Clean water tank convenient to wash and empty

By setting up a water collection pit and a combined emptying well and overflow well inside the clear water tank, and by using a submersible sewage pump and flushing hole design, the problems of poor drainage and difficulty in removing sediment during the emptying and flushing of the clear water tank are solved, realizing rapid emptying and convenient flushing, and ensuring the stability and safety of the water supply system.

CN224244072UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-15CHINA POWER CONSTR GRP ARCHITECTURAL PLANNING & DESIGN INST CO LTD +1
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
CHINA POWER CONSTR GRP ARCHITECTURAL PLANNING & DESIGN INST CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-28
Publication Date
2026-05-15

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Technical Problem

Existing clear water tanks suffer from problems such as poor drainage and difficulty in removing sediment during emptying and flushing. In particular, the silt, impurities, algae, and other substances accumulated at the bottom and walls of the clear water tanks are difficult to completely drain, and the drop in elevation of the emptying pipeline system leads to poor drainage, affecting the stability and safety of the water supply system.

Method used

Multiple collection pits are set up inside the clear water tank and connected to each other. A drain well and an overflow well are built together. A coupled submersible sewage pump is used to lift water to the overflow well and achieve rapid emptying through the same outlet. A flushing hole is reserved inside the water tank to facilitate the flushing of sediment using a submersible sewage pump and flushing pipeline system. The design of the guide wall optimizes the water flow path.

Benefits of technology

It enables the rapid and complete emptying of the clear water tank, simplifies the drainage pipe system, ensures the stability and safety of the water supply system, and facilitates the daily flushing and maintenance of the clear water tank, avoiding the hassle of manually pulling hoses.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a clean water tank convenient for flushing and emptying, which is characterized in that a plurality of guide walls are arranged inside the clean water tank in a staggered manner, a water outlet pit is arranged at one corner inside the clean water tank, a water collecting pit is arranged between two guide walls on the same side of the water outlet pit, and a flushing hole is arranged between two guide walls on the opposite side of the water outlet pit. A water inlet valve is arranged on the water inlet pipe, a flushing pipe is arranged on one side of the water inlet pipe and connected with the flushing hole, the bottom of the water outlet pit is communicated with a water outlet pipe, the water outlet pipe is connected with a blow-down pipe through a tee joint in front of the water outlet valve, and the other side of the blow-down pipe is connected with the bottom of the blow-down well. A plurality of water collecting pits are arranged in a pool and are communicated, water in the pool is rapidly and completely emptied through a submersible sewage pump, an emptying well and an overflow well are built together and adopt the same discharge port, the occupied area is reduced, meanwhile, flushing holes for flushing are reserved in the pool, and sediments attached to the bottom and the wall face of the pool are flushed to the water collecting pits. And daily flushing and maintenance of the water tank are facilitated.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of municipal engineering facilities technology, specifically to a clear water pool that is easy to flush and empty. Background Technology

[0002] Clear water tanks, as an important component of water treatment systems, are used to store purified water from the water plant and regulate the balance between the plant's water production and supply. They are typically located in a lower geographical location within the water plant. When clear water tanks require regular cleaning, equipment inspection and maintenance, or when the raw water or purification process is subject to special contamination, such as chemical leaks or microbial contamination, and testing confirms contamination of the clear water tank, it is essential to empty the tank to ensure the stability and safety of the water supply system.

