Abstract: Bioremediation of waste water traveling through a sewer system is accomplished by suspending in selected manholes a self-powered feeder device for delivering a desired amount of a solid microbial wastewater treatment preparation. The feeder device is preferably a) sealed to prevent moisture from causing caking or clumping of the solid microbial treatment preparation, b) controlled by a programable microprocessor and c) powered by a self-contained battery pack that allows the device to function for a desired period of time without maintenance or manual handling.

Abstract: A food waste disposal system having a separator for separating food waste solids from liquids. The separator includes a housing having a screw conveyor surrounded by a screen. The solids are introduced into the screen and conveyed by the screw conveyor toward the opposite end. The solids are compacted by the conveyor against a spring loaded member that adjustably blocks passage of the waste to an exit chute.

Abstract: According to a waste water treatment method and apparatus of the present invention, a permeable sheet 3 is fed into a treatment tank 2 in which a stream is formed. The waste water, which flows downstream, is caused to pass through the permeable sheet 3, while the permeable sheet 3 travels in the treatment tank 2 so as to traverse the surface of the waste water on a downstream side in the flowing direction of the waste water. Therefore, not only the sludge in the waste water but also the oily substances floating in the waste water can be collected and removed because they cling to the permeable sheet 3 and are gathered by it. As a result, a waste water treatment tank 2 and the like can be maintained in a usable state for a long time. In addition, there can be obtained a treated water to which microbial treatment can be applied.

Abstract: A river is divided into a plurality of river sections via a plurality of partitions which are spaced apart along the direction of the flow of the river. Polluted water at or near the surface of the river from the river sections is pumped to water treating apparatuses without drawing the polluted water near the floor of the river. Suspension pollutants, including nitrogenous nutrients, are removed from the polluted water via filtration in the water treating apparatuses. After treatment, the treated water is sent to the river in such a manner that the water drawn from each river section is sent to another one of the river sections, that is located immediately downstream, at the same rate as the river flow and that the remaining portion of the treated water is sent back to the upstream river section from where the water comes.

Abstract: An ion removal arrangement includes a filter having a filter material made of synthetic or naturally occurring crystalline hydrated aluminum silicates having a framework structure, which contain alkaline or alkaline earth ions. The filter is formed as a double pipe cartridge having an inner pipe and an outer pipe. The filter material is filled in the annular space between the inner pipe and the outer pipe. The filter is installed in the cast iron gutter pipe of a gutter system.

Abstract: A staged filter apparatus (1) for mechanically separating solids from liquids flowing in channels, gutters or conduits, which has a multiplicity of stage screen bars (7′) connected to form a stationary grating (7), and a multiplicity of stage screen bars (6′) connected to form a movable grating (6), the gratings (6, 7) being arranged inclined in the direction of flow inside the flowing liquid starting from a level situated below the surface, and the stage screen bars (6′, 7′) being constructed in a stepped fashion in the direction facing the incoming flow, and in which the movable grating (6) can be actuated by means of a drive device (8) on a track. The stationary grating (7) being surrounded at least laterally by frame parts (3, 4), is distinguished in that all the drive elements (11, 12, 19; 13) of the movable grating (6) are essentially arranged in the common plane formed by the stationary grating (7) and the movable grating (6) in the zero position.

Abstract: A non-clogging facility (10) collects debris and sediment carried by water flowing in an open channel (DC) upstream of an inlet (I) to a conduit. A first section (12) provides a transition from the open channel into a second section (13) which allows for collection of large debris and readily settleable sediment. A barrier (16) comprises a base (18) extending from a sidewall (W1) on one side of the channel, substantially across the width of the channel, toward the opposite sidewall (W2). An opening (20) is provided between the end of this barrier and the opposite sidewall. Water flowing at a low rate is diverted through the opening into a bypass channel (22) to flow to the inlet through a third section (14). At higher flow rates, water flows over the barrier and through a screen formed by a series of spaced posts (26) extending the length of the barrier. Sediment settles to a floor (F) of the channel upstream of the barrier and is blocked by the barrier from moving further downstream.

Abstract: A separator for separating material from a fluid which includes an inlet, a separating chamber in fluid communication with the inlet, a holding chamber, a deflector for deflecting material entrained in or moving with fluid entering the separating chamber from the inlet towards the holding chamber, and an outlet for permitting flow of fluid from which the material has been removed from the separating chamber.

