NA-06 - Cleaning: Flushing Methods

Surge flushing

Surge flushing methods - performance comparison

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Surge flushing methods - performance comparison

 
Method Flush length Manufacturer Literature
Flush gate,
Slide gate,
Flush sluice,
Flush weir		 > 1000 m
(under favourable conditions, e.g. a straight flush lane)		 Steinhardt GmbH
Passavant GmbH
ASA GmbH
Liwatech PG		 Guide to planning and application of surge flushing methods in combined sewers
(Dohmann / Dettmar)
Tipping bucket maximum 70 m HST-Systemtechnik  
Vacuum operated flushing chamber 160 m to 250 m Biogest AG
Steinhardt GmbH
Liwatech PG		 Guide to planning and application of surge flushing methods in combined sewers
(Dohmann / Dettmar)
Pipe plug approx. 350 m HST-Systemtechnik GmbH  
Flush manhole approx. 200 m Funke GmbH  

 

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