What Is a Sluice Gate?

Waterproof gate (waterdoor) refers to the gate provided to prevent flooding caused by sudden gushing water during mining. It consists of concrete wall stacks, door frames and door panels that can be opened. Masonry is located at the general confluence of roadways leading to water threatened areas, underground yards and underground pump houses. The gate usually opens. A short movable rail is installed at the position of the gate in the transportation lane, and it is dismantled when the water permeable occurs, and the gate is closed. ^[1]

The waterproof gate is the main safety device for underground waterproofing. In mines with serious water threats, in the design and layout of underground tunnels, the positions of the waterproof gate chamber and the sluice wall should be reserved at appropriate locations to form the mine with wings, sub-levels or Segregated mining area. in

Waterproof gate (waterdoor) is a type of mine waterproofing facility with a door provided to prevent sudden underground water inrush.

The design, construction, testing, daily maintenance, and technical management of underground waterproof gates must be carried out strictly

Waterproof gates are installed in roadways that need to block water flow when there is a gush of water, and usually need to be transported and pedestrians, such as the general confluence of roadways leading to water threat areas, underground garages, underground pump houses, etc. The surrounding rocks at which the waterproof gates are installed should be stable and impervious to water. Concrete wall stacks should be wedged into the rock around them to withstand greater water pressure and water leakage. The waterproof gate is usually open. A short movable steel rail is installed at the place where it can be quickly removed when water inrush occurs, and the waterproof gate is closed. The closing direction of the gate shall be closed from the water side to the outside.