Flow control apparatus, system and method

According to the invention there is provided apparatus for controlling surcharge in a liquid flow system, such as a sewer, the apparatus comprising a chamber 103 through which liquid can flow, means 104 defining with the chamber an inlet chamber part 105 and an outlet chamber part 106, and a device...

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1. Verfasser: JEFFREY PETER FARROW
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Zusammenfassung:According to the invention there is provided apparatus for controlling surcharge in a liquid flow system, such as a sewer, the apparatus comprising a chamber 103 through which liquid can flow, means 104 defining with the chamber an inlet chamber part 105 and an outlet chamber part 106, and a device 107 operable to respond to a surcharge and control liquid flow from the inlet to the outlet chamber part whereby to seek to prevent a liquid surcharge. Also defined is a method for controlling surcharge in a liquid flow system, comprising a system with means to determine the onset of surcharge in a system. The method also involves providing a means to attenuate flow surcharge, to prevent flooding from the system.