AVK delivers large-diameter valve solutions to the rehabilitation of key water management infrastructure on the Danube – Europe's second longest river – in Budapest, Hungary.
The Kvassay Dam and Pumping Station, located in Budapest, Hungary, is undergoing a major rehabilitation to safeguard its continued role in regional water regulation. Often referred to as “The Lord of the Danube,” the more than 100-year-old complex plays a central part in flood protection, water level management and ecological stability in the Ráckevei (Soroksári)-Danube branch (RSD).
Co-financed by the Hungarian State and the Cohesion Fund under the Environmental and Energy Efficiency Operational Program, the extensive reconstruction was a response to record low water levels in the Danube, including a historic minimum of just 33 cm in 2018. These conditions exposed the limitations of the existing infrastructure and underlined the need for long-term, resilient solutions.
Co-financed by the Hungarian State and the Cohesion Fund under the Environmental and Energy Efficiency Operational Program, the extensive reconstruction was a response to record low water levels in the Danube, including a historic minimum of just 33 cm in 2018. These conditions exposed the limitations of the existing infrastructure and underlined the need for long-term, resilient solutions.
Ensuring water flow in all conditions
The new pumping station is designed to maintain water supply for the RSD even when the Danube’s natural flow cannot sustain it. The new setup will be able to deliver at least 30 m³/s of water, even at record-low water levels of just 17 cm.This is essential not only for maintaining water levels, but also for biodiversity, agricultural irrigation, fishponds and efficient dilution of treated wastewater discharged from the South Pest wastewater treatment plant.
Products from AVK is supporting long-term reliability in critical infrastructure
The rehabilitation of the Kvassay Dam and Pumping Station ensures readiness for climate changes and other issues that may arise. With its expanded capabilities, the facility will continue to contribute to Budapest and its surrounding areas water management, flood defence and energy supply.AVK Magyarország has delivered large-diameter valve solutions for the rehabilitation project designed for long-term reliability under demanding operating conditions.
AVK products delivered to the project
4 pcs DN1800 double eccentric butterfly valves with AUMA actuators
4 pcs DN1800 tilting disc check valves with hydraulic dampers
4 pcs DN1800 dismantling joints
26 pcs DN1800 rubber-metal flange gaskets
AVK double eccentric butterfly valves
AVK manufactures double eccentric butterfly valves in DN150-2800 designed with durability in focus. The tilted and firmly secured disc, the optimised seal design and the corrosion protected shaft end zones all exceed market standards.
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