Abstract: An apparatus for collecting and removing solid particles from a flowing fluid (5) includes a grid unit (6) including a plurality of stationary bars (1) being arranged to form a stationary bar unit (3). Each of the stationary bars (1) includes a plurality of steps (8). A plurality of movable bars (2) is arranged to form a movable bar unit (4). Each of the movable bars (2) includes a plurality of steps (8). The stationary bars (1) and the movable bars (2) are arranged side by side to alternate. A first parallelogram unit (11, 12, 13, 14, 17) is connected to stationary bearings (11, 12) to be pivotable in a plane about the pivot axes of the stationary bearings (11, 12) with respect to the stationary first bar unit (3). A second parallelogram unit (15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21) is operatively connected to the first parallelogram unit and to the movable second bar unit (4).

Abstract: A system for separating and retaining liquid with different specific gravities and floatables includes a hood made of plastic and mounted to cover an outlet pipe of a basin receiving the liquid. The hood is formed with a housing dividing the basin into an inlet chamber and outlet chamber and preventing supernatant liquids with a lower specific gravity, floatables accumulated on the surface of a liquid with a higher specific gravity and solids accumulated in the basin from being drawn downstream into the outlet pipe. The hood is further provided with a device equalizing air pressure between the inlet and outlet compartments. A flow restrictor is incorporated in one embodiment to regulate the discharge of liquid from the basin.

Abstract: A flume system for use with a floor mounted filtration apparatus and a floor mounted in-line machine section is provided. The machine section receives a flow of clean coolant from the filtration apparatus and has a series of machine outlets for outputting dirty coolant carrying particulate generated by the machine section. The system includes an elongated floor mounted flume disposed adjacent the series of machine outlets to receive the machine outputted dirty coolant. The flume has a slope of less than 2% and is coupled at an outlet end to the filtration apparatus. A discharge pipe is mounted adjacent a distal end of the flume for introducing a stream of coolant into the flume in a direction generally toward the outlet end. The stream of coolant introduced into the flume causes the flume to have an efficient hydraulic radius such that a minimal amount of coolant flows within the flume at a sufficient velocity to wash away the particulate from the flume into the filtration apparatus.

Abstract: A universal bar screen cleaner removes debris from a screen positioned in a channel guiding a flow of liquid, solids and the debris. The screen is to prevent the flow of the debris to a liquid treatment basin downstream of the screen. The screen has an upper end, a front side facing the upstream flow and a back side facing the downstream flow. A rake has tines for engaging the screen to move the debris toward and past the upper end of the screen to remove the debris from the screen. A frame supports the rake in a first rake position where the tines are engagable with the screen from the front side, or in a second rake position where the tines are engagable with the screen from the back side.

Abstract: A trash rack for filtering large volumes of intake water generally of the type available to power-generating facilities. The trash rack includes reinforcing rods fabricated of non-metallic materials in a pultrusion fabrication process. The pultruded reinforcing rods are substantially lighter than prior steel reinforcing rods. The pultruded rods are flexible enough to give under impact and high-loading without fracture or permanent distortion, yet are strong enough to withstand the type of loading commonly experienced by such large-volume trash racks.

Abstract: A diverter screen for efficiently handling solid and floatable objects in combined sewer overflows and storm water runoff systems is disclosed. The screen is formed of a mechanical bar screen, one or more regulator or overflow chambers, and a deflector plate for diverting the solids and floatables into the outgoing sewage interceptor channel. The bar screen sits on a shelf in a concrete channel, and is sized to capture solids and floatables that must be prevented from entering the rivers, lakes or oceans The bar screen uses a downward rake motion to push solids and some floatables into the outgoing interceptor, while other floatables are allowed to drain out as the regulator channel drains.

Abstract: A conical intake screen which is self-cleaned by using four elongate brushes which are slowly driven over its surface by a submersible, programmable electric motor. The invention is preferably placed in the waterway with the axis of the conical screen oriented in the vertical direction. As the rearwardly angled brushes move over the screen, the brush angle and gravity tend to force the debris downward until it falls from the edge of the device. Further, a cleaning brush is placed within the surface of the conical screen with its bristles extending slightly above the surface of the screen. In this manner each screen sweeper engages the brush cleaner once each rotation, which action tends to dislodge debris from the bristles of the sweeper brushes. The programmable motor will typically make three counterclockwise revolutions, one clockwise revolution, and then stop for a selectable interval of from 15 minutes to 3 hours, although continuous action is also an option.

