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Advancing Urban Wastewater Management: Optimizing Sewer System Performance Through Innovative Material Selection for the Armlet with Wet Circuit Measurement System

Version 1 : Received: 31 August 2023 / Approved: 31 August 2023 / Online: 1 September 2023 (13:40:14 CEST)

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Sionkowski, T.; Halecki, W.; Chmielowski, K. Advancing Urban Wastewater Management: Optimizing Sewer Performance through Innovative Material Selection for the Armlet with a Wet Circuit Measurement System. Appl. Sci. 2023, 13, 10892. Sionkowski, T.; Halecki, W.; Chmielowski, K. Advancing Urban Wastewater Management: Optimizing Sewer Performance through Innovative Material Selection for the Armlet with a Wet Circuit Measurement System. Appl. Sci. 2023, 13, 10892.

Abstract

Rainwater infiltration presents substantial challenges for urban wastewater management systems. This article delves into enhancing the quality of wastewater systems by proposing a novel device designed to tackle this issue comprehensively. The focal point of our research revolves around the conceptualization, construction, rigorous testing, and the potential multifaceted applications of this innovative wastewater device. Our study is dedicated to assessing the viability of a cutting-edge apparatus that empowers municipal entities in swiftly identifying rainwater ingress points within channels during precipitation events. Our findings vividly showcase the device's remarkable capability to directly measure moisture levels along the channel's path, eliminating the arduous need for manual data input, extensive data collection, and intricate water analysis procedures. To ensure the seamless flow of both sewage and water within the sewer channel, the use of a relatively slender strap is conventionally favored. However, factoring in the requisite structural robustness, we recommend a minimum thickness of 4 mm for 3D printing applications. For instances where maintaining the channel's cross-sectional area integrity is paramount, opting for a armlet with wet circuit measurement thickness of up to 7 mm is prudent. In the realm of material selection, our investigation advocates for the utilization of PC/ABS (polycarbonate/ Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene), ABS, ASA (Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate), or HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene) for the strap housing. For sewer diameters surpassing 315 mm, the application of thin-walled PVC (Poly Vinyl Chloride) emerges as a practical recommendation. Notably, the incorporation of PVC flat bars is discouraged, as their presence might potentially hinder the fluidity of sewage flow, thereby compromising the precision of wet circuit measurements. The pivotal innovation lies in the armlet with wet circuit measurement system, harboring immense potential for broad-scale integration across municipal facilities. This solution emerges as a streamlined and efficient strategy, offering a comprehensive avenue for continuously monitoring, fine-tuning, and optimizing the structural soundness and operational efficacy of sewer systems.

Keywords

rainwater ingress; sewer channels; wastewater management; sensor technology

Subject

Environmental and Earth Sciences, Waste Management and Disposal

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