Weighted Sediment Tubes: Perimeter Controls - ACF Environmental
Weighted Sediment Tubes: Perimeter Controls - ACF Environmental
Weighted Sediment Tubes: Perimeter Controls - ACF Environmental
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<strong>Weighted</strong> <strong>Sediment</strong> <strong>Tubes</strong>: <strong>Perimeter</strong> <strong>Controls</strong><br />
<strong>Weighted</strong> sediment filter tubes are tube-shaped devices filled with<br />
non-biodegradable filter materials for longevity and reuse.
ASTM Flume Test- <strong>Weighted</strong> <strong>Sediment</strong><br />
<strong>Tubes</strong>
Three-Dimensional Filter Under Laminar<br />
Tortuosity: y<br />
Actual Flow Length<br />
Li Linear Path P h Length L h<br />
Flow Conditions<br />
Linear Path<br />
Length<br />
Actual<br />
Flow<br />
LLengthh The greater the tortuosity in the filter<br />
media media, the greater the attenuation due to<br />
settling and adsorption.
Erosion Eel are made to provide a tight connection
The “Male” end is placed against the “Female” end
The connection is reinforced
<strong>Perimeter</strong> Control
Rock Filter / Check Dam
Rock Filter
Designed as perimeter control, weighted<br />
sediment tubes provide an alternative to<br />
rock filters
Rock Filter Outlet
Alternative to Compost Sock Silt Trap
Slope Diversion
Inlet Protection – Grassed or Disturbed Area
Inlet Protection – Paved or Impervious Surface
Single WST Diversion – Paved or Impervious Surface
Double WST Diversion – Paved or Impervious Surface
<strong>Weighted</strong> <strong>Sediment</strong> <strong>Tubes</strong> Ready for Re-Use
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