Abstract: The screening apparatus of the invention has a main cylindrical chamber linking a waste water inlet pipe to a refuse pipe and to an overflow outlet pipe. The waste water inlet pipe conveys water from a city sewer duct or the like, and this water is destined to be conveyed to a water treatment plant through the refuse pipe. However, during important storm water flow rate conditions in the waste water inlet pipe, the water level in the main chamber will rise since the refuse pipe will overflow due to a too large quantity of water. The screening apparatus includes a coaxial, cylindrical rotor defining a vertical through channel, and an annular grate being located intermediate the top and bottom of the main chamber and extending from the bottom edge of the rotor radially outwardly to the peripheral wall of the main chamber, where the annular grate is fixedly anchored. The rotor carries brooms adjacent the grate underface.

Abstract: A device for removing deposited material from a liquid in flume includes a conveyor for the deposited material that is disposed at an ague with respect to the plume and leads to a discarding point. The device includes a housing which houses a shaft and a conveyor screw mounted to the shaft. The shaft includes a hollow portion therein for housing a heater. The heater heats the conveyor for preventing material from freezing in the conveyor.

Abstract: The water screening apparatus of the invention includes a conduit in which is positioned a discharge pipe opening through which water flowing in the conduit is to be dispatched completely during normal water flow conditions. The discharge pipe opening is positioned adjacent the conduit bottom wall portion so that as long as the water level does not rise above it, the water is completely dispatched therethrough. A bar screen is transversely disposed inside the water conduit and downwardly slopes from the conduit upstream end to the discharge pipe opening and covers the whole conduit width. When the water level rises above the discharge pipe opening, the water flowing above the discharge pipe opening will flow through the bar screen, the latter intercepting any macroparticles beyond a set threshold level carried by the water flow.

Abstract: A strainer for removing particles from a horizontal flow of effluent comprises a plurality of parallel fixed bars adapted to extend angularly downwardly into the flow of effluent and a set of parallel displaceable bars interdigited with the fixed bars. The displaceable bars are interconnected and connected to a drive mechanism to cause the displaceable bars to move in a circuitous path such that the displaceable bars move upwardly relative to the fixed bars to remove material engaged thereon and are thence thereafter lowered, whereby the material is lifted upwardly along the fixed bars. The displaceable bars are supported at their lower ends to the drive mechanism by a flexible connection apparatus so that the path of movement of the displaceable bars is unconstrained to minimize stress on the strainer should debris become lodged beneath the lower end of the displaceable bars.

Abstract: An upper end of an outer pipe 16 is connected to a gutter, and a lower end of the outer pipe is connected to a water collecting box communicating with a sewer pipe. An inner pipe 18 which is arranged apart from an inner circumferential surface of a vertical portion 16d of the outer pipe at an outer circumferential edge of an upper portion thereof is connected to a storage-percolating box at a lower end thereof. A ring-like flow-separating piece 24 is disposed on an inner circumferential surface of the vertical portion of the outer pipe above an outer end of the inner pipe by a predetermined distance.

Abstract: The screen comprises a set of spaced parallel grating bars set at an inclination of about 35 degrees. The grating bars retain solids carried by the water flowing between the bars. These solids are automatically pushed down the bars and away into a collecting trough transverse to the bars by water streams flowing within longitudinal grooves formed from the top of the bars. The cross-sectional area of each groove decreases from the upper end to the lower end of the bar, so that the water accelerating down the bar grooves will constantly fill the same.

Abstract: A machine tool coolant collection flume system (10) for communicating machine tool coolant from machine tools to a filtration system includes a main trough (12) and a tributary trough (14) intersecting the main trough wherein each trough (12,14) slopes downwardly in the direction of machine tool coolant flow and the main trough (12) has a greater cross-sectional area at the downstream side of its intersection with the tributary trough (14) to smoothly accommodate the additional flow of machine tool coolant from the tributary trough (14) without affecting upstream flow. A single large diameter flush nozzle (20) provides a low velocity high volume forced coolant flow in the main trough (12) upstream of the intersection by the tributary trough (14) to minimize the creation of mist and turbulence downstream.

Abstract: A laterally moveable bar rake is provided for cleaning a bar rack installed across a water stream of a water treatment facility, storm water station or the like. The device includes a traveling framework for back and forth movement across the top of the bar rack, a telescoping arm with a rake head mounted on the lower end of the telescoping arm and a tilt mechanism for tilting the telescoping arm between raking and extension position so that the arm can be extended to the bottom of the bar rack or beyond, tilted toward the bar rack and withdrawn along the bar rack to rake debris onto a discharge hopper or conveyor.

