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Pressurized Polishing Filters

Pressurized Polishing Filters, commonly referred to as a Low Pressure Pipe System (LPP), are widely used to distribute treated wastewater from a sewage treatment plant into the soil. In this system, effluent is pumped from the Waste Water Treatment plant to either a splitter valve or a manifold. These components then channel the effluent through multiple 32mm laterals, ensuring even dispersion across the bed. While 25mm pipes can also be utilized, they require careful design and maintenance to prevent quicker blockages.

  • Úsáidtear Scagairí Snasaithe faoi Bhrú, ar a dtugtar Córas Píobáin Brú Íseal (LPP) go forleathan chun fuíolluisce cóireáilte a dháileadh ó ghléasra cóireála séarachais isteach san ithir. Sa chóras seo, déantar eisilteach a phumpáil ón ngléasra Cóireála Fuíolluisce chuig comhla scoilteora nó ilphíobán. Ansin seolann na comhpháirteanna seo an t-eisilteach trí iliomad cliathánach 32mm, ag cinntiú go scaiptear é fiú ar fud na leapa. Cé gur féidir píopaí 25mm a úsáid freisin, teastaíonn dearadh agus cothabháil chúramach uathu chun bacainní níos gasta a chosc.

Trench Soil Polishing Filters

A Trench Soil Polishing Filter (TSP) is a conventional method for dispersing effluent from a septic tank or sewage treatment system. This option is particularly suitable for locations where the terrain allows for a gravity-fed outlet from the septic tank or treatment system.

  • Is modh traidisiúnta é Scagaire Snasaithe Ithir Trench (TSP) chun eisilteach a scaipeadh ó dhabhach shéarachais nó ó chóras cóireála séarachais. Tá an rogha seo oiriúnach go háirithe do shuíomhanna ina gceadaíonn an tír-raon asraon a chothaítear le domhantarraingt ón ndabhach shéarachais nó ón gcóras cóireála.

FiberPods Tertiary Modules

FiberPods Tertiary Modules provide an effective solution for treating wastewater to a high standard before it is discharged into the soil. These modules are perfect for constrained sites due to their compact size, making them particularly suitable for areas with limited space or poor soil drainage. Delivered and installed using a truck-mounted crane, FiberPods have a significant advantage over coconut (coco) systems. Unlike natural fibers, the synthetic fibers used in FiberPods do not rot, ensuring durability, long-term cost savings, and greater reliability.

  • Soláthraíonn Modúil Threasacha FiberPods réiteach éifeachtach chun fuíolluisce a chóireáil ar ardchaighdeán sula scaoiltear isteach san ithir é. Tá na modúil seo foirfe do shuíomhanna srianta mar gheall ar a méid dlúth, rud a fhágann go bhfuil siad oiriúnach go háirithe do cheantair ina bhfuil spás teoranta nó draenáil lag ithreach. Arna sheachadadh agus á shuiteáil ag baint úsáide as craein trucail-suite, tá buntáiste suntasach ag FiberPods thar chórais cnó cócó. Murab ionann agus snáithíní nádúrtha, ní dhéanann na snáithíní sintéiseacha a úsáidtear i FiberPods lobhadh, ag cinntiú marthanacht, coigilteas costais fadtéarmach, agus iontaofacht níos mó.

Drip Distribution Systems

Drip Irrigation Systems offer an alternative for distributing effluent in areas with poorly draining soil. Research conducted by Trinity College Dublin demonstrated that drip systems are suitable for most sites in Ireland, particularly those with soil depths of 600 to 800mm and poor soakage. These systems are advantageous on such sites because they distribute effluent evenly through an extensive network of high-pressure pipes with small emitters, allowing for controlled release. Due to the intricate design required, drip dispersal systems should be designed and installed by the same company to ensure proper functionality.

