Improved design of a sand trapfor open channels of water management systems
The article substantiates the need to improve the design of sand traps as part of water intake waterworks that supply water from mountain rivers. The analysis of existing sand trap layouts is given and an improved structure design is proposed. The theoretical justification of the parameters of individual elements of the proposed design of the sand trap is given. The introduction of the presented design of a sand gravel machine will increase the efficiency of operation of water management systems in mountainous foothill areas and ensure the rational use of water volumes when supplying water from rivers.