Abstract: A hydraulic distribution and control unit has a chamber with an inlet (1a) and at least two subchambers. A partition wall (5) separates the subchambers one from another. One edge of the partition wall crosses the inlet to the main chamber, dividing the inlet into layers at different levels. The uppermost subchamber has an overfall edge (4a) and the lowermost subchamber includes an underflow (8).

Abstract: A machine tool coolant collection flume system (10) for communicating machine tool coolant from machine tools to a filtration system includes a main trough (12) and a tributary trough (14) intersecting the main trough wherein each trough (12,14) slopes downwardly in the direction of machine tool coolant flow and the main trough (12) has a greater cross-sectional area at the downstream side of its intersection with the tributary trough (14) to smoothly accommodate the additional flow of machine tool coolant from the tributary through (14) without affecting upstream flow. A single large diameter flush nozzle (20) provides a low velocity high volume forced coolant flow in the main trough (12) upstream of the intersection by the tributary trough (14) to minimize the creation of mist and turbulence downstream.

Abstract: An improved method and apparatus for removing grit from sewage comprising passing sewage containing grit along a channel, the sewage passing initially through a straight elongate portion of constant width and of length sufficient to stablize the flow and subsequently passing the sewage around a bend portion having an angle of at least 10 degrees from the straight portion and, downstream of the bend, removing the grit from the flow via a port situated at the inside of the bend at the base of the channel via a grit hopper coupled to the port and coupled to a draw-off point to remove the grit for disposal.

Abstract: In a high speed upward flow filtration apparatus, an upper perforated panel for receiving a fibrous lump is secured to a circumferential side plate for receiving the fibrous lump. A lower movable perforated panel for receiving the fibrous lump is vertically moved by a vertical motion cylinder, and fitted into the circumferential side plate for receiving the fibrous lump under the upper perforated panel for receiving the fibrous lump. A filter layer is formed by filling the fibrous lump between the upper perforated panel for receiving the fibrous lump and the lower movable perforated panel for receiving the fibrous lump. An unfiltered water supply diffuser is provided under the lower movable perforated panel for receiving the fibrous lump. The lower movable perforated panel is raised by the vertical moving cylinder to form a dense and uniform filter layer and to implement a high performance filtration.

Abstract: An apparatus for containing liquids and pollution within a liquid drainage comprising a first conduit, a second conduit, a liquid barrier, a means for lifting, and a means for sensing pollution. The second conduit is smaller in relative diameter than the first conduit and is positioned so that the second conduit outlet end is located within the first conduit. The second conduit has a flexible portion of its length which permits the outlet end of the second conduit to be lifted while the inlet end of the second conduit remains stationary. The liquid barrier guides fluid flow into the second conduit inlet during normal flow, guides fluid flow into the second conduit and liquid flow over the top of the liquid barrier and into the first conduit during floods and retains liquid during normal flow when the outlet end of the second conduit is lifted. The apparatus further comprises a means for lifting which is electrically connected to a sensing means.

Abstract: Described is a preferred fluid flow diverter, such as a rainwater diverter, having an outer duct, and an inner duct within said outer duct and defining a reservoir to collect fluid. The diverter also includes a drainage duct extending from the reservoir to the exterior of the outer duct. The inner duct has a bypass opening at a height above the drainage duct. In this manner, fluid flowing into the inner duct is diverted through the drainage duct, and excess fluid unable to flow through the drainage duct (e.g. during heavy rains) accumulates in the inner duct to the height of the bypass opening and then excess fluid not retainable by the reservoir flows through the bypass opening and is exhausted through the outer duct. Also described are a rainwater diversion apparatus and method incorporating the preferred fluid flow diverter.

Abstract: An elongated, conical cage of spaced-apart rods is disclosed, each rod having a first and secured to the apex of the cone, and a second end terminating in the open of the cone which is formed by a circular ring-shaped rod. The open end of the conical cage and the circular rod forming the open end are secured to a band preferably constructed of metal which forms a fixation device for securement to the exposed end of the pipe. Preferably, the rods forming the conical cage are spaced apart by approximately six inches, a distance which has been found sufficiently wide to enable debris to flow through and out of the apparatus, and sufficiently narrow to prevent entry of small animals such as beavers into the apparatus.

