flood water Articles
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Temporary Flood Barriers
Aquobex have the two fastest and safest (to deploy) temporary flood barriers in the world, amongst a portfolio that aims to address a wide variety of community wide flood scenarios. Our range of temporary barriers include Rapidam – a PVC coated fabric barrier, K50 – a metal barrier, EcoDam – a water filled barrier, Floodstop – a water (or sand) filled plastic barrier ...
By Aquobex
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Warehouse Flood Prevention - Preventing Water Damage in your Warehouse
Warehouses are by nature gargantuan structures. Designed to hold large amounts of product and inventory, the value of which can be huge. Unfortunately, in many cases, they are not properly maintained or inspected. This means that leaks can spring or roofs can fail. There are a number of problems that can arise which allow water to gain access to your warehouse. ...
By AKCP
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Speaking in tongues - Deciphering the language of flood resilience for architects
Jargon Most industries and professions are guilty of it. It makes communication easier among those in the know but jargon can often isolate or shut out those who don’t quite understand it and the field of flood resilience is no different. In an attempt to bridge the gap between two related but often disparate fields, this article will demystify some terms that are used widely within ...
By Aquobex
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High Water Protection case study
References from WaStop International´s own patented products. WaStop solves problems in a secure and efficient way. Skövde, WaStop 500mm - SWEDEN Several WaStop from 200mm to 500mm have been installed in Skövde, Sweden. The checkvalves have been installed in surface water outlets in Tidan community to protect the pipe system against high water coming from the river. Before the ...
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How to prevent standing water with unique new check valve
What is a Check Valve and Why is it Useful? Check valves are used in all stormwater and wastewater systems. They allow the forward flow of fluids before closing to prevent backflow conditions. These valves come in a variety of diameters and designs, including swing, ball, diaphragm and duckbill check valves. They are simply designed, passive devices that rely on flow velocity and pressure to ...
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Checking the Stormwater Backflow Challenge
Controlling stormwater is a growing challenge for utilities and municipal authorities as they look to mitigate the economic and health impacts of excess water. Choosing the right check valve is a key part of the stormwater solution. For water utilities and municipal authorities, stormwater management is a growing challenge. Changing weather patterns as a result of climate change is prompting ...
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Water-of-Leith Flood Prevention Schemes - Case Study
The Water of Leith is Edinburgh's main river, flowing through the heart of the city and out to sea via the Firth of Forth. It has severely flooded several times, causing substantial damage. The City of Edinburgh awarded a £11.5 million flood prevention scheme to tackle the problem. Flood Control International was contracted by Lagan Construction to provide a range of flood barriers and ...
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Maple Lodge Water Treatment Site Flood Protection - Case Study
Flood Control International(FCI) is a Framework Partner with Thames Water for the design, supply and installation of flood protection solutions to a range of water treatment assets over a number of their at-risk treatment works. Surveyors from FCI have surveyed over 30 sites with Thames Water to determine the most appropriate solutions and then provide budgets for these options. Once reviewed ...
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Online discharge measurement with OTT SLD
Background For the economic management of the waterways between Elbe and Oder it is essential to know the discharge of these rivers at defined locks. The authority for water and navigation (WSA) in Lauenburg operates hydrological stations for the measurement of water level and discharge to effectively regulate the water flow at the locks in Plau and Malliß (Mueritz-Elde-waterway) and in ...
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Tidal Water case study
References from WaStop International´s own patented products. WaStop solves problems in a secure and efficient way. Harwich harbour - ENGLAND Anglian Water is one of the leading providers of water and waste water services in Europe and serves the needs of around six million industrial, commercial and domestic customers. Aggressive tidal waters, silt and poor maintenance resulted in the ...
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