Common Questions about Siphons - Revision history

Grichards@gfnet.com at 23:26, 19 June 2023

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	The answer to the following 4 key questions must be YES:		The answer to the following 4 key questions must be YES:

	#Is the dam small enough and at a low enough elevation so that the use of a [[siphon]] is physically possible?		#Is the dam small enough and at a low enough elevation so that the use of a siphon is physically possible?
	#Will [[abandonment]] of the original [[Outlet Works\|outlet works]] not impact the reservoir's ability to pass the required inflow design storm (dictated by regulatory agencies)?		#Will [[abandonment]] of the original [[Outlet Works\|outlet works]] not impact the reservoir's ability to pass the required inflow design storm (dictated by regulatory agencies)?
	#Is there an alternate means to passively control [[Reservoir Level\|reservoir level]] to prevent overfilling?		#Is there an alternate means to passively control [[Reservoir Level\|reservoir level]] to prevent overfilling?

Grichards@gfnet.com at 20:46, 19 June 2023

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	#Is the dam small enough and at a low enough elevation so that the use of a [[siphon]] is physically possible?		#Is the dam small enough and at a low enough elevation so that the use of a [[siphon]] is physically possible?
	#Will [[abandonment]] of the original outlet works not impact the reservoir's ability to pass the required inflow design storm (dictated by regulatory agencies)?		#Will [[abandonment]] of the original [[Outlet Works\|outlet works]] not impact the reservoir's ability to pass the required inflow design storm (dictated by regulatory agencies)?
	#Is there an alternate means to passively control reservoir level to prevent overfilling?		#Is there an alternate means to passively control [[Reservoir Level\|reservoir level]] to prevent overfilling?
	#Can the siphon reasonably be used for emergency drawdown if needed (in combination with pumps in some cases)?		#Can the siphon reasonably be used for emergency drawdown if needed (in combination with pumps in some cases)?
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	==References==		==References==
	*[https://3.~~238.206.13~~/images/f/f2/Simple_Steps_to_Siphoning.pdf Simple Steps to Siphoning]		*[https://damtoolbox.org/images/f/f2/Simple_Steps_to_Siphoning.pdf Simple Steps to Siphoning]
	*[https://~~3.238.206~~.13/images/d/d9/Guidelines_for_Use_of_Pumps_and_Siphons_for_Emergency_Reservoir_Drawdown.pdf Guidelines for Use of Pumps and Siphons for Emergency Reservoir Drawdown]		*[https://damtoolbox.org/images/d/d9/Guidelines_for_Use_of_Pumps_and_Siphons_for_Emergency_Reservoir_Drawdown.pdf Guidelines for Use of Pumps and Siphons for Emergency Reservoir Drawdown]
	*[https://~~3.238.206~~.13/images/9/9c/Drawdown_System_Selection_Flow_Chart.pdf Drawdown System Selection Flow Chart]		*[https://damtoolbox.org/images/9/9c/Drawdown_System_Selection_Flow_Chart.pdf Drawdown System Selection Flow Chart]

	''Note: The content on this page was originally created as part of DamOutletWorks.org (DOWL, 2018). It has subsequently been updated and reformatted as part of the Dam Safety Toolbox.''		''Note: The content on this page was originally created as part of DamOutletWorks.org (DOWL, 2018). It has subsequently been updated and reformatted as part of the Dam Safety Toolbox.''

Grichards at 03:06, 2 December 2022

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			[[Category:Siphons]]
	==Can a Siphon Replace an Outlet at My Dam?==		==Can a Siphon Replace an Outlet at My Dam?==
	The answer to the following 4 key questions must be YES:		The answer to the following 4 key questions must be YES:

	#Is the dam small enough and at a low enough elevation so that the use of a siphon is physically possible?		#Is the dam small enough and at a low enough elevation so that the use of a [[siphon]] is physically possible?
	#Will abandonment of the original outlet works not impact the reservoir's ability to pass the required inflow design storm (dictated by regulatory agencies)?		#Will [[abandonment]] of the original outlet works not impact the reservoir's ability to pass the required inflow design storm (dictated by regulatory agencies)?
	#Is there an alternate means to passively control reservoir level to prevent overfilling?		#Is there an alternate means to passively control reservoir level to prevent overfilling?
	#Can the siphon reasonably be used for emergency drawdown if needed (in combination with pumps in some cases)?		#Can the siphon reasonably be used for emergency drawdown if needed (in combination with pumps in some cases)?