Abstract: A flushing system 10 for a machine tool coolant return system is disclosed which is readily removable for servicing or replacement. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, a flush nozzle assembly 34 is submerged beneath a normal coolant level 14 in flumes 16 and 18 to provide coolant for flushing machine waste and maintaining the flow of coolant and machine waste toward the filter. A lower member 20 is provided between flume sections 16 and 18 which is adapted to receive the flush nozzle assembly 34. A hollow elongated guide 28 is secured to the lower member 20 and has an open end 29 located for easy access. A flexible hose 32 has the flush nozzle assembly 34 attached to end 33 and is inserted into guide 28 where it is securely received in the lower member 20. The other end 35 of the flexible hose is connected to a source of coolant 46 to provide coolant to the nozzle assembly 34 and into the flumes 16 and 18.

Abstract: The invention is a screening device suitable for screening a liquid material having solid matter suspended in it, which comprises a number of sets of discs, the discs of each set being rigidly mounted on a shaft, with the discs on each shaft being separated from one another axially, means mounting the shafts about parallel axes, with the discs of adjacent shafts being interleaved with one another and means to cause the shafts to rotate independently in the same rotational sense such that successive shafts rotate progressively faster to cause the solid matter suspended in the liquid material to be moved in a direction from the slowest shaft to the fastest shaft. The device is used particularly in sewage processing plants.

Abstract: A system for removing objects from flowing liquid includes a screen for removing the objects from the liquid. The screen includes a movable component and a driving mechanism for moving the component through a closed path so as to move the objects upwardly. The system further includes a shield for pressing the objects against the screen. The shield is parallel to the screen. The system further includes supporting means for supporting the shield and for permitting the shield to be pushed away from the screen by the objects while maintaining the angular orientation of the shield with respect to the screen. The supporting means includes a linkage system which is connected to an upper portion of the shield.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for separating bodies from a liquid in which the liquid is passed through a filter and the bodies to be separated are accumulated on the filter. The filter forms an upper bounding limit of a space therebeneath which is alternately subjected to pressure and vacuum relative to the ambient region above the filter. This is achieved according to one embodiment by producing a reciprocal movement of the filter in the form of an oscillating or pendular movement. The pressurization in the space produces separation of the bodies accumulated on the upper surface of the filter to facilitate their discharge from the filter. The separated bodies can be assisted for discharge by mechanical elements and/or by producing wave motion in the liquid.

Abstract: A fish protection system for dams comprises a series of modular units which interconnect by male and female fittings on each side of the modular unit. Each modular unit comprises a casing, an inner box and an outer box for anchoring the unit to a stream bed and side frames. A screen and cleaning mechanism can be placed within the modular units where the screens clean and direct debris and fish to a fish ladder. A cleaning comb or cutting bar moves around the modular unit such that it keeps the screens clean and directs the debris and fish to the fish ladders. The cleaning comb by use of its rounded tooth form, minimizes flow at the screen in order that fingerlings won't be harmed by the cutting edge. A fish ladder provides a constant flow by maintaining the same depth of water by a hinged ladder.

Abstract: A pumping system for gates wherein a sluice body liftably received in the guide grooves formed in the side walls of a water channel mounts a plurality of pumps in parallel with each other, the suction ports and the discharge ports of the pumps being located in the upstream and downstream sides, and a debris collecting device is provided in the water channel upstream the pumps. The suction ports of the pumps are opened towards the bottom of the water channel at a given height, and the debris collecting device is so constructed that it can be liftable over the level of the water channel. At the time of a natural drainage, the sluice body and the debris collection device are lifted to allow free flow of the water through the water channel, while at the time of a forced drainage the sluice body and the debris collecting device are lowered so that debris, etc.

Abstract: Injection-molded intake-water filtering apparatus designed for use with electric power generating stations and the like, comprising a rectangular elastomeric grid in which the number and spacing of the longitudinal elements are both adjustable. The lateral spacing between the longitudinal elements is established by cylindrical sleeves through which pass transverse rods which bind together the longitudinal elements to form the grid. The elastomeric material used is of a hardness, strength, and elasticity necessary to resist the large forces to which the trash rake is exposed and sufficiently smooth that ice-nucleating centers and marine-growth anchors are effectively absent on the surface of the finished grid.

Abstract: A method and device are provided for improving the reoxygenation of water in line with dams. At the crown of the dam a plurality of studs are disposed which form a comb and cause thorough division of the overflowing sheet of water. This sheet of water undergoes a veritable disintegration which increases the air-water interface and causes an increase in the oxygenation of the overflowing flow.

Abstract: Lifting device with a higher speed in the downward movement area than in the upward movement area, equipped with a driving motor with brake, a gear and a load pick-up system, which runs on an oval or circular or loop-shaped race via a lower and an upper reversion device and which takes up the load in the lower area and delivers it in the upper area. A driving motor is used whose characteristic of torque versus rotation runs relatively flat and whose number of rotations in the downward movement area is in the ratio of at least 1.5:1 compared to the number of rotations in the upward movement area.

