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Lift Stations: What They Are and How They Work

Fleis & VandenBrink

This is where lift stations are essential. Lift stations are generally an expensive part of a community’s infrastructure, and city planners minimize their number, but they can be necessary to have. Let’s explore more about what a lift station is, how it works, and what you need to know when it’s time to replace it.

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Above Ground Pump Stations: The Growing Common-Sense Trend

Civil + Structural Engineer

Pump Station facilities comprise a receiving well (wet-well) that is equipped with pumps, pipes, valves, power supply, and control systems and may include a screen or other specialized components designed to mitigate against heavy clogging materials along with systems for odor control and ventilation. Reliability. Confined Spaces.

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APPLYING SPRAY FOAM INSULATION ON AND AROUND PLASTIC PIPES

Civil + Structural Engineer

New Technical Document Details Proper Steps for Use IRVING, Texas – A new technical document that addresses techniques for the safe and proper use of spray polyurethane foam insulation on and around plastic pressure pipe materials has been published by the Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. layer) thickness installed.

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Subsea & Topside Corrosion Solutions for a Fluctuating Offshore Market

Civil + Structural Engineer

Unfortunately, infrastructure development takes so long that a good market outlook at the beginning of a greenfield projec t may have completely changed by the time offshore installation is done. On the topside are water injection systems, gas piping systems, and crude oil lines that need protection.

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8 different types of home plumbing pipes

CCR Magazine

Plumbing pipes are used for various purposes, such as to bring water to your tabs and carry your waste to sewage systems. In this article, we will help you choose the right pipe for water supply, drainage, and sewer for your interior and exterior. PVC has gained popularity because it is easy to install.

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City of Pearland Breaks Ground on Barry Rose Water Reclamation Facility Replacement and Expansion, and Longwood Water Reclamation Facility Decommissioning

Civil + Structural Engineer

The expansion at Barry Rose and the lift station at Longwood will also incorporate equipment and technology that is uniform with Pearland’s other large treatment facilities and will make operation and maintenance more efficient. “Our

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APM Steam Supports Facility Preparedness for Winter with Steam Trap Surveys

Civil + Structural Engineer

Pipe size and trap size, connection type, inlet and outlet temperature, and comments about existing installation are also documented. Included in each survey is documentation of trap location, application, steam pressure, manufacturer, model, and technology.

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