Rock-fill dam seepage monitoring system

By designing a rock pile dam seepage monitoring system for water collection pipeline units and sensor alarm water tanks, the problem of insufficient leakage monitoring in the existing technology is solved, timely monitoring of the seepage and water pressure of the rock pile dam is achieved, and the safety and stability of the dam is improved.

CN222557554UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-04CHANGJIANG GEOPHYSICAL EXPLORATION & TESTING (WUHAN) CO LTD +3
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Application Number
CN202421318472.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-07
Publication Date
2025-03-04
Estimated Expiration
2034-06-07

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Technical Problem

The existing concrete panel rock pile dam seepage monitoring system has the problem of insufficient leakage monitoring, especially in extreme climates and complex geological conditions, which is difficult to monitor the water pressure inside the dam in a timely manner, affecting the safe and stable operation of the dam.

Method used

A rock pile dam seepage monitoring system is designed, including a water collection pipe network unit and a water tank equipped with a sensor alarm unit inside. The water collection pipe network unit is arranged on the side near the concrete panel in the cushion area of ​​the rock pile dam, and is provided with a tracer placement area. The water tank is located at the outlet of the water collection pipe network unit, and is in communication with the outlet, and the water pressure is monitored through sensors and an alarm is issued.

Benefits of technology

This system can not only effectively monitor the seepage of the rock pile dam, but also timely monitor the water pressure inside the dam body, providing guarantee for the stable operation of the rock pile dam, and improving the safety and reliability of the dam.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a rock-fill dam seepage monitoring system. The rock-fill dam seepage monitoring system comprises a water collecting pipe network unit and a water tank, wherein a sensor alarm unit is arranged in the water tank; the water collecting pipe network unit is arranged on the side, close to a concrete face, in a cushion layer area of the rock-fill dam. The water collecting pipe network unit is provided with a tracer agent placing area; and the water tank is arranged at the water outlet of the water collecting pipe network unit and is communicated with the water outlet of the water collecting pipe network unit. The rock-fill dam seepage monitoring system not only can effectively monitor the seepage of the rock-fill dam, but also can monitor the water pressure in the dam body in time, thereby providing guarantee for the stable operation of the rock-fill dam.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of seepage detection, in particular to a rockfill dam seepage monitoring system. Background Art

[0002] In the field of water conservancy engineering, the safe operation of dams is the key to ensuring the rational use of water resources and flood prevention and disaster reduction. With the development of engineering technology, concrete face rockfill dams, as a new type of structure that combines traditional rockfill dams with modern concrete face technology, are widely used due to their high economy and adaptability. In the design of this type of dam, the design and application of anti-seepage drainage pipe network system has become one of the important technical means to ensure the safe and stable operation of the dam.

[0003] The concrete face rockfill dam combines the flexibility of the rockfill dam and the tightness of the concrete dam. It has good anti-seepage performance and adaptability, and can effectively cope with complex and changeable geological and hydrological conditions. However, no dam system can completely avoid the existence of seepage problems. Especially under extreme climate and complex geological conditions, the seepage problem will cause damage to the dam structure and even threaten the safety of the dam. Therefore, it is particularly necessary to design a seepage monitoring system for rockfill dams. However, the existing seepage monitoring system for concrete face rockfill dams has the problem of insufficient leakage monitoring. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the above-mentioned deficiencies in the prior art, the utility model provides a rockfill dam seepage monitoring system, which can not only effectively monitor the seepage of the rockfill dam, but also timely monitor the water pressure inside the dam body, thereby providing guarantee for the stable operation of the rockfill dam.

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose of the invention, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is:

[0006] A rockfill dam seepage monitoring system comprises a water collection pipe network unit and a water tank with a sensor alarm unit arranged inside;

[0007] The water collection pipe network unit is arranged on one side of the cushion layer area of ​​the rockfill dam close to the concrete panel; the water collection pipe network unit is provided with a tracer placement area;

[0008] The water tank is arranged at the water outlet of the water collection pipe network unit and is communicated with the water outlet of the water collection pipe network unit.

[0009] Furthermore, the water collection pipe network unit includes at least one vertical pipe and a longitudinal pipe along the rockfill dam; one end of the vertical pipe is provided with a tracer placement area, and the other end of the vertical pipe is connected with the longitudinal pipe along the rockfill dam; one end of the longitudinal pipe along the rockfill dam is provided as a closed port, and the other end of the longitudinal pipe along the rockfill dam is provided as a water outlet.

[0010] Furthermore, one end of the vertical pipeline provided with the tracer placement area is 0.5-1 m higher than the concrete panel.

[0011] Furthermore, a gradually increasing slope is arranged along the longitudinal pipeline of the rockfill dam from the water outlet to the closed outlet, and the slope is not less than 0.3%.

