NA-06 - Cleaning: Flushing Methods

Surge flushing devices

Surge flushing devices (2)

When choosing the appropriate surge flushing device, the following criteria should be considered in addition to the hydraulic and structural limiting conditions [Dettm2004a]:

  • Type and dimensions of sewer,

  • Location of section to be cleaned within in the sewer network,

  • Elevation of the section to be cleaned relative to the system, and

  • Access to the infrastructure (e.g. electricity supply to provide power).

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