The SURE-FLOAT floating regulator system is designed to maintain a constant, precise flow from a minimum of 80 gpm (5 L/s) to a maximum of 480 gpm (30 L/s) for upstream water levels ranging from 0 to 20 ft. (6 m). The SURE-FLOAT floating regulator has been used for flow control in settling ponds, tailings ponds, sedimentation ponds, stormwater retention tanks, reservoirs and ponds, as well as batch plant effluents, and is well suited to regulating small discharges. The SURE-FLOAT floating regulator is installed upstream of the control point in a reservoir, tank or pond, and does not require a differential head for proper operation.

Features

-80 gpm to 480 gpm (5 to 30 L/S)

-Waterhead up to 20 ft (6 m)

-No separate structure required

-No ground inversion offset required

-No electrical connection required

-Design flow rate can be adjusted on site

-Easy to adapt to existing installations

-Stainless steel construction

Application scope

The SURE-FLOAT floating regulator system is a GSF-R-20-* model. The GSF-R-20-* has an inlet diameter of 8 inches (20 cm) with a flow range of 80 to 480 gpm (5 to 30 L/s). Selection of the SURE-FLOAT model is based entirely on the flow and height range required.

How it works

The SURE-FLOAT floating regulator maintains a constant flow rate at a set value independent of the upstream water level. The SURE-FLOAT float regulator effectively skims the surface of any installation in which it is placed.The flow rate is based on the floating ability of the float, which controls inlet submergence. The inlet opening features an integrated deflector and weir. This allows solids to be separated without any negative impact on flow. The SURE-FLOAT floating regulator is hinged at the bottom and top of the inlet pipe so that the inlet opening is maintained in a horizontal position for optimum flow control.

Each SURE-FLOAT floating regulator is shipped to site already adjusted and preset to the desired design flow rate. In addition, the setpoint can be modified by adding or removing water from the floats for in situ flow adjustments (if required). The controller can then be installed and commissioned without the need for time-consuming and costly in situ calibration or flow measurement.

If a skimming function is required, the deflector can be removed.