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Old 20th July 2007 | 07:15
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Musket90
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On grooved asphalt runways at LON airports where rubber build up reduces friction levels I believe high pressure water is the method used. Normally carried out a couple of times a year at the TDZ areas. Chemicals have been trialled but the water method is I believe still the most effective.

It is fairly costly because of specialist equipment needed but for a couple of times a year to maintain good friction levels and a safe running surface then cost is not an issue.
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