 

of surface area. Typically, a 54 inches pipe operating at 150 psi with 12 feet of 

cover would be $3,000/feet. 

VI. Data Sources 

References http://www.fibrwrapconstruction.com/pipe.htm 

http://www.fibrwrapconstruction.com/pipe/pipebrochure.pdf 

www.fyfeco.com 

Correspondence via E-mail and a binder provided by Mr. Heath Carr. 

A-55
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology/Method CIPP with Carbon Fiber, Manually Applied 

I. Technology Background 

Status Emerging 

Date of Introduction Invented and introduced in 1989 at The Arizona State University. Developed and 

largely used in the South-Western states. 

Utilization Rates Over 100,000 linear feet have been wrapped by the CarbonWrap family of 

products across the country 

Vendor Name(s) CarbonWrap 

CarbonWrapTM Solutions LLC 

3843 N. Oracle Rd. 

Tucson, Arizona 85705 USA 

Fax: (520) 408-5274 

Toll Free: (866) 380-1269 

Phone: (520) 292-3109 

E-mail: info@carbonwrapsolutions.com 

Web: http://www.carbonwrapsolutions.com 

Practitioner(s) Not available 

Description of Main 

Features 

Application of carbon fiber composite to interior surface of pipe. Carbon WrapTM 

is used to strengthening buried pipes, especially PCCP with broken wires. 

Concrete and steel pipes can be strengthened to take pressures even greater than 

that of their original design. 

Main Benefits 

Claimed 

• Requires no excavation. 

• Increases pipe strength to even higher than its original pressure rating. 

• Requires no heavy equipment for installation. Access thru 24 inches 

manways. 

Main Limitations 

Cited 

• Cannot be used if the temperature is above 200o

F 

• Cost for application can be high versus post-tensioning with steel tendons. 

Applicability 

(Underline those that 

apply) 

Force Main Gravity Sewer Laterals Manholes Appurtenances 

Water Main Service Lines Other:__________________________ 

II. Technology Parameters 

Service Application Repair 

Service Connections This repair technique is only good for the pipe barrel, and no fittings or 

connections. 

Structural Rating 

Claimed 

Structural material 

Materials of 

Composition 

Epoxy resin and carbon fiber 

Diameter Range, 

inches 

Man entry (36 inches) and larger 

Thickness Range, 

inches 

0.125 inches and larger 

Pressure Capacity, 

psi 

Equal or greater than original pipe, if desired. 

Temperature Range, 

o

F 

Application in humid temperature is not recommended. 

Renewal Length, feet Typically repair is confined to one pipe section at a time, without bridging over 

joints. 

Other Notes Not available 

III. Technology Design, Installation, and QA/QC Information 

Product Standards NSF 61 compliant 

Design Standards ACI 440 (design standard for externally bonded FRP systems for concrete 

structures) 

Design Life Range Minimum 25 years 

Installation Standards As per manufacturer guidelines. 

Installation 

Methodology 

In the case of 36 inches and larger diameter pipes, simple access is made through 

the manholes and all operations are conducted internally. If the pipe can be 

accessed from the outside, the wrapping can be performed on the outside face of 

A-56
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology/Method CIPP with Carbon Fiber, Manually Applied 

the pipe; resulting in the same benefits. It is generally applied in the following 

format: Epoxy-fiber-epoxy-fiber. 

QA/QC Not available 

IV. Operation and Maintenance Requirements 

O&M Needs Regular cleaning is not required. Maintenance strategies should include condition 

assessment measures every few years. 

Repair Requirements 

for Rehabilitated 

Sections 

Re-lining may be done. 

V. Costs 

Key Cost Factors The composite material is generally the key governing cost in the contracts. It 

may vary from job to job depending on site accessibility and pipe condition. 

Case Study Costs Material cost at $10-$15/square feet per layer 

VI. Data Sources 

References http://www.carbonwrapsolutions.com/PDFinfo/Brochure.pdf 

Phone correspondence with Dr. Hamid Saadatmanesh. 

Email correspondence with Faro Mehr. 

A-57
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology/Method Woven Hose Lining/Epoxy Adhesive 

I. Technology Background 

Status Conventional 

Date of Introduction Not Available 

Utilization Rates Not Available 

Vendor Name(s) Starline HPL-W 

Starline Trenchless Technology, LLC 

1700 South Mount Prospect Road 

Des Plaines, IL 

60018-1804 

USA 

Phone: 847-768-0889 

Mail: edward.johnston@gastechnology.org 

Practitioner(s) Czech Republic 

Description of Main 

Features 

For use in rehabilitation of drinking water mains 

Main Benefits 

Claimed 

Not available 

Main Limitations 

Cited 

Not available 

Applicability 

(Underline those that 

apply) 

Force Main Gravity Sewer Laterals Manholes Appurtenances 

Water Main Service Lines Other:__________________________ 

II. Technology Parameters 

Service Application Rehabilitation 

Service Connections Need to be addressed separately. Can be identified externally via digging or 

internally via robot. 

