Abstract: A fluid diversion conduit is described for diverting the flow of fluid, and particularly for diverting water from a stream to a discharge location. The discharge end of the duct has a segment of gradually enlarging cross sectional area, forming a hydraulic flow diffuser. Water flow through this segment is thereby slowed as the flow area increases, and most of the dynamic head of the water flow is recovered, improving flow capacity of the conduit. The rate of flow through the conduit may be monitored and controlled to achieve streamline flow in the diffuser section, and to prevent air from entering the diffuser section. Air entering the conduit may be expelled or otherwise displaced from the conduit.

Abstract: A fluid diversion conduit is provided for temporarily diverting a stream during pipeline construction activities. The conduit includes an offset section that is shiftable to adjust access to the streambed, for example to allow pipeline installation across the streambed. When construction activities are obstructed by the initial position of the offset segment, the offset segment may be shifted, for example by rotation to elevate the offset segment from the streambed. Further construction activities may proceed beneath the elevated section, and pipelayers can pass under it while carrying the pipe string into position. Flow through the conduit may be maintained by siphon hydraulics or by pumps when the offset segment is elevated.

Abstract: A fluid diversion conduit is described for diverting the flow of fluid, and particularly for diverting water from a stream to a discharge location. The discharge end of the duct has a segment of gradually enlarging cross sectional area, forming a hydraulic flow diffuser. Water flow through this segment is thereby slowed as the flow area increases, and most of the dynamic head of the water flow is recovered, improving flow capacity of the conduit. The rate of flow through the conduit may be monitored and controlled to achieve streamline flow in the diffuser section, and to prevent air from entering the diffuser section. Air entering the conduit may be expelled or otherwise displaced from the conduit.