Description
INDUSTRIAS METALÚRGICAS ESGUEVA (IMESA) is a company based in Aranda de Duero, (Burgos). IMESA is in constant evolution with 25 years of history. IMESA is specialized in: Industrial Architecture, Renewable Energies and Metal Structures. The objective of the project consists of the design and development of a new system which avoids the accumulation of sand, slime and clay in water reservoirs that are used for irrigation, for the accumulation of sanitary water or, in the majority of cases, for the generation of electrical energy. The problem to solve is when the sediments reach a level of approximately two metres they advance towards the mouth of the plant, filling it to the brim and blocking the flow of water. The system is complex since it is not possible to support the whole weight of the proposed solution on the floor of the reservoir which has been waterproofed by means of plastic membranes and geotextiles. This would produce cracks and leaks on the surface. The proposed solution is based on a mechanical action with abrasive-resistant elements, and a hydraulic action which helps to breakdown the surface of the mud pile and to reduce the percentage of sediment build-up.
Summary of project results
The object of this proposal has consisted on the design and development of a new system which avoids the accumulation of sand, slime and clay in water reservoirs that are used for irrigation, for the accumulation of sanitary water or, in the majority of cases, for the generation of electrical energy. The problem to solve was when the sediments reach a level of approximately two metres they advance towards the mouth of the plant, filling it to the brim and plugging the flow of water. The system is complex since it is not possible to support the whole weight of the proposed solution on the floor of the reservoir which has been waterproofed by means of plastic membranes and geotextiles. This would produce cracks and leaks on the surface. The developed solution is based on a mechanical action with abrasive-resistant elements, and a hydraulic action which helps to breakdown the surface of the mud pile and to reduce the percentage of sediment in suspension.
Summary of bilateral results