Lack of electrical power, steep terrain, unskilled manpower and space constraint were
some of the Himalayan hurdles faced in the proposed augmentation of the existing water
treatment facility at Gangtok, India from 3.0 mgd to 7.5 mgd. Nature has benignly
bestowed an ever-reliable gravity flow to partially offset this imbalance. The elevation
difference between the inlet works and pure water sump of the existing plant itself was
more than 50 feet. The excess head available was proposed for use in achieving
completeness of the unit processes. The mechanical component was kept at a bare
minimum. Retrofitting some of the existing units along with minimum possible new
construction solved the issue of space. The innovations considered for implementation
have possibly led to an appropriate and sustainable solution under the circumstances, thus
ensuring safe water quality for this utility, while also providing a cost
effective solution. Includes 9 references, figures.
| Edition : | Vol. - No. |
| File Size : | 1
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| Number of Pages : | 18 |
| Published : | 06/16/2002 |
