First Defence® High Capacity

The First Defense® High Capacity by Hydro International is an advancement on the First Defense® enhanced vortex separator, available in Australia exclusively through Civilmart. The separator has internal components designed to remove and retain gross debris, total suspended solids (TSS) and hydrocarbons.

First Defense® High Capacity

Contaminated stormwater runoff enters the inlet chute from a surface grate and/or inlet pipe. The inlet chute introduces flow into the chamber tangentially to create a low energy vortex flow regime (magenta arrow) that directs sediment into the sump while oils, floating rubbish and debris rise to the surface.

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First Defense® High Capacity Separator

Treated stormwater exits through a submerged outlet chute located opposite to the direction of the rotating flow.

Enhanced vortex separation is provided by forcing the rotating flow within the vessel to follow the longest path possible rather than directly from inlet to outlet.

Higher flows bypass the treatment chamber to prevent turbulence and washout of captured pollutants. An internal bypass conveys infrequent peak flows directly to the outlet eliminating the need for, and expense of, external bypass control structures.

A floatables draw off slot functions to convey floatables into the treatment chamber prior to bypass.

Applications

 

The First Defense® High Capacity has various use cases and applications.

These include:

      • Stormwater treatment at the point of entry into the drainage line
      • Sites constrained by space, topography or drainage profiles with limited slope and depth of cover
      • Retrofit installations where stormwater treatment is placed on or tied into an existing storm water line
      • Pre-treatment for filters, infiltration and storage

Advantages

 

      • Inlet options include surface grate or multiple inlet pipes
      • Delivered to site pre-assembled and ready for installation
      • Proven to prevent pollutant washout
      • Long flow path through the device ensures a long residence time within the treatment chamber, enhancing pollutant settling
      • Integral high-capacity bypass conveys large peak flows without the need for “offline” arrangements using separate junction manholes

 

Brand History

The First Defense® High Capacity Separator is a product developed by Hydro International, a company known for its expertise in stormwater management and treatment solutions.

It was developed as part of their broader mission to provide effective stormwater management solutions. The product was specifically designed to handle larger volumes of stormwater while maintaining high efficiency in removing pollutants such as sediment, oil, and debris. This made it suitable for use in areas with significant stormwater runoff, such as urban environments and commercial developments.

 

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