Hydraulic Model for Sedimentation in Storm-Water Detention Basins
Publication: Journal of Environmental Engineering
Volume 136, Issue 5
Abstract
Treatment of storm-water runoff may be necessary before discharge to surface waters. In urban areas, space constraints limit selection of conventional treatment systems, and alternative systems are needed. This research program involves design and laboratory testing of a small footprint nonproprietary detention basin which consists of pipes and box culvert sections with a specialized inlet and outlet system. This system can be placed below grade near the roadway section as part of the conventional drainage system and does not require additional right-of-way. A mathematical model, based entirely on hydraulic principles, is developed to estimate particle removal efficiency of the rectangular detention basin for the treatment of storm-water runoff by extending ideal horizontal tank theory under the condition in which water level is varied. A physical model was built in 1/5 scale to measure particle removal performance and validates the conceptual model. Experiments were performed for steady inflow conditions with different inflow rates, durations, and suspended sediment concentrations. Measured time series outflow suspended sediment concentrations and particle removal efficiency compare well with calculated results from the conceptual model. The outflow particle-size distribution can also be estimated using the conceptual model.
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Acknowledgments
This research project “The Development of Non-Proprietary Underground Storm water Quality Structures,” Project No. 0-4611 was sponsored by the Texas Department of Transportation. Support from the Department and Project Director David Zwernemann is greatly appreciated.
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Journal of Environmental Engineering
Volume 136 • Issue 5 • May 2010
Pages: 527 - 534
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Received: Apr 15, 2009
Accepted: Sep 28, 2009
Published online: Oct 9, 2009
Published in print: May 2010
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