The International Society for Trenchless Technology (ISTT) has compiled a top quality Conference featuring a programme of papers designed to focus on the latest innovations and techniques. In addition, case study presentations with a regional focus are included.
REGISTRATION FEES Members of ISTT/SgSTT/IES: US$200 Non Members: US$250
Young Engineers (under 25) - Full conference US$100
Young Engineers - One day 4 July rate US$50 Click here to register
CONFERENCE PROGRAMME
Tuesday 3 July 2012
10.00
OPENING SESSION
Welcome and opening remarks
Dr Sam Ariaratnam, Chairman International Society for Trenchless Technology (ISTT)
Keynote Address: Mr Tan Yok Gin, Assistant Chief Executive (Operations) PUB, Singapore
Keynote Address: Mohammed Akhir, Director General Sewerage Services, Ministry of Energy, Green Technology & Water, Malaysia
11.15
Coffee break
11.45
SESSION 2
On-grade boring in high compaction soils and rock – John Milligan, Vermeer Corporation, USA
Risk mitigation measures in HDD - Ehteshamul Haque, DCI India
Sea outfalls and shore crossings through mechanised tunnelling - Ben Hayes, Herrenknecht-Asia
13.00
Lunch break and exhibition viewing
14.30
SESSION 3
Design considerations when renovating existing pipelines - Wim Elzink, Wavin Overseas, The Netherlands
Clay pipe for microtunnelling - Mark Bruce, CanClay Inc USA and Edward Naylor, Naylor Ltd, UK
16.00
Afternoon break
16.30
SESSION 4
Pipe Bursting and pre-chlorination; cost effectiveness on large scale projects - Sean Wharton, Hammerhead Inc, USA
Hydrascan Typhoon – Innovation & Pipeline Cleaning - Julian Guy, Kilbride Group, Dr. Neil Stutchbury, Hyrascan Ltd and Brian Syms, consultant to Kilbride Group, UK
17.30
Close of Day 1
Wednesday 4 July 2012
10.00
SESSION 5
Non invasive and non destructive acoustic technology to undertake pipe wall condition assessmetn and leak detection on clean water distribution mains and force sewer mains - Marc Bracken, Echologics,
Drilling and installatino of ducting and pipe work from a keyhole excavation - Don Wilkinson, TT UK
11.15
Coffee Break
11.45
SESSION 6
Aqualiner - developments in MIPP water mains rehabilitation - Dr Dec Downey, Trenchless Opportunities, UK
Latest developments in spiral wound lining techniques- Sean Lim, Rib Loc Sekisui, Singapore
12.45
Lunch break and exhibition viewing
14.15
SESSION 7
GRP Structural Lining System for Large Circular and Non-Circular Sewer and Storm Water Pipelines - Simon Compton, Channeline, Dubai
Non invasive rehabilitation technologies - Ed Ahern, Nuflow Technologies Australasia
15.15
Afternoon break
15.30
TRENCHLESS FORUM
Current developments and trends in trenchless technology. An educational forum for young engineers and an opportunity to pose questions to a panel of experts.
Chairman of Panel: Dr Dec Downey, Past chairman ISTT
Panellists: Dr Sam Ariaratnam, Chairman ISTT
Wim Elzink, of Wavin Overseas and chairman of a number of CEN-ISO working groups, The Netherlands
Mark Bruce of CanClay USA
Gordon Combeer, Rib Loc Sekisui, Australia
16.30
Close of Conference
The organisers reserve the right to amend the programme or exchange speakers if it should be necessary
All enquiries concerning the conference to: trenchless@westrade.co.uk