Xylem launches SmartBall x platform for water pipeline inspection, mapping
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Xylem has introduced SmartBall x, a next-generation inspection platform designed to help water and wastewater utilities identify leaks and other pipeline threats while improving the accuracy of underground asset records. Xylem has introduced SmartBall x, a next-generation inspection platform designed to help water and wastewater utilities identify leaks and other pipeline threats while improving the accuracy of underground asset records. The platform combines leak and gas pocket detection with XYZ pipeline mapping and pressure profiling in a single inspection. By collecting both location and condition data during one run, SmartBall x is designed to reduce the field time and effort required to assess critical pipelines. Xylem said the technology also incorporates automated analysis and digital reporting to help utilities move more quickly from inspection results to maintenance and capital planning decisions. More precise pipeline location data can also help operators improve records for buried infrastructure. SmartBall x can be deployed through existing pipeline access points and conduct long-distance inspections without interrupting service, allowing utilities to assess critical water and wastewater assets while they remain in operation.
