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Bowery Bay Water Pollution Control Plant
- Application : Hypochlorite Spray Hoods with Walkways
- Products : Fibergrate molded grating, Dynaform® structural shapes, Dynarail® handrail
Overview :
The Bowery Bay Water Treatment Facility is located in Astoria, New York. The facility is just off the shore of Manhattan on Ward‘s Island. The facility was originally constructed in the 1930s to house wastewater treatment operations and currently processes millions of gallons of sewage each day. Bowery Bay is operated by New York City’s Department of Environmental Protection.
Problem :
The Bowery Bay facility was due for some renovations including the construction of several new structures as well as upgrades to existing buildings. Completion of this facility upgrade is set for fall of 2006.
Solution :
Fibergrate Composite Structures designed and fabricated FRP sodium hypochlorite hoods for the facility. This unique design integrated walkways to adjoin with the spray hoods for stabilization and resistance of coastal winds at the plant.
Dynaform® structural shapes were used in the design of the hood and were used to support the pedestrian walkways. The walkways were constructed of Fibergrate molded grating to provide slip resistance for workers, with Dynarail® handrail on one side of each walkway for additional safety. The customer was pleased with the functionality in the design of these hypochlorite hoods and walkways that will require little maintenance for years to come.
City of Wichita Water Treatment Plant
- Application : Walkways, Stairs, Handrails and Access Platforms
- Products : Fibergrate’s VEFR Safe-T-Span® pultruded grating and stair treads, Dynaform® Structural Shapes and a Dynarail® three- rail handrail
Overview :
Wichita, the largest city in Kansas was incorporated in 1870. Early economic growth began with the extension of the Santa Fe Railway and the expansion of the agricultural industry. In the 1950s, Wichita secured its role as a leading producer of general aviation and commercial aircraft with the activation of McConnell Air Force
Base. Just as the Wichita economy grew throughout the years, so did its population. This continued growth has challenged the city to provide better and more efficient services, including an improved water treatment facility.
Problem :
The city’s water treatment plant was in need of some major upgrades. Frequent splash from corrosive solutions including liquid chlorine and a fifty-percent sodium hydroxide solution, a standard part of the water treatment process, had seriously eroded the metal gratings, handrail and stairways around the plant. This erosion caused the metal gratings to become slippery and unsafe which could lead to potentially hazardous situations, so the city decided to find a product that would provide a safe, long term, cost effective solution.
Solution :
The City of Wichita chose to upgrade its water treatment facility with a product that would protect against costly corrosion and provide a slip resistant surface. Fibergrate’s VEFR Safe-T-Span® pultruded grating and stair treads were chosen to replace steel in several sump areas, stairways and on two access platforms. The access platforms also incorporated Fibergrate’s Dynaform® Structural Shapes and a Dynarail® three-rail handrail engineered to meet the city’s requirements. The operations manager of the facility was pleased with the appearance of the product and stated that not only do the Fibergrate products handle the cold winters well, but similar to the growth of Wichita, Fibergrate’s FRP products continue to thrive.