[0012] The beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0013] The utility model comprises a water collection pipe network unit and a water tank with a sensor alarm unit arranged inside. The water collection pipe network unit is arranged on a side close to a concrete panel in a cushion layer area of ​​a rockfill dam, and a tracer placement area is arranged on the water collection pipe network unit; the water tank is arranged at the water outlet of the water collection pipe network unit and is communicated with the water outlet of the water collection pipe network unit; the utility model can not only effectively monitor the seepage of the rockfill dam through the water pipe network unit, the water tank with a sensor alarm unit arranged inside and the connection relationship between the two, but also can timely monitor the water pressure inside the dam body, thereby providing guarantee for the stable operation of the rockfill dam. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a rockfill dam seepage monitoring system;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional diagram of the positional relationship between the rockfill dam seepage monitoring system and the rockfill dam;

[0016] Figure 3 It is the main view of the positional relationship between the rockfill dam seepage monitoring system and the rockfill dam;

[0017] Among them: 1. Upstream covering area; 2. Concrete panel; 3. Cushion area; 4. Longitudinal pipeline along the rockfill dam; 5. Vertical pipeline; 6. Transition area; 7. Rockfill dam body; 8. Main rockfill area; 9. Secondary rockfill area; 10. Water tank. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] The specific implementation modes of the present invention are described below to facilitate the understanding of the present invention by those skilled in the art. However, it should be clear that the present invention is not limited to the scope of the specific implementation modes. For those skilled in the art, as long as various changes are within the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined and determined by the attached claims, these changes are obvious, and all inventions and creations utilizing the concept of the present invention are protected.

[0019] like Figure 1 As shown, a rockfill dam seepage monitoring system includes a water collection pipe network unit and a water tank with a sensor alarm unit arranged inside.

[0020] like Figure 2As shown, the rockfill dam includes an upstream covering area 1, a concrete face plate 2, a cushion area 3, a transition area 6, a rockfill dam body 7, a primary rockfill area 8 and a secondary rockfill area 9. The water collection pipe network unit includes a longitudinal pipe 4 and a vertical pipe 5 along the rockfill dam.

[0021] In an optional embodiment of the present invention, the water collection pipe network unit is arranged in the cushion layer area 3 of the rockfill dam on one side close to the concrete panel 2; the water collection pipe network unit is provided with a tracer placement area.

[0022] The water collection pipe network unit includes at least one vertical pipe 5 and a longitudinal pipe 4 along the rockfill dam; one end of the vertical pipe is provided with a tracer placement area, and the other end of the vertical pipe is connected with the longitudinal pipe 4 along the rockfill dam; one end of the longitudinal pipe 4 along the rockfill dam is provided as a closed port, and the other end of the longitudinal pipe 4 along the rockfill dam is provided as a water outlet.

[0023] A tracer placement area is provided at one end of the vertical pipe 4. Different tracers are placed in the tracer placement area of ​​each vertical pipe 4. The tracer enters the water tank along with the seepage.

[0024] One end of the vertical pipe 5 where the tracer placement area is arranged is 0.5-1 m higher than the concrete panel to ensure that water does not enter the vertical pipe from the top of the pipe.

[0025] The longitudinal pipeline 4 of the rockfill dam is provided with a gradually increasing slope from the water outlet to the closed port, and the slope is not less than 0.3%, so as to facilitate the discharge of seepage from the water outlet.

[0026] In an optional embodiment of the present invention, the water tank 10 is disposed at the water outlet of the water collection pipe network unit and is communicated with the water outlet of the water collection pipe network unit.

[0027] When the sensor alarm unit in the water tank 10 detects that the water level in the water tank exceeds the set water level, the alarm sounds. At this time, the staff can analyze the tracer in the water tank (different tracers are used in each vertical pipe) to detect the specific location of seepage in the rockfill dam and realize the seepage monitoring of the rockfill dam.

[0028] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the embodiments described herein are intended to help readers understand the principles of the present invention, and should be understood that the protection scope of the present invention is not limited to such specific statements and embodiments. Those skilled in the art can make various other specific variations and combinations based on the technical inspirations disclosed in the present invention without departing from the essence of the present invention, and these variations and combinations are still within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A rockfill dam seepage monitoring system, characterized in that: It includes a water collection pipe network unit and a water tank with a sensor alarm unit arranged inside; The water collection pipe network unit is arranged in the cushion layer area (3) of the rockfill dam on one side close to the concrete panel (2); the water collection pipe network unit is provided with a tracer placement area; The water tank (10) is arranged at the water outlet of the water collection pipe network unit and is in communication with the water outlet of the water collection pipe network unit.

2. A rockfill dam seepage monitoring system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water collection pipe network unit comprises at least one vertical pipe (5) and a longitudinal pipe (4) along the rockfill dam; one end of the vertical pipe is provided with a tracer placement area, and the other end of the vertical pipe is connected to the longitudinal pipe (4) along the rockfill dam; one end of the longitudinal pipe (4) along the rockfill dam is provided as a closed port, and the other end of the longitudinal pipe (4) along the rockfill dam is provided as a water outlet.

3. A rockfill dam seepage monitoring system according to claim 2, characterized in that: One end of the vertical pipe (5) provided with the tracer placement area is 0.5-1 m higher than the concrete panel (2).

4. A rockfill dam seepage monitoring system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The longitudinal pipeline (4) along the rockfill dam is provided with a gradually increasing slope from the water outlet to the closed outlet, and the slope is not less than 0.3%.