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An Evaluation of Pumping Stations for Pressure Sewers System Made from Concrete Coils, Polymer Concrete, and High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)

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Tomasz Sionkowski, Wiktor Halecki, Krzysztof Chmielowski

Summary

This engineering study evaluated concrete and high-density polyethylene pipe materials for use in pumping stations in pressure sewer systems. HDPE plastic pipes are durable and corrosion-resistant but can contribute microplastic particles to the environment through surface wear, making pipe material selection relevant to managing plastic pollution sources.

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Study Type Environmental

A deficiency in accurate and current regulations, along with a lack of experience in sanitary construction, makes the installation of sewers challenging. Using models, it was determined that if the pumps were operated simultaneously, the service would last for a long time over the entire sewer system. With a daily sewage inflow of 468 dm3, the system was found to run 14.4-14.7% longer than expected at 100 pumping stations. Each month, the pressure-sensitive sewer system receives more than 51 min of extended service from the city's central sewer system. Increasing wastewater inflow and the number of pumps decrease centrifugal pump capacity. In the study, the main findings were related to the number of pumps. With 100 centrifugal pumps simultaneously, the pressure-based system was most effective. An increase in operation time of 18.4-19.1% was observed over a period of 30 days and an average sewage inflow of 705 dm3 for each. In place of gravity sewerage, sewerage can be used. Pressure sewer systems should be designed in a way that addresses technical as well as economic concerns. Accordingly, this study indicates that pressure sewerage is a viable alternative to gravity sewerage in villages with scattered drinking water supplies.

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