TECHNICAL SEMINAR

SEWERS THE USE OF PLASTIC PIPING SYSTEMS Organizer:

Co-organizers:

DATE: 25 March 2013 (Monday) TIME: 6:30 8:00 pm VENUE: Room Z2033, Phase 8 Development, Block Z, Podium Floor, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon
Background:
Concepts of designing, installing and operating sewer systems have changed significantly over the past 25 years or so. In particular in Europe the use of plastic piping systems has clearly contributed to a much better controlled operation and maintenance by the system owners. This seminar will deal with the history and current situation of sewers, modern approaches using plastic piping systems, including access chambers, and existing sewers requiring rehabilitation.

Program Rundown:
1. Sewer Systems - History and Current Situation 2. Plastic Pipes for New Systems (Plastics - Flexibility vs. Strength / Pipe Types and Materials / Chambers) 3. Plastic Pipes for Sewer Rehabilitation (Renovation) 4. Question and Answer

Speaker Profile:
Wim Elzink has 40 years of experience in the application of plastic pipes. He is the International Product Manager of Wavin, an internationally leading supplier of plastics piping systems. In his earlier days, he has led research on buried plastic pipe performance and managed several development projects, including Wavins pipeline renovation system Compact Pipe.

Media:
English

Fee:
Free of charge.

Registration:
Number of delegates is limited to 240 participants and prior registration is required. For registration, please complete the Registration Form in this online http://cv.hkie.org.hk on the event on 25 March 2013. Whilst seats are assigned on a first-come-first-serve basis, priority will be given to applications from the members of the Organizer and Co-organizers. Successful registrants will be notified by email or mobile phone on or before 22 March 2013 which has to be presented at the venue before entrance for verification. If applicants do not receive the confirmation on or before 22 March 2013, their applications will be regarded as not successful. CPD will be issued to those who attend the seminar.

Enquiry:
For enquiry, please email to secretary@chkstt.org