| Features - Test Reports |
Hydrothane trashracks have been tested under various laboratory and field conditions for its suitability in severe applications. Below are summaries of some of those tests. |
Author: John C. Roberge, P.E. Description: Compares flow characteristics of rounded versus angular blade profiles under differing conditions of flow and trashrack bar spacing. Summary: HYDROTHANE bar rack assemblies provide significantly reduced losses when compared with conventional steel racks.
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Testing of Hydrothane Systems
Trashracks for Ontario Hydro Hydroelectric Author: Ontario Hydro Technologies Description: Tests conducted using Arrhenius methodology to verify suitability of trash rack material to survive 35 year usage. Summary: The material withstood the testing virtually without damage. |
Title: Teledyne Load Tests Author: Teledyne Engineering. Description: Mechanical load tests to determine design load capacity of plastic trashracks Summary: Provides designer with 9,000 psi flexural modulus to use in design load calculations. |
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