Lamella Clarifier

Lamella Clarifier

Solids Handling, Screening & Sludge Treatment Equipment
Lamella Clarifier cover

The lamella clarifier is a system used to separate solids from liquids using inclined plates. These plates help particles settle faster and then guide them into a sludge hopper. It is highly effective at removing suspended solids, reducing turbidity, and lowering pollutants such as COD and metal ions. This makes it suitable for both industrial and municipal wastewater treatment. Its compact design provides high settling capacity in a small space. Since it works by gravity and has no moving parts, it uses little energy and needs very little maintenance. It also runs continuously and can be customised for different treatment needs.

FA 01

1. What is a lamella clarifier?

A lamella clarifier is a water treatment system that removes suspended solids using inclined plates, which help particles settle more quickly and efficiently.

2. What are the benefits of using a lamella clarifier?

It has high removal efficiency, compact design, low energy use, and reliable continuous operation.

3. Where is a lamella clarifier used?

It is used in municipal water treatment, industrial wastewater treatment, and processes that require solid-liquid separation. This clarifier is used to remove suspended solids, reduce turbidity, and improve water quality in both industrial and municipal treatment systems.

4. Can the system be customised?

Yes, it can be designed with different capacities, materials, and additional systems like chemical dosing and sludge handling.

Specification and Parameters 01
Model Capacity (m³/h) Material Dimensions

(mm)

AQT-1 1  

 

 

 

 

Carbon Steel (Epoxy Painted) / Carbon Steel + FRP Lining

Φ1000×2800
AQT-2 2 Φ1000×2800
AQT-3 3 Φ1500×3500
AQT-5 5 Φ1800×3500
AQT-10 10 Φ2150×3500
AQT-20 20 2000×2000×4500
AQT-30 30 3500×3000×4500

Sedimentation area: 3.0×2.5×4.5 m

AQT-40 40 5000×3000×4500

Sedimentation area: 4.0×2.5×4.5 m

AQT-50 50 6000×3200×4500Sedimentation area: 4.0×2.5×4.5 m
AQT-120 120 9500×3000×4500

Sedimentation area: 8.0×3.0×3.5 m

 

Feature 01

Features

Standard Features

  • Inclined plate (lamella) design for increased settling surface area
  • Gravity-based sedimentation process with no internal moving parts
  • Carbon steel construction with epoxy coating or optional FRP lining
  • Sludge hopper for efficient solids collection and discharge
  • Uniform flow distribution system for stable operation
  • Effluent overflow weir for controlled discharge
  • Compact modular structure for easy installation
  • High treatment capacity with reduced footprint

Options & Accessories

  • Coagulation and flocculation dosing system
  • Sludge discharge pump and control system
  • Stainless steel construction option
  • Adjustable plate configuration for different applications
  • Integrated control panel and monitoring system
Working principl 01

Working Principle

The Lamella Clarifier, also known as an Inclined Plate Settler (IPS), operates based on gravity sedimentation enhanced by inclined plate technology. Wastewater flows upward through a series of plates or tubes installed at approximately 60° inclination. As the flow passes through these plates, suspended solids settle rapidly onto the surfaces due to the reduced settling distance. The settled solids form a compact sludge layer, which slides down along the inclined plates into the collection hopper under gravity. Clarified water continues to rise and is collected at the top of the system for discharge or reuse.

Key Benefits 01

Key Benefits

  • High-Efficiency Solid-Liquid Separation
    Removes suspended solids with efficiency exceeding 95%, delivering consistently high clarification performance.
  • Excellent Turbidity Reduction
    Reduces turbidity from high influent levels (up to 1600 mg/L) down to approximately 5 mg/L, ensuring clear effluent quality.
  • Effective COD Removal
    Achieves COD reduction of up to 80%, depending on wastewater characteristics and operating conditions.
  • Metal Ion Removal Capability
    Provides removal efficiency of over 93% for dissolved metal ions in industrial wastewater applications.
  • Compact & Space-Saving Design
    Inclined plate configuration significantly increases settling area, allowing high capacity within a small footprint.
  • Low Energy & Operating Cost
    Gravity-driven process requires minimal power, reducing operational and lifecycle costs.
  • Stable and Continuous Operation
    Simple design with no moving parts enables reliable, uninterrupted treatment with low maintenance requirements.
  • Efficient Alternative to Conventional Sedimentation
    Delivers faster settling and reduced footprint compared to traditional sedimentation tanks.
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Key Benefits