Structural Rating 

Claimed 

430 psi (30 bar) per DVGW 

Materials of 

Composition 

Polyester woven liner, adhesive and epoxy coatings 

Diameter Range, 

inches 

3 to 24 inches 

Thickness Range, 

inches 

Not available 

Pressure Capacity, 

psi 

Up to 430 psi 

Temperature Range, 

o

F 

Recommended for use up to 78o

F 

Renewal Length, feet Not available 

Other Notes Not available 

III. Technology Design, Installation, and QA/QC Information 

Product Standards All requirements for the technology's application in drinking water pipes in 

Germany, the KTW recommendations for application of plastics in drinking water 

pipes and the DVGW W270 Recommended Practice (German Association of Gas 

and Water), have been complied with. The relevant U.S. certificate, NSF 61 

(National Sanitation Foundation), has been applied for and is expected in 2010. 

Design Standards Not available 

Design Life Range 50 years per DVGW certification 

Installation Standards Not available 

Installation 

Methodology 

The liner has to be pressed through calibrated rollers before it is pushed into the 

pipe. Liner is then wound on a pressure drum and bolted into an inversion cone 

attached to the host pipe. The liner is inverted inside the host pipe and the process 

ends when the liner reaches the catch basket. 

QA/QC Not available 

IV. Operation and Maintenance Requirements 

O&M Needs Not available 

Repair Requirements Not available 

A-58
 

 

 

 

 

for Rehabilitated 

Sections 

V. Costs 

Key Cost Factors Not available 

Case Study Costs Not available 

VI. Data Sources 

References http://www.starlinett.com/index.htm 

A-59
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology/Method Woven Hose Lining/Adhesive 

I. Technology Background 

Status Innovative 

Date of Introduction 2000 in Canada and 2005 in USA 

Utilization Rates With the help of its licensees, over 800,000 feet (250,000 meters) of Aqua-Pipe 

have been installed over the past eight years throughout Eastern Canada and the 

United States. 

Vendor Name(s) Aqua-Pipe® 

Sanexen Environmental Services Inc. 

1471 Lionel-Boulet boulevard 

Suite 32 

Varennes (Quebec) 

Canada 

J3X 1P7 

Phone: 800-263-0787 

Web: http://www.aqua-pipe.com 

Email: aqua-pipe@sanexen.com 

Practitioner(s) John Vose 

City of Naperville 

630-420-6741 

1200 W Ogden 

Naperville, IL 60563 

USA 

Kevin Bainbridge 

City of Hamilton 

905-546-2424 x 5677 

320-77 James Street North, 

Hamilton, ON L8R 2K3 

Canada 

Kamran Sarrami 

City of Toronto 

416-395-6370 

North York Civic Center, 2nd Floor 

Toronto Ontario M2N 5V7 

Canada 

Description of Main 

Features 

Sanexen, in collaboration with the National Research Council Canada (NRC) 

developed a new structural liner for the structural rehabilitation of drinking water 

mains. Aqua-Pipe is an economical and viable alternative to the water main 

problems where, in the past, dig and replace was the only choice. Aqua-Pipe is a 

class IV structural liner that is designed and manufactured with mechanical 

properties exceeding all specifications and meeting drinking water requirements. 

Main Benefits • Rapid installation of ± 2,500 feet (800 meters) per week and negotiates bends 

Claimed less than 90o 

. 

• Added life for water main because of corrosion resistance and no effect on 

water quality. 

• Economic considerations include low carbon footprint. 

Main Limitations 

Cited 

Cannot negotiate 90o bends 

Applicability 

(Underline those that 

apply) 

Force Main Gravity Sewer Laterals Manholes Appurtenances 

Water Main Service Lines Other:__________________________ 

II. Technology Parameters 

Service Application Rehabilitation and Replacement 

Service Connections The service connections are reinstated from within using a remote controlled 

mechanical robot. A CCTV system is used for monitoring the operation. Water 

tightness is preserved by the resin that surrounds the threaded cavities of the 

service connections and ensures a tight bond with Aqua-Pipe. 

