Practical Applications of Trash Racks and Anti-Vortex Devices: Agenda

October 14, 2025
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Eastern

• Problem Overview  
  • Why are Trash Racks Important
  • Why are Vortices a Concern
• NRCS Trash Rack Development (in tandem with riser development)  
  • Descriptions and figures of various intakes with anti-vortex and trash rack changes  
  • Model study and/or CFD photos of open risers drawing debris and anti-vortex plate not drawing trash into pipe  
• USBR, USACE and NRCS guidelines  
  • Design guidance. Pass small trash, catch large trash
• Q&A Session 1  
• Examples (CFD Results)  
• Maintenance Considerations  
• Heat, Ice, Debris, Rodents challenges
• Other methods to keep trash away from intake  
  • Debris Booms  
  • Riverbank management  
• Automatic screen cleaners  
  • Waller Creek Tunnel Intake.  
  • San Antonio River.
• Section 316(B) of the Clean Water Act  
• Q&A Session 2