Plate Settler Spacing

AguaClara uses parallel plate-settlers, also called 'lamella', in its sedimentation tanks. The various parameters of the lamella (i.e. the inter-lamella spacing, the plate length, the influent/effluent flow rates) are dependent on one another. Accounting for these, and other parameters, the goal of our experiments is to produce significantly low turbidity water with a limited area of active lamella.The plate settler spacing research team is committed to providing a deeper understanding of the sedimentation process. To learn more about the progress of the plate setter spacing team check out the Goals and Meeting Minutes.

Setup Documentation

Computer System---Process Controller

Research and Methods

Effects of the inner diameter of tube settlers on sedimentation