Many power utility plants, industrial processing facilities and water utilities are turning to the Wedge Wire Intake Structure as a primary component for raw water intake systems. The T-intakes and half intakes are simple yet robust structures and are being installed in many bodies of water throughout the U.S.
For decades, UCC has been the leader in installation, maintenance, repairs and upgrades of Wedge Wire Screens for various customers that require raw water for cooling, processing or consumption. In recent years, to meet the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 316B ruling, many sites are upgrading or retrofitting existing raw water intake systems with Wedge Wire Intake Screens. By maintaining or upgrading wedge wire intake screens within a raw water intake system, facilities can significantly reduce fish mortality, improve water intake efficiency, and demonstrate compliance with EPA 316(b) regulations, all while minimizing costs and operational disruptions.
Prevent Costly Failures with UCC’s Water Intake Maintenance Services
As with all sub-structures, routine preventive maintenance (PM) and inspections are necessary following installation. As a valued team member, UCC assists with developing annual or biannual inspections and water intake maintenance service programs for each customer. UCC’s extensive background knowledge and experience saves unnecessary and unforeseen costs. From project planning to post-project final deliverables, UCC provides a turnkey service that is safe, productive and exceeds expectations. Learn more about our comprehensive commercial diving services, including water intake maintenance, and contact us with questions about your raw water intake systems.
Raw Water Intake Systems: UCC In the Field
UCC recently completed another successful T-screen installation at a major power generation plant on the Great Lakes. To increase water capacity, it was determined that the existing Wedge Wire T-screens needed to be removed and replaced with larger diameter screens. UCC provided turnkey services including project planning, budgeting, removal, installation, testing and disposal of the old screens. The result – total project success, with zero safety incidents, full achievement of performance goals and adherence to both schedule and budgets.
Contact Us About Our Water Intake Maintenance Services
As the largest inland commercial diving services company in the United States, Underwater Construction Corporation and its staff of over 200 divers, supervisors and project managers operate from multiple regional locations in Connecticut, Maryland, Michigan, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Texas, South Carolina and the United Kingdom. Through our global network of offices and associates, UCC has performed projects in over 25 countries. Every job, no matter the size, receives the professionalism customers expect from UCC.
If you have questions regarding raw water intake systems and maintenance services, fill out the form on this page or contact us at any one of our numerous locations.