Hydraulic Machines Used in Fish Screens September, 2006 Ryan L. McCormick, P.E. Oregon Dept of Fish & Wildlife.

Hydraulic Machines Used in Hydraulic Machines Used in Fish ScreensFish Screens

September, 2006September, 2006

Ryan L. McCormick, P.E.Ryan L. McCormick, P.E.

Oregon Dept of Fish & WildlifeOregon Dept of Fish & Wildlife

PurposePurpose

Use a hydraulic pump to drive a hydraulic Use a hydraulic pump to drive a hydraulic cylinder or pitman arm to move screen cylinder or pitman arm to move screen cleaning components.cleaning components.

AdvantagesAdvantages

SafetySafety ReliabilityReliability Electricity Not RequiredElectricity Not Required Power Transmission FlexibilityPower Transmission Flexibility

DisadvantagesDisadvantages

Higher Cost for Smaller ScreensHigher Cost for Smaller Screens Regular MaintenanceRegular Maintenance Compound Driving SystemCompound Driving System

Breitenbush ScreenBreitenbush Screen

Construction Completed Jan, 2006Construction Completed Jan, 2006 Screened Flow is 35cfsScreened Flow is 35cfs Water is primarily for hydroelectric with Water is primarily for hydroelectric with

some domestic water usesome domestic water use Electrically driven hydraulic systemElectrically driven hydraulic system Designed by Mike Lambert (ODFW) & Designed by Mike Lambert (ODFW) &

Conrad Zevely (Breitenbush Staff)Conrad Zevely (Breitenbush Staff) Hydraulics move gang wiperHydraulics move gang wiper

Lost & BoulderLost & Boulder

Construction Completed in November, 2005Construction Completed in November, 2005 Screened Flow is 30 cfsScreened Flow is 30 cfs Water is primarily used for irrigationWater is primarily used for irrigation Paddle wheel driven systemPaddle wheel driven system Designed by Suzanne Pollon, ODFWDesigned by Suzanne Pollon, ODFW Hydraulics move gang wiperHydraulics move gang wiper

Dee ScreenDee Screen

Construction Completed in January 1999Construction Completed in January 1999 Screened Flow is 10 cfsScreened Flow is 10 cfs Water primarily used for irrigationWater primarily used for irrigation Paddle wheel driven systemPaddle wheel driven system Designed by Bernie Michaud (ODFW) & Designed by Bernie Michaud (ODFW) &

Mike Lambert (ODFW)Mike Lambert (ODFW) Hydraulics move gang wiperHydraulics move gang wiper

Upper Herman Creek ScreenUpper Herman Creek Screen

Construction Completed in Summer 2006Construction Completed in Summer 2006 Screen Flow is 20 cfsScreen Flow is 20 cfs Water is primarily used for fish rearingWater is primarily used for fish rearing Electrically driven hydraulic systemElectrically driven hydraulic system Designed by Mike Lambert (ODFW) & Designed by Mike Lambert (ODFW) &

Lowell Watkins (ODFW)Lowell Watkins (ODFW) Hydraulics move back wash spray nozzlesHydraulics move back wash spray nozzles

Future ProjectsFuture Projects

Estes Diversion on Powder RiverEstes Diversion on Powder River– Expected Completion – Fall 2007Expected Completion – Fall 2007– Screened Water is 85 cfsScreened Water is 85 cfs– Electrically Driven Hydraulic SystemElectrically Driven Hydraulic System– Type: V-Screen Gang WiperType: V-Screen Gang Wiper

Future Projects (cont’d)Future Projects (cont’d)

Page Springs Dam, West Canal, on Donner Page Springs Dam, West Canal, on Donner und Blitzen Riverund Blitzen River– Expected Completion – Spring 2007Expected Completion – Spring 2007– Screened Water is 60 cfsScreened Water is 60 cfs– Electrically Driven Hydraulic SystemElectrically Driven Hydraulic System– Type: V-Screen Gang WiperType: V-Screen Gang Wiper