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When the erosion anticipated downstream of the outlet works is minimal and/or manageable, a plunge basin (pool) is commonly used as the energy dissipator. Plunge basins may be lined or unlined. The discharge into the basin may come from a free outlet or from a valve. The following pictures are examples of plunge basins: | When the erosion anticipated downstream of the outlet works is minimal and/or manageable, a plunge basin (pool) is commonly used as the energy dissipator. Plunge basins may be lined or unlined. The discharge into the basin may come from a free outlet or from a valve. The following pictures are examples of plunge basins: | ||
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File:plunge basin.jpg|Unlined plunge basin (view is looking downstream). This basin has been allowed to scour over time. | File:plunge basin.jpg|Unlined plunge basin (view is looking downstream). This basin has been allowed to scour over time. | ||
File:concrete plunge basin.jpg|link=|Concrete-lined plunge basin with baffle wall, grouted riprap side slopes, and discharge channel. Flow discharges into the plunge basin from two 36-inch diameter fixed-cone valve. | File:concrete plunge basin.jpg|link=|Concrete-lined plunge basin with baffle wall, grouted riprap side slopes, and discharge channel. Flow discharges into the plunge basin from two 36-inch diameter fixed-cone valve. | ||
File:typical plan.jpg|link=|Plan view of a typical lined plunge basin design. | File:typical plan.jpg|link=|Plan view of a typical lined plunge basin design. | ||
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Revision as of 17:12, 6 June 2022
When the erosion anticipated downstream of the outlet works is minimal and/or manageable, a plunge basin (pool) is commonly used as the energy dissipator. Plunge basins may be lined or unlined. The discharge into the basin may come from a free outlet or from a valve. The following pictures are examples of plunge basins:
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Unlined plunge basin (view is looking downstream). This basin has been allowed to scour over time.
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Concrete-lined plunge basin with baffle wall, grouted riprap side slopes, and discharge channel. Flow discharges into the plunge basin from two 36-inch diameter fixed-cone valve.
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Plan view of a typical lined plunge basin design.
