Elgin Separation Solutions

Passive Screens

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Passive Screens use a combination of physical and hydrodynamic exclusion so that the screens do not clog or kill fish. The screens can include air burst systems to remove any debris, and a suite of other technologies to prevent ice, silting, and biofouling. Possible Orientations include but are not limited to: Tee Screens, Drum Screens, and Hemiscreens.

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Effective
Elgin Water Solutions Passive Screens do not clog and do not kill fish. Elgin Water Solutions uses flow modifiers to balance intake flow and eliminate hot spots of high-velocity flow. The result is an effective screen for intake applications.
Safe
Elgin Water Solutions is a leader in developing environmentally safe intake systems. Elgin Water Solutions passive screens are used in environmentally sensitive areas and for 316(b) compliance. Elgin Water Solutions also designs and builds equipment to monitor and clean the screens:

  • JacquelynTM Coating prevents biofouling.
  • AirBurst Systems clean the screens.
  • IceBreakTM System prevents frazil ice.
  • RAMATM software monitors and controls the system.
Together, these elements allow easy maintenance and monitoring of the intake system.
Solutions
Elgin Water Solutions intake screens are an ideal solution for new or retrofit intake structures. While other screening technologies require complicated mechanical systems, Elgin Water Solutions intake screens can be completely submerged and positioned in a variety of locations such as offshore or at a bulkhead at the end of existing vertical traveling screen canals. Elgin Water Solutions will work with you to apply these solutions to your project.