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APRIL 2014 WET NEWS 23 The durability of ductile iron has been acknowledged for several decades and in many hydraulic systems, ductile iron pipe systems that are 150 years old and beyond are still in perfectly good working order. A solution: Ductile iron systems B eyond the inherent qual- ities offered by ductile iron, its service life is clearly dependent on the qual- ity of its external coating sys- tem against soils aggressivity. Proven research has shown that up to an estimated 84% of the service life of an iron pipe is determined by its external coating*. With this in mind, Saint-Gobain's investment on R&D focuses on enhancing our pipes coating systems. Saint-Gobain has developed BioZinalium, a protection sys- tem that includes the enhance- ment of copper, reducing the risk of corrosion and impacting positively on the durability of ductile iron pipes, equating to a longer service life and the mini- mising of leakage possibilities. Joints are particular weak spots in a pipeline if they are not correctly made. Ductile iron is well known for having jointing systems that are easy to install, but yet very effective. Water tightness is achieved in all circumstances and the per- formance of the joint is well maintained over very long peri- ods of time. Saint-Gobain PAM UK has also developed an on-site training program, available to all its customers, to support contractors with the installa- tion of the pipes and to share best practice. Leakage is a very important issue that needs to be carefully tackled. With water currently in plentiful supply in the UK, the issue of water leakage will only be coming even more pressing. The durability of ductile iron pipe systems stems from a combination of its exceptional mechanical properties, the leak tightness of its joints used and the resistance to soil dam- ages provided by its external coating systems. When it comes to whole-life cost, ease of installation, life- span and performance, ductile iron offers a clear advantage in the war against leakage. n Olga Luengo-Gonzalez is market- ing manager at Saint-Gobain PAM UK. www.saint-gobainpam.co.uk * Mathematical forecasting model used to calculate the life expectancy of a Natural C40 pipe for a given diameter (DN150) and soil conditions (2,500Ohm•cm) • High Return On Capital – From 6 Months • Low Operating Costs – Class Leading • High Reliability – 25 Year Design Life • High Customer Satisfaction Water Treatment, Waste Water Treatment Water Filtration, Materials Handling Contact us today…. Tel: +44 (0) 28 867 69600 Email: info@skesolutions.com www.skesolutions.com Organised by Supported by Co-sponsors EXPERT SPEAKERS INCLUDE Malcolm Horne General Manager, Asset Creation Waste Water Infrastructure Severn Trent Water Chris Jones Research & Development Manager Northumbrian Water Sonia Phippard Director of Water and Flood Risk Management Defra Keith Mason Senior Director of Finance and Networks Ofwat Dan Green Head of Sustainability and Innovation Wessex Water Piers Clark Commercial Director Thames Water Keith Wishart Head of Technology and Innovation eight2O Steve Kaye Head of Innovation Anglian Water Follow us @WWTlive using #waterinnovation BOOK NOW at www.WWT-innovation.net The annual Water Industry Innovation Conference is a must-attend event for organisations seeking or providing innovative solutions to drive efficiency within the water sector in AMP6 and beyond. Attend this one-day conference to: Gain first-hand insight into Defra and Ofwat's role in breaking down barriers to innovation Explore the "adjacent possible" in the water sector and the new trends that are going to make a difference Discover new approaches to innovation measurement in the water sector and how it will impact the future Hear how your peers have overcome barriers and applied cross-sector innovation within their organisations Explore how your peers are taking a collaborative approach to innovation in AMP6 Find out about new developments within the supply chain during the "Technology Showcase" Charity partner Media partners 13 TH May 2014 | Holiday Inn Birmingham City Centre Ductile iron pipe systems stem from a combination of exceptional mechanical properties, the leak tightness of its joints used and the resistance to soil damages

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