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14IAS009 Design Modifications Note 1 V2
14IAS009 Design Modifications Note 1 V2
14IAS009/DM/2016-04/v1
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Antoine COMBE
Luc PONCHON
06/04/2016
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SUMMARY
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INTRODUCTION .................................... 4
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
Conclusion ......................................... 16
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Table of Figures
Figure 1 : Illustrations of issue encountered with non-replaced PVC parallel to
abandoned CI
Figure 3 : Pipe layout as identified after investigations (A, B and C are newly
installed valves)
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Annexes
1.
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1 INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this note is to propose some changes to the approved design, based
on experience acquired in DMA 3. These changes concern existing PVC pipes which
were initially planned to be maintained in the system while parallel CI pipes (or other
PVC) were planned for abandonment. During the design period, it was assumed that
GIS information was not far from reality and existing PVC pipes replacement was only
planned in case of insufficient hydraulic capacity (based on the model prepared with
2040 demand).
However, investigations done in DMA 3 show important discrepancies between GIS
information used during the design period and the reality. These discrepancies go
way beyond what was expected at the early stages of the Project. The existing
network appears to have been built and modified without proper logic, and most of
the modifications done were not recorded (crossings, tappings, by-pass of short
sections, repairs, new pipes). The small number of trial trenches done at the design
stage were mainly for the purpose of checking the existence of main strategic pipes
but were not enough to establish a complete GIS update of the existing pipes
alignment and connectivity. Additional investigations done in DMA 3 recently show
the presence of a significant number of pipes under buildings, unknown crossed
connections between existing pipes, additional parallel pipes, by-passes of pipes
It appears that in case of parallel pipes under the same road, keeping one PVC pipe
in the new system and abandoning other parallel pipes (PVC or CI) will require to
identify all existing connections from this PVC pipe to other pipes. The following
example in DMA 3 is eloquent: the existing CI 150 pipe was cut and caped at the
bridge crossing (DMA inlet) but it is still charged, connected to other PVC pipes
and possibly supplying some service connections. But the location of such
connections are unknown to us, and even NWSDB O&M staff.
Maintaining these pipes in the design as non replaced is still possible but will require
thorough investigations of these pipes in order to determine:
The exact extent of PVC (some PVC found in Trial trench can be small replacement
portions connected to CI both sides);
To which pipe are the branches connected;
If the pipe found in each trial trench is the same (there can be discontinuity at
road crossings or there can be several sections of PVC pipes each connected to
CI pipe but not connected to each other);
If they are connected to other PVC or CI pipes;
Which service connections are on CI pipes and have to be transferred to the PVC
pipes (in case of pipe replacement, all connections will be replaced);
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DI 300
DI 300
CI 150
CI 150
PVC 160
PVC 110
PVC 110
Existing pipe
New pipe
Disconnected pipe
Closed valve
Opened valve
End cap
Existing pipe
New pipe
Disconnected pipe
Closed valve
Opened valve
End cap
DI 300
DI 300
PE 160
CI 150 (abandonned)
PE 160
CI 150 (abandonned)
PVC 160
PVC 110
PVC 110
PE 160
PE 160
Existing pipe
New pipe
Disconnected pipe
Closed valve
Opened valve
End cap
In that case, it is better to replace all existing PVC with new PE all the way
DI 300
DI 300
PE 160
CI 150 (abandonned)
PE 160
PVC 160
CI 150 (abandonned)
CI 150, PVC 110 and 160 still have to be also
disconnected at the other extremities
(still requires trial trench)
PVC 160
These cross connections can be very difficult to find!
PVC 110
Water flow
PVC 110
PE 160
Existing pipe
New pipe
Disconnected pipe
Closed valve
Opened valve
End cap
PE 160
PE 110
Existing pipe
New pipe
Disconnected pipe
Closed valve
Opened valve
End cap
Existing pipe
New pipe
Disconnected pipe
Closed valve
Opened valve
End cap
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PVC 90
PVC 160
PVC 63
PVC 110
PVC 110
NARA Road
PVC 63
3rd Lane
Temple Road
PVC 63
5th lane
The following figures present the result of investigations done on and around beach
Park Road. Investigations done included trial trenches and pits, pipe tracing,
installation of valves and sequential closing of these valves. The results are compared
with initial GIS information
PVC 160
PVC 110
PVC 90
PVC 90
NARA Road
3rd Lane
Temple Road
PVC 90 RHS
Main valve on bridge
PVC 63
Crossing:
unknown
location
???
