Black & Veatch Study at Gatwick Airport

Black & Veatch has successfully completed a technical study, including survey and modelling for the world’s leading airport company BAA at London Gatwick Airport to improve sewer discharges.

Working with TPS Consult, Black & Veatch updated the existing hydraulic model of the foul sewers and pumping stations that serve the airport’s North Terminal, and also proposed measures to meet the commissioning of Pier 6*.

Due to construction time constraints, both temporary and permanent solutions for accommodating the Pier 6 flows were proposed, as well as an assessment to meet the demands of the passenger forecasts to 2013.

Baseline assessment and drop tests on pumping stations were conducted, whilst a Black & Veatch desk study analysed throughput and water consumption.

*Pier 6 is connected to the main terminal by a bridge over a live taxiway. The largest bridge of its kind in the world enabling B747 aircraft to pass underneath.

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About Black & Veatch
Black & Veatch Corporation is a leading global engineering, consulting and construction company specializing in infrastructure development in energy, water, information and government markets. Founded in 1915, Black & Veatch develops tailored infrastructure solutions that meet clients’ needs and provide sustainable benefits. Solutions include conceptual and preliminary engineering services, engineering design, procurement, construction, financial management, asset management, information technology, environmental, security design and consulting, and management consulting services. The employee-owned company has more than 90 offices worldwide. Black & Veatch is ranked on the Forbes “500 Largest Private Companies in the United States” listing for 2004. The company’s Web site address is www.bv.com.

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