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What Are Key Factors to Consider When Installing Large Butterfly Valves Belowground?
Author(s) -
Ballun John V.,
Holstrom John R.
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
opflow
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1551-8701
pISSN - 0149-8029
DOI - 10.5991/opf.2017.43.0066
Subject(s) - installation , butterfly , key (lock) , task (project management) , dissemination , butterfly valve , joint (building) , business , task force , computer science , risk analysis (engineering) , process management , engineering , architectural engineering , computer security , mechanical engineering , telecommunications , systems engineering , finance , political science , public administration , operating system
When projects require direct buried installation of large butterfly valves, special installation factors must be considered to maintain valve integrity. This column reflects the views of the joint task force developing recommendations for improving industry and AWWA standards and manuals of practice to disseminate knowledge about this concern and identify potential solutions.