GRP·FRP 합성 맨홀뚜껑 및 지하수 감시 시스템 제조업체인 Fibrelite가 남극 대륙에서 전문 폐수처리시스템을 건설 중인 엔지니어링 팀에 트렌치 커버(trench cover)를 공급했다.

바다에 배출되기 전 시커먼 폐수를 처리하도록 고안된 이 처리 시스템은 남극 지방에서의 사용을 위해 제조됐으며, 간편한 처리를 위해 경량 뚜껑을 사용했다.

 

 

 

Fibrelite, a manufacturer of GRP/FRP composite manhole covers and underground containment systems, has supplied trench covers for an engineering team constructing a specialist wastewater treatment system in Antarctica.

 

The treatment system, designed for treating black and grey wastewater before discharging it into the sea, had been manufactured for use in the Antarctic region and required lightweight covers for easy access. As such, Fibrelite's range of standard trench covers was identified as the solution and became an integral part of the design.

 

Working with the lead designer from the start, Fibrelite was able to manufacture the covers to fit the specific sizes required. In harsh conditions in the Antarctic, ease of access was critical, and a major benefit to the installation was that the covers were lightweight. With such extreme temperatures, the other benefit of GRP properties being non-corrosive and not affected by temperature variations was also critical.
 
For operators working within the facility, safety is also critical. As such, the covers are lifted regularly to ensure that the system is working efficiently. Durable and strong, every cover is manufactured using high technology resin transfer moulding production methods to create a highly engineered, monolithic composite product.

 

Fibrelite's range of standard and bespoke trench covers are available in a variety of load ratings and a wide selection of sizes to replace traditional cast iron or concrete versions. Designed as a 'fit-and-forget' product, the maintenance-free covers provide easy and safe access to the essential equipment.

 

[출처 = Water World / 2015년 2월 13일]