A precast dam structure includes at least two precast segments coupled together via linkages and a flow path structure. The flow path structure defines a flow path having an intake port and a draft port and is associated with at least one of the at least two precast segments. The flow path structure is configured to provide a change in flow direction, either internally or externally, from the at least one of the at least two precast segments.

A fish passage system having flexible textile materials forming a conduit to transport fish across river barriers encountered during migration. The system can include modular support structures that can be independently secured to riverbeds to form conduit supports, dams, hydropower structures, and the like.

A spur dike type fishway inlet includes an upstream flow block wall, an extra water supply nozzle, and an artificial fish reef. The upstream flow block wall is arranged upstream of a fishway inlet; the starting end of the upstream flow block wall is connected with the upstream side wall of the fishway inlet through a connecting shaft and a hydraulic strut. The extra water supply nozzle is installed in the fishway inlet and is connected to the upstream of a power station through a pipeline to directly supply water to a high water head. The artificial reef is set up within the shielding range of the upstream flow block wall.

A runner for a hydraulic turbine configured to reduce fish mortality. The runner includes a hub and a plurality of blades extending from the hub. Each blade includes a root connected to the hub and a tip opposite the root. Each blade further includes a leading edge opposite a trailing edge, and a ratio of a thickness of the leading edge to a diameter of the runner can range from about 0.06 to about 0.35. Further, each blade has a leading edge that is curved relative to a radial axis of the runner.

The present invention relates to an inlet for a hydrodynamic screw, the inlet comprising—a first end connectable to a hydrodynamic screw, the first end having a first opening—a second end for transporting water through the inlet towards the first end, the second end having a second opening, —an inlet body connecting the first end and the second end, the inlet body comprising a hollow that extends through the inlet body and connects the first opening and the second opening, wherein the inlet has a first diameter at the first opening and a second diameter at the second opening, the second diameter being larger than the first diameter, and wherein the nlet further comprises a ridge arranged on an inner surface of the hollow in a helix, the ridge having a height that increases towards the first end. The invention also relates to a hydrodynamic screw.

A spur dike type fishway inlet includes an upstream flow block wall, an extra water supply nozzle, and an artificial fish reef. The upstream flow block wall is arranged upstream of a fishway inlet; the starting end of the upstream flow block wall is connected with the upstream side wall of the fishway inlet through a connecting shaft and a hydraulic strut. The extra water supply nozzle is installed in the fishway inlet and is connected to the upstream of a power station through a pipeline to directly supply water to a high water head. The artificial reef is set up within the shielding range of the upstream flow block wall. A device for luring the fish by adopting fish target keeping behavior is provided.

The present invention is a fish passage system for use at dams. It may incorporate one or more reversible pump-turbines for controlling and generating power from downstream flow of water and fish and for pumping water and fish upstream. For low head embodiments the system may use water stored at above headwater elevation in lieu of a reversible pump turbine for moving fish and water from tailwater to headwater.

A sea water intake system comprising a main sea water intake pipe, one end of the sea water intake pipe being provided with a centrifugal chamber, the chamber having at least one tangential inlet for entry of sea water to cause rotation of the sea water in the chamber. The other end of the intake pipe terminates in a sump, the sump having a water level lower than that of sea level and having a pump to transport sea water from the sump through a delivery pipe to a treatment plant. A central region of the centrifugal chamber is in fluid communication with a substantially vertical airlift pipe having an air inlet at, or close, to the chamber and a water exit remote from the chamber.

There is provided a system and method for managing fish migration in a body of water in the vicinity of an artificial or natural barrier. The system including a source of saturated water, where the saturated water is water having a dissolved gas level that is higher than that in the body of water. The system also includes outlets in fluid communication with the source of saturated water, each outlet being positioned at a predetermined position in the body of water to eject the saturated water into the predetermined position. The system further includes a pump in fluid communication with the source of saturated water and the outlets for moving the saturated water from the source to the one or more outlets, wherein flow of the saturated water into the body of water raises the dissolved gas level at the predetermined positions, thereby drawing the fish towards the predetermined positions.

The invention belongs to ecological revetments in the technical field of river ecology, which particularly involves an ecological revetment to regulate wandering rivers. The ecological revetment is composed of porous concrete-piles, ecological connecting-plates, an ecological viewing-corridor and a slope green-belt. The ecological landscape-corridor and anchor rod are placed on the upper and middle parts of the pile structure, respectively. In virtue of the innovative structure, the ecological revetment will strengthen the revetment structure, reduce the revetment settlement, prevent the revetment from moving, and enhance the overall stability of the revetment project. The ecological holes exist on the ecological connecting-plates, which is beneficial to the exchange of material and energy from the river course and the bank slope, and the holes could greatly enhance the self-cleaning capacity of the water body. Not only do the plants on the ecological viewing-corridor provide the habitats for the organisms, but also green the revetment.