The channel shaped flushing shield is connected to the vessel body which is loaded with weights to prevent it from floating.
A boom loaded with additional weights is attached to the flushing shield and is used to withstand the water pressure and to guide the flushing shield upstream through the channel.
An additional board is used for increasing the hydrostatic head in the upstream direction,it is connected to the top of the shield and secured to the boom.
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