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A streamwise-vortex generating diverter is placed upstream from a structure to protect the structure. The diverter is positioned to induce a vortex, or rotation, in the current flow whose axis is essentially parallel to the streamwise flow. This rotating flow persists downstream of the diverter effe

A streamwise-vortex generating diverter is placed upstream from a structure to protect the structure. The diverter is positioned to induce a vortex, or rotation, in the current flow whose axis is essentially parallel to the streamwise flow. This rotating flow persists downstream of the diverter effectively guiding debris away from the protected structure.

대표청구항 ▼

A method for protecting a structure in a stream, comprising the steps of identifying the structure to be protected, generating a streamwise vortex upstream of said structure, and generating a counter rotating stream-lee vortex upstream of said structure wherein the streamwise vortex is generated usi

A method for protecting a structure in a stream, comprising the steps of identifying the structure to be protected, generating a streamwise vortex upstream of said structure, and generating a counter rotating stream-lee vortex upstream of said structure wherein the streamwise vortex is generated using a generator placed at a depth below the stream surface of less than or equal to approximately one-fourth of the distance between adjacent piers, other structures, or masses, at least one of which it is desired to protect.