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  1. somany

    Wastewater 60" Force Main Valves

    stanier (Mechanical) 4 Jun 06 21:34 I believe a tee and two valves are more reliable ad less expensive. aticooper (Mechanical) 5 Jun 06 15:17 "Somany, How were planning to actuate the valve?" With Auma electronic actuators. Two valves will be fully open/closed. One valve will be used...
  2. somany

    Wastewater 60" Force Main Valves

    60" gate valves are in the $120k each price range. We'll need 3 for the present layout. I was thinking a 3-way would eliminate a tee and 1 valve. However, problems are more expensive especially if it is due to being irresponsible.
  3. somany

    Wastewater 60" Force Main Valves

    I'm designing an influent 60" diameter emergency force main that operates at 28 psi for a wastewater treatment plant. 40 psi is the specified operating pressure. It will tie in to a 60" section of an existing force main. A 60X60 tee will be installed where the new line will be connected. The...
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