The WaterScrim™
V5 Catch Trough and Surrounds Systems.
The Pioneer of indoor water screen systems.
Throughout the development of the
WaterScrim™
systems the nozzles seemed to get all of the glory. In reality we
made more advancements and pioneered more new technologies in the
Catch Trough
and
Trough Surrounds
than
with the nozzles. The catch troughs had much more to handle.
They have to act as a reservoir, a pump station, handle the flow
control and filtration, handle splash/mist control and recovery,
link together to form very long trough structures, stack on top of
each other for touring purposes and act as a road/shipping case for
the whole WaterScrim™
system. The Trough Surrounds (also referred to as the
“catchment/recovery system”) play a vital role in that they contain
all of the splash and mist created by the WaterScrim™
system. The combination of the V5 Catch Troughs and Surrounds
systems represent 12 years of intensive usage, research, development
and refinement. They constitute a highly advanced and fully
integrated system that allows this dynamic technology to be used for
applications that otherwise would not be possible. Only Mirage
possesses these technologies / capabilities.
An exciting addition to the V5 Catch Trough models are the Trough
Based Mobile Dancing Fountain System brackets. These are welded
Stainless brackets that are designed to hold the chassis of our new
and yet to be released TBMDFS (to be released in the Fall of
2009!!).
There are 2 different models of V5 catch troughs and much
like the nozzles, we designed them with flexibility in mind so they
can be tailored. There are numerous component choices,
configurations, and accessories that allow an even greater degree of
customization & fine tuning in order to match the exact requirements
for each different venue or application. An added benefit of
this flexibility is that a client doesn’t end up paying for a lot of
functions or capabilities that they won’t be using.
There are several different catchment systems available for use with
the V5 Troughs. Each of the different catchment systems is
designed to function in a certain range of operating conditions.
Features of the V5 Catch Troughs
V5 Trough Construction /
Materials.
All of the V5 models are constructed using the finest materials
available for the task.
The Plenum is extruded from T-6 Aluminum and treated with a
proprietary 3 layer process to prevent any possibility of corrosion.
The Manifold is 304 Stainless Steel with all of the attached ports,
threaded sections and fittings fusion welded. The Linear Laminar
Array Nozzle or “Drip Strip” consists of Lexan, a bullet proof
polycarbonate material. All dissimilar metals used on the
nozzle are dielectrically isolated to further prevent any corrosion.
As built, the V5 nozzles should provide at least 20 to 30 years of
service free operation and most likely will last much longer than
that.
The Two Different models of the
WaterScrim™
V5
Catch Troughs are:
V5-T-CT : (Touring Model)
V5-A-CT :
(Architectural Model)
One model for architectural applications & permanent installations
and one for theatrical & touring applications. Both models employ
most of the same features and proven technologies while the obvious
differences lie in their function.
Features that both models have in common are; a Stainless Steel tub,
rectangular tube steel frame, Stainless steel damper assembly. All
of the troughs plumbing penetrations are welded stainless steel
fittings, so they’ll never leak or get broken off. Both types of
troughs also contain welded Stainless brackets on the inside that
are designed to hold the chassis of our Trough Based Mobile
Dancing Fountain Systems. That will be available in the fall of
2009.
The V5-A-CT:
(Architectural Model for permanent installations)
The
V5-A-CT model (For Architectural applications).
The “A” Models contain a few added input/Output plumbing fittings
(penetrations) as they are usually required to employ re-circulating
loop for water treatment and conditioning. There are
additional fittings for the overflow drain as well. If the trough
will not be required to link to another trough, then, the 3”
balancer port is removed as well. (The balancer ports equalize
water levels between linked troughs). The “A” model has no
need for casters or a trough lid as does the Touring model, so they
are removed as well. The internal workings are slightly
different between the two, but, the pumps, check valves, strainers
and many other components are the same. The “A” models most
often contain a 2nd pump for the re-circ loop mentioned earlier.
The “A” model also comes with specialized brackets designed to
facilitate the attachment of the catchment panels to the troughs and
surrounds walls.
