- Product name
- Downstream Defender® Select
- Type
- Vortex separators
- For the removal of
- Hydrocarbons
- Nutrients
- Sediment
Downstream Defender® Select is a hydrodynamic vortex separator made for stormwater treatment, capturing and retaining sediment, oils and floatable debris from runoff in a compact unit. Customisable chamber sizes and inlet options support a range of flow rates and pollutant removal standards.
Hydrodynamic separator for stormwater runoff, removing sediment, oils and floatables
Customisable chamber sizes and inlet configurations for site-specific drainage design
Accepts up to three inlet pipes and a wide range of pipe sizes for flexible installation
Automated maintenance alerts available with Hydro-Logic Smart Monitoring
Suitable for integration with Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and pre-treatment for natural features
Option to store hydrocarbons as solids in Advanced Vortex and Vortex Plus models
Reduces need for additional chambers or complex pipe connections
Applications
Treating runoff from highways, car parks and industrial areas
Pre-treatment for swales, ponds and detention basins
Retrofit in SuDS, Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD), LID or LEED systems
Areas requiring high solids and litter capture
Options and variations
Advanced Vortex and Vortex Plus models with hydrocarbon storage as solids
Extended range of chamber sizes
Up to three inlets per unit
Performance
Removes fine particles, floatable debris, liquid and sediment-bound hydrocarbons, heavy metals and nutrients
Mitigation indices for The SuDS Manual (CIRIA C753) Simple Index Approach (SIA) listed in technical information
Installation
Accepts a wide range of pipe sizes and up to 3 inlets
Reduces need for difficult pipe connections, couplings, or additional chambers
Maintenance
Automated alerts for emptying with Hydro-Logic Smart Monitoring
Reduced inspection visits when installed alongside roads or rail tracks











