Know of a filter underdrain "blowing up" at a water or wastewater treatment facility?
In an industry that demands reliability and resiliency, why are block underdrains designed over-and-over again?
Do we really believe that it's always the contractor's fault?
At Orthos Liquid Systems, we believe the long-term success of a conventional downflow filter often depends on the filter underdrain design. Plastic block installed utilizing non-structural grout, poured into narrow spaces and between redesigned, "one size fits all" media retention caps cannot be best-in-class.
Say "NO" to floor failures!
Blown block filter floors force emergency repairs using the same failure-prone block at dictated prices!
Will it happen again? Better cross your fingers.
Instead,
contractors can reliably install Orthos' monolithic underdrains that feature reinforced concrete, locked into the sidewalls and filter floor. The
underdrain becomes part of the civil structure, lasting for many, many decades.
Orthos' facility-specific filter nozzles will last 25 years, and are easily unscrewed and economically replaced at that time. Facility life cycle cost analyses with appropriate 30+ year terms will routinely identify monolithic underdrains as the prudent choice over block and also triangular lateral systems.
In 200 downflow filters and with almost 20 years of service, Orthos' nozzle-based monolithic underdrain systems have defined reliability -- we have never had an underdrain system failure.
Providing filtration solutions since 1978, Orthos Liquid Systems, Inc., is the leading manufacturer of nozzle-based filter systems and nozzle products in water/wastewater treatment. With thousands of North American installations in the municipal and industrial markets and millions of nozzles sold, Orthos delivers unparalleled quality and system longevity. Orthos is also the North American master licensee for Schlick® atomizing nozzles for pharmaceutical and other precision application industries. For more information, visit www.orthosnozzles.com or call 843-987-7200.
