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BEsT MANAGEMENT PRACTICEs HANDbooK - Tahoe BMP

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4.4.2.4 HYDRODYNAMIC SEPARATORAlternative Names: Vortex Separators, Swirl ConcentratorsDESCRIPTIONHydrodynamic separators remove trash, debris, and some sediment, oil, andgrease from stormwater runoff. The units are designed to swirl stormwater in acircular motion, using centrifugal forces to separate and collect heavierpollutants that move to the center of the device where they settle to thebottom. Trash, oil, grease, and other floatable debris are retained in the devicewith a baffle system.<strong>BMP</strong> DESIGN APPROACHPollutant SourceControlHydrologic SourceControlStormwaterTreatmentSCALE OF APPLICATIONAll SFR and MFR < 1acreMFR 1-5 Acre andCICU < 5 acresMFR and CICU > 5acres and all WQIPsTYPE OF APPLICATIONTemporaryPermanentAPPLICABILITY• Typically applied as a pretreatment device to remove coarse sediment, trash,and other debris from stormwater runoff.• Certain designs can be installed anywhere that a standard manhole can beinstalled.• Connected to an existing or proposed storm drainage system.• Not considered effective for removal of pollutants of concern for lakeclarity.Advantages• Useful for retrofit applications to provide additional stormwatertreatment.TRPA <strong>BMP</strong> HandbookChapter 4: <strong>BMP</strong> Toolkit2012 4.4.2.4-Hydrodynamic SeparatorPage 1

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