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**The first baffle slows the incoming water flow, encouraging any larger, heavier particles to drop out of the water,
**The first baffle slows the incoming water flow, encouraging any larger, heavier particles to drop out of the water,
**A second baffle skims the surface of the water, preventing floating debris, oils and grease from passing,
**A second baffle skims the surface of the water, preventing floating debris, oils and grease from passing,
*Another option is a hydrodynamic device, which forces the incoming water flow into a circular vortex:
*Another option is a hydrodynamic device, which forces the incoming water flow into a circular vortex:
**This motion forces the larger, heavier particles are outwards and downwards into a lower chamber,
**This motion forces the larger, heavier particles are outwards and downwards into a lower chamber,
**Floating debris, oils and grease are trapped behind a baffle or in small tank area, towards the top of the main vortex chamber. </p>
**Floating debris, oils and grease are trapped behind a baffle or in small tank area, towards the top of the main vortex chamber. </p>
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