Karn/Weadock Generating Complex Barrier
Constructed: 2003
Classification: Waterway
A Smith-Root electric barrier prevents Lake Huron fish from entering the warm water tailrace from a power station.
This is an upstream barrier constructed across the tailrace carrying cooling water from the Bay City Consumers Energy power station to Lake Huron.
Four U-shaped steel flat bar electrodes are located in slots in the Insulcrete™ weir deck and sidewalls. The pulsators are housed in a small, building nearby.
Services Provided
- Coordination with Consumers Energy
- Electrical and electronic design of the pulsators and power supply systems
- Supply of electronics
- Regular maintenance
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Location: Hampton Township, Michigan
Site Characteristics
| Pulsators | Pulsator Qty | Power Output | Water Depth | Waterway Width | Water Velocity | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5kVA POW | 3 | 4.5kW max. | 6 feet | 72 feet | 3 ft./s | 475 µs/cm max. |
Specifications subject to change without notice.