NA-06 - Cleaning: Flushing Methods

Surge manhole flushing systems

Surge manhole flushing systems (2)

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Surge manhole [FI-Funke]

 

The surge manhole "FABEKUN system" consists of a 1.0 m high precast concrete section that is placed on an ordinary manhole base.

It contains two DN 150 water inlets at the top and a large outlet at the bottom, along with a ventilation/overflow pipe.

The flush valve is located in a chamber bellow the outlet opening, and is activated by a floating ball that rises and sinks with the water level in the manhole.

 

Advantages Disadvantages
  • Simple flushing mechanism without external energy
  • Reduction of operating costs
  • Reduces mechanical stress by eliminatin HD-cleaning
    • Subsequently installable/retrofittable
  • Investment costs
  • Amortization depending on saved HD cleaning
  • Restrictions in the accessibility of the sewer line
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