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Design and Construction of the Kirkcaldy Long Sea Outfall
Author(s) -
MOORE J. G.,
LEATHERLAND T. M.,
HENRY K. I. M.
Publication year - 1987
Publication title -
water and environment journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.437
H-Index - 37
eISSN - 1747-6593
pISSN - 1747-6585
DOI - 10.1111/j.1747-6593.1987.tb01211.x
Subject(s) - outfall , dredging , hydrography , environmental science , estuary , diffuser (optics) , submarine pipeline , marine engineering , dock , civil engineering , oceanography , environmental engineering , engineering , hydrology (agriculture) , geology , geotechnical engineering , light source , physics , optics
SYNOPSIS T he P aper outlines the pollution problems in the Forth Estuary and the need for replacing existing sea outfalls to provide an acceptable standard in the marine environment off Kirkcaldy. Various biological, marine, and hydrographic surveys and investigations are described, and design considerations are explained including the dilution and dispersion of the discharge, choice of pipeline materials, and method of laying. Reference is also made to the dredging and backfilling operation and the installation of diffuser units. The type of treatment to be provided under the next phase of the scheme is also briefly outlined.