What is an intake structure in environmental engineering?

Intakes / Intake Structures. It is the structure built in the body of water to draw water from the source. Source may be canal, river, dam. It is built as an integral part of the source. Function of Intakes. The main function of intakes is to provide highest quality of water from source. read more

RE: Underwater Intake Structure civilperson (Structural) 29 Apr 08 15:23 An intake for temporary use could be a siphon made out of HDPE with the intake elevation at any level desired. read more

Conclusoin :- An intake structure constructed at the entrance of conduit and thereby helping in protecting the conduit from being damaged or clogged by ice , trash, debris, etc., can vary from a simple Concrete block supporting the end of the conduit pipe to huge concrete towers housing intake gates, Screens, pumps, etc. and even sometimes, living quarters and shops for operating personnel. read more