  • High-Efficiency Solid-Liquid Separation
    Removes suspended solids with efficiency exceeding 95%, delivering consistently high clarification performance.
  • Excellent Turbidity Reduction
    Reduces turbidity from high influent levels (up to 1600 mg/L) down to approximately 5 mg/L, ensuring clear effluent quality.
  • Effective COD Removal
    Achieves COD reduction of up to 80%, depending on wastewater characteristics and operating conditions.
  • Metal Ion Removal Capability
    Provides removal efficiency of over 93% for dissolved metal ions in industrial wastewater applications.
  • Compact & Space-Saving Design
    Inclined plate configuration significantly increases settling area, allowing high capacity within a small footprint.
  • Low Energy & Operating Cost
    Gravity-driven process requires minimal power, reducing operational and lifecycle costs.
  • Stable and Continuous Operation
    Simple design with no moving parts enables reliable, uninterrupted treatment with low maintenance requirements.
  • Efficient Alternative to Conventional Sedimentation
    Delivers faster settling and reduced footprint compared to traditional sedimentation tanks.
working-mobile

Working Principle

The Lamella Clarifier, also known as an Inclined Plate Settler (IPS), operates based on gravity sedimentation enhanced by inclined plate technology. Wastewater flows upward through a series of plates or tubes installed at approximately 60° inclination. As the flow passes through these plates, suspended solids settle rapidly onto the surfaces due to the reduced settling distance. The settled solids form a compact sludge layer, which slides down along the inclined plates into the collection hopper under gravity. Clarified water continues to rise and is collected at the top of the system for discharge or reuse.

Features-mobile

Features

Standard Features

  • Inclined plate (lamella) design for increased settling surface area
  • Gravity-based sedimentation process with no internal moving parts
  • Carbon steel construction with epoxy coating or optional FRP lining
  • Sludge hopper for efficient solids collection and discharge
  • Uniform flow distribution system for stable operation
  • Effluent overflow weir for controlled discharge
  • Compact modular structure for easy installation
  • High treatment capacity with reduced footprint

Options & Accessories

  • Coagulation and flocculation dosing system
  • Sludge discharge pump and control system
  • Stainless steel construction option
  • Adjustable plate configuration for different applications
  • Integrated control panel and monitoring system
SaP
Model Capacity (m³/h) Material Dimensions

(mm)

AQT-1 1  

 

 

 

 

Carbon Steel (Epoxy Painted) / Carbon Steel + FRP Lining

Φ1000×2800
AQT-2 2 Φ1000×2800
AQT-3 3 Φ1500×3500
AQT-5 5 Φ1800×3500
AQT-10 10 Φ2150×3500
AQT-20 20 2000×2000×4500
AQT-30 30 3500×3000×4500

Sedimentation area: 3.0×2.5×4.5 m

AQT-40 40 5000×3000×4500

Sedimentation area: 4.0×2.5×4.5 m

AQT-50 50 6000×3200×4500Sedimentation area: 4.0×2.5×4.5 m
AQT-120 120 9500×3000×4500

Sedimentation area: 8.0×3.0×3.5 m

 

FAQ

1. What is a lamella clarifier?

A lamella clarifier is a water treatment system that removes suspended solids using inclined plates, which help particles settle more quickly and efficiently.

2. What are the benefits of using a lamella clarifier?

It has high removal efficiency, compact design, low energy use, and reliable continuous operation.

3. Where is a lamella clarifier used?

It is used in municipal water treatment, industrial wastewater treatment, and processes that require solid-liquid separation. This clarifier is used to remove suspended solids, reduce turbidity, and improve water quality in both industrial and municipal treatment systems.

4. Can the system be customised?

Yes, it can be designed with different capacities, materials, and additional systems like chemical dosing and sludge handling.