A sedimentation basin is a structure designed to remove sediment from water through gravity. It varies in size and is used by mining companies, fish farms, and waste treatment plants. It has an inflow and outflow point, divided into zones, and must be monitored and cleaned regularly. It is used in waste treatment, aquaculture, and […]
A catch basin is a part of a sewer system that traps debris and prevents it from entering drainage pipes. It has a sloping inlet, a grate to trap large debris, and a bottom trap to collect small particles. Regular maintenance is required to prevent blockages. Catch basins can also prevent backflow of gases and […]
The Amazon Basin is a vast tropical rainforest in South America, covering over 3 million square miles and containing rich biodiversity. Its climate is unique with no dry spells or change of seasons. Deforestation and modern society threaten isolated tribes and their languages. Efforts are being made to protect natural habitats, and rainforest-friendly products are […]
The Atchafalaya Basin is a large marsh in Louisiana, managed as a National Heritage Area and important flood control area for South Louisiana. It has diverse wildlife and is home to valley floor hardwood forest, cypress swamp, and coastal marsh grasslands. The Morganza Canal diverts additional flow from the Mississippi to the Atchafalaya to prevent […]
Badwater Basin is a salt flat in Death Valley, California, the lowest point in North America. It is dangerous to access the actual lowest point, but some organisms survive in the area. The salt crust can be deceiving, and visitors are encouraged to stand on ramps built by the Parks Service. The location is the […]
A conca is a machine used to mix, grind, agitate, and aerate liquid chocolate with abrasive materials like metal beads. The process can take up to 72 hours and can create flavor, but flavorings can also be added. Various cooking techniques are used, depending on the conca, and some machines have automated features. A conca […]
Temple Basin is a popular ski club located in Arthur’s Pass, New Zealand, with limited accessibility. It has two ski resorts, rope tows, and an educational facility for outdoor enthusiasts and prospective ski patrollers. Temple Basin is a ski club located on the South Island of New Zealand in an area known as Arthur’s Pass. […]
Retention basins hold water and can be simple or complex with concrete walls, alarms, and overflow dams. They are used to accommodate contaminated water, prevent flooding, and provide temporary habitat for animals. The design depends on the service it is to render. Industrial facilities also use retention basins to contain liquid discharges. A retention basin […]
A drainage basin, also known as a watershed or reservoir, funnels rainfall and excess water into a nearby river or stream. The pattern of the basin is determined by geographic boundaries, landscape, climate, soil type, and plant life. Different patterns include radial, parallel, rectangular, trellis, annular, and dendritic. Imbalanced patterns occur in areas where the […]
Emesis bowls are small plastic basins used to collect vomit in medical settings, but their small size and shape can make them impractical. They are cheap and often not recycled, but can be used for other medical purposes or repurposed for other uses. Emesis means getting sick to the stomach and/or vomiting, and there are […]
