Chemical Storage Facility Stormwater Flooding Analysis
Houston, TX
Aulick Engineering performed a hydraulic analysis for a Global Specialized Chemical Storage Facility in Houston, Texas. Due to the harmful chemicals handled at the facility, the terminals have two separate stormwater systems. One system collects water and eventually discharges it into the adjacent Galveston Bay. The other system collects potentially contaminated water, routes it to pump pits, and pumps it to the wastewater treatment facility.
During significant rain events, water was escaping the stormwater network and flooding the pump pits, leading to pump malfunction and unnecessary costs for the owner. In September 2018, Aulick staff conducted a site visit to diagnose the problem areas. A comprehensive study was performed to determine which rain events caused flooding in which locations and to help identify potential solutions.
Testimonial
One of our more recent projects was the Atlantic Aviation FBO Terminal Complex at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport. We hired Aulick Engineering to provide airport and civil site design services for the 25-acre development; their scope encompassed nearly 15 acres of new pavement for taxilanes, aprons, and parking lots on the 25-acre site. Aulick was responsible for airport design, civil site design, stormwater management design, erosion control design, and city and county permitting coordination. Additionally, Aulick was retained to provide construction administration and limited construction inspection services.
Aulick Engineering impressed me through all phases of the project. As can be expected at a World War II-era site, several field issues were encountered during the construction phase of the project. Aulick staff members were extremely responsive when these issues arose and were able to be at the job site within minutes; their engineers were resourceful and quickly came up with innovative solutions to ensure that the construction schedule was not adversely impacted. I have witnessed the same behavior while working with Aulick on other projects and appreciate the professionalism and enthusiasm that they bring to our project teams.”
Owner:
Private Industrial Client
Location:
Houston, TX
ROLE:
Subconsultant
Services:
- Hydraulic Analysis
- Hydraulic Modeling
Awards:
- Georgia Airports Association (GAA) 2020 Commercial Service Project of the Year
- American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) National Silver Medal Winner in Concrete Paving Excellence
