Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati, Ohio
8 industry leaders’ presentations on Primus Line’s pressure pipe information and methods. Industry experts will share their knowledge and field experience in this moderated webinar with two separate Q&A sessions.
In this presentation the general engineering strategy of the Primus Line® Product will be explained. It will be pointed out, why Primus Line uses the term “FFRP” and how it is interpreted by Primus Line®. The general design of Primus Line® will be explained, focusing on the characteristics of the Aramid yarn, used for reinforcement. Background of the MOP calculation of Primus Line® in theory and the underlying tests will be discussed. Product characteristics and test results in the areas of non-constant loads, abrasion, and axial load, as applied during installation, will be shared. Production technology of the Primus Line® products and the quality assurance methods thereof will be pointed out.
Dr. Bjorn Bergmann studied pure and applied chemistry in Mainz, Germany, and Sydney, Australia, finishing his diploma at Max-Plack Institute for Polymer Research in Mainz. Dr. Bergmann worked for 7 years for the Fraunhofer Institute. Dr. leads the research group “Compounding & Extrusion” and is active in European research projects in the field of polymer engineering. Holding PhD in engineering (Dr.-Ing.) from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. Dr. Bjorn Bergmann holds a PMP – Project Management Professional certification. Dr. worked for several years in process optimization for large scale extrusion production. Dr. is also the director R&D of Radlinger Primus Line since early 2022.
This presentation aims to equip attendees with a thorough understanding of the Primus Line® System and the technical nuances of its installation and design. Key topics will include the product portfolio, system composition, and operating conditions. Additionally, we will address crucial considerations such as site preparations, liner insertion and inflation, and host pipe connection. Designed to provide a solid foundation in both theoretical knowledge and best practices, this presentation is essential for anyone involved in the installation and management of Primus Line systems.
Peter Bandelt is a seasoned Technical Project Manager at Primus Line in Cham, Germany. With a doctorate in Process Systems Engineering from the Technical University of Munich and a master’s in Chemical Engineering, Peter has extensive experience in managing R&D projects and international business development, particularly in the oil and gas sector. He has participated in challenging rehabilitations, including the ones in UK, Singapore, and the Netherlands. A dynamic and engaging presenter, he has been entrusted with Primus Line’s technical certifications. Outside of the office, Peter also has a passion for drumming, fitness, and travel.
The goal of this presentation is to show and highlight the versatility of the Primus Line system and how a good engineering process can help to achieve excellent results in a varied field of pressurized operations, from potable water pipelines, oil and gas pipelines, sewer rising mains, firefighting mains, overland operations, etc. improving installation times and costs. The Primus Line system can be installed with minimum excavation needed, through very long distances and negotiating several bends up to 90°, however to achieve the most of what Primus Line is capable of, a thorough engineering work is required to identify and assess the risks and propose the best options and solutions for the challenge ahead, based on the calculations performed for the Liner and the project (Maximum operating pressure in bends, pulling force, hydraulics, etc.)
Rodolfo Pérez is a seasoned Engineer with over 12 years of experience, including nine years dedicated to field operations. Since 2021, he has been a Technical Project Manager at Rädlinger Primus Line, overseeing the technical facets of projects, assessing feasibility, supervising installations, and training new installation partners, particularly across North America. Prior to this role, Rodolfo honed his skills as a Field Engineer at Schlumberger. Educated as a Petroleum Engineer in UMSA (Universidad Mayor de San Andres) in Bolivia, he continues to contribute to the industry from his home country
Home of the Arizona Cardinals, with over 250,000 residents, Glendale, AZ is the fifth largest city in the Valley of the Sun. Their wastewater collections systems consist of 3 wastewater treatments plants that reuses water for golf and recreational facilities, as well as cooling water for the Palo Verde Nuclear Power Plant. Their Arrowhead Wastewater Treatment Plant conveys the Waste Activated Sludge (WAS) from the facility to a discharge manhole 3-miles from the plant. This 6-inch WAS line was constructed with 401 lined ductile iron that was corroding at the joints resulting in leaks and failures over the last 10 years. After evaluating a number of technologies for rehabilitation, the City and their design engineer determined that Primus Line was the best option for extending the life of the pipe due to its ability to travel through bends, provide 150psi test pressure, and allow for long distances between access pits. This project was completed over 4 months in 2020/2021 and only required 14 access pits along the alignment. This was the longest force main pipe rehabilitation project utilizing Primus Line when it was completed.
