Forcemain Surges at Effluent Point
Forcemain Surges at Effluent Point
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I have a 8 inch force main (from a pump station about 1 mile away) that discharges into the effluent channel in a treatment plant. WE have a problem where when it the pumps stations are running, sewereage spew into the air, several feet high, (up to 10 to 12 feet), splatters, if you are anywhere near this discharge point, you will get wet!
This occurrs in a pulsating form, one big surge, a couple of seconds later, another surge, so on..until pumps kick off.
What could be causing the pump station/force main to cause this?
This occurrs in a pulsating form, one big surge, a couple of seconds later, another surge, so on..until pumps kick off.
What could be causing the pump station/force main to cause this?





RE: Forcemain Surges at Effluent Point
RE: Forcemain Surges at Effluent Point
RE: Forcemain Surges at Effluent Point
RE: Forcemain Surges at Effluent Point
Is it possible that the suction pipe has a leak allowing air to enter the pump suction?
DO you have an air release valve?
Perhaps a detailed description of your system would make sense.
RE: Forcemain Surges at Effluent Point
i do not think that the line has a air-release.
will advise, tia
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Teddy
RE: Forcemain Surges at Effluent Point
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Could you give that info?
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RE: Forcemain Surges at Effluent Point