Why IKT-Product-Test?

Comparative tests of products and methods of waste water technology

The objective of IKT-Product-Tests is to provide network operators with reliable and independent information on the strength and weaknesses of products and methods of waste water technology. The IKT-Product-Tests are done together with network operators who follow the whole tests in several meetings. A central aspect of IKT-Product-Tests is the practical product quality evaluation, e.g. under construction or operating conditions. The focus of the examinations is not only the compliance with individual standards or bodies of rules and regulations, but the reliable fulfilment of network operator requirements during construction and operation. The service life under expected conditions such as load, groundwater, earth pressure, volume of traffic or high-pressure cleaning, is the focus of attention. As a result the network operators are provided with independent, practice-related, and technically well-founded information concerning the strengths and weaknesses as well as areas of application and limits of the tested products. The network operators are quickly and comprehensively informed on product quality with an understandable evaluation scheme and a test seal. At the end of an IKT-Product-Test the tested products and methods are all assessed with marks from VERY GOOD to POOR.

contact IKT

Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Kathrin Harting
Tel.: +49 (0) 209 17806-0
Fax: +49 (0) 209 17806-88
e-mail harting(at)ikt.de

Overview of Results

The results of IKT-Product-Tests completed to date confirm the need for evaluation of the available waste water technology products and methods in comparative quality tests:

• The most suitable method for the respective purpose can be selected from the many offers, thus reducing the investment risk.
• The requirements of the network operators are the basis for the development of products and methods, as improvement potentials of products and methods are identified and documented in the tests.
• IKT-Product-Tests can result in a “Closed loop of product improvement”, which will lead to innovations and an improved market situation.

Current IKT-Product-Tests:

• IKT-Product-Test “Repairing methods for main pipes” At the moment IKT is testing about 14 different repairing methods (Partliner, Injection methods, Steel gaskets) together with 25 network operators.

Completed IKT-Product-Tests:

• IKT-Product-Test “Tube liners for lateral pipes” (November 2005).
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• IKT-Product-Test “Inspection systems for domestic sewer networks” (September 2005).
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• IKT-Product-Test “Repair methods for lateral connections” (June 2004).
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• IKT-Product-Tests of new or further developed top hat liners and robotic systems from different producers following the test procedure of the IKT-Product-Test “Repair methods for lateral connections” (November 2004 to February 2006)
• IKT-Product-Test “Lateral connections” (June 2002)
• IKT-Product-Tests of new or further developed saddles from different producers following the test procedure of the IKT-Product-Test “Lateral connections” (December 2002 to September 2006)