CI 150
PVC 90
LHS
Connection?
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PE 160
PVC 110
5th lane
??
PVC 90
The above figures show the extent of the discrepancies between GIS information and
reality. Even at this stage, investigations are not completed and some questions are
still unanswered. For instance, trial trenches on Beach Park road were only done on
right side for the installation of step valves. It is necessary to extend these trenches
on the left side to get information about the left side PVC 160 and CI 150.
At this stage, it is recommended to complete the investigation process on that
road, in order to get a realistic picture and draw the necessary conclusions.
Indeed, many investigations were already engaged and cost for pipe replacement
would probably be higher than completing investigations on that particular road.
Based on the existing results, it appears that the proposed design will require:
Reconnecting the existing PVC 160 on RHS with all branches;
Disconnect other pipes (PVC 160 and CI 150) from these branches;
Make sure that there are no connection between the non-replaced PVC 160 on
RHS and the abandoned PVC 160&90 and CI 150.
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3 DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED
MODIFICATIONS
3.1 VYSTWYKE ROAD
On the first portion of road between Modera Street and beach Park Road, PVC 225 &
160 mm were kept in the approved design. Those pipes were found in Trial trench
TT-VR-20. But in this trench were also found CI 80 & 200mm.
PVC 225 & 160 could be connected to CI 80 and 200mm. Furthermore, there is no
guarantee that the PVC 225 on LHS is connected to PVC 160 on Beach Park Road.
This pipe could also be supplied from CI pipe.
Instead of investigating these potential connections and reconnect service
connections from CI to PVC (if any), it is possible to disconnect all 4 pipes and transfer
all service connections to the new pipes.
Trench + install valves on all existing pipes;
Lay new PE 225 and 160;
After commissioning of new pipes and transfer of service connections, closing of
valves, check that everybody is getting water from the new lines and that
pressure drops in pipes to be abandoned;
When test is successful, abandoned pipes can be end capped. Otherwise, it is
required to make additional investigations and work before disconnection.
Since the modelling showed that PVC diameters were sufficient and continuation of
PE pipes downstream is same diameter (225 on LHS and 160 on RHS), it is possible
to simply replace theses PVC pipes by PE pipes of equal diameter.
Length of additional PE pipe to be laid would be:
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It appears from this comparison that the situation is probably quite similar to chat
was observed on Beach Park Road.
Same diameter (110 mm) can be applied to the new PE pipe.
It will still be necessary to investigate DI 250 by pipe tracing, installation of
valves, correlation, etc and disconnect all existing connection on this pipe.
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4 CONCLUSION
The present note presents some proposals which came from an analysis of the
present situation, much more complex than anticipated. The few locations presented
above are located in the northern area and are therefore to be considered in priority.
Additional PE pipe length to be laid is summarized below:
PE 110
Vystwyke Road
Kelaniganga Mill
Mattakuliya Church Road
Modera Street
TOTAL
156.5
529.5
686
PE 160
142.8
150.2
810.8
1103.8
PE 225
146.8
146.8
Trenches will have to be done on each branch/lane, even if there is no pipe on the
GIS. They have to cover all length of road including pavement and should be deep
enough (1.5 m or more if looking for large pipe).
There are however other roads, such as K. Cyril Perera Mawatha, which could be
considered for this approach. A more complete proposal could be prepared if NWSDB
agrees with the proposed approach.
More generally, the proposal given to NWSDB would be the following:
If on a main road, there is one or more existing PVC pipe in parallel with a
CI pipe to be replaced, then it is proposed to also replace the PVC pipe along
with CI rather than investigating all possible connections between PVC and
CI and transferring the service connections given from CI to PVC.
However, if the existing road has only PVC pipe(s) and we are laying an additional
PE pipe, then it is possible to keep the existing PVC at the first stage and check it
during NRW Management stage.
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