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Clogging potential of low-flush toilet branch drain system
Water scarcity is a global issue. In residential buildings, water closet appliances share the biggest portion of water consumption. Therefore, they are targeted for improvements to consume less water while keeping acceptable performance. Low-flush toilets consume a significantly smaller amount of water compared to their predecessors. However, lower water flows pose challenges like unreliable waste transportation and frequent clogging in old drainage systems. Furthermore, it is not economic to upgrade an entire drainage system to adapt to the new generation of toilets. In this study, the clogging potential for two toilet modules is investigated and the effect of hydraulic parameters on clogging is quantified. Finally, the results of this investigation are used to develop clogging potential charts for the toilets under study. Real-world application of such charts is presented.
Clogging potential of low-flush toilet branch drain system
Water scarcity is a global issue. In residential buildings, water closet appliances share the biggest portion of water consumption. Therefore, they are targeted for improvements to consume less water while keeping acceptable performance. Low-flush toilets consume a significantly smaller amount of water compared to their predecessors. However, lower water flows pose challenges like unreliable waste transportation and frequent clogging in old drainage systems. Furthermore, it is not economic to upgrade an entire drainage system to adapt to the new generation of toilets. In this study, the clogging potential for two toilet modules is investigated and the effect of hydraulic parameters on clogging is quantified. Finally, the results of this investigation are used to develop clogging potential charts for the toilets under study. Real-world application of such charts is presented.
Clogging potential of low-flush toilet branch drain system
Shuaeb, Muhamed Abubakr M. (Autor:in) / Han, Mooyoung (Autor:in)
Urban Water Journal ; 15 ; 68-74
02.01.2018
7 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
Clogging potential , clogging charts , low-flush toilet , toilet branch drain , toilet drain transportation , EPA: Environmental Protection Agency , ASME: American Society of Mechanical Engineers , ANSI: American National Standard Institute , LPF: Litre per Flush , LFT: Low Flushing Toilet , FH: Feminine Hygiene , MaP: Maximum Performance