Course: BFM 203 Water Treatment and Control

Lecture

Intake Gates and Valves

Intake Gates and Valves

Intake slide gates may be steel or cast iron. They may incorporate gate valves or butterfly valves and may be operated manually, hydraulically, or electrically. They may also be operated locally or remotely. Most intakes have screens or racks OR log stops to prevent or minimize the entry of foreign material into the intake system. Gates and valves must be inspected and operated at regular intervals to ensure that proper operation is possible when needed.