Grichards at 05:52, 16 September 2022

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	*[[Pump... or Siphon?]]		*[[Pump... or Siphon?]]
	*[[Siphons can pose Reservoir Level Control Challenges.]]		*[[Siphons can pose Reservoir Level Control Challenges.]]
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	==References==		==References==
	*[https://3.238.206.13/images/f/f2/Simple_Steps_to_Siphoning.pdf Simple Steps to Siphoning]		*[https://3.238.206.13/images/f/f2/Simple_Steps_to_Siphoning.pdf Simple Steps to Siphoning]

Grichards at 05:52, 16 September 2022

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	*[[Siphons can pose Reservoir Level Control Challenges.]]		*[[Siphons can pose Reservoir Level Control Challenges.]]

	References		==References==
	*[https://3.238.206.13/images/f/f2/Simple_Steps_to_Siphoning.pdf Simple Steps to Siphoning]		*[https://3.238.206.13/images/f/f2/Simple_Steps_to_Siphoning.pdf Simple Steps to Siphoning]
	*[https://3.238.206.13/images/d/d9/Guidelines_for_Use_of_Pumps_and_Siphons_for_Emergency_Reservoir_Drawdown.pdf Guidelines for Use of Pumps and Siphons for Emergency Reservoir Drawdown]		*[https://3.238.206.13/images/d/d9/Guidelines_for_Use_of_Pumps_and_Siphons_for_Emergency_Reservoir_Drawdown.pdf Guidelines for Use of Pumps and Siphons for Emergency Reservoir Drawdown]

Grichards at 05:51, 16 September 2022

2022-09-16T05:51:42Z

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	==Siphon as an Outlet ~~Replacement~~==		==Can a Siphon Replace an Outlet at My Dam?==
	4 ~~Key Questions that~~ must ~~have a Yes answer~~:		The answer to the following 4 key questions must be YES:

	#Is the dam small enough and at a low enough elevation so that the use of a siphon is physically possible?		#Is the dam small enough and at a low enough elevation so that the use of a siphon is physically possible?
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	*[https://3.238.206.13/images/9/9c/Drawdown_System_Selection_Flow_Chart.pdf Drawdown System Selection Flow Chart]		*[https://3.238.206.13/images/9/9c/Drawdown_System_Selection_Flow_Chart.pdf Drawdown System Selection Flow Chart]

	Note: The content on this page was originally created as part of DamOutletWorks.org (DOWL, 2018). It has subsequently been updated and reformatted as part of the Dam Safety Toolbox.		''Note: The content on this page was originally created as part of DamOutletWorks.org (DOWL, 2018). It has subsequently been updated and reformatted as part of the Dam Safety Toolbox.''

Grichards: Created page with "==Siphon as an Outlet Replacement== 4 Key Questions that must have a Yes answer: #Is the dam small enough and at a low enough elevation so that the use of a siphon is physically possible? #Will abandonment of the original outlet works not impact the reservoir's ability to pass the required inflow design storm (dictated by regulatory agencies)? #Is there an alternate means to passively control reservoir level to prevent overfilling? #Can the siphon reasonably be used for..."

2022-09-16T05:49:26Z

Created page with "==Siphon as an Outlet Replacement== 4 Key Questions that must have a Yes answer: #Is the dam small enough and at a low enough elevation so that the use of a siphon is physically possible? #Will abandonment of the original outlet works not impact the reservoir's ability to pass the required inflow design storm (dictated by regulatory agencies)? #Is there an alternate means to passively control reservoir level to prevent overfilling? #Can the siphon reasonably be used for..."

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==Siphon as an Outlet Replacement==
4 Key Questions that must have a Yes answer:

#Is the dam small enough and at a low enough elevation so that the use of a siphon is physically possible?
#Will abandonment of the original outlet works not impact the reservoir's ability to pass the required inflow design storm (dictated by regulatory agencies)?
#Is there an alternate means to passively control reservoir level to prevent overfilling?
#Can the siphon reasonably be used for emergency drawdown if needed (in combination with pumps in some cases)?
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==Other Questions to Consider==
*[[Siphons when regular releases aren't needed]]
*[[Siphoning May Not Always Be Possible]]
*[[Low Pressure During Siphoning Can Collapse Pipe]]
*[[Pump... or Siphon?]]
*[[Siphons can pose Reservoir Level Control Challenges.]]

References
*[https://3.238.206.13/images/f/f2/Simple_Steps_to_Siphoning.pdf Simple Steps to Siphoning]
*[https://3.238.206.13/images/d/d9/Guidelines_for_Use_of_Pumps_and_Siphons_for_Emergency_Reservoir_Drawdown.pdf Guidelines for Use of Pumps and Siphons for Emergency Reservoir Drawdown]
*[https://3.238.206.13/images/9/9c/Drawdown_System_Selection_Flow_Chart.pdf Drawdown System Selection Flow Chart]

Note: The content on this page was originally created as part of DamOutletWorks.org (DOWL, 2018). It has subsequently been updated and reformatted as part of the Dam Safety Toolbox.