A-60
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology/Method Woven Hose Lining/Adhesive 

Structural Rating 

Claimed 

Class IV (AWWA M28 Manual) fully structural independent liner 

Materials of 

Composition 

• Composite of woven seamless textile jacket with resin and polymeric 

membrane 

• Aqua-Pipe is composed of two concentric, tubular, plain woven polyester 

jackets with a polymeric membrane bonded to the interior to ensure water 

tightness. 

• The liner is impregnated with a specific thermoset epoxy resin that allows a 

tight bond between the liner and the host pipe. 

Diameter Range, 

inches 

6 to 12 inches 

Thickness Range, 

inches 

3 to 6 mm 

Pressure Capacity, 

psi 

Maximum operating pressures up to 150 psi 

Temperature Range, 

o

F 

35o

F to 100oF 

Renewal Length, feet Up to 500 feet (150 meters) between access pits. 

The distance between access pits determines the length of the segment. 

Other Notes Hazen-Williams coefficient > 120 

III. Technology Design, Installation, and QA/QC Information 

Product Standards Aqua-Pipe is certified by NSF to NSF/ANSI 61 and under BNQ Standard 3660­

950. 

Design Standards The mechanical properties of Aqua-Pipe exceed ASTM F1216 and ASTM F1743 

recommendations. 

Design Life Range 50+ years 

Installation Standards Aqua-Pipe is precisely aligned with the host pipe's point of entry and pulled 

through to the exit point. 

Installation 

Methodology 

The shaping of Aqua-Pipe is achieved by pushing a pig through the hose using 

water pressure. Circulating hot water ensures the curing process. Pulled-in-Place 

Piping (PIPP) method. 

This product requires the following cure time, temperature, and flush: 

• Day 1: Cure 1.5 hours at 65°C and 25 psi water pressure, then cure for 

12 hours at ambient temperature and 50 psi water pressure 

• Day 2: Flush at 2.8 liters per minute for 24 hours at ambient temperature 

• Day 3: Cure for 24 hours at ambient temperature 

Requires a 1 hour flush with potable water prior to being placed into service. 

QA/QC No special procedures beyond standard manufacturer’s recommendations 

IV. Operation and Maintenance Requirements 

O&M Needs No particular maintenance needs; Pressure or dry taps for future service 

connections can be easily carried out with no special equipment 

Repair Requirements 

for Rehabilitated 

Sections 

Typically need to cut out defective pipe section and replace with new pipe. 

V. Costs 

Key Cost Factors 

List of parameters or key drivers for the costs. 

Set-up cost: mobilization, temporary by-pass installation, pit excavation & 

backfill, pipe cleaning & inspection, service plugging & reinstatement, lining, 

testing, disinfection & site restoration 

Material costs: liner, resin, new pipe & fittings including valves and hydrants 

Case Study Costs Hamilton = $133/feet (35% savings); Toronto = $137/feet (50% savings); 

Naperville = $186/feet (see case study) 

VI. Data Sources 

References http://www.sanexen.com/en/aquapipe/index.htm 

http://www.sanexen.com/en/aquapipe/tech_info_product.htm 

Communication with Valerie Belisle, Michael Davison and Joseph Loiacono 

A-61
 

- 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology/Method Saertex Liner® /CIPP 

I. Technology Background 

Status Emerging 

Date of Introduction Europe in 1996 /US since 2007 

Utilization Rates 2008: about 100 miles 

Vendor Name(s) Saertex-Liner® 

Saertex multiCom® GmbH 

Brochterbecker Damm 52 

D-48365 Saerbeck 

Germany 

Phone: +49 2574 902-400 

Fax: +49 2574 902-422 

Email: multicom@saertex.com 

Web: www.saertex-multicom.de 

SAERTEX multiCom LP 

12249 Mead Way 

Littleton, CO 80125 

Phone: 1 866 921-5186 

E-Mail: multicom@saertex.com 

www.saertex-multicom.de 

Practitioner(s) DIRINGER & SCHEIDEL Rohrsanierung GmbH & Co. KG 

Branch Oldenburg/Mr. Richard Mohr 

Donnerschweer Straße 82 

26123 Oldenburg 

Phone: +49 441 2096410 

C&L Water Solutions Inc. 

Mr. Larry Larsson 

12249 Mead Way 

Littleton, CO 80125 

Phone: +1 303 7912521 

Kleen GmbH Umwelt & Kanaltechnik 

Mr. Uwe Rieken 

Böttcherstraße 4 

26506 Norden 

Phone: +49 4931 97207-0 

Description of Main 

Features 

The structural portion of the liner is made of several layers of Advantex® (ECR 

glass) glass fiber reinforcement that is manufactured by SAERTEX multiCom. 