[0003] The commonly used method for venting is to install a vent pipe at the bottom of the clear water tank, with a vent valve on the vent pipe. Opening the vent valve allows the water to drain into the factory's rainwater pipe system by gravity. However, the clear water tank is located at the lowest point in the factory, and the vent pipe is located at the bottom of the clear water tank, directly draining into the rainwater pipe. This lowers the elevation of the entire rainwater pipe system, causing poor or even no rainwater drainage. After long-term use, the bottom and walls of the clear water tank will accumulate sediment, impurities, algae, and other substances. Venting alone cannot completely remove these deposits from the tank. In this case, it is necessary to manually pull a hose from the water supply points around the clear water tank and descend to the bottom of the tank through the inspection hole for flushing. However, the clear water tank usually has a guide wall inside, and flushing must be done along the guide wall, which causes some trouble for the flushing work. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, the technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a clean water tank that is convenient for rinsing and emptying. Multiple water collection pits are set up inside the tank and connected to each other. The water in the tank is quickly and completely emptied by a submersible sewage pump. The emptying well and the overflow well are built together and use the same outlet to reduce the footprint. At the same time, a rinsing hole is reserved inside the tank for rinsing, so as to flush the sediment attached to the bottom and walls of the tank to the water collection pit, which facilitates the daily rinsing and maintenance of the tank.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: A clear water pool device for easy rinsing and emptying includes a water pool, an inlet well, an outlet well, an emptying well, and an overflow well. Multiple guide walls are set inside the water pool to divide the water pool into multiple corridors. One side of the guide wall is connected to the water pool, and the other side is a certain distance away from the side wall of the water pool. The guide walls are arranged in an alternating manner. At least one ventilation hole is opened at the top of the guide wall, and at least one balance hole is opened at the bottom of the guide wall. An outlet pit is set in one corner inside the water pool. A collection pit is set between two guide walls on the same side of the outlet pit. A rinsing hole is set between two guide walls on the opposite side of the outlet pit. A level gauge is set on the top plate of the water pool, and ventilation pipes are set on both sides of the top plate of the water pool.

[0006] A water inlet pipe is connected to the top of one side of the pool. The water inlet pipe and the water outlet pit are diagonally opposite each other. A water inlet valve is installed on the water inlet pipe. A flushing pipe is installed on one side of the water inlet pipe. A flushing valve is installed on the flushing pipe. Both the water inlet valve and the flushing valve are installed inside the water inlet well. After the flushing pipe passes through the water inlet well, it is connected to the flushing hole outside the pool through elbows and tees.

[0007] The bottom of the outlet pit is connected to the outlet pipe, and an outlet valve is installed on the outlet pipe. The outlet pipe is connected to the vent pipe via a tee before the outlet valve. The other side of the vent pipe is connected to the bottom of the vent well, and an vent valve is installed on the vent pipe. Both the outlet valve and the vent valve are installed inside the outlet well. The bottoms of two adjacent water collection pits are connected by a drain pipe, and the bottoms of the water collection pit and the outlet pit are also connected by a drain pipe.

[0008] The bottom elevation of the venting well and the outlet well is the same. A coupled submersible sewage pump is installed at the bottom of the venting well. One end of the lift pipe is connected to the outlet pipe of the coupled submersible sewage pump, and the other end is connected to the overflow well through an elbow. One end of the guide rail is fixed to the bottom of the venting well, and the other end is fixed to the top of the venting well.

[0009] The overflow well and the venting well are built together and set up side by side. An overflow weir is set inside the overflow well, and the bottom of the overflow weir is fixed to the bottom of the overflow well. An overflow bell is set at the top of the water outlet side corridor inside the water tank. The overflow pipe is connected to the bottom of the overflow bell through an elbow. The other side of the overflow pipe is connected to the bottom of the overflow well, and a manifold is set at the bottom of the other side of the overflow well.

[0010] Furthermore, one side of the flow guide wall is connected to the water pool, and the other side is 500-1000mm away from the side wall of the water pool.

[0011] Furthermore, the ventilation holes and balance holes are the same size, with a width and height of 150-200mm. The top of the ventilation holes is flush with the bottom of the top plate of the pool, and the bottom of the balance holes is flush with the top of the bottom plate of the pool.

[0012] Furthermore, the outlet pit and the collection pit have the same dimensions, with a length, width and depth of 500-1000mm.

