Inspection Technology

Are your pipes inline with best practices and inspection standards?

If it’s been a considerable period of time since the last inline inspection for your water main lines, you may be running the risk of operating with undetected damages and imminent failures. As one of North America’s leading providers of pipeline inspections and technologies, PICA Corp knows just how costly sudden breakages can be. Below, we’ll explore the benefits of preventative inspection, as well as CCTV evaluations. Read on to learn more.

Do you plan ahead to prevent disaster with regular pipeline inspections? Each year, pipeline failures cause millions of dollars in damage, disrupting the daily operation of municipalities and affecting thousands of residents. For major transmission mains transporting raw water, wastewater and potable water , routine evaluation can help catch early signs of degradation before they have a chance to fail. As a leader in the pipeline inspection and condition analysis business, PICA Corp uses an extensive range of In-Line Inspection (ILI) Tools to provide clients with accurate pipeline condition information. Learn more about our inline inspection devices below.

Do you know the overall condition of the pipes within your water transmission network? If you don’t have an active plan in place to inspect your PCCP pipelines, you could be at risk for major failures that lead to significant damage including flooding, repair and clean-up costs, and more. As a leading provider of inline pipe inspections PICA Corp is your first choice for NDE results you can count on. Learn more about the importance of PCCP inspection, as well as why you should partner with PICA, below.

Do You Know The Value Of Regularly Inspecting Your Water Mains?

Are your water mains at risk for corrosion failure? Each year, main breaks cause millions of dollars of damage to property, roadways, and residences. Regular inspection of your mains helps ensure that your pipes are in serviceable condition and free from risk of failure that leads to costly repairs. At PICA Corp, we’re proud to be a leading provider of inspection services for customers all over the globe. Read on to learn more about detection of corrosion and deterioration, including one of the Edmonton Region’s major culprits, tuberculation, below.

Pre-stressed Concrete Pressure Pipe (PCCP) is used for water feeder mains across the world.  It is a sturdy material; however, it can fail dramatically if the reinforcing wires break.  This article discusses degradation detection.