An inner film (styrene tight) serves as an aid to installation and is removed 

immediately following the curing process. An external styrene tight film is 

outside the structural layer complex, followed by an opaque film that protects 

against UV exposure and damage during insertion. The liner is winched in, after 

placement of a sliding film, along the invert of the host pipe. Two types of resins 

can be used: a polyester resin or a vinylester resin for industrial sewage. The liner 

can be either UV cured or steam cured (catalyst is included for steam curing 

option). 

Main Benefits • High tensile strength in both radial and axial directions due to glass fiber 

Claimed reinforcement. Handle winching forces. 

• Excellent material data, like an e-modulus of 1.740 x 106 psi = static needs 

are achieved with thin wall thickness. 

• 1/10th the thermal shrinkage of an ordinary polyester felt reinforced liner 

resulting in annular gap normally less than 0.5%. 

• Higher long-term modulus than felt liners. 

• Cure with either UV or steam. 

• Liner can be placed into service directly after completion of curing process 

and re-opening of the laterals. 

• Circular, egg-shaped or box sections can be accommodated. 

Main Limitations 

Cited 

• More expensive than polyester felt material 

• Hose liners produced in Germany and shipped to the US warehouse 

A-62
 

- 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology/Method Saertex Liner® /CIPP 

Applicability 

(Underline those that 

apply) 

Force Main (potential) Gravity Sewer Laterals Manholes Appurtenances 

Water Main Service Lines Other: Storm Water Pipes 

II. Technology Parameters 

Service Application Gravity sewer, storm water pipes 

Service Connections Service connections reinstated same as conventional CIPP liners. 

Structural Rating 

Claimed 

Semi structural to fully structural. The Saertex-S-Liner and Saertex-M-Liner have 

the following short-term flexural properties: 

Saertex-S Saertex-M 

Flexural Strength, psi 36,250 29,000 

Flexural Modulus, psi 1.740 x 106 1.015 x 106 

The S-Liner has a diminution factor of 1.35 for calculating the long-term flexural 

modulus. 

Materials of 

Composition 

Advantex® (ECR glass) glass fiber from Owens Corning. Polyester resin from 

DSM and Scott Bader. Vinylester resin from NRC. 

Diameter Range, 

inches 

6 to 48 inches (150 to 1,200 mm) 

Thickness Range, 

inches 

0.118 to 0.472 inches (3 to 12 mm) 

Pressure Capacity, 

psi 

Not available. 

Temperature Range, 

o

F 

Not available. 

Renewal Length, feet Hose liners up to 1,640 feet (500 m) 

Other Notes Not available. 

III. Technology Design, Installation, and QA/QC Information 

Product Standards EN 13566, Part 4 

Design Standards ATV-M 127, Part 2, NSF 14 

Design Life Range 70 years based on 20,000 hour stress rupture testing 

Installation Standards DIN EN 1610 

Installation 

Methodology 

Sewer lines need to be cleaned and TV-inspected before start of work. A sliding 

film is inserted along the invert and packing heads installed at the ends of the 

liner. The liner is drawn into the existing pipe and then inflated using compressed 

air. The liner is then cured with either UV light or steam, depending on resin 

type. The curing process is computer-controlled. After curing the packing heads 

are removed and the inner film removed, tightness testing can be made at this 

point. A pproximately 4 hours after curing, laterals or service connections can be 

reinstated using conventional methods and the line returned to service. 

QA/QC Host pipe is CCTV inspected prior to lining. After lining, another CCTV 

inspection is necessary to confirm that there are no wrinkles, delamination or 

foreign objects (defects) in the liner. Samples, per ASTM F1743 should be 

obtained and tested for wall thickness, flexural and tensile properties. Exfiltration 

tests for gravity pipes, with a maximum limit of 50 gal/inch diameter/mile/day, 

and pressure testing to either twice the working pressure or working pressure plus 

50 psi, whichever is less, is recommended in ASTM F1743. Allowable leakage 

for pressure test is 20 gal/inch diameter/mile/day. 

IV. Operation and Maintenance Requirements 

O&M Needs Not available. 

Repair Requirements 

for Rehabilitated 

Sections 

Not available. 

V. Costs 

Key Cost Factors Not available. 

Case Study Costs e.g. for 8 inches = approx. $14/feet material, chemicals, foil, glass fiber and 

approx. $12/feet installation, cleaning, mobilization 

VI. Data Sources 

References Trenchless Technology International, Pumper & Cleaner Magazine 

A-63
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology/Method Hose Liner/Pulled in Place 

I. Technology Background 

Status Emerging 

Date of Introduction 2001 in Germany 

Utilization Rates Between 20 and 30 km per year through 2008 

Vendor Name(s) Primus Line® 

Raedlinger Primus Line GmbH 

Kammerdorfer Strasse, 16 

Cham D93413 

Germany 

Phone: +49 9971 4003-100 

Email: primusline@raedlinger.com 

Homepage: www.primusline.com 

Practitioner(s) Double-inverted siphon under Lake Bigge. Two 12” drinking water lines, 650 

feet long each, 232 psi working pressure. 