[0013] Furthermore, the center of the flushing hole is 1000-1500mm above the bottom plate of the pool.

[0014] Furthermore, the height of the top of the overflow horn from the bottom of the top plate of the pool is 200-300mm.

[0015] Furthermore, the top of the overflow weir is 200-500mm higher than the top of the overflow pipe, and the connection between the riser pipe and the overflow well is 100-200mm higher than the top of the overflow weir.

[0016] Furthermore, a first inspection well cover is installed above the water outlet pit, the water collection pit, and the flushing hole; a second inspection well cover is installed on the top of the water inlet well; a third inspection well cover is installed on the top of the water outlet well; a fourth inspection well cover is installed on the top of the venting well; and two fifth inspection well covers are installed on the top of the overflow well, located on both sides of the overflow weir.

[0017] This utility model has the following advantages:

[0018] 1. Multiple water collection pits are set up inside the clear water tank and connected to each other, so that the water in the tank can be completely emptied, preventing water from stagnating in the tank in dead corners and unable to drain. At the same time, the water collection pits can receive water used to rinse the bottom and walls of the tank, making it convenient for the rinsing water to drain.

[0019] 2. The venting well and overflow well are built together to reduce the footprint. The venting outlet and overflow outlet use the same outlet to simplify the drainage pipeline system.

[0020] 3. The water in the pool is lifted to the overflow well by a coupled submersible pump, and then discharged into the rainwater pipe system, so as to realize the rapid and complete emptying of the pool without affecting the elevation of the rainwater pipe system.

[0021] 4. The water tank has a pre-drilled rinsing hole for easy manual rinsing. The hose can be directly connected to the rinsing hole, eliminating the need to pull a hose from the water supply point around the clean water tank. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the external structure of the clean water tank of this utility model, which is convenient for rinsing and emptying.

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the clean water tank of this utility model, which is convenient for rinsing and emptying.

[0024] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the clean water tank of this utility model that is convenient for rinsing and emptying.

[0025] In the diagram: 1. Water tank, 2. Inlet well, 3. Outlet well, 4. Drain well, 5. Overflow well, 11. Guide wall, 12. Ventilation hole, 13. Balance hole, 14. Outlet pit, 15. Sump pit, 16. Flushing hole, 17. First maintenance manhole cover, 18. Level gauge, 19. Ventilation pipe, 21. Inlet pipe, 22. Inlet valve, 23. Flushing pipe, 24. Flushing valve, 25. Second maintenance manhole cover, 31. Outlet pipe, 32. Outlet valve, 33. Drain pipe, 34. Drain valve, 35. Drain pipe, 36. Third maintenance manhole cover, 41. Coupled submersible sewage pump, 42. Lifting pipe, 43. Guide rail, 44. Fourth maintenance manhole cover, 51. Overflow bell mouth, 52. Overflow pipe, 53. Overflow weir, 54. Merging pipe, 55. Fifth maintenance manhole cover. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0027] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "top / bottom," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0028] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "equipped with," "sleeved / connected," "connected," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0029] like Figures 1-3 As shown, the present invention provides a convenient water tank device for rinsing and emptying, comprising a water tank 1, an inlet well 2, an outlet well 3, an emptying well 4, and an overflow well 5. Multiple guide walls 11 are arranged inside the water tank 1, dividing the water tank 1 into multiple corridors. One side of each guide wall 11 is connected to the water tank 1, and the other side is a certain distance from the side wall of the water tank 1. The guide walls 11 are arranged in an alternating pattern. At least one ventilation hole 12 is opened at the top of each guide wall 11, and at least one balancing hole 13 is opened at the bottom of each guide wall 11. A water outlet pit 14 is set in one corner inside the water tank 1. A water collection pit 15 is set between two guide walls 11 on the same side of the water outlet pit 14. A rinsing hole 16 is set between two guide walls 11 on the opposite side of the water outlet pit 14. A level gauge 18 is installed on the top plate of the water tank 1, and ventilation pipes 19 are respectively installed on both sides of the top plate of the water tank 1.

