Abstract: Method and apparatus for temporarily increasing the transport capacity of the water supply system in case of a calamity, in which despite the occurrence of a calamity an amount of drinking water is to be transported to the service area of a pumping station or transport line which has failed.
In case of a calamity, at least one mobile apparatus for raising the pressure in the transport line is temporarily connected to the residual supply system to take over the failing transport function.
The apparatus has a transportable housing with a pump coupled to a motor, comprising means for setting the pump on two sides into communication with a water transport line via connecting lines, and has a capacity sufficient for deployment in a municipal, regional or still larger water supply system.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 9, 2000
Date of Patent:
June 4, 2002
Assignee:
N.V. Waterleidingsbedri JF Midden Nederland
Inventors:
Robert Henry Rozeboom, Petrus Jacobus Ruiter