Hydrodynamic Separators

Downstream Defender

The Downstream Defender is a hydrodynamic separator which is incorporated into a reinforced concrete chamber. It is designed to remove settleable solids, grits and silts as well as oil and other floatables from stormwater run-off and is ideal for use as part of, or to protect, Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) schemes.

Applications

• Highway run-off
• SUDS projects
• Wetland projects
• Basin and pond protection
• Vehicle maintenance and washdown yards
• Construction site run-off
• Car parks
• Industrial and commercial areas
• Park and ride schemes
• Quarry settlement ponds
• Vehicle wheel wash
  

Advantages

• No moving parts
• No power required
• Resistant to re-entrainment
• Highly efficient with minimal head loss
• Inlet and outlet pipes at same level and in-line
• Small footprint
• No concrete backfill required
• Low maintenance costs
• Available in a range of sizes
• Delivered ready to install

For further information on the Downstream Defender please download the PDF. And for FAQ's about the Downstream Defender click here.

Burdens Environmental suggest the use of Smart Sponge Hydrocarbon recovery products in conjunction with the Downstream Defender. For more information on Smart Sponge click here.