by Asher | May 7, 2020 | Water Pump Stations
Analyzed water hammer problems in a 4.17 mile long, 36-inch diameter steel force main. Reviewed the effectiveness of an existing surge relief valve and made recommendations on how to prevent the check valves from slamming.
by Asher | May 7, 2020 | Water Pump Stations
Evaluated the recommended storage basin and pump station for reclaimed water. Determined that the existing plant water pump station could be used and that a storage basin was unnecessary. The savings to the City was about $350,000. Designed the connection of the new...
by Asher | May 7, 2020 | Water Pump Stations
Feasibility study of converting mined-out gravel pits into raw water storage reservoirs. The pits are conveniently located near the City’s water treatment plant. The availability of storage would allow the City to use inexpensive surplus winter water rather than...
by Asher | May 7, 2020 | Water Pump Stations
Lead design engineer on a project in which a 500,000 gallon water storage tank was constructed on a ridge at the highest part of the City of Brisbane. An intermediary water pump station was evaluated and determined to have adequate capacity to serve with the new tank....
by Asher | May 7, 2020 | Water, Water Piping Systems
Prepared an evaluation of an elevated steel water tank that had been found to be corroded. As a part of the evaluation, a determination was made that there is lead based paint on the exterior and interior of the tank. Methods were proposed for abating the lead based...