A specific approach within the field of trenchless technology and pipeline rehabilitation. It represents a design philosophy and operational framework for installing liners or repairing pipelines without traditional excavation methods.
ASOE involves using liners or other rehabilitation methods that provide enough support to ensure the pipeline continues to function safely and efficiently. This is done without requiring the liner to bear the entire structural load, thereby allowing the existing pipeline to continue playing a significant role in the system’s integrity. This approach can be particularly useful in situations where the existing pipeline has some remaining structural value but needs reinforcement to handle specific operational demands or environmental conditions.