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http://dx.doi.org/10.11001/jksww.2014.28.4.441

The assessment of self cleaning velocity and optimal flushing velocity in water distribution system  

Bae, Cheol-Ho (Water and Waste Water Research Center, K-water Research Institute, Korea Water Resources Corporation)
Choi, Doo Yong (Water and Waste Water Research Center, K-water Research Institute, Korea Water Resources Corporation)
Kim, Ju-Hwan (Water and Waste Water Research Center, K-water Research Institute, Korea Water Resources Corporation)
Kim, Do-Hwan (Water Quality Institute, Busan Water Authority)
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Journal of Korean Society of Water and Wastewater / v.28, no.4, 2014 , pp. 441-451 More about this Journal
Abstract
The flushing is important to maintain good water quality in water main. It is a technique of using water velocity to remove sediments in water distribution system. The variety of water quality problems can occur in a distribution system, so too can a variety of benefits be gained by system flushing. In order to effectively perform the flushing, the contaminants to be removed to set up and it can be solved, it is necessary to ensure the proper flow rate. In this study, the removal of contaminants present in the inner water pipe attached loose deposits such as fine particles of granular activated carbon, sand and iron corrosion product sought to derive flow rates. Thus, the constant observation of using pilot plant scale water distribution plant for the movement of floating characteristics of particles were assessed.
Keywords
Flushing; Water main; Loose deposits; Particles;
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