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New Generation of Fire Hydrants Secure Against Multiple Threats
Author(s) -
Spence Shan,
Kelly Joseph
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal ‐ american water works association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.466
H-Index - 74
eISSN - 1551-8833
pISSN - 0003-150X
DOI - 10.5942/jawwa.2014.106.0069
Subject(s) - environmental science , rust (programming language) , engineering , forensic engineering , computer science , programming language
Coastal towns are always dealing with the corrosive effects of the salty air and water from the ocean on the town's fire hydrants. Because hydrants are predominantly made of metal, are above ground, and exposed to the elements, and their primary function is to deliver water, they are prone to rust and corrosion. This can quickly lead to hydrants being inoperable or in a state of disrepair if an aggressive maintenance program is not regularly exercised. This article discusses a new hydrant to the rescue.