Hydro International takes optimisation further with a new design objective for Hydro-Brake® Optimum

Following the incorporation of a future-proof feature earlier this year, Hydro International, an industry leader in vortex flow control technology, has added an extra design objective for the Hydro-Brake® Optimum, providing engineers with even greater flexibility when developing Sustainable Drainage Systems.

Pre-existing pipework, pipe availability and cost, size constraints due to chamber size or other utilities below ground, may mean engineers require a specific pipe size.  This new design objective, (XP) Fit to Outlet Pipe, matches the Hydro-Brake® Optimum outlet size to the required pipe diameter, whilst maximising the hydraulic efficiency that can be achieved for that pipe size.

The XP option joins existing design objectives:

 – Minimise upstream storage (HE) passes forwards as much flow as possible early in a storm event, reducing the amount of upstream storage volume required.  Now with an adjustable inlet as standard.

 – Minimise Blockage Risk (CL) makes the inlet and outlet openings as large as possible while still delivering the same design flow.

 – Linear Discharge Profile (CU) generates a discharge as close to linear as possible, providing similar hydraulic performance to an orifice plate, but with internal clearances approximately two to four times larger. The unit size is as small as possible to help fit through small openings in retrofit applications.

Ben Puddy, Product Manager at Hydro International, comments: “This design objective may seem like a small development, but in terms of real-world applications, it is perfect for retrofits or any site with pipe size constraints.

“The ability to match the Hydro-Brake® Optimum outlet to a specific pipe diameter, will help both design engineers and installers to maintain as much hydraulic efficiency as possible and minimise the upstream storage volume for any specified outlet pipe size.”

To find out more, visit hydro-int.com/optimum-fp or try some designs on the Online Design Tool.