No Dig India Show 2023
13th International Conference & Exhibition on Trenchless Technology
Solutions for Water, Wastewater, Oil & Gas, Electricity & Telecommunication Utility Industry
08th & 09th December 2023
Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, INDIA
Why dig Trenches when there are better solutions
The first presentation on the third day of show entitled ‘Geophysical Surveys for Subsurface Construction Projects’ was presented by Dr. Sanjay Rana, Director, Parsan Overseas (P) Limited. Beginning presentation with the introduction of the company and the speaker, Dr. Rana explained the utility and purpose of the geophysical investigation. He gave elaborated account of the various geophysical techniques, like ground penetrating radar, seismic refraction, electrical tomography and seismic reflection, used to provide detailed and quick assessment of subsurface conditions in non-destructive manner to eliminate surprises during project execution.
In the second workshop of the last day of the show, presentation titled ‘General Demand for Tunnelling Technology for the Construction of Infrastructure Systems Worldwide’ was presented by Mr. Alex Mallaney, Managing Director, Herrenknecht Asia. It was a non scheduled workshop and was included only to address the requirements of some of the delegates who wanted to get a basic understanding about the various facets of Microtunneling. Mr. Mallaney made to requested presentation and emphasized on the importance of site investigation in selection of cutter head based on subsurface conditions and risk mitigation. He gave an overview of site setup for the microtunnelling operation and further dealt in detail about the specifications and advantages of the machines and components used for Microtunneling operations.
In next workshop Dr. Hans-Peter Uffmann, Technical Director, Bohrtech GmbH, made the presentation entitled ‘Economical Guided Auger Boring Techniques’. In the introduction he described different pilot tube microtunnelling methods and the restriction of this technique in jacking product pipes through dense material and obviously in rock . Front Steer system, as described by him, is a novel steering technology developed by Bohrtec which for the first time overcome the application restriction and enabled applications in very dense strata and in moderately strong rock with the help of a guided auger boring system that excavates the ground as it advances.
Initiating presentation titled ‘GRP Piping for Trenchless Technology Installation’, in the last workshop of the show, Mr. Lee M Skinner, C. Eng B. Eng (Hons) MICE, CEO, SABAS Technologies, with the introduction of the company and the products i.e. injection moulded GRP Sewer liners, GRP Jacking/Tunneling Pipe and FW piping systems for general application, described in detail the advantages and the applications. He explained that the Glass-Reinforced Plastic (GRP) composite piping systems, being inert material that can be used in abrasive environment, has extensive applications in the municipal market, in particular the water and wastewater sectors. In addition, they can also be used in pipejacking operations as they provide a cost effective and lightweight solution to the project requirements.
The Exhibition was a great success wherein 79 stands & open display space various Trenchless equipment and products were displayed by the exhibitors. Some of the displays also were with live demonstrations. The exhibition was visited by numbers of visitors who got the first hand information and feel of the various Trenchless equipments and their usage.
One of the important achievements of the show was the signing of the MOU between TRIC Tools Inc. Alameda, CA, US and MY ConsTechno, Nagpur, India for establishing TRIC Tools India Private Limited to promote the pipe bursting equipment and other products of TRIC Tools in India. Mr. Michael Lien, Operations Manager/CFO, Tric Tools Inc. and Mr. Vaibhav Khanna, My Cons Techno, signed the contract on behalf of their companies. Other major achievements of the show provided a major boost to the IndSTT efforts in promoting the Trenchless and it has been approached to host trenchless events in several parts of nation. Based on the requests IndSTT is scheduling events in Bhopal (Feb’11), New Delhi (Apr’11), Bangalore (May’11), Nagpur (Jul’11), in addition to its regular events. IndSTT is sure that these will help to enhance the spread of Trenchless and provide necessary support to Stakeholders in realizing their objectives..
The show concluded with the distribution of certificates to the participants.
The show concluded with IndSTT inviting the participants for the No Dig India Show, New Delhi 2011. The show has been scheduled for 8th ~10th December, 2011 at New Delhi.
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