Development of an Advanced Tracer Wire Terminator/Coupler

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Prototypes and tests components of a permanently buried termination device for trace wire that facilitates signal injection, corrosion protection, and positive identification of pipes buried below the trace wire. Also performs accelerated life tests on the prototypes. Monitors utility field tests of the prototypes to determine their performance including tracer signal coupling under a wide range of soil conditions and ability to reliably return an ID signal. Research partner: GTI. Foundation subscribers can download this Web-only report.

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Development of an Advanced Tracer Wire Terminator/Coupler

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02/27/2008

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Development of an Advanced Tracer Wire Terminator/Coupler

Abstract

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Development of an Advanced Tracer Wire Terminator/Coupler

Developing Surveillance and Response Systems for Water Distribution Systems

Assessing Performance of Biofilm Sampling Approaches

Susceptibility of Distribution Systems to Negative Pressure Transients

Application of Finite Element Analysis in the Design of Large-Diameter Buried Pressure Pipes-Special Cases

Soapstone Valley Park Sewer Rehabilitation Project - Air Quality Site Monitoring and Emissions Testing

A Simple and Cost-Effective Alternative Analytical Method for Monitoring and Optimizing Chloramine Chemistry in a Distribution System

Your Water System is Not Isolated - Interdependencies are Important