Tank covers

The client specified that the covered structure system should prevent natural debris and light from entering the tank. The design should take into consideration the existing walkways, ultrasonic probes, wiring and lifting equipment that was already installed. Whilst not the largest of projects managed by Power Plastics Ltd, designers spent several

As part of the AMP4 OFWAT determination to enhance sewage treatment works in the UK, Birse Water Ltd contacted Power Plastics Limited to assist in the design and develop an odour control system for the grit channels at Mogden Sewage Treatment Works. Birse Water Ltd required that the primary sealing arrangement to consist of two pneumatic tubes for

Nomenca, choose Power Plastics to design, manufacture and install walkways and removable covers for a clean water site in North Yorkshire. The design included two walkways set 5m apart, with removable covers spanning the void. The walkways were designed with attachments on the underside to allow the fitting of eight sludge cones. The sludge cones

Ringsend WWTW is located at Dublin Bay in Ireland. A series of odour control covers was provided for the works lamella tanks. The client's general design requirements were that the cover system should be a low-profile construction that would not interfere with internal tank components. The fabric cover panels were to be removable and constructed

Corporate Engineering fitted a GRP beam and infill cover to a 24 metre diameter picket fence thickener tank to provide odour control

At United Utilities' Wigan wastewater treatment works, replacement GRP odour covers were needed for 4 primary settlement tanks each measuring 20 metres in diameter. The covers were to be fitted below the existing bridge, which supported old covers and the central scraper mechanism. Corporate Engineering provided fully self-supporting beam and

Perth in Western Australia is one of the most remote cities in the world. A new water treatment works was required prior to the building of a new town 45 miles to the north of Perth. Due to its remote location, the developers were in a position to contact manufacturers internationally, as it is just as cost-effective to supply equipment by air

Following the completion of two concrete settler tanks at Fobney AWTW, Veolia Water Ltd contacted Power Plastics Ltd to design and install a cover system over a lamella plate area that primarily: prevents the ingress of rain and wind into the tanks; prevents the egress of gases and offensive odours; protects the lamella plates from sunlight

Workington Wastewater Treatment Works required tank covers following ongoing complaints from neighbours regarding odour problems, mainly coming from hydrogen sulphide (H2s) which is more commonly described as 'rotten eggs

Beckton sewage treatment works was first established in 1864 and is the largest in Europe. The site features a 1.4km long channel that measures 600mm wide and increases as more tanks discharge into it, up to a width of 12m. The client brief was for covers to the discharge channels from 16 primary settlement tanks and feed channel to 8 secondary

At Thames Water's Long Reach sewage treatment works in Dartford, odour control covers were required to 2 picket fence thickeners. It was necessary to ensure regular access all around the perimeter of the tank to clean and inspect the launder channel, so flush-fitting inspection covers were needed. Beams were modified to allow a low step-over

Meols WwTW in Birkenhead had received complaints due to odour emanating from its primary settlement tanks and also needed covers to improve health and safety standards on site. Corporate Engineering was tasked to design tank covers to control the odour and improve the overall appearance of the site