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https://hdl.handle.net/11681/22932| Title: | Utility distribution systems in Iceland |
| Authors: | Aamot, H. W. C. (Haldor W. C.) |
| Keywords: | Heat--Transmission Water--Distribution Sewage--Iceland Electric power distribution--Iceland Municipal engineering--Iceland |
| Publisher: | Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (U.S.) |
| Series/Report no.: | Special Report;76-5 |
| Abstract: | The study reports on new developments and special problems or solutions in water distribution systems, sewage collection systems, heat distribution and electric transmission systems. Cold weather considerations are highlighted. For water and sewage transport, ·the use of ductile iron, concrete and plastic materials is·reported. Utility lines are generally placed individually, utilidors are too expensive for most installations except in some city center locations. Heat distribution with hot water from geothermal wells is mostly one-way piping. After heating, the water is discharged through the sewage system. Street heating is being expanded. With electric distribution, the use of self-supporting aerial cables is becoming popular because it is very cost-effective and reliable. Within the city, all distribution is under ground. Arcing of isolators on high voltage transmission lines due to salt from the ocean atmosphere is being reduced with silicone fluids. |
| URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/11681/22932 |
| Appears in Collections: | Special Report |
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| Special Report 76-5.pdf | 7.45 MB | Adobe PDF |  View/Open |