In pressure lines that are independent of the terrain profile gradient, air is forced into the line, with one end closed, to a pressure of 0.5 to 2.0 bar (50 to 200 kPa; 7.25 to 29 psi).
The line has to be equipped with “pockets”, i.e. low points, where water pockets are formed. These water pockets are pressed against the pipe wall using the pressurized air. The front of the water pocket forms a hydraulic roller, causing the needed agitation of sewage and deposits. In tests, depending on the air pressure, flow velocities of 4 to 7 m/s (13 to 23 ft/s) have been measured.
For lines with a gradient of 2 %, satisfactory removal effects have been achieved using a pressure of 1 bar [Führb1980].
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