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Structural analysis of small wastewater treatment plants

European standardization as an opportunity for concrete reservoirs

Ingenieurbüro Dipl.-Ing. Wolfgang Saupe

FEM reservoir

Ingenieurbüro Dipl.-Ing. Wolfgang Saupe

Since the spring of 2013, manufacturers of small concrete wastewater treatment plants from all parts of Germany have joined forces to form a joint working group aiming to offer a platform for lobby work and uniform representation of the manufacturers throughout the industry. As a result, it was possible for important decision-making committees to be re-filled and provided with technical input. The improved public image achieved by designing and publishing flyers and a code of practice entitled “Small wastewater treatment plants made of concrete – design, installation and operation”...

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