Problem: At the University of Pennsylvania, a seven-story residence hall required a complete pipe system overhaul within two months. The original cast iron roof drains and sewer pipes were clogged with decades of debris, calcium deposits and tuberculation. Progressive Pipeline Management recommended inspections, cleaning, brush-in-place pipe coating and UV CIPP to create seamless, structurally sound pipes. Compared to traditional replacement methods, the coatings offered faster solutions with minimal disruption to the historic building’s infrastructure.
Solution: Robotic CCTV inspections revealed extensive blockages, cracks and over 30 feet of obstructions in some sections. A multi-stage cleaning process with smart sweepers, 3D chain knockers,
