Lamella
Lamella
Lamella
TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
Achieves solid-liquid separation by directing the liquid between a series of inclined plates called lamellae Settles suspended solids by gravity Settling surface area of each plate is equivalent to its horizontal projection As lamellae are normally spaced approximately 50 mm apart, large settling surfaces are concentrated within a relatively small floor area Design ensures laminar, stable flow and excellent effluent quality
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FEATURES
Design Dual flow entry Gravity sludge removal No moving parts Compact (requires 1/10th space of a conventional clarifier)
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...FEATURES
Construction Plate configuration can be varied Ease of installation Volumetric savings - 1/10th of space of conventional units Bottom hopper configuration can be varied Single packaged unit with minimum civil work Maintenance On-line plate cleaning possible No moving parts, hence minimum maintenance
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ADVANTAGES
Over Clariflocculators Less floor space Easy capacity expansion No moving parts; energy saving and easy operation Flexibility - plate configuration can be varied to suit applications, changes in influent characteristics No downtime - plates can be cleaned while unit is in operation Negligible civil work - less time for construction Moveable
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...ADVANTAGES
Over Tube Settlers Can handle higher loads On-line cleaning possible whereas even off-line cleaning troublesome in tube settlers Settling area much less than in tube settler which requires larger space/increased size/more tubes Water entry from sides as against bottom - minimum distribution and entry velocities optimize hydraulic flow regime - full plate utilization, maximum efficiency and better effluent quality Consistency assured unlike distributed flow through the chamber in tube settler
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APPLICATIONS
Clarification of water Ash/scrubber waste treatment Brine clarification Coal and other mineral separation Filter backwash water recovery Food & dairy processing and waste treatment Iron removal Metal hydroxides separation Mill scale separation Municipal water & waste treatment Phosphorus acid waste treatment Plating and finishing waste treatment Semi conductor process water treatment White water, pulp & paper treatment
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Lamella Clarifier at CESC Ltd., Calcutta in RCC construction for 300 m3/hr flow
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