Mike Ambroziak is Professional Engineer that has spent his more than 23-year career building knowledge and understanding of the water and wastewater industry in the Southwest United States, working for two national consulting engineering companies over ten years, followed by building a small business as a manufacturer representative/underground construction contracting business in the last 13 years. He has presented over 30 white papers and presentations over his career at over 100 industry conferences throughout the United States. He was a board member of AZ Water for 8 years, a member of the 5S club, and was a Fuller Award recipient from AWWA in 2024.
This presentation will discuss the trenchless rehabilitation of the 1,620-foot-long Rapallo Viaduct 16-inch Ductile Iron Sewer Force Main; using modified slip-lining Flexible Fabrice Reinforced Pipe (FFRP)
Ahmed Hassan joined J. Fletcher Creamer & Son, Inc. in 2022, as Trenchless Technology Lead for Spray-in-place Pipe (SIPP Epoxy and Cement lining), and Flexible Fabric Reinforced Pipe (FFRP) modified slip-lining, with over 20 years of prior experience in pumps and pumping systems, serving water and wastewater markets and clients.
Jason Newman serves as Vice President of Construction Management of J. Fletcher Creamer & Son, Inc., a nationally recognized contractor consistently ranked in the ENR Top 400 Contractors. In this capacity he is responsible for the execution of all projects constructed and directly supervises the management teams based out of the Hackensack office. Jason started with Creamer after graduating with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Clemson University in 2002. He is well versed in all aspects of Creamer’s lines of business with a particular interest in pipe rehabilitation and trenchless technology
This presentation is to provide knowledge with regards to overland applications of temporary bypass. Whether it be potable water or class 2 and 3 fluids, each project is engineered keeping in mind flow rates, elevations, and deployment methods. A leak-free system that is tied together with monitoring and pig senders and receivers for fast and efficient draining of the fluids. With reels of DN300 up to 690m on 1 reusable reel, Prima Pipes Overland applications save on transportation, decrease installation time, and can be placed in tough terrain. As a rental supplier, QC and QA are extremely important and the level of documentation is unmatched for future reference. All lines are installed and tested at a minimum of 1.25X operating pressure using fresh water before being put into use. The absence of adhesion is a failure. And inadequate surface prep is often the cause. There may be a dozen techniques for testing adhesion, some are destructive, others non-destructive.
As owner of Prima Pipe Solutions, Mr. Wanchulak carries the responsibility for all aspects of the rehabilitation and overland rental divisions. All designing and pre planning of projects occurs with the aid of Primus Line support representatives and direct contact with their inhouse engineers and product support team. In Chris’s role, aspects of this responsibility include but are not limited to; safety, design, proposals, preplanning, carbon capture initiatives project planning processes, and is the liaison between Prima staff and the end clients. As a team leader, Mr. Wanchulak aids in the smooth transition from the planning process to execution and post-project close out.
In February of 2021, the 20-inch water transmission main underneath the Vermont Street bridge over the Kansas River was immediately taken out of service due to substantial breaks in the line during a freeze-thaw cycle. The City of Lawrence. KS quickly investigated the extent of the damage and root cause to the 1,110 ft pipeline to determine the viability and cost-effectiveness of returning the pipeline back into service and identify one or more solutions. The cities consultants evaluated a wide range of trenchless solutions and recommended the FFRP technology Primus Line as the best option for rehabilitation.
The Klefstad Lift Station in the City of Wood Dale, which processes approximately 120,000 gallons per day (GPD) for its industrial sector, faced significant challenges due to aging infrastructure. Originally built in the 1960s and rebuilt in 2009, the station saw increased daily flows in Spring 2023, reaching 220,000 GPD due to a high-volume industrial user and wet weather. The lift station and force main were in poor condition, with tuberculation buildup in the metallic force main and a failing cementitious liner in the wet well, leading to reduced pump efficiency. Preliminary design investigations confirmed that the existing wet well and force main were adequately sized for the increased flows, prompting the use of trenchless technology for rehabilitation. The solution included flexible fabric reinforced piping (Primus FFRP) and cured-in-place-pipe (CIPP) lining for 2,750 feet of ductile iron force main, along with a polyurethane coating in the wet well.
Patrick Hulsebosch, PE, has strengthened his wastewater systems knowledge in his six years of experience with a focus in the design of sewer collection rehabilitation and improvement programs. Recently, as a project engineer and project manager, he has expanded his expertise to pressure pipelines, having planned and executed numerous force main condition assessment programs as well as vetting and implementing rehabilitation options. He has been instrumental in evaluating and piloting emerging specialty inspection tools for gravity and pressure pipe inspection programs to better serve RJN’s clients in these markets.
Member Benefits:
