The Hydro-Brake Optimum was officially launched at the IFAT show, which took place recently in Munich, Germany.
The Hydro-Brake Optimum unit sizing enables fine-tuning according to the site priorities. For example, it may be important to maximise hydraulic performance or to choose a more compact design to account for site constraints such as pipe diameter or chamber retrofit. It can balance flow rates and surface water storage requirements to the conditions of a development site. The company says that site using Hydro-Brake Optimum will need up to 15% less storage than if an alternative vortex flow control were used.
The system features adjustable inlet plates which can provide up to 20% alteration in the forward flow rate and up to 20% larger clearances than other flow controls. It is made of high grade stainless steel and includes lugs, push-fit spigots, flat or curved mounting plates, penstock or slide mounts and removable units. The Hydro-Brake Optimum is also available pre-fitted to a purpose-built precast reinforced concrete chamber.
