Project Gallery

Leak Detection & Repair.

BRITON was contracted to investigate underground water loss and a residential housing complex containing 58 units. The complex project involved various stages consisting of system loss testing, system mapping, mark-out and cctv/sonde pinpointing of joint and tapping band positions, isolation point installation, followed by acoustic and infrared detection works. Once leak positions were located strategic excavation and pipe repairs followed by grounds reinstatement and site clean down. The successful project resulted in the accurate locating and repair of 5 leak positions and provided substantial water loss savings to the client.

Underground Detection & Mapping

BRITON Detection was engaged by oue of our long term client to carry out in-depth investigation into underground services for there construction project. The task invloved extensice GPR & Em location works, SS & SW pipe tracing. Followed by CAD based mapping complete with DWG file sets.

Village Water Loss

Our client, having suffering long-term high water usage contract BRITON to carry out water leak detection works over there 6 hectare village containing over 120 dwellings and multiple complex buildings, irrigation and fire systems with pipe sizes between 20mm and 150mm The well planned systematic approach by the team involved minimum loss testing, area loss testing, a full site audit followed by overground acoustic and acoustic correlation to pinpoint the leaks. Followed GPR works to confirm pipe positions and potholing to expose leak. 10 leaks were located within scheduled timeline and estimate. We continued to to excavate and repair the largest leak on the 150mm pvc main. The client was so impressed with or works we we contracted to continue on another village with unknown loss.

Underground Sinkhole Locating

BRITON was contracted to investigate a site for the presence of underground cavity's. The operation involved Infrared and GPR surveying to identify the underground void created by historic mining works. The successful operation identified a large void before a visible indication was present or worse a collapse. Project completed safely, on time and on budget.

GIS Utility Mapping

Our client required extensive underground services mapping of there 150 acre site. The 12 month project involved extensive non-destructive location works followed GIS based mapping.

Water Loss Investigation

BRITON Detection & Inspection was contracted to investigate a large volume water loss issue on a 14 hectare industrial property. The busy site was loosing in excess of 170 Lpm and substantial works had already been undertaken to attempt locate the leak before Briton was engaged. We undertook a strategic approach to the investigation involving full site audit and partial mapping of the 180mm mains and isolation testing. Followed by IR,GPR and Acoustic works which enabled us to pinpoint the leak and have the position excavated and the leak repaired overnight. Process exceeded customers expectations and provided huge cost saving immediately. Process was undertaken from start to finish of remidal works with 72 hours.

Campus Leak Detection & Repair

After suffering long term issues with water loss, system configuration and location, BRITON was engaged to sort it out. The site spanning over 150 acres with extensive buildings and intertwining historic and modern piping networks from 20mm PE to 350mm AC. The project involved extensive system isolation and configuration testing, gpr & pipe-tracing, remapping and full leak detection surveying. Once the bulk of the loss was located over 14 underground leaks were excavated and repaired over a 6 month period, including 350AC repairs, tapping bands & valves, general punctured PE pipes, various corroded galvanized & copper pipe-works repairs etc. From initial engagement to completion of first stage of leak repairs resulted in a 83% reduction in minimum night flow loss and substantial cost savings to the client. Since completion of initial project we have continued to support the sites underground water system ongoing monitoring, repairs and maintenance.

Underground Cavity Locating - Northland

Briton Inspection & Detection was contracted to locate unknown cavity's below the pavement caused by drainage faults. Our unique approach provided accurate locations and resulted in a successful operation. Our combination of or unique IR-VPA system and GPR delivered confidence in the non-invasive locating method.

Dam Leak Detection - BOP

BRITON Detection and Inspection was contracted to carry out leak detection works for one of NZ largest Hydroelectric power providers. Due to the level of complexity in the cooling outflow system and challenges involved to provide the necessary testing in the hazardous environments BRITON was the clients first choice to plan and undertake the operation due to not only our leak detection experience but our heights, confined space and gas testing certification, equipment and experience. The project undertaken during a shutdown the the station and involved in-depth methodology, safety planning, gas testing and monitoring, manned confined space entry onto the large underground tank and other chambers, visual and camera inspection, followed by plugging and hydrostatic testing of the tanks, chambers and related 300mm pipework. The safe undertaking of the operation resulted in quantifying loss in different zones of the system and the location of the related defects causing the loss. Project exceeding client expectations.

Underground Services Detection - Drainage Connection

Our client required all underground services to be located and marked out before trenching through a new drainage connections to the council system. With so many services about checking for services is a must.

Pond Leak Detection - Golf Coarse

Lined ponds pose may challenges once underground loss occurs. Briton Detection & Inspection was contracted to assist with the locating of pond leaks at a large Auckland golf coarse ahead of the dry summer months where the irrigation system relied on the water supply. The process involved underwater diving and installation of pipe air bags to block the balance pipe and separate the 2 ponds and enable accurate loss calculation, followed by GPR & IR works to determine likely areas of loss. Then ponds where pumped out to enable locating of the defects for repair. We also assisted with the irrigation flow and isolation testing during the operation.

