Definition of Energy dissipator

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Energy dissipator

The term 'Energy dissipator' as it applies to the area of the weather can be defined as ' In hydrologic terms, a structure which slows fast-moving spillway flows in order to prevent erosion of the stream channel'.

The term 'Energy dissipator' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' A device constructed in a waterway to reduce the kinetic energy of fast flowing water. See stilling basin'.


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