Abstract: An offshore intake structure for a water cooling system having an intake shaft communicating with a lake or like reservoir comprises a well excavated in the bed of the lake having an opening communicating with the intake shaft. The well is covered by a submarine roof structure having a perforate outer region defining an inlet to the well and an imperforate inner region which extends over the intake shaft opening and radially outwards therefrom so as to define with the well bottom a horizontal flow passage extending inwards to the intake shaft. The construction is such as to permit an adequate intake flow while keeping the intake velocity below the limit at which fish would be entrained.

Abstract: A fish diversion system for a penstock housing a hydroelectric turbine employs large area screens to shunt fish to a bypass conduit above the turbine. The screens are disposed generally lengthwise of the penstock and inclined upwardly at a shallow angle to maximize water flow velocity along the screens while minimizing the approach velocity normal to the screens. Fish and debris are thus swept along the screens rather than impinged on them. One embodiment uses two screens set end to end. The upstream screen can be tiltable for cleaning. A second embodiment uses a unitary elliptical screen in a cylindrical penstock. The bypass conduit is sized and positioned to minimize bypass water flow volume while maintaining sufficient volume and velocity to discharge fish from the upper portion of the penstock. A funnel-shaped bypass manifold connects the penstock to the bypass conduit.

Abstract: A fish diversion system for a penstock housing a hydroelectric turbine employs large area screens to shunt fish to a bypass conduit above the turbine. The screens are disposed generally lengthwise of the penstock and the upstream screen is inclined upwardly at a shallow angle to maximize water flow velocity along the upstream screen while minimizing the approach velocity normal to the screens. Fish and debris are thus swept along the screens rather than impinged on them. The bypass conduit is sized and positioned to minimize bypass water flow volume while maintaining sufficient volume and velocity to discharge fish from the upper portion of the penstock. The upstream screen can be tiltable for cleaning.

Abstract: An apparatus for treating water or other liquid comprises outwardly extending front side walls defining an entrance for water to be treated, intermediate inwardly extending side walls, central parallel side walls and outwardly extending rear walls defining an exit for treated water or other liquid. A stepped bottom is integral with and between the side walls. A housing, slidable on the top edges of the side walls, is provided for holding a chemical solution to be dispensed into the water to be treated. A float housing integral with one of the intermediate side walls contains a float which is raised or lowered according to the volume of water flowing between the side walls. A valve on the housing is interconnected with the float whereby the solution within the housing is dispensed into the water or liquid to be treated in proportion to the volume of water flowing between the side walls.

Abstract: An oil skimmer in combination with a channel that directs the flow of waste water from surface drainage, or the like. There is a weir at the downstream end of the channel to maintain the level of the waste water in the channel. A pivotally supported tray goes across the channel and is mounted so that it has a normal attitude parallel to and beneath the surface of the channel water. This tray has an open end on the upstream side, and there is a means for periodically tipping it so as to wash any floating oil and debris back to the opposite end of the tray where it may be removed.

Abstract: In a water screening installation, a traveling water screen removes both refuse and aquatic life from a stream. The aquatic life, such as fish and shrimp, are uplifted in pans that are mounted on an ascending run of the screen. At a location above the stream, the pans are gently flushed by a low pressure spray of water. The fish are then returned to the stream, as soon as practical, to keep the mortality rate at a minimum. Each of the pans has an inner side that is parallel to a screen tray within the traveling water screen. This inner side is also tangential to a curved bottom portion of the pan. Extending tangentially from the opposite side of the curved bottom portion of the pan is an outer side that has a continuing profile at or below an extended tangential line from the point where the outer side is tangential to the curved bottom portion.

Abstract: An irrigation system innovating manual practices and method elevating channeled waters for a diversion to the land. A check means locating in the ditch cooperating with a metering valve means locating in the ditch bank for the regulation and distribution of waters to thereby produce and reproduce selective and known volumes. A ditch valve means automating a diversion through selective preset comprising a metering insert and conduit combination. A check means incorporating a movable lower panel portion of reduced area minimizing actuation loads depending from an upper stationary dam portion having a spillway elevating a mounting base for the location of controls and actuators, clear of checked waters. A check means balancing a diversion through lower panel manipulations, while providing for the controlled release of accumulated water. A check means flexible by degree to automating combinations of actuators, timers and remote control, while incorporating portability for multiple use and storage.