Village Water System Testing & Mapping

BRITON was engaged to investigate water loss in a residential village hosting several hundred dwellings and many supporting facility's. The project involved various stages and consisted of study and review of known asbuilt's and council plans, isolation testing and shutdowns and substantial GPR & tracer locating and mapping of the complex system. The end results consisted of accurate loss testing of the system, correction of as-built pans and additional configuration plans to enable future troubleshooting of the system.

Underground Water Leak Detection - Auckland

Water leak locating.

Mineshaft Capping Investigation

Our client required investigation into the position and integrity of a historic mine shaft capping in a reserve area. The project involved Infrared Void surveying and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) works over the entire area. The operation resulted in the identification of the position of the capping, angle of the cap as well as the accurate identification of a void to the side and underneath of the cap which was confirmed when the client excavated the position. BRITON's unique approach to the location of sinkhole and voids has provided an impressive track record to our council clients.

Infrared/Aerial Water Pipeline Leak Locating - West Coast SI

After conventional water leak detection methods failed in locating a this moderate flow leak in a remote location 80's water pipeline at a depth of approximately 1 meter, Briton Detection & Inspection was called to assist. We successfully located the leak in the first hour of aerial survey works using our custom high res/high speed IR systems. The successful location of the leak provided instant relief to the mining operation.

HV Electrical Infrared Surveys - South Auckland/Waikato

Since 2013 Briton Detection & Inspection has safety carried out Infrared surveys on over 5000 units for one of Auckland's leading power network providers. Our urban and rural inspections have enabled the well respected provider to improve reliability of there network even further.

Water System Locating & Mapping

Our client required accurate mark-out & mapping of the underground water system at there site, including depth and scaled map.

Using a range of methods consisting of Ground penetrating radar, Em transmitters/locators and pipe tracers, we accurately located and mapped the system including all connection points. We then provided the required to-scale map of the system for ongoing reference.

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Gas Leak Locating - Auckland

Our client had on going gas leak issues on site. we undertook pipeline mark-out as well as identification of other services throughout the area followed by late night IR and Acoustic detection to assist in locating the challenging leak.

Water Pipe Tracing

Out client required us to trace and mark-out various areas of there beef farm to enable installation of isolation points and gain a better understanding of the water system on the farm. We are equipped with a range of pipe tracing gear up to 150m to enable tracing of a range of piping systems.

Underground Services Detection & Potholing - Hamilton

Our client required assistance to locate active services throughout site consisting of gas, power, communication, storm water and sanitary drainage. With various redundant services scattered through site and no available as-built plans to work with made it a challenging operation. We assisted with potholing to confirm located services. Task successfully completed in allocated time frame and another happy customer.

Hearth Inspections - Tiwai Point/Invercargill

BRITON undertook in-depth Infrared inspections of 2x Hearths at NZ’z largest aluminium smelter. The inspection was undertaken targeting refractory performance and efficiency and is to be used as a baseline for future monitoring of the refractory performance. The operation involved 49 pre planed & mapped image positions per unit to insure accuracy of ongoing monitoring as well as auto hot spot tracking & custom Infrared system parameters to provide reliable & consistent ongoing analysis of the refractory performance. Inspection completed on time with reporting supplied within 3 days of operation.

Roof Leak Locating

Briton Detection and Investigation was contracted to investigate roof and eve leaks and locate defects to enable budgeting and planning of roof maintenance. The process involved internal inspection for leak points with infrared and moisture testing equipment, mapping of leak positions and inspection of roof cavity. Followed by roof top defect locating with infrared and visual methods. All findings and recommendations were delivered to the client in a easy to follow, practical report.

Pulp Drier Inspection - Ohakune

Briton Detection & Inspection recently completed Infrared Surveys of 2 x Pulp drier units to assist with planned maintenance works. The 3 story high units consist of a array of systems, oil fired furnaces, blowers and lagged pipework. The in-depth investigations were to access all lagging & insulation as well as electrical systems to help improve the safety and reliability of the units. Over 200 pages of reporting and recommendations were delivered within 4 days of works with all survey requirements, schedule and customer requirements met.

Multistory Building Leak Investigation

Briton Detection & Inspection recently completed leak investigations and service shaft inspections to locate the causes of various leaks and report on defects for the long standing issues. The complex project involved high resolution CCTV inspection of service shafts, infrared inspections and moisture testing, telephoto photography as well as heights and confined space works. The safe completion of the investigation provided the client with accurate, practical information and conclusive results with evidence to the cause of the issues as well as identifying other defects in the process. Final reports and results exceeding customers expectations and within budget.

Cool Store Moisture Issues

Briton Detection and Inspection was called to investigate on going moisture issues at the processing plant chiller rooms. The process involved in-depth infrared inspection and moisture tracking works as well as study of design plans and potential water pathways. Issues identified allowed the client to move on with remedial works as required and minimized destructive works in the building. Reporting and results with three days of operation.

Natural Gas Leakage Locating - South Island

Aerial Infrared gas leak locating.