Client: Kreiswasserwerke Olpe 

Engineer: Bieske & Partner, Lohmar 

Rising pressure pipe, 20 inches diameter, 363 psi working pressure, 1,350 feet 

long with 4 - 45o bends. Pipeline located on a 76% slope. 

Client: Stahlwerke Thüringen AG 

Description of Main 

Features 

Seamless woven aramid (Kevlar®) fiber in single or double-layer design 

embedded in a high performance plastic. The folded pipe is pulled into the 

existing pipe from a reel. No curing required. Pressure inflates the liner which is 

then self supporting. Inner liner coating is either PE for water and sewer 

applications, or TPU for oil and gas. 

Main Benefits 

Claimed 

• Light weight, 1.6 to 9.1 kg/m depending on diameter and number of layers 

of fabric. 

• High strength – burst pressure of 2,580 psi (178 bar) for 6 inches diameter. 

• Delivered rolled up to 5 miles on one drum. 

• Easy to install – up to 6,000 feet in a single line. 

• Could be used for a temporary pressure by-pass line. 

• Can navigate through a 30o bend. 

Main Limitations 

Cited 

• Requires a special coupling device (Primus Line connectors) for jointing up 

to steel, PE or other pipe materials for pressure rates higher than 16 bars. 

Alternative standard PE or GRP couplings are being tested. 

• Cannot accept connections so need special connectors (for high pressure) to 

adapt to fittings. 

• Would be imported from Germany as no US production. 

Applicability 

(Underline those that 

apply) 

Force Main Gravity Sewer Laterals Manholes Appurtenances 

Water Main Service Lines Other: Gas and Oil 

II. Technology Parameters 

Service Application Pressure - water, wastewater, oil and gas 

Service Connections No service connections directly to the liner. A special connector (for high 

pressure applications) is needed at end to join liner, via a flange or weld, to steel 

pipe or fitting. 

Structural Rating 

Claimed 

Class IV, but relies upon host pipe to carry external loads. 

Materials of 

Composition 

The Primus Line is made of a low weight fibre woven hose. The hose is 

constructed of seamless interweaving of Kevlar fibre with an inner and outer 

coating. The inner coating is a thermoplastic which is smooth and resistant to 

many media. For water and sewer applications the inner coating is PE, for oil and 

gas applications the coating is TPU. The outer coating is wear-resistant PE. 

Kevlar fibre has a tensile strength of 2,920 N/mm2

, or 8 times that of steel. 

Diameter Range, 

inches 

6-20 inches (150-500 mm) 

Thickness Range, 

inches 

0.24 inches (6.5 mm) 

A-64
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology/Method Hose Liner/Pulled in Place 

Pressure Capacity, 

psi 

493 psi for 6 inches (150 mm), 218 psi for 20 inches (500 mm) for single layer of 

woven fabric; higher with double layer of woven fabric 

Temperature Range, 

o

F 

60o

C 

Renewal Length, feet Up to 6,000 feet (3,000 feet more common) 

Other Notes Certified for drinking water in Germany, but not in North America. 

III. Technology Design, Installation, and QA/QC Information 

Product Standards KTW and W270 for drinking water in Europe, Deutsche Vereiniging des Gas und 

Wasserfaches (DVGW) Testing Basis VP 643, June 2004 

Design Standards None. Raedlinger’s rated pressure of the Primus Liner provides a short-term factor 

of safety of 2.5 against the burst pressure. Raedlinger’s literature states that longterm creep pressure tests are conducted, in accordance to DIN 16887 and ISO 

9080, with a safety coefficient of 2.0 applied to the extrapolated 50 year strength. 

Design Life Range Minimum service life of 50 years 

Installation Standards None 

Installation 

Methodology 

The existing pipe is first CCTV inspected. The inspection device is fitted with 

tools suitable for grinding off sharp edges at pipe transitions or welded seams. 

The pipe is then cleaned using a mechanical pig. Sharp edges can damage the 

outer PE coating so a special fitting is needed to guide the liner into the host pipe. 

