Project Notice |
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| PNR | 66359 |
| Project Name | High Speed Installation of Buried Medium Voltage Electrical Distribution Lines Using a Single Pass System |
| Project Detail | Arizona State University is developing a water-jet underground construction tool that would deploy medium-voltage electrical cables and conduits simultaneously underground with a lower risk to existing utilities by eliminating the need for a hard drill bit. The proposed tool creates a borehole by passing high-pressure water through a steering drill head and then vacuuming the slurry back out of the borehole to clear a path for excavation. At the same time, the system installs conduit to reduce cost and schedule impacts from reaming and duct pulling tasks. |
| Funded By | Self-Funded |
| Sector | Energy & Power |
| Country | United States , Northern America |
| Project Value | USD 4,263,082 |
Contact Information |
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| Company Name | Arizona State University (ASU) |
| Web Site | https://arpa-e.energy.gov/technologies/projects/high-speed-installation-buried-medium-voltage-electrical-distribution-lines |
