Applications Of Sand Traps In Different Environments

In the systems installed for surface water drainage, there are different components which together serve to keep the entire system functional with efficiency. The sand trap is one such mechanism which is used in drainage and sewage systems. As the name suggests, this device is used to filter out the sand and other particle matter from flowing into the mains for discharge or recycling, as the purpose may be. Filtering out the sand serves to keep out the heavier particles and prevents blockages and flooding, which can be damaging to life and property. Sand traps are used in in a number of different places and networks, which are as follows:

1. Sand traps are often installed in the drains which are part of the paved and unpaved road network of an area. These public area installations of the sand traps are made to ensure that any excess surface runoff on the pavements and the roads is not allowed to accumulate and drains off smoothly into the main sewer or drainage network.
2. There are downpipes, such as road gullies and roof drainage systems which are in potential danger of blockage due to accumulation of branches, leaves, twigs, and other such obstructive wastes. These are where sand traps are installed to keep out the large particle matter from going into the drains.
3. There are drainage installations which are connected to a harvesting tank or reservoir so that any sand or particle matter can be filtered out before the water flows into the tank.
4. There are water runoffs containing sand, gravel or other such big particles, such as near oil and petrol and grease traps. To prevent these from flowing into the main drainage network of the area, sand traps are installed near them.
5. Sand traps are also installed in rainwater and stormwater management systems. The sand traps act as a preliminary level of filtration for the rainwater and allow for the water to be filtered into the tank for further cleaning.

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