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How it Works
Design
The Hydro Vortex Drop™ Shaft is designed to operate safely
in both the air entrained 'vortex' and 'pipe full' modes
and ensures a smooth transition between the different modes
of operation. At low flows the drop pipes operate in the
vortex mode, whilst at design flows they operate in pipe
full mode.
Energy Dissipation
The Hydro Vortex Energy
Dissipation Unit (EDU) is a simple, self-activating energy
dissipation device. It is small in comparison to conventional
energy dissipation structures.
Sizing
The Hydro Vortex Drop™ Shaft operates under pipe
full conditions at design flows.
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There is no requirement to keep an air core within
the drop pipes as in conventional designs. |
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Pipe sizes are therefore significantly reduced from
the conventional vortex drop equivalent. |
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Typically flows of 0 - 2000 l/s can be transferred
safely through drop heights of up to 30 m. The use of
multiple pipes can accommodate higher flow rates. |
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