The Primus Line is pulled from a reel into the pipeline that has been prepared. A 

special pulling head is fitted to the end of the Primus Line for attaching the cable 

for pulling. Rate of installation of up to 1200 feet per hour possible. The 

maximum pulling force is 100 kN. A load cell with recorder is required to 

monitor and document the pulling force. With the Primus Line in final position, 

special connectors are fitted on the ends and after curing of the injected resin 

(ScotchcastTM Cable Resin No. 1471), the connector is used to join the Primus 

Line via a welded or flanged connection to the original pipe or an adapter. 

QA/QC The host pipe is CCTV inspected for anomalies. The inspection device is fitted 

with a grinding tool for removal of any sharp edges which could damage the 

Primus Liner during insertion or operation. After the liner has been completely 

installed and connecters fitted to the end, the line is hydrostatically pressure tested 

to ensure leak tightness. Raedlinger recommends a test pressure of 1.1 times 

working pressure, or a minimum of 30 psi (2 bar) over working pressure. 

IV. Operation and Maintenance Requirements 

O&M Needs None identified. 

Repair Requirements 

for Rehabilitated 

Sections 

Raedlinger did not state what procedures need to be followed to repair a section 

that has been lined with Primus Line. It would appear that a damaged section 

would have to be removed and two new special couplings used to install a 

replacement section. 

V. Costs 

Key Cost Factors • Time and cost savings 

• Only coarse cleaning of the old pipe is necessary; no bonding of the Primus 

Liner is required 

• Fast installation process and fast restart of pipeline operation 

• Savings through minimum construction costs 

• Reduction of excavation work to a minimum; minimal disruption of public 

life, no destruction of vegetation, no disturbance of road, rail and shipping 

traffic 

Case Study Costs The cost for the installation was reported to be about a 70% cost savings versus 

conventional replacement construction. 

VI. Data Sources 

References Primus Line brochure “Innovative High-Pressure Pipelines for Trenchless Pipe 

Renewal”; Reference data sheets (8 selected projects) 

Pressure Rates; Scope of delivery; Installation manual (December 2008); 

Installation manual connectors 

A-65
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology/Method Glass Reinforced Thermoplastic Liner/Thermoformed 

I. Technology Background 

Status Emerging 

Date of Introduction 2008 – development trials in Europe 

Utilization Rates Limited -still in development stage 

Vendor Name(s) Aqualiner 

Aqualiner Ltd 

Unit 10, Charnwood Business Park, North Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, 

LE11 1QJ, United Kingdom 

Phone: +44 (0) 1509 210027 

Email: info@aqualiner.co.uk 

Website: www.aqualiner.co.uk 

Practitioner(s) Three field trials undertaken by Wessex Water. Contact Julian Britton, Manager – 

Critical Sewers Team, Kingston Seymour STW, Back Lane, Kingston Seymour, 

Clevedon UK BS21 6UY Tel (44) 01275 875157 

Description of Main 

Features 

Aqualiner involves inserting a glass fiber reinforced polypropylene sock into a 

deteriorated pipe. Once the composite sock has been inserted into the host pipe, a 

silicone rubber inflation tube pushes a heated pig through the composite melting 

the thermoplastic sock against the pipe. The inversion bag presses the molten 

thermoplastic composite sock against the pipe wall where it cools to form a solid 

glass reinforced thermoplastic liner. 

Main Benefits 

Claimed 

• No mixing of chemicals – long shelf life 

• Environmentally safe – no releases 

• Structural – capable of withstanding internal and external pressure 

• Thin liner – minimizes any loss of capacity with a liner 

• Trenchless method of installation- minimizes excavation and disruptions 

Main Limitations 

Cited 

• Still in incubation – not commercially released yet 

• NSF 61 listing and UK approvals in process (DWI Regulation 31). 

Applicability 

(Underline those that 

apply) 

Force Main Gravity Sewer Laterals Manholes Appurtenances 

Water Main Service Lines Other: 

II. Technology Parameters 

Service Application Water distribution, sewer force mains 

Service Connections Open cut or robotically reinstate. Fusion couplings under development 

Structural Rating 

Claimed 

Fully structural (Class IV). Aqualiner will conform to the strain corrosion 

requirements for a GRP sewer pipe as contained in Table 6 of EN 13566-4:2002 

(similar to those in ASTM D3262). 

Materials of 

Composition 

Chopped glass fiber and polypropylene. 

Diameter Range, 

inches 

6-12 inches 

Thickness Range, 

inches 

3-6 mm 

Pressure Capacity, 

psi 

145 psi (10 bar) 

Temperature Range, 

o

F 

-5o

C to 40oC 

Renewal Length, feet 500 feet of 12 inches 

Other Notes Not available. 

III. Technology Design, Installation, and QA/QC Information 

Product Standards None at this time. Closest applicable standard might be EN ISO 15874 – 

Polypropylene for hot and cold water installations 

Design Standards None at this time. Closes applicable standard might be EN 13566-4:2002, Plastic 

piping systems for renovation of underground sewerage networks (CIPP). 