[0030] A water inlet pipe 21 is connected to the top of one side of the water tank 1. The water inlet pipe 21 is diagonally opposite to the water outlet pit 14. A water inlet valve 22 is installed on the water inlet pipe 21. A flushing pipe 23 is installed on one side of the water inlet pipe 21. A flushing valve 24 is installed on the flushing pipe 23. Both the water inlet valve 22 and the flushing valve 24 are installed inside the water inlet well 2. After the flushing pipe 23 passes through the water inlet well 2, it is connected to the flushing hole 16 outside the water tank 1 through elbows and tees.

[0031] The bottom of the water outlet pit 14 is connected to the water outlet pipe 31. A water outlet valve 32 is installed on the water outlet pipe 31. The water outlet pipe 31 is connected to the vent pipe 33 via a tee before the water outlet valve 32. The other side of the vent pipe 33 is connected to the bottom of the vent well 4. A vent valve 34 is installed on the vent pipe 33. Both the water outlet valve 32 and the vent valve 34 are installed inside the water outlet well 3. The bottoms of two adjacent water collection pits 15 are connected via a drain pipe 35. The bottoms of the water collection pits 15 and the water outlet pit 14 are also connected via a drain pipe 35.

[0032] The bottom elevation of the venting well 4 and the outlet well 3 is the same. A coupled submersible sewage pump 41 is installed at the bottom of the venting well 4. One end of the lifting pipe 42 is connected to the outlet pipe of the coupled submersible sewage pump 41, and the other end is connected to the overflow well 5 through an elbow. One end of the guide rail 43 is fixed to the bottom of the venting well 4, and the other end is fixed to the top of the venting well 4.

[0033] Overflow well 5 and venting well 4 are built together and set up side by side. Overflow weir 53 is set inside overflow well 5. The bottom of overflow weir 53 is fixed to the bottom of overflow well 5. Overflow bell mouth 51 is set at the top of the water outlet side corridor inside water tank 1. One side of overflow pipe 52 is connected to the bottom of overflow bell mouth 51 through elbow. The other side of overflow pipe 52 is connected to the bottom of overflow well 5. A confluence pipe 54 is set at the bottom of the other side of overflow well 5.

[0034] Furthermore, one side of the flow guide wall 11 is connected to the water tank 1, and the other side is 500-1000mm away from the side wall of the water tank 1.

[0035] Furthermore, the ventilation hole 12 and the balance hole 13 are the same size, with a width and height of 150-200mm. The top of the ventilation hole 12 is flush with the bottom of the top plate of the water tank 1, and the bottom of the balance hole 13 is flush with the top of the bottom plate of the water tank 1.

[0036] Furthermore, the water outlet pit 14 and the water collection pit 15 have the same dimensions, with a length, width and depth of 500-1000mm.

[0037] Furthermore, the center of the flushing hole 16 is 1000-1500mm above the bottom plate of the pool 1.

[0038] Furthermore, the top of the overflow horn 51 is 200-300mm above the bottom of the top plate of the water tank 1.

[0039] Furthermore, the top of the overflow weir 53 is 200-500mm higher than the top of the overflow pipe 52, and the connection between the riser pipe 42 and the overflow well 5 is 100-200mm higher than the top of the overflow weir 53.

[0040] Furthermore, a first inspection cover 17 is installed above the water outlet pit 14, the water collection pit 15 and the flushing hole 16, a second inspection cover 25 is installed on the top of the water inlet well 2, a third inspection cover 36 is installed on the top of the water outlet well 3, a fourth inspection cover 44 is installed on the top of the venting well 4, and two fifth inspection covers 55 are installed on the top of the overflow well 5, located on both sides of the overflow weir 53 respectively.

