Sedimentation apparatus
US5658461A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 28, 1995 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 28, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D21/245
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to sedimentation apparatus (1) for treating liquid containing solids, such as sewage, whereby solid constituents of the liquid are substantially removed for subsequent handling/treatment and the liquid now clean of solids is taken off separately for subsequent treatment. To the end, the apparatus (1) comprises two lamella separators (2) the flow channels (3) of which are at an angle to the direction of flow "S" of liquid containing solids towards the inlet (4) to the separators. In the embodiment the angle is substantially 90.degree..
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