Reliable operation of wastewater collection systems and ways of its improvement

Summary

Characteristics of the three constituents of a municipal wastewater collection system, i.e. structural, design and operational are presented. Their impact on the reliable operation of the entire wastewater collection system is discussed. The reasons of reliability degradation of each of the constituents are analyzed. Based on the analytical results the specific features are considered and a number of administrative and technical measures to improve the reliability of the wastewater collection system both at the design stage and in the process of operation are suggested.

Key words

reliability , pipeline , pump , water disposal system , shut-off and control valves , operation efficiency