Problem: The Miami-Dade County (Florida) Water & Sewer Department planned to upgrade its wastewater facilities to allow for some 20,000 new jobs over the next 10 years. The upgrade would also improve water and sewer system reliability and sustainability and increasing the service capacity.
Solution: A massive DN1350 54-inch Flowrox electrically operated pinch valve from Valmet Flow Control, one of the world’s largest, was chosen to provide reliability and flow control for the wastewater treatment plant. The valve has two pinch devices that close the valve on the center line. This provides a flow regime concentrated in the center of the valve, reducing wear and velocity through the valve.
Result: The new technology will combat the emerging contaminants such as PFAS. It will accurately control influent (up to 125 mgd) and provide reliability and control to one of Florida’s largest wastewater treatment plants. 410-636-2250 www.valmet.com
