Dirt in mechanical building services systems

Abstract

Discusses the causes and problems of dirt infiltration into pipework used in mechanical buildings services systems. Describes what actually constitutes this ′dirt′ and explains how the systems are cleaned. Assesses the implications of incorrect cleaning and suggests that shortcuts in the procedure are causing many of the problems.

Citation

Russell, D.R. (1991), "Dirt in mechanical building services systems", Structural Survey, Vol. 9 No. 1, pp. 43-45. https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000003241