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A01M 19/00 (2006.01) A01M 29/00 (2006.01) E02B 3/00 (2006.01)
Patent
CA 2062109
ABSTRACT Electric-Bubbler Deterrent for Zebra Mussel and Ice by Raouf E. Baddour and Walter J. Lenson This invention is concerned with a method of preventing zebra mussels and ice from blocking water intakes. The similarity of the entrainment process responsible for zebra mussel infestation and anchor ice formation at water intakes is recognized. Accordingly, a preventive method is adopted to control zebra mussels at the larval stage and ice at the frazil stage. Electrofishing and bubbler technologies are synthesized in a novel deterrent to prevent the blockage of a water intake throughout the year. An optional thermal component is added to the deterrent to control ice in extreme cold weather conditions. The deterrent can be installed directly on existing water intakes. To minimize energy cost the deterrent may be operated only during periods of zebra mussel infestation and/or ice formation. The power to operate the deterrent may be obtained from conventional or non-conventional sources of electricity ( e.g. wind turbine).
Baddour Raouf E.
Lenson Walter J.
Baddour Raouf E.
Lenson Walter J.
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