Author(s): Jackson Tellez-Alvarez; Beniamino Russo
Linked Author(s): Beniamino Russo
Keywords: Grate inlet hydraulic efficiency speed bumps
Abstract: A surface drainage system is composed by a series of street inlets and other collecting stormwater elements. Its function is to guarantee a quick introduction of stormwater produced over the urban surfaces (road, sidewalks, parks, squares, etc. ) into the sewer system. CLOGGING-INLET project aims to enhance knowledge regarding how stormwater is intercepted and the factors contributing to clogging in surface drainage systems in order to improve urban drainage management and infrastructure resilience. The objective of this work is to investigate the effects of the hydraulic efficiency of a sewer grate located upstream from speed bumps. This paper analyzes the hydraulic efficiency of a grated inlet with two speed pumps operating at flow rates of 50,100 and 150 l/s. The focus is on comparing the performance of different configurations, specifically examining the effects of speed bumps on hydraulic efficiency of the grated inlet.
Year: 2025