Storm Drain improper connection Retrofit
Storm Drain improper connection Retrofit
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Hello Everyone!
I have a project at an automotive manufacturing facility. They've been experiencing flooding issues and we recently had the pipes scoped and videoed. There are numerous improper connections to the large diameter mainline which results in the connecting pipe protruding into the flow path, thus creating a physical barrier. See attached photo. The best option I know is to simply get in there are sawcut off the intrusive pipe. Does anyone have other ideas?
Thank you!
I have a project at an automotive manufacturing facility. They've been experiencing flooding issues and we recently had the pipes scoped and videoed. There are numerous improper connections to the large diameter mainline which results in the connecting pipe protruding into the flow path, thus creating a physical barrier. See attached photo. The best option I know is to simply get in there are sawcut off the intrusive pipe. Does anyone have other ideas?
Thank you!





RE: Storm Drain improper connection Retrofit
RE: Storm Drain improper connection Retrofit
That being said, my hydraulic models do show the majority of these systems to be pressurized in a 10 year storm event.
Thank you for your reply.
RE: Storm Drain improper connection Retrofit
the protruding pipes will create some additional head loss, but are you sure that is what is causing the flooding?
RE: Storm Drain improper connection Retrofit
These pipe protrusions are not the sole reason for the flooding issues. The large scale preliminary solutions are complicated and costly. The client is hoping to identify some 'quick fix' opportunities that could alleviate the problem, while demonstrating that some actions are being taken, while we figure out the best line of attack for some real fixes.