Integrated bulk fluids management system
Modular storage and controlled outflow systems for controlling a flow of water and methods of assembly of modular storage and controlled outflow systems having indirect flow of water through the system. Modular systems for controlling a flow of water having beams extending across the modules to direct the flow of water in an indirect manner or a serpentine or semi-serpentine manner. Modular storage and controlled outflow systems for treatment and filtration of water.
1. A modular system for controlling a flow of water comprising:
a plurality of modules, at least some of the plurality of modules comprising a horizontal deck supported by four vertical members, each of the four vertical members having a bottom edge, the plurality of modules being arranged in a grid having an x-axis and a y-axis, the plurality of modules forming:
one or more longitudinal channels, the one or more longitudinal channels being defined in the direction along the y-axis of the modular system, and
one or more lateral channels, the one or more lateral channels being defined in the direction along the x-axis of the modular system,
wherein at least some of the plurality of modules have at least one beam extending across from one of the vertical members to another one of the vertical members of one of the modules, wherein the at least one beam extends partially upwards from the bottom edge of the one of the four vertical members towards the horizontal deck thereby creating a window,
wherein the plurality of modules are comprised of:
corner modules, the corner modules each having two of the four vertical members attached to one another via walls, the walls extending from the bottom of the horizontal deck to the bottom of the vertical members and across the entire length of one edge of the horizontal deck;
end modules, the end modules each having a single beam and a single wall, the single beam extending from the one of the four vertical members to another one of the four vertical members wherein the single beam extends partially upwards from the bottom edge of the one of the four vertical members towards the horizontal deck thereby creating a window, and wherein the single wall extends from the bottom of the horizontal deck to the bottom of the vertical members and across the entire length of one edge of the horizontal deck; and
internal modules, the internal modules each having two beams, each of the two beams extending from the one of the four vertical members to another one of the four vertical members, wherein the two beams extend partially upwards from the bottom edge of the one of the four vertical members towards the horizontal deck thereby creating two windows.
2. The modular system of claim 1 , wherein the system provides for uninterrupted flow along the one or more of the longitudinal channels, when the level of the water is below the top of the vertical height of the at least one beam.
3. The modular system of claim 1 , wherein the system provides for uninterrupted flow along the one or more of the lateral channels, when the level of the water is below the top of the vertical height of the at least one beam.
4. The modular system of claim 1 , wherein at least some of the plurality of modules are located on the external edge of the system defining a perimeter and wherein the perimeter of the plurality of modules is perforate.
5. The modular system of claim 1 , further comprising a porous surface, the plurality of modules being located on the porous surface.
6. The modular system of claim 1 , further comprising a nonporous surface, the plurality of modules being located on the nonporous surface.
7. The modular system of claim 1 , wherein the system further comprises at least one inlet and at least one outlet.
8. The modular system of claim 7 , wherein the modules that have the inlet or the outlet are nonperforate.
9. The modular system of claim 1 , wherein each of the beams are integrated together with their corresponding vertical members.
10. The modular system of claim 9 , wherein each of the beams direct the flow of the water when the level of the water is below the top of the vertical height of each of the beams.
11. The modular system of claim 1 , wherein each of the walls are perforated with holes.
12. The modular system of claim 1 , wherein at least some of the plurality of modules have at least one orifice.
13. A modular system for controlling a flow of water comprising:
a plurality of modules, at least some of the plurality of modules comprising a horizontal deck supported by four vertical members, each of the four vertical members having a bottom edge, the plurality of modules being arranged in a grid having an x-axis and a y-axis, the plurality of modules forming:
one or more longitudinal channels, the one or more longitudinal channels being defined in the direction along the y-axis of the modular system, and
one or more lateral channels, the one or more lateral channels being defined in the direction along the x-axis of the modular system,
wherein at least some of the plurality of modules have at least one beam extending across from one of the vertical members to another one of the vertical members of one of the modules, wherein the at least one beam extends partially upwards from the bottom edge of the one of the four vertical members towards the horizontal deck thereby creating a window,
wherein the at least one beam has a vertical height and wherein the at least one beam directs the flow of the water when the water is below the top of the vertical height of the beam,
wherein the modular system controls the flow of the water in an indirect path, and
wherein the plurality of modules are adapted to be stacked upon one another.
14. The modular system of claim 13 , wherein the system provides for uninterrupted flow along the one or more of the longitudinal channels, when the level of the water is below the top of the vertical height of the at least one beam.
15. The modular system of claim 13 , wherein the system provides for uninterrupted flow along the one or more of the lateral channels, when the level of the water is below the top of the vertical height of the at least one beam.
16. The modular system of claim 13 , wherein at least some of the plurality of modules are located on the external edge of the system defining a perimeter and wherein the perimeter of the plurality of modules is perforate.
17. The modular system of claim 13 , further comprising a porous surface, the plurality of modules being located on the porous surface.
18. The modular system of claim 13 , further comprising a nonporous surface, the plurality of modules being located on the nonporous surface.
19. The modular system of claim 13 , wherein the system further comprises at least one inlet and at least one outlet.