The Romtec Utilities start-up technician follows a Field Start-Up Report that is configured to each specific system. Our technician will typically run through these assessments before starting-up the lift station: Structural/Mechanical Construction, Electrical Construction and Connections, Water Availability, Pump and Pump Control Data, Communication Equipment, Physical Inspections, Back-Up Power Generator (if applicable), Pre-Start-Up Pump Electrical Checks, Operational Checks, Draw Down Test, Pressure Readings, Primary and Secondary Level Sensing.
What does a Romtec Utilities construction advisor do on site?
The construction advisor’s main role is to answer the contractor’s questions and to provide suggestions if and when installation issues occur. The advisor is not there to direct the contractor’s workers or to inspect the lift station. It is the contractor’s responsibility to make sure there is adequate equipment for lifting the concrete and enough workers to properly install the lift station.
What components make up a standard wet well configuration?
A typical sump or wet well will include the concrete or fiberglass barrels; an access hatch; an inlet line (piping) with a deflector panel or drop bowl; the pumps, guide rails, elbows, and discharge piping; and the level sensing devices.
What are the main types of odor control and how might one choose between them?
Odor control can be broken down into two main categories: 1) Eliminating odor in the air 2) Changing the chemistry of the water to keep the water from going septic. There advantages and disadvantages to both types of odor control. For example, simply treating the air in the system may be more economical for the lift station customer but many treatment plants wont except the septic water without treatment. The treatment plant may not have …
What are the four types of odor control technologies?
Most odor control systems can be classified into one of four categories. These categories include Chemical Adsorption, Biological Oxidation, Chemical Scrubbing, and Combined Technologies. Below is a brief description of each category. Further explanation on each type can be found in their corresponding individual FAQs. Adsorption: Adsorption is the adherence of ions/molecules, gas, liquid, or dissolved material to the surface of a solid. It is also the adherence of ions from an aqueous solution to …