Tabteen-CPT has successfully executed approximately 24.1 kilometres of pipeline condition assessment for phase 1 of the ‘Rehabilitation of Riyadh Water Transmission System Line A & B’ project. The tests were carried out using p-CAT technology during Q1-2024, with the purpose of identifying anomalies such as blockages, air pockets and wall thickness deterioration.

The two aging 60-inch pipelines were constructed during 1983 and transport potable water a total of 466km from Al-Jubail desalination plant to the Saudi capital, with a maximum system design capacity of 830,000 m³/day.

Due to the daily water demand of Riyadh city residents, it was important to keep the pipeline operational during the time of testing. P-CAT was the perfect solution, as testing methods are non-destructive, non-invasive and long sections of pipe can be tested in short periods of time.

After analysing the data, p-CAT condition assessment technology was able to effectively pinpoint specific locations along the water transmission system that are a priority for rehabilitation. The final report identified corroded subsections within the larger tested sections, which can be used for targeted repair or replacement at a future date, while saving considerable costs to SWA.

Tabteen-CPT and Saudi Water Authority are currently in talks to initiate additional pipeline condition assessment programs for other assets throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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