Design Life Range 50-75 years 

Installation Standards None at this time. 

Installation 

Methodology 

The host pipe is first cleaned and then CCTV inspected for location of laterals and 

fittings. The liner can be installed through a bend of up to 45 degrees. A pig is 

A-66
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology/Method Glass Reinforced Thermoplastic Liner/Thermoformed 

inserted into the thermoplastic composite sock. The pig heats the polypropylene 

until it melts. An inversion drum deploys a silicone rubber inflation tube which 

pushes the pig through the pipe. Application rate is 0.5 m/min. The inversion bag 

also presses the molten thermoplastic composite sock against the pipe wall where 

it cools to form a solid homogeneous thermoplastic composite liner. Pressure in 

the inversion bag is kept at 45 psi (3 bar). The inversion bag is deflated and 

removed after the liner cools. 

QA/QC After installation, CCTV inspection should be performed on the liner. The 

internal surface is to be smooth, clean and free from scoring, cavities, wrinkling, 

and other surface defects. Samples of the formed liner should be checked for 

thickness, short-term flexural modulus and tensile strength, but as yet no design 

values have been provided. 

IV. Operation and Maintenance Requirements 

O&M Needs None identified yet. 

Repair Requirements 

for Rehabilitated 

Sections 

Remove host pipe and Aqualiner. Replace with new pipe section and tie back to 

existing host pipe with repair clamps. 

V. Costs 

Key Cost Factors • Mobilization – one fully equipped installation truck, compressor and 

generator. 

• Pipe cleaning as for close fit lining. 

• Principal costs include liner tube, installation labor, crew size (3-4), and 

power usage. 

• Service lateral reinstatement by open cut or remote robotics as per close fit 

lining. 

Case Study Costs Estimated Cost ~ $35-$40/feet 

VI. Data Sources 

References Aqualiner Product Specification Issue 3 (Aug. 12, 2007) 

A-67
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology/Method Sliplining/HDD/Pipe Bursting/Direct Bury 

I. Technology Background 

Status Emerging 

Date of Introduction Introduced November 2003. First commercial installation January 2004 

Utilization Rates Over 2 million linear feet installed since 2004 

Vendor Name(s) Fusible C-900®/Fusible C-905®/FPVCTM 

Underground Solutions, Inc. (UGSI) 

13135 Danielson Street- Suite 201 

Poway, CA 92064 

Phone: 858-679-9551 

Email: info@undergroundsolutions.com 

Web: www.undergroundsolutions.com 

Practitioner(s) Over 700 projects with municipal and industrial users in 43 out of 50 states, 

Canada and Mexico. Primarily used for pressurized potable water, reclaim, and 

wastewater lines 

Description of Main 

Features 

Fusible PVCTM pipe is extruded from a specific formulation of PVC resin, which 

allows the joints to be butt fused together using UGSI’s fusion process. Industry 

standard butt fusion equipment is used with some minor modifications. The 

resin/compound meets the PVC formulation in PPI Technical Report #2. With the 

proprietary formulation, the fused joint strength is (minimum 95%) as strong as 

the pipe wall. The fusible pipe is made in DIPS and IPS OD series, as well as 

schedule and sewer sizes. The Fusible C-900 ®, Fusible C-905®, and FPVCTM 

pipes are NSF 61 certified for potable water. 

Main Benefits 

Claimed 

• AWWA C900 and C905 PVC pipe 

• Corrosion resistant, abrasion resistant, high “C” factor at 150 

• Fully restrained joint - Fusible PVCTM joints allow long lengths of pipe to be 

used for HDD, pipe bursting and sliplining applications. 

• NSF 61 certified for potable water 

• Use standard fittings and service saddles 

• Higher strength enables longer pulls and larger inside diameters 

Main Limitations 

Cited 

• Fusion time for joint is 1.5 to 2 minutes per diameter inch 

• PVC fusion technicians need to be trained and qualified by UGSI. 

Qualification only lasts one year. 

• PVC is impacted by cyclic (fatigue) pressure loadings, which are typically 

experienced in a force main application. 

• As a stiff, strong thermoplastic, PVC has specific guidelines for bending 

radius 

Applicability 

(Underline those that 

apply) 

Force Main Gravity Sewer Laterals Manholes Appurtenances 

Water Main Service Lines Other: Culverts 

II. Technology Parameters 

Service Application Sliplining, HDD, pipe bursting, direct bury 

Service Connections Reinstate with excavation. Tapping procedure per Uni-bell standards. No direct 

tapping. Connect to MJ or flanged fittings. 