The V5-T-CT
: (Touring Model)
The V5-T-CT is designated
as a “Mobile or Touring” model and is purpose built
specifically for that set of operational conditions. The
V5-T-CT Is the most
flexible model as it is required to operate in a vast range of
different venue conditions and performance requirements. Features of
the V5-T-CT are:
- The “T” model sports six
casters to accommodate the 1200 pound load when the trough
is full of water.
- It also employs a 3” diameter
balancer port at each end. The balancer ports allow
multiple troughs to be linked together while maintaining the
proper water level between the troughs.
- The “T” model also has the pump
bypass/flow rate control valve on the outside of the
trough for easy access so, adjustments can be made during
operation.
- The Drain port also doubles as a
sight gauge attachment point for monitoring the trough water
level.
- The main pump output port is 2”
so, it can feed as many as three 10’ V5 Nozzles or 30’ of
screen.
- This model comes with an
optional lid and stacking brackets for a much more compact truck
pack for touring.
For technical spec’s & more info on the “A” model troughs please
see (link, V5-T-CT Trough cut sheet).
The V5 Catchment & Recovery Systems.
There are several different integrated
Catchment/Recovery systems that are employed along
with the catch troughs as part of the “Bottom End” of the WaterScrim™
systems. Again, there were more challenges, new technologies,
methods and developments related to the catchment system than any
other aspect of the WaterScrim™ systems. Early on in the
development of the nozzles we realized we had to find solutions for
the splash and mist containment issues or the use of this new and
dynamic technology would be severely limited. Keeping things
dry on the ground while dropping several hundred gallons of water
per minute from the ceiling certainly presented some challenges,
but, the dynamics involved were measurable and with some innovative
thinking we solved them one at a time. It was always fun
solving those problems because we were pushing down barriers and
breaking new ground almost every day.
The Below Decks Package,
Often the troughs are required to be set under a stage, either to
locate the water screen mid stage or to keep the troughs out of
sight. Mirage has developed and perfected an equipment package
that allows this to be done in a safe and efficient manner.
The “Below Decks Package consists of all of the necessary components
necessary to set the troughs below stage deck level and does so
minimal fuss and maximum performance. This system allows a
weight loading of 200Lb per square foot on the grating cover and is
designed in a sectional fashion, so, it can be made as long or as
large as desired with little trouble. It is also designed to
accommodate any deck height from 2’ to 8’.
Scuppers were developed
in 2003 in order to streamline the “Ballroom” based systems.
The Scuppers are designed to separate the mist from the down draft
air using centrifugal force. The Scuppers are also the fastest
and easiest of all of the catchment/recovery systems to deploy and
can most often be set up in around 5 minutes. The scuppers are
effective for trim heights up to 20’ indefinitely and for trim
heights op to 30’ for continuous cue lengths up to 30 minutes.
One scupper is deployed on each side of a catch trough and includes
end winds for recovery around the ends of a trough structure.
Note: Scuppers shown with old V4-T
Troughs.
Trough Surrounds were
developed in 1997. Oddly enough, they were the first method we
developed for use in conjunction with the WaterScrim™ systems.
Surrounds work well with any trim height from 10’ to 50’ and have
been proven at heights of 55+ feet. The Surrounds method is
adjustable by nature and that is what makes it so widely applicable.
I t is by far the most often and widely used method for mist
containment. The Surrounds are supplied in numerous packages
and materials. Mirage also provides drawings and diagrams to
build ones own surrounds.
The X Method,
There are just some secrets to important to reveal.
It wasn’t until late 2007 that we came up with the most innovative
way of dealing with the seemingly insurmountable problem of mist
recovery in high trim applications. It will only be said that
this technology allows us to install WaterScrim™ systems in
applications that it would normally not be possible. Mirage
has had more of its concepts and technologies copied than any other
water feature company in the world. That is why we are so
protective about this one. Because, we know, due to the
invariable laws of physics one can not operate a system using free
falling water in high trim applications without getting the
surrounding area wet. Mirage is the only company in the world
that has the technology that allows us to break this barrier and
install WaterScrim™’s in places no one would even think possible.
Information and details of this technology will only be made
available to clients with pending installations.
If you have any
questions about any of the above products
please feel free to call at (714) 808—0058
or
Contact us via email at Info@miragewaterworks.com
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