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Energy dissipation in an impact basin is accomplished through the turbulence created by the loss of momentum as flow entering the basin impacts a baffle, and the direction of the flow is changed. At high flow, further dissipation is produced as water builds up behind the baffle to form a highly turbulent backwater zone.

The type VI impact basin is a relatively small structure with highly efficient energy dissipation characteristics. This type of energy dissipation structure does not require tailwater control.

  • Type VI Impact Basin Structure (image courtesy www.precon.ca)

    Type VI Impact Basin Structure (image courtesy www.precon.ca)

  • Type VI Impact Basin Structure (image courtesy www.precon.ca)

    Type VI Impact Basin Structure (image courtesy www.precon.ca)

  • Construction of Type VI Impact Basin structure (image courtesy www.precon.ca)

    Construction of Type VI Impact Basin structure (image courtesy www.precon.ca)

  • Layout for a Type VI Impact Basin

    Layout for a Type VI Impact Basin

  • Impact Basin with flow being discharged.

    Impact Basin with flow being discharged.

  • Type VI impact basins placed side by side.

    Type VI impact basins placed side by side.

  • The end of this outlet conduit was constructed too close to the vertical hanging baffle resulting in intense sprayback. Lesson learned - follow design guidance!

    The end of this outlet conduit was constructed too close to the vertical hanging baffle resulting in intense sprayback. Lesson learned - follow design guidance!

  • Hook Basin

    Hook Basin

  • Standard Baffle Basin

    Standard Baffle Basin

  • Basin utilizing staggered rows of baffles.

    Basin utilizing staggered rows of baffles.


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