Aqualogy Acquired “Ice Pigging”

Bristol-based Company that Uses Innovative Technology for Cleaning the Inside of Pipes Has Been Acquired by Water Management Specialists, Aqualogy Environment Limited

Ice Pigging is an innovative process for cleaning pipes that uses slush ice. It has wide-reaching applications in the water industry, food and beverage industry, energy, oil and gas sectors, and has potential across a variety of applications where pipes are used. This acquisition now gives Aqualogy full rights to use the technology across industry sectors, and cements a long-standing and successful relationship with the University.

The Ice Pigging process was invented and developed byJoe Quarini, Professor of Process Engineering in theDepartment of Mechanical Engineeringat the University of Bristol. The technology differs to conventional pipeline cleaning methods by using slush ice to clean pipe walls without the use of disinfecting chemicals, with little risk, and with much improved effectiveness.

Professor Quarini said "We are very pleased to have sold the technology to Aqualogy as they, with their many years of experience of successfully using the technology, are uniquely placed to further develop, adapt and customise the technology to other industry and market sectors. In short, Aqualogy are the world's best placed organisation to make the ice pig fly".

Aqualogy have been licensed users of Ice Pigging for more than five years and are specialists in the delivery of Ice Pigging services, having successfully introduced a commercial service in the water industry in many parts of the world including UK, USA, Australia, Spain, Holland, Chile, and Japan. Aqualogy are the global technology and solutions division working within one of the world's leading water and environment groups.

Source: AqualogyUK

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