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| Wet Lay-up method | PipeMedic™ |
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| Truly Trenchless; no excavation needed | Truly Trenchless; no excavation needed |
| Strengthens Pipe | Strengthens Pipe |
| Fabrics applied by layers; many jobs require multiple layers to achieve desired strength | Only 1 laminate constructed with multiple layers of fabric is installed |
| Align fiber orientation; strength of CFRP depends on fiber alignment and ensuring that there are no kinks in the fibers | Already aligned under tension in manufacturing plant |
| Remove air bubbles which produce points of weakness; remaining air bubbles must be injected with resin or repaired with a patch of CFRP | No air bubbles |
| Saturate the fabric inside or outside of pipe – a very time-consuming effort that introduces possibility of error by crew mixing the saturating resin improperly | No Saturation Required |
| Samples tested after installation is complete; defective installation will be very difficult to repair | Samples tested before installation begins; any defective rolls of laminates can be rejected |
| Longer repair time Required | Reduces time by up to 80% |
| Larger crew needed | Smaller crews can simultaneously work on different stations along pipe |
| Experienced Crew Required since the strength of the CFRP depends on the workmanship of the crew | Strength of PipeMedic™ is not affected by field crew |