
Water challenges in the transportation industry present significant obstacles across various sectors, from commercial shipbuilding, which focuses on issues like barge ballasting and marine growth prevention, to recreational boats and vehicles, where durability and safety are paramount. Xylem, a trusted leader in the field, can help navigate these waters, promoting efficiency, sustainability, and resilience throughout the journey.
During an inspection, it became clear that one major culvert – 140 feet long, 15 feet tall and running under heavily traveled Route 30 – had outlived its expected life. The 10-guage corrugated steel structure was deteriorated and needed to be repaired – with as little disruption to Route 30 traffic patterns as possible.
One of the ports within the Ports of Stockholm was outfitted with a Flygt pump station for the handling of sewage and grey water. To handle the large amount of waste water without clogging, a Flygt TOP pump station including N-pumps was installed.