WATER ACCUMULATING RESERVOIR Russian patent published in 2003 - IPC

FIELD: accumulation, storage, distribution of water, namely reservoirs for supplying drinking water in agricultural systems, in small plants operating at condition of temperate climate. SUBSTANCE: accumulating reservoir has vertical cylindrical reservoir warmed in its upper portion by means of soil cushioning layer, water distributing pipelines including water supply pipeline whose upper end is in the form of elbow bent by 180 degrees and whose lower end is joined through pipeline with immersible pump without non-return valve. Said pipeline and overflow pipe are arranged in reservoir. Upper end of water supply pipeline is arranged higher than overflow pipe. Cylindrical part of reservoir is made of plastics such as low pressure polyethylene. EFFECT: enhanced operational reliability of reservoir during cold seasons, lowered ice formation in mean and upper portions of reservoir. 2 cl, 1 dwg