Description

Tube Settlers: Efficient Clarification and Thickening for Liquid-Solid Separation

Tube settlers are high-efficiency gravity settling devices used in a wide range of industries for the clarification and thickening of liquids containing suspended solids. They significantly improve the performance of clarifiers and thickeners by providing a greatly increased settling area within a compact footprint. This leads to improved process efficiency, reduced footprint, and lower capital and operational costs compared to traditional settling techniques.

How They Work:

Tube settlers consist of a large number of closely spaced, inclined tubes housed within a settling tank. The suspended solids within the liquid feed flow through these tubes. The inclined tubes enhance gravitational settling by reducing the settling distance and minimizing turbulence. As the liquid flows downwards through the tubes, the heavier solids settle out onto the tube walls and slide down to the bottom of the unit for collection. The clarified liquid overflows at the top. This counter-current flow maximizes separation efficiency.

Key Features and Benefits:

• Increased Settling Area: Provides a dramatically higher settling area per unit volume compared to conventional clarifiers, resulting in enhanced separation efficiency and capacity.
• Compact Design: Requires significantly less space than conventional settling tanks with equivalent capacity, minimizing footprint and installation costs.
• Improved Efficiency: Achieves higher solids capture rates and improved effluent clarity. This leads to better process water quality and reduced sludge volume.
• Reduced Operating Costs: Lower energy consumption and reduced sludge handling requirements compared to alternative technologies.
• Versatile Applications: Suitable for a broad range of industries and applications, including wastewater treatment, potable water treatment, mining, and various industrial processes.
• Durable Construction: Typically constructed from robust materials like PVC, polypropylene, or stainless steel, ensuring long-term durability and resistance to corrosion.
• Easy Maintenance: Modular design allows for easy access and maintenance of individual tubes, minimizing downtime.
• Customizable Designs: Available in various sizes, configurations, and materials to meet specific process requirements.

Applications:

• Wastewater Treatment: Removal of suspended solids from municipal and industrial wastewater.
• Potable Water Treatment: Clarification of drinking water sources.
• Mining and Minerals Processing: Separation of solids from slurries.
• Oil and Gas Industry: Treatment of produced water and other process fluids.
• Chemical Processing: Clarification of chemical solutions.
• Food and Beverage Industry: Separation of solids from various liquids.

Specifications (Typical, Customizable):

• Material: PVC, Polypropylene, Stainless Steel (304 or 316)
• Tube Angle: Typically 45-60 degrees
• Tube Length: Varies depending on application
• Tube Diameter: Varies depending on application
• Capacity: Varies depending on size and application

Contact us today to discuss your specific liquid-solid separation needs and receive a customized quote for a tube settler solution tailored to your process requirements.