siphon pipe height limit?
siphon pipe height limit?
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Is there a limit to the height of a siphon pipe above the supply pond elevation?
assume an example:
Pond A water surface elevation = 100 feet
Pond B WSE = 85 feet
Friction and minor losses in piping less than 5 feet
What is the maximum elevation, or delta "Z", that the connecting pipe between the two ponds can be laid at and still maintain siphon. We are looking into using a siphon to transfer storm water from one pond to the next. We can "charge" or fill the siphon line with a small pump, use valving to initiate the flow and utilize HDPE pipe to minimize air infiltration.
Is there a fly in the ointment or does this seem feasible?
assume an example:
Pond A water surface elevation = 100 feet
Pond B WSE = 85 feet
Friction and minor losses in piping less than 5 feet
What is the maximum elevation, or delta "Z", that the connecting pipe between the two ponds can be laid at and still maintain siphon. We are looking into using a siphon to transfer storm water from one pond to the next. We can "charge" or fill the siphon line with a small pump, use valving to initiate the flow and utilize HDPE pipe to minimize air infiltration.
Is there a fly in the ointment or does this seem feasible?
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RE: siphon pipe height limit?
Your priming method sounds like it makes sense, but I think we need more infor to determine if it could really work. The design of your inlet and outlet structures is very important to to take into account blockage and submergence.
Hope I helpd....
Bob