MAHADEVAN PADMANABHAN
Engineering in Shrewsbury, MA
License number
Massachusetts 29489
Expiration Date
Jun 30, 2018
Type
Civil Engineer
Address
Address
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
Professional information
Separator Tank
US Patent:
2009002, Jan 22, 2009
Filed:
Nov 19, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/942049
Inventors:
Gregory Richard Williams - London, CA
Daniel F. Nason - Holden MA, US
George E. Hecker - Wayland MA, US
Mahadevan Padmanabhan - Shrewsbury MA, US
James T. Mailloux - Hubbardston MA, US
Stuart A. Cain - Jefferson MA, US
Daniel F. Nason - Holden MA, US
George E. Hecker - Wayland MA, US
Mahadevan Padmanabhan - Shrewsbury MA, US
James T. Mailloux - Hubbardston MA, US
Stuart A. Cain - Jefferson MA, US
International Classification:
B01D 21/02
US Classification:
21017003, 210519, 2105321
Abstract:
A separator tank for separating and trapping contaminants in rainwater and runoff is disclosed. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the separator tank comprises a container having a bottom wall, side wall, and top wall defining an internal chamber; an insert located inside of the internal chamber, the insert comprising a weir defining an intake area between the weir and the side wall; and a round-edged orifice positioned within the intake area; an inlet conduit for introducing an influent liquid into the intake area; wherein the weir is positioned such that the weir induces the influent liquid to flow in a swirling motion within the intake area. According to another embodiment of the present invention an insert for a separator tank is disclosed. The insert includes a weir defining an intake area for receiving an influent liquid; and a round-edged orifice positioned within the intake area.