What solutions are available to intervene in existing networks without interrupting service?

Q: What solutions are available to intervene in existing networks without interrupting service?

Trenchless techniques such as microtunneling, pipe jacking and horizontal directional drilling are used to intervene in water, sewage or industrial pipelines without stopping their operation. These solutions allow the execution of subway works avoiding cuts, reducing the impact on the surface and maintaining the continuity of supply. At Eurohinca we apply closed shield technologies and pipe jacking methods, adapting each project to the type of network, diameter and ground conditions.

Intervening in water networks, sewage systems or industrial pipelines without stopping their operation is possible thanks to the trenchless construction techniques. These solutions make it possible to execute subway works avoiding outages, minimizing the impact on the surface and guaranteeing the continuity of supply.

Among the main alternatives are:

Microtunneling
It uses closed shield tunnel boring machines to install new pipelines without affecting existing infrastructure.
Pipe jacking
It allows the insertion of new sections directly under roads, railways or urban areas without open excavation.
Horizontal directional drilling (HDD)
Ideal for crossings in terrain with space limitations or for overcoming natural and artificial obstacles.

At Eurohinca We apply these techniques by combining geotechnical studies, specialized machinery and methods of inserting pipes under load, adapting each intervention to the characteristics of the ground, the type of fluid and the diameter of the pipeline.