Structural Rating 

Claimed 

Fully structural (Class IV) - carry full internal pressure and external loads 

independent of the host pipe’s remaining strength. 

Materials of 

Composition 

Fusible PVCTM is extruded with a unique patent pending formulation that meets 

PPI TR-2 range of composition of qualified PVC ingredients. Meets ASTM cell 

classification 12454. 

Diameter Range, 

inches 

4-12 inches for Fusible C-900® (potable water) 

14-36 inches for Fusible C-905® (potable water) 

4-36 inches for FPVCTM (potable water in other than C900/C905 dimensions and 

non-potable applications) 

Thickness Range, 

inches 

Fusible C-900: DR 14, 18, 25 

Fusible C-905: DR 14, 18, 21, 25, 32.5, 41, 51 

FPVC: DR 14, 18, 21, 25, 26, 32.5, 41, 51, Sch 40, Sch 80 

D3034 and F679 Sewer sizes through 36 inches 

Pressure Capacity, 

psi 

165 psi – 305 psi under C900; 80 psi – 235 psi under C905 

A-68
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology/Method Sliplining/HDD/Pipe Bursting/Direct Bury 

Temperature Range, 

o

F 

Limited to 140o

F and below. Above 73oF standard internal pressure de-rating 

factors apply for long-term elevated temperature exposure 

Renewal Length, feet Standard guidance of 300-500 feet for pipe bursting with length of >1,000 feet 

completed in a single burst. Slipline length of 3,500 feet in a single pull have 

been completed. HDD lengths of over 5,100 feet in a single length. 

Other Notes Not available. 

III. Technology Design, Installation, and QA/QC Information 

Product Standards AWWA C900, AWWA C905, NSF 61 Certified (for potable water applications), 

ASTM D2241, D3034, F679, D1785 

Design Standards AWWA C900, AWWA C905 

Design Life Range 100+ years 

Installation Standards ASCE “Pipe Bursting Projects” - ASCE Manual and Report on Engineering 

Practice #112. AWWA installation standard is in development. 

Installation 

Methodology 

For sliplining, host pipe is cleaned and CCTV inspected. Depending on site 

logistics, the Fusible PVCTM pipes can be strung out and the joints butt fused 

above grade prior to insertion, or butt fused in the ditch. For pipe bursting, the 

pipe normally is butt fused in a single length. Static burst methods only are used. 

The fused PVC pipe is either winched into the host pipe for sliplining, or pulled in 

behind the expansion head for pipe bursting. A non-rigid connection from the 

pipe to the expansion head is used. In all installation methods the maximum 

recommended pull force and the minimum recommended bend radius must be 

followed. 

QA/QC The stock pipe is subjected to all of the normal QC requirements in AWWA 

C900/C905, including dimensional conformance, flattening, acetone immersion, 

hydrostatic, and burst tests. UGSI includes impact, heat reversion, and axial 

tensile testing as well. In addition 3rd party labs are used to confirm extrusion 

results on key tests prior to shipment. The fusion process parameters of pressure 

and the time are recorded for each joint using a datalogger. Additional parameters 

such as the heat plate temperature are also recorded. 

IV. Operation and Maintenance Requirements 

O&M Needs No special O&M needs. 

Repair Requirements 

for Rehabilitated 

Sections 

Cut out and replace with AWWA PVC of the same OD, using repair clamps and 

all standard PVC and DI water works fittings. 

V. Costs 

Key Cost Factors Benefits: Due to the high tensile strength of PVC (compared to softer 

thermoplastic rehab materials), Fusible PVCTM allows longer lengths of cased and 

uncased pulls, which can reduce the number and cost of pit excavations required. 

Reduced wall thickness for a given pressure maximizes inner diameter (ID) for a 

given outer diameter (OD) either maximizing flow in an OD constrained 

environment or minimizing cost of pipe material and installation as well as risk 

for a given ID and pressure requirement. Additional ease and reduced cost of 

reconnections using standard water works fittings. 

Limitations: Due to limitations of bending radius, Fusible PVCTM may require 

longer insertion pits over softer thermoplastics. 

Case Study Costs Fusible PVCTM pipe was used for a 5,120 feet directional drill crossing under the 

Beaufort River for the Beaufort Jasper Water & Sewer Authority in June of 2007 

and was compared in costs to both steel and HDPE pipe. The overall project cost 

$1.7 million and the customer estimated savings of $400,000 (materials and 

installation) by selecting Fusible PVCTM pipe over other materials for the drill 

portion. 

VI. Data Sources 

References www.undergroundsolutions.com 

A-69