The International Society for Trenchless Technology (ISTT)
The International Society for Trenchless Technology (ISTT)

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

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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