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In case of a flood threat due to extreme precipitation and/or high river discharges, rising water levels may exceed to capacity of flood prevention systems such as dikes and urban drainage. In those cases emergency measures must be taken swiftly, for instance by deploying a temporary flood prevention system.
Developed by Tubebarrier
The Tubebarrier is a flood barrier that can be used to temporarily increase the height of a dike, to protect vital objects from urban flooding or to contain industrial leakage. The Tubebarrier is made of flexible PVC and fills itself with water. The shown model is 70 cm high with a front flap that is fixed with anchor plates. One segment is 10 meter and is stored in a box like an accordion. Segments are connected by zippers and can be quickly deployed over hundreds of meters by two persons.
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The business plan for this innovation has been evaluated by The Funding Company and it is considered to be ready for investment.
The Tubebarrier can be placed on soft (e.g., grass) or hard surfaces (e.g., concrete, asphalt). The flap can be fixed to the underground to prevent seepage/piping. The rising water enters the barrier through small holes on the front side. When the water level falls again, the water leaves the barrier through the same holes. The TubeBarrier can be bought or leased and Tubebarrier offers a 24/7 service including storage, maintenance and deployment in case of an incident or an imminent flood.
Limitations/conditions under which this innovation does not work or is less effective
Is not designed to protect against coastal floods.
Added value
quick and easy installation: 4 people can install 100m in one hour
In case of a flood threat due to extreme precipitation and/or high river discharges, rising water levels may exceed to capacity of flood prevention systems such as dikes and urban drainage. In those cases emergency measures must be taken swiftly, for instance by deploying a temporary flood prevention system.
Developed by Tubebarrier
The Tubebarrier is a flood barrier that can be used to temporarily increase the height of a dike, to protect vital objects from urban flooding or to contain industrial leakage. The Tubebarrier is made of flexible PVC and fills itself with water. The shown model is 70 cm high with a front flap that is fixed with anchor plates. One segment is 10 meter and is stored in a box like an accordion. Segments are connected by zippers and can be quickly deployed over hundreds of meters by two persons.
The business plan for this innovation has been evaluated by The Funding Company and it is considered to be ready for investment.
The main components of the system have been tested separately, and an initial integration exercise has been conducted.
The Tubebarrier can be placed on soft (e.g., grass) or hard surfaces (e.g., concrete, asphalt). The flap can be fixed to the underground to prevent seepage/piping. The rising water enters the barrier through small holes on the front side. When the water level falls again, the water leaves the barrier through the same holes. The TubeBarrier can be bought or leased and Tubebarrier offers a 24/7 service including storage, maintenance and deployment in case of an incident or an imminent flood.
Limitations/conditions under which this innovation does not work or is less effective
Is not designed to protect against coastal floods.
Added value
quick and easy installation: 4 people can install 100m in one hour
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