Floodwalls are flood-control concrete structures designed to block water from rising and seeping into buildings and other structures. These flood barriers help to contain water from lakes, rivers, or other waterways if they rise to abnormal levels. Floodwalls are usually ...
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What are Perforated Pipes?
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Perforated pipes are pipes with a series of small holes or slots that allow water to enter or exit from them easily. They are mainly installed as a part of underground drainage systems and for outdoor uses to facilitate easy ...
7 Types of Flanges Used in Piping Systems
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A flange is a type of mechanical joint system that provides a reliable means to connect pipes, valves, pumps, and other components to form a seal-proof piping system. Flanges are typically threaded or welded, and two flanges are connected by ...
Mound Breakwater: Types, Construction and Protection
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Breakwater is the artificial protective barrier constructed to enclose harbors and to keep the harbor waters undisturbed by the effect of heavy and strong sea waves. Breakwater enables the use of the enclosed area as a safe anchorage for ships ...
Trash Racks: Types, Installation, and Maintenance
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Trash racks are metal structures installed in the intake system of hydroelectric power plants to prevent the entrance of large debris, which can damage turbine parts and hinder the power plant operations. In this article, we discuss the types, selection, ...
Suez Canal: Construction Features of the World’s Biggest Economic Route
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The Suez Canal is a man-made waterway in Egypt that provides the shortest route between the east and the west of the globe for cargo transportation. The canal divides Asia and Africa by connecting the Red Sea and the Mediterranean ...
5 Major Types of Valves in Plumbing System
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Valves are mechanical devices used to control, direct, and regulate the flow of water by opening, closing, or partially obstructing the flow. They can be made up of different materials like bronze, PVC, brass, etc. Valves are employed in residential ...
7 Major Stages in Water Treatment Plant
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Water treatment is the process of removing all those substances, whether biological, chemical, or physical, that are potentially harmful to the water supply for human and domestic use. This treatment helps to produce water that is safe, palatable, clear, colorless, and ...