We aspire to build a reliable and efficient heat transmission network, which is particularly pertinent in the context of the energy resource crisis. In Vilnius, we continuously modernize and reconstruct the city’s centralized heating network without stopping to look for innovation. Our company is proud to be the first in Europe to replace a worn out section of 530 mm heat track with a carbon fiber insert. Carbon fiber is an extremely durable material used in the aerospace industry, racing cars, and more. The Swedish company CarboSeal by PPR was the first to apply this method, but the projects were carried out with small diameter pipelines. Upon presenting our needs, analyzing the possibilities, and working with our partners, we were able to make a carbon fiber insert that would fit 530 mm diameter pipelines. We applied this innovation in a traffic-sensitive location: a bridge over an important railway artery with a thermal track. Regular reconstruction would have stopped rail or car traffic and required excavation, which would have taken a longer time. Using this solution, we completed the route renovation in just over five days and avoided major inconveniences for the city residents.
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