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Design of Large Siphon

Design of Large Siphon

Design of Large Siphon

(OP)
Does anyone have recommendations for design guides for large siphons? I am designing a large 100 MGD siphon and I am looking for guidance on siphon assist pumps, priming, and recommended valve / check valve configurations.

RE: Design of Large Siphon

A VERY Big mouth to get it started!!

RE: Design of Large Siphon

  You need an eductor pump to establish initial vacuum

RE: Design of Large Siphon

(OP)
Thanks for the references.

RE: Design of Large Siphon

You only need one politican to do the job. But that person will want $50,000. to do it.

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RE: Design of Large Siphon

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A better reference I found was the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations...hydraulic formulas used in designing fish farms.  Search for it on the web and you will find it useful.

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