Conference Papers | 2009 Conference Papers

FLOW METERING STORAGE TANKS FROM THE INSIDE

Peter Duzevich, Assistant Project Manager & Diver, Aqualift Potable Diving
Sam Magill, Condition Assessment Technician & Diver, Aqualift Potable Diving

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ABSTRACT

The design and installation of internally mounted flow meters in water storage reservoirs has been developed to overcome a number of issues that commonly occur when external pipe work requires modification.

Divers are able to install preassembled (HDPE pipe work / flow meter) units, custom made to fit the constraints of each individual reservoir in a matter of hours while the reservoir remains full of water. This minimises the disruption to the water supply and avoids problems associated with digging up pipe work and building new valve pits in areas outside the reservoir where adequate space is often an issue.

KEYWORDS

Flow meter, Reservoir, Installation, High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)