[0041] To facilitate understanding of the present invention, the implementation process of the present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0042] This utility model provides a convenient flushing and emptying water tank device. Under normal operating conditions, the inlet and outlet valves of the water tank are open, while the emptying and flushing valves are closed. Water enters the water tank through the inlet pipe and inlet valve, flows in an S-shape along the guide wall, and is eventually guided to the outlet pit. Then, it flows to the subsequent water point through the outlet pipe and outlet valve at the bottom of the pit. The ventilation holes at the top of the guide wall and the ventilation pipes on the cover plate ensure air circulation inside the water tank and prevent odor accumulation. When the water flow is large and overflow occurs, the excess water first enters the overflow flare, then enters the overflow well through the overflow pipe, and after passing the overflow weir, it is discharged into the rainwater pipe system through the confluence pipe. Since the connection between the lift pipe and the overflow well is higher than the top of the overflow weir, the overflow water will not enter the emptying well through the lift pipe.

[0043] When the water tank needs to be emptied, the inlet and outlet valves are closed, and the venting valve is opened. Water between different corridors in the water tank is connected through the balance hole at the bottom of the guide wall. Water in two adjacent corridors and water in dead corners quickly converge into the sump. The water in the sump then enters the outlet pit through the drain pipe, and then enters the venting well through the outlet pipe, venting pipe, and venting valve. The water level in the water tank gradually decreases, while the water level in the venting well gradually increases. The level gauge monitors the water level in the water tank. When the water level in the water tank drops to a certain value, and the water level in the venting well rises to the pump start level, the coupled submersible sewage pump starts, quickly lifting the water in the venting well into the overflow well through the lift pipe. Due to the presence of the overflow weir, the water flow will not reverse and cross the overflow weir into the overflow pipe, but will enter the lower-level confluence pipe and then be discharged into the rainwater pipe system. Therefore, although the venting and overflowing conditions use the same discharge outlet, they do not interfere with or affect each other.

[0044] When the water level in the pool continues to drop to the minimum level, a person manually enters the pool through the maintenance manhole cover at the top of the flushing hole. Since the flushing hole is at a suitable height, the hose can be easily connected to the flushing hole. Then, the flushing valve is opened, and the flushing water enters the hose through the flushing pipe, flushing valve, and flushing hole, aiming at the sediment on the bottom and walls of the pool for flushing. The flushing water enters the sump and is discharged out of the system along with the drain water.

[0045] Inspection covers are installed on the top of the flushing holes, sump pits, and outlet pits of the water tank. Inspection covers are also installed on the top plates of the inlet well, outlet well, drain well, and overflow well to facilitate manual maintenance. When the coupled submersible sewage pump malfunctions, the inspection cover of the drain well is opened, and the submersible sewage pump is pulled up along the guide rail to facilitate maintenance or replacement of the submersible sewage pump. Moreover, the maintenance operation is carried out in the drain well, which does not affect the water quality of the water tank.

