TPN – The Proving Nozzle

What it does

Used immediately after a cleaning job, it allows to inspect the sewer in order to certify the status and the condition on to proof the quality of the cleaning.

How it works

• Remote control: once activated wireless with the tablet, the operator inserts the TPN on the pipe; TPN captures the video while going back and forth in the pipeline.
• Real time control: out of the pipe and with the wireless connection restored, the tablet automatically loads the video file, just created and georeferenced; this file is immediately available and it can be viewed and shared.

Advantages

For the operators

• With TPN it is possible to proof when and where the cleaning was done
• The output of TPN is the inspection of the pipe with no need for an another cctv crew with the the required equipment
• With TPN it is possible to collect data about the condition of the pipe with no additional costs
• It helps to populate the cleaning jobs database
• It generates new opportunities for cctv, cleaning and rehabilitation

For the Utility/Municipality

• Correct information about the cleaning jobs performed
• More information at a lower cost, for a better control of the structural condition of the pipes
• Quick information about the hydraulic performance of the sewer network
• It allows to define standard for the cleaning jobs, while contributing to improve the quality of the procedures
• More efficient planning of the short/medium/long term maintenance, while optimizing the cleaning/cctv/rehabilitation activities

For the Public Population

• Decreased CO₂ emissions, thanks to the limited interference with the traffic.
• With a more efficient maintenance the damages related to flooding and other critical situations are strongly reduced
• More trust and confidence with regards to the sewer utility and the Administration