AquaNovus has developed two innovative products, including the Novus Valve. This under-pressure insertion valve offers significant advantages when a new valve is needed in a network. By enabling precise insertion at the desired location, it delivers multiple benefits such as a reduced isolation area and the immediate availability of a new working valve within the system.
By utilising the ground breaking Novus Valve, a new valve can be seamlessly installed in the proposed position, preserving uninterrupted supply. With just one Novus Valve the intended main for placement can be isolated without any adverse impact on multiple customers within the designated shut zone
When a new valve is required at a precise network location, the Novus Valve enables under-pressure insertion without interrupting supply. Engineers can position the valve exactly where it is needed, reducing the isolation zone and making a new asset immediately operational.
As infrastructure ages, previously installed valves may malfunction, causing issues when replacements are needed. To address this challenge, installing new Novus Valves in proximity to faulty ones offers a solution. These Novus Valves can seamlessly assume isolation duties when required, mitigating the impact of faulty valves on system performance.
In critical areas where a trunk main replacement is underway, minimising customer impact due to flow or pressure issues is paramount. The NOVUS valve offers an effective solution by isolating the section of the main slated for replacement while maintaining flow using hot tapping methodology. This innovative approach involves utilising the NOVUS valve to isolate the main and implementing hot tapping behind the valve, enabling the installation of temporary pipelines to sustain uninterrupted flow.
The Hydracut Isolatable Riser from AquaNovus offers a unique advantage compared to the Novus Valve. Conceived for planned maintenance, Hydracut is installed between the fire hydrant and the water main. Its key benefit? You can now replace or service fire hydrants without shutting down the main, since the riser provides the necessary isolation point.
Our innovative method allows hydrant and valve replacements without interrupting the water supply. A temporary isolation valve is easily inserted, eliminating the need to shut off the main.
By avoiding water outages, maintenance can be conveniently scheduled during daylight hours, minimising disruption and improving worker safety. Critical customers remain unaffected as the water network stays live.
Hydrant and valve replacements, including fire hydrants and air valves, can be performed efficiently without the delays associated with traditional methods.
Fewer isolations mean fewer vehicles, shorter works programmes, and reduced excavation.
Live insertion eliminates the need for bypass pumping, temporary supply arrangements, and after-hours labour premiums.
Enables live valve installations, minimizing disruption by allowing placement at the optimal location for the required work.
Unlike standard risers, the Hydracut Riser allows for isolated hydrant replacements, eliminating the need for disruptive network-wide shutdowns.
The under-pressure Hydracut enables hydrant installation at the desired location without service interruptions or customer notifications, maximising productivity.
