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AIR BUBBLER SYSTEM [1 record]

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Record 1 2007-03-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dams and Causeways
CONT

In winter, to prevent an ice buildup on the concrete of the spillway and wingwalls, which would create a pressure hazard, an air bubbler system has been installed to stop ice from forming.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Barrages et chaussées
DEF

Dispositif à air comprimé produisant des bulles à la base des grilles ou autres appareils plongés dans l'eau glacée et servant à empêcher la formation de glace sur ces grilles ou appareils.

OBS

L'action de l'émulseur est double : il chauffe par compression et de plus il fait monter vers la surface de l'eau plus chaude des couches inférieures.

Spanish

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