Tag: Valve specification

INTRODUCTION In municipal and industrial treatment environments, equipment survivability is dictated heavily by the presence of grit, rags, hydrogen sulfide (H2S), and fats, oils, and grease (FOG). For consulting engineers and utility managers, understanding exactly How to Specify Valves – Construction Service for Wastewater Service (Materials Coatings and Standards) is a critical skill that directly […]

Introduction to Valve Specification in Municipal Infrastructure In municipal water and wastewater infrastructure, valves typically represent less than 5% of the capital expenditure (CAPEX) of a treatment plant or collection system. However, industry reliability data suggests that valve failures, leakage, and actuation issues can account for up to 60% of the unscheduled maintenance operational expenditure […]