  • Cuireann Córais Uisciúcháin Braon Anuas rogha eile ar fáil chun eisilteach a dháileadh i gceantair ina bhfuil ithir atá ag draenáil go dona. Léirigh taighde a rinne Coláiste na Tríonóide, Baile Átha Cliath, go bhfuil córais braon anuas oiriúnach d'fhormhór na suíomhanna in Éirinn, go háirithe iad siúd a bhfuil doimhneacht ithreach idir 600 agus 800mm acu agus a bhfuil drochsháitheadh acu. Tá buntáiste ag baint leis na córais seo ar shuíomhanna den sórt sin toisc go ndáileann siad eisilteach go cothrom trí líonra fairsing píopaí ardbhrú le hastaírí beaga, rud a cheadaíonn scaoileadh rialaithe. Mar gheall ar an dearadh casta atá ag teastáil, ba cheart don chuideachta chéanna córais scaipthe braon anuas a dhearadh agus a shuiteáil chun feidhmiúlacht cheart a chinntiú.

Tertiary Sand Polishing Filters

Tertiary Sand Polishing Filters elevate the wastewater treatment from the system to a higher standard before its final discharge into the soil, making them ideal for sites with limited space due to their small footprint. These filters are particularly effective for areas with poor soakage, as the effluent from a sand polishing filter does not create a biomat or sludge layer, which can hinder soil absorption. However, the primary drawback of sand filters is the quality of the sand used. Inconsistent performance across Ireland has been attributed to contractors using substandard sand. Therefore, the success of a sand filter system hinges on the use of high-quality sand.

  • Ardaíonn Scagairí Snasaithe Gaineamh Treasach an chóireáil fuíolluisce ón gcóras go caighdeán níos airde sula scaoiltear isteach san ithir é, rud a fhágann go bhfuil siad an-oiriúnach do shuíomhanna a bhfuil spás teoranta acu mar gheall ar a lorg beag. Tá na scagairí seo éifeachtach go háirithe do cheantair le droch-sháithiú, toisc nach gcruthaíonn an t-eisilteach ó scagaire snasta gaineamh ciseal bith-mhata nó dríodar, rud a d'fhéadfadh bac a chur ar ionsú ithreach. Mar sin féin, is é an príomh-mhíbhuntáiste a bhaineann le scagairí gainimh ná cáilíocht an ghainimh a úsáidtear. Cuireadh feidhmíocht neamhréireach ar fud na hÉireann i leith conraitheoirí a úsáideann gaineamh faoi bhun caighdeáin. Dá bhrí sin, braitheann rath an chórais scagaire gaineamh ar úsáid gaineamh ardchaighdeáin.

Coconut Tertiary Modules

Coconut Tertiary Modules and Peat Tertiary Modules utilize coconut husk or peat fiber to treat wastewater from the system to a high standard before its final discharge into the soil. These modules are ideal for restricted sites due to their compact footprint and are particularly effective for areas with limited space or poor soakage. Unlike sand polishing filters, the effluent from these modules does not form a biomat or sludge layer, which can impede soil absorption. However, a significant drawback of both coconut husk and peat fiber is their limited lifespan, typically lasting only 10 to 12 years, and the high cost of media replacement.

  • Úsáideann Modúil Threasacha Cnó cócó agus Modúil Threasacha Móna crotal cnó cócó nó snáithín móna chun fuíolluisce a chóireáil ón gcóras go caighdeán ard sula scaoiltear isteach san ithir é. Tá na modúil seo oiriúnach do shuíomhanna srianta mar gheall ar a lorg dlúth agus tá siad éifeachtach go háirithe do cheantair a bhfuil spás teoranta nó droch-sháithithe iontu. Murab ionann agus scagairí snasaithe gainimh, ní dhéanann an t-eisilteach ó na modúil sin bith-mhat ná ciseal dríodar, rud a d’fhéadfadh bac a chur ar ionsú ithreach. Mar sin féin, is míbhuntáiste suntasach a bhaineann le crotal cnó cócó agus snáithín móna araon a saolré teoranta, nach maireann ach 10 go 12 bliana de ghnáth, agus an costas ard a bhaineann le hathsholáthar na meán.

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