The June 2024 commissioning of the
expanded and upgraded wastewater treatment plant in Itatiba,
Brazil, provided the city with a
much-needed increase in sewage treatment capacity. The Penetron
System of crystalline waterproofing products was specified to
permanently protect the plant's concrete structures from the
aggressive environment of the treatment tanks.
EAST SETAUKET, N.Y. ,
June 26,
2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The June 2024 commissioning of the expanded and
upgraded wastewater treatment plant in Itatiba, Brazil, provided the city with a much-needed
increase in sewage treatment capacity. The Penetron System of
crystalline waterproofing products was specified to permanently
protect the plant's concrete structures from the aggressive
environment of the treatment tanks.
In addition, the self-healing capabilities
of Penetron technology ensures current and future hairline cracks
in the concrete will seal automatically when exposed to
water.
A city of over 122,000 inhabitants, Itatiba is situated 80 km
(50 miles) north of São Paulo and offers popular outdoor
attractions, such as the City Zoo (Zooparque), the Parque Luis
Latorre, Adega Rosso Naturale, the Ferraz Costa Park, and the Praça
da Bandeira.
The recent completion of a major upgrade of Itatiba's municipal
wastewater treatment plant enabled SABESP, Brazil's largest water and waste management
company, to meet the latest environmental guidelines and to
increase treatment capacity by 500 liters/second.
Because Itatiba's concrete structures – the wastewater treatment
plant's concrete treatment tanks – are exposed to chlorides,
sulfates, nitrates, disinfectants, and an array of corrosive
compounds and various chemicals added during the plant's treatment
processes, the project engineers at Stemag Engenharia required a
particularly durable waterproofing solution for the expanded and
upgraded facility.
"After consulting with Penetron Brazil, the PENETRON System was
chosen by SABESP, also the general contractor for this project, to
waterproof all concrete structures exposed to groundwater from
below and effluent in the tanks above," says Cláudio Neves Ourives,
CEO and Managing Partner of Penetron Brazil.
PENETRON, a topical crystalline waterproofing material, was
applied over the prepared surfaces of the concrete treatment tanks
to reduce permeability and enhance resistance to the aggressive
environment of the effluent. PENEBAR SW swellable waterstop strips
were used to seal all construction joints, pipe, and tie holes.
Once applied to the surface of the concrete structure, the
active ingredients in PENETRON penetrate deep into the concrete
matrix to generate a non-soluble crystalline formation throughout
the concrete. This crystal formation permanently seals microcracks,
pores and capillaries against the penetration of water or liquids
from any direction.
"The Penetron System provides concrete with long-term protection
from deterioration caused by carbonation, moisture, and chloride
ingress, ultimately preventing corrosion of the embedded
reinforcing steel, even under the harsh conditions of a wastewater
treatment plant," concludes Cláudio Neves Ourives. "In addition,
the self-healing capabilities of Penetron technology ensures
current and future hairline cracks in the concrete will seal
automatically when exposed to water. As a result of the Penetron
waterproofing and protection solution, waterproofing-related
maintenance or treatment will be virtually eliminated at
Itatiba."
The Penetron Group is a leading manufacturer of specialty
construction products for concrete waterproofing, concrete repairs,
and floor preparation systems. The Group operates through a global
network, offering support to the design and construction community
through its regional offices, representatives, and distribution
channels.
For more information on Penetron waterproofing solutions, please
visit penetron(dot)com or Facebook(dot)com/ThePenetronGroup, email
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