Today on EddyVision, we talk to Connor Flockhart, Account Executive at Panton McLeod, who is responsible for client management. Connor talks us through a typical robotic sediment removal job and the health and safety benefits of using our enhanced cleaning technology to reduce downtime and save time and money.

A lot of our time is spent talking to clients about asset management. There are lots of challenges in managing treated water storage in a water distribution network. Today on EddyVision we look at the recommended steps that work well in the maintenance of the perfect service reservoir. From monitoring and inspection to the latest in digital twin models and enhanced cleaning, it's all covered.

This week on EddyVision, we are on site with Jim Panton where he talks about the latest inspection job using a Confined Space Drone. He talks about the unsafe nature of the asset and the potential risk associated with an inspection using human entry. Finally, he talks about the benefits of using a Confined Space Drone including the ability to inspect at height without the need to erect scaffolding, the 4K and thermal cameras and the oblique lighting.

On EddyVision this week we talk to Neil Shepherd, Pipelines Account Executive at Panton McLeod about pipeline commissioning and disinfection. Neil talks about the typical length of time a pipeline commissioning job takes as well as what is involved in the process. Neil talks about the reasons to get the commissioning aspect of your project sorted at an early stage so that the whole process runs smoothly.

Are you still spending thousands on complex confined space safety measures or on scaffolding to view difficult to reach places? Our new high-tech confined space drone reaches places other options can’t do as safely and as cost effectively. Recently we have been inspecting assets across the UK for many of our clients. So, if you want to keep your workforce out of harm’s way while performing flawless inspections using cutting edge drone data capture capabilities, then this video is for you!

Our proprietary cleaning system can effectively break down and remove stubborn iron and manganese bio-fouling and staining. This is a common issue in water systems, including service reservoirs, and poses a bacteria harbouring risk to water quality. It is also laboratory proven to neutralise serious bacteriological risks including cryptosporidium that are resistant to traditional cleaning techniques.

On EddyVision this week we talk to Kev Friedl, ROV Pilot at Panton McLeod about the benefits of ROV inspections against other methods of entry. He talks about the type of client that requests ROV inspections as well as the assets that typically need this type of survey. Finally, he talks about recent work undertaken on fire water tanks for industrial and commercial clients across the UK and Ireland.

On EddyVision this week we talk to Dr Vanessa Speight, Senior Research Fellow in Integrated Water Systems from the University of Sheffield. She talks to us about using big data techniques to understand the huge body of data collected in the water industry and how to gain useful information. Algorithms as powerful as they are cannot be relied on alone; there must be a theory-driven approach, something that we at Panton McLeod strongly agree with!

Neal Edmondson, Business Development Manager at Panton McLeod, talks about an exciting development in the robotic inspection of tunnels and aqueducts. Following the successful trial run of a 2km aqueduct in Scotland with a prototype platypus inspector. Neal talks about the many benefits of a robotic approach to inspection including reduced confined space entry, high-quality imagery, lidar capabilities, sonar, 3D modeling and inspecting while the asset is still live without the need for drain down.

Gary Flockhart, SHEQ Manager at Panton McLeod, talks about the recent double confirmation that the business has the highest standard quality systems in place.

Gary is responsible for all things Safety, Health, Environment & Quality and he talks about two recent external audits of the company, the results and what it takes to achieve 100% on a regular basis.

This week on EddyVision, we talk to Helen Guy, Project Engineer from Northumbrian Water Group about the recent installation of two PAX mixers in one of their reservoirs. Helen explains how NWG are taking a different approach to improving the water quality at their sites and how they want to to lead the way with a more innovative approach to tackling a very common problem.

Scott McGoldrick from Panton McLeod talks about what they are doing to harness the power of the data that they hold on assets across the UK. Talking about the hundreds of thousands of data points that Panton McLeod have on historical records and what the company is now doing to make this accessible to decision-makers. He talks about the challenges of capturing data in a consistent manner and making this information available on a cloud-based platform.

Iain Ross from Scottish Water talks about the latest innovation in gravity filter bed cleaning. He talks about why they wanted to use a new method to clean their filter beds and the steps involved in the enhanced cleaning technique. Finally, he talks about the benefits of using this latest methodology including savings, time, health and safety as well as the environmental payback.

Anastasia Doronina, PhD Researcher at Sheffield University talks to us about her research into service reservoirs and how they impact water quality downstream. She tells us about her focus on understanding how their performance changes across different sites and the impacts on water quality parameters.

This week on EddyVision we talk to Paul Richardson from Northumbrian Water about a recent ROV Inspection and the benefits of using robotics in strategically important assets that need to remain in service. He explains that they have several assets that need to remain in service to ensure customers continue to receive a supply of quality drinking water. Paul talks about the benefits that a robotic approach to cleaning and inspection gives NWL and their customers.

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an internationally recognised training course, designed to teach people how to spot the signs and symptoms of mental ill health and provide help on a first aid basis. Earlier this month three employees from Panton McLeod qualified as Mental Health First Aiders. We caught up with them to find out why having Mental Health First Aiders in the workplace is valuable and what it means for our employees.