AWWA DSS65642

This powerpoint presentation presents AwwaRF Project 3133 that has the objective of identifying, evaluating and demonstrating technologies that can be used to locate plastic and other nonconductive materials. Advanced locating technologies are presented, including: radar; advanced electromagnetic; and, acoustic. Advantages/disadvantages are given for all three technologies. The presentation also highlights Differential Impedance, the subject of another AwwaRF Project #2967, and presents its objective, Phase 2 accomplishments, and summarizes results. The Cast-Iron Joint Locator, OTD Funding, Project 20488, is presented and has the objective of locating cast-iron joints and other features. The Advanced Tracer Wire, AwwaRF Co-funding, Project 3050, is a wireless signal injection technique that eliminates the need for an exposed contact to tracer wire. Includes figures.