[0046] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of the present utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A clean water tank that is easy to rinse and empty, comprising a water tank (1), an inlet well (2), an outlet well (3), an emptying well (4), and an overflow well (5), characterized in that, Multiple guide walls (11) are set inside the pool (1) to divide the pool (1) into multiple corridors. One side of the guide wall (11) is connected to the pool (1), and the other side is a certain distance away from the side wall of the pool (1). The guide walls (11) are arranged in an alternating manner. At least one ventilation hole (12) is opened at the top of the guide wall (11), and at least one balance hole (13) is opened at the bottom of the guide wall (11). A water outlet pit (14) is set in one corner inside the pool (1). A water collection pit (15) is set in the middle of the two guide walls (11) on the same side of the water outlet pit (14). A flushing hole (16) is set in the middle of the two guide walls (11) on the opposite side of the water outlet pit (14). A level gauge (18) is set on the top plate of the pool (1). Ventilation pipes (19) are set on both sides of the top plate of the pool (1). A water inlet pipe (21) is connected to the top of one side of the water tank (1). The water inlet pipe (21) and the water outlet pit (14) are diagonally opposite. A water inlet valve (22) is installed on the water inlet pipe (21). A flushing pipe (23) is installed on one side of the water inlet pipe (21). A flushing valve (24) is installed on the flushing pipe (23). Both the water inlet valve (22) and the flushing valve (24) are installed inside the water inlet well (2). After the flushing pipe (23) passes through the water inlet well (2), it is connected to the flushing hole (16) outside the water tank (1) through elbows and tees respectively. The bottom of the outlet pit (14) is connected to the outlet pipe (31). An outlet valve (32) is installed on the outlet pipe (31). The outlet pipe (31) is connected to the vent pipe (33) in front of the outlet valve (32) via a tee. The other side of the vent pipe (33) is connected to the bottom of the vent well (4). A vent valve (34) is installed on the vent pipe (33). The outlet valve (32) and the vent valve (34) are both installed in the outlet well (3). The bottoms of two adjacent water collection pits (15) are connected through a drain pipe (35). The bottoms of the water collection pit (15) and the outlet pit (14) are also connected through a drain pipe (35). The bottom elevation of the venting well (4) is the same as that of the outlet well (3). A coupled submersible sewage pump (41) is installed at the bottom of the venting well (4). One end of the lifting pipe (42) is connected to the outlet pipe of the coupled submersible sewage pump (41), and the other end is connected to the overflow well (5) through an elbow. One end of the guide rail (43) is fixed to the bottom of the venting well (4), and the other end is fixed to the top of the venting well (4). The overflow well (5) and the venting well (4) are built together and set up side by side. An overflow weir (53) is set inside the overflow well (5). The bottom of the overflow weir (53) is fixed to the bottom of the overflow well (5). An overflow bell mouth (51) is set at the top of the water outlet side corridor inside the water tank (1). One side of the overflow pipe (52) is connected to the bottom of the overflow bell mouth (51) through an elbow. The other side of the overflow pipe (52) is connected to the bottom of the overflow well (5). A confluence pipe (54) is set at the bottom of the other side of the overflow well (5).

2. The clear water tank for easy rinsing and emptying according to claim 1, characterized in that, The guide wall (11) is connected to the water pool (1) on one side and is 500-1000mm away from the side wall of the water pool (1) on the other side.

3. The clear water tank for easy rinsing and emptying according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ventilation hole (12) and the balance hole (13) are the same size, with a width and height of 150-200mm. The top of the ventilation hole (12) is flush with the bottom of the top plate of the pool (1), and the bottom of the balance hole (13) is flush with the top of the bottom plate of the pool (1).

4. The clear water tank for easy rinsing and emptying according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outlet pit (14) and the collection pit (15) have the same dimensions, with a length, width and depth of 500-1000 mm.

5. The clear water tank for easy rinsing and emptying according to claim 1, characterized in that, The center of the flushing hole (16) is 1000-1500mm away from the bottom plate of the pool (1).

6. The clear water tank for easy rinsing and emptying according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the overflow horn (51) is 200-300mm above the bottom of the top plate of the pool (1).

7. The clear water tank for easy rinsing and emptying according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the overflow weir (53) is 200-500mm higher than the top of the overflow pipe (52), and the connection between the riser pipe (42) and the overflow well (5) is 100-200mm higher than the top of the overflow weir (53).

8. The clear water tank for easy rinsing and emptying according to claim 1, characterized in that, A first inspection cover (17) is installed above the outlet pit (14), the collection pit (15) and the flushing hole (16). A second inspection cover (25) is installed on the top of the inlet well (2). A third inspection cover (36) is installed on the top of the outlet well (3). A fourth inspection cover (44) is installed on the top of the venting well (4). Two fifth inspection covers (55) are installed on the top of the overflow well (5), located on both sides of the overflow weir (53).