Destratification System Design for East Sidney Lake, New York
Abstract
Reservoir destratification was applied to East Sidney Reservoir, New York, to fulfill objectives of a general research effort and to solve the specific problems encountered at East Sidney. The study was conducted to (a) gain general experience in the design, construction, and installation of a pneumatic destratification system; (b) evaluate system performance and design methods; and (c) develop methods for operational control of a destratification system. The initial design of the destratification system included a large degree of flexibility to permit evaluation of alternative operations. The initial configuration of the destratification system, which is the subject of this report, consisted of a diffuser longer than required by the design criteria under evaluation. System performance was evaluated relative to its effectiveness at eliminating and preventing thermal stratification. Tests were conducted in 1989 to assess the local mixing characteristics of the system and in 1990 to assess the full-lake effects of system operation. Also in 1990, the daily duration of system operation was varied depending upon the degree of lake stratification to develop guidance for operation and verify the applicability of an in-lake monitoring system for controlling the destratification system.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1992
- Accession Number
- ADA258683
Entities
People
- Edward B. Meyer
- Richard E. Price
- Steven C. Wilhelms