Rapid Ultraviolet (UV) Cured Adhesive for Gas Main Cured-in-Place-Lining (CIPL)

Overview

Fast Facts
Project No.	983
Contract No.	693JK32210011POTA
Research Award Recipient	Progressive Pipeline Management 101 Linden St. Wenonah, NJ 08090
AOR/TTI	Robert Smith John McLaughlin Andrea Ceartin
Researcher Contact Info	Casey Giambrone, 631-339-3075, cfg@progressivepipe.com

Technology and Commercialization
Technology Demonstrated	TBD
Commercialized (in whole/part)	TBD
Commercial Partner	Empty Value
Net Improvement	Empty Value

Financial and Status Data
Project Status	Active
Start Fiscal Year	2022 (09/30/2022)
End Fiscal Year	2026 (03/31/2026)
PHMSA $$ Budgeted	$919,628.00

Main Objective

The project will develop a next-generation UV-cured adhesive and curing method that yields a faster cure, adheres to the host gas main, and facilitates a more precise and repeatable installation process.

The resulting commercialized product will enable a 1-day return to service and be suitable for gas mains up to 48 inches in diameter. Additionally, a well-designed and optimized UV-cured adhesive will reduce working time, reduce construction footprint, eliminate resin pot life obstacles, and enable a fully monitored curing process from within the pipe.

Public Abstract

Anticipated Results: We anticipate the results of this project to deliver a Rapid Cured UV adhesive for CIPL which is suitable for the full range of degrading gas main pipes in North America. Ultimately this CIPL technology will reduce the environmental and safety impact of the communities where this rehabilitative work is performed.

Potential Impact on Safety: The Rapid Cured UV Adhesive for Gas Main CIPL will reduce construction footprint and site time, as well as alleviate installation risk associated with complex pot-life restrictions of traditional CIPL adhesives.