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Emergency Evacuation of 29 family houses from a estate in Cranbourne Victoria.Due to potentially explosive gas buildup discovered.Methane levels found up to 60%. 12 times the level at which an explosion can occur.The source of highly explosive methane gas came form a disused tip backing onto the estate.Puguent gas smells continuly noticeable.Find a manufacture that could supply speazlied piping products, to meet the strict time frame needed.

Case Study Cranbourne Tip Gas-Leak

The Problem

SolutionsThe solution is to use a material such as HDPE pipe as it has a very good chemical resistance, and a strong Integral strength and is a standard manufactured pipe.

The Pipe string is to be threaded flush male and female, therefore no special welding machines are neeeded on site. Iit must have a cap on one end and be able to have a lifting piece attached to it.

To have an Australian manufacturer produce the pipe as Importation times will be to long and prohibative

RequirementsMaterial to have a strong chemical resistance.A Speazilized slotting pattern needed.Be able to be installed in one lengthJoin by a method that allows separating and hold the casing to the depth required.Connect to standard pipe fittingsFlush on od for installationStrong Integral strengthImmediate delivery timeContinuuos supply for unlimited time of projectWork with a number of consultant companies.

Large HDPE Slotted

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To manufacture the threaded slotted screen and casing for the clients ‘s specific needs in 200 od dia. HDPE pipe with flush external and internal threads. Special end caps where manufactured and lifting pieces manufactured.Their specialized designed slotting pattern was able to be performed on our slotting bed machine, meeting their exact requirements.

DEPS Products & Capabilities:

* Slotting * Threading* Threading * Cuttings* Turning * Fabricating* Welding * Pipe Testing* Slitting * Perforating* Design * Drawing* Washed * Bagged

Cranbourne Tip Gas -Leak

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DEPS Answer

AlternativesImport Pipe from overseas.Other Alternatives where to use fibreglass casing, stainless steel pipe, this has to be imported or manufactured, with a lead time of over 6 weeks.PVC casing, but would have no lifetime due to being chemicaly attacked.Different Jointing methods- Fushion Welding

Flush Threaded Casing

Threaded Poly CapThe End ResultThe specialized casing and screen was delivered on time and successfully installed by the consultants and ground engineers. As the circumstances of delivery quantities and construction changed considerable, Deps kept up with thisMethane was collected and disposed off,Local residents are now all back in their family homes living once again without a worry of gas buildups.

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