Sedimentation Tank Hydrodynamics Experiment Apparatus Teaching Equipment

SR3032 Sedimentation Tank Hydrodynamics Experiment Apparatus Teaching Equipment

Learning Objectives / Experiments

• learning the fundamental principle of separation of solids from suspensions in a sedimentation tank
• efficiency of the separation process dependent on

solid concentration of suspension

flow rate

position of baffle plate

• investigation of flow conditions dependent on

flow rate

position of baffle plate

Specification

separation of suspensions by sedimentation in transparent sedimentation tank

tank with pump to prepare and deliver a suspension comprising water and precipitated calcium carbonate

bypass to tumble and homogenise the suspension

mixing of the suspension with fresh water in sedimentation tank inlet zone

adjustment of fresh water and suspension flow rate by valves

precise piston burette for metering of ink to visualise flow conditions in the

influencing of flow conditions in the sedimentation tank with baffle plate that can be positioned

determination of solid concentrations at sedimentation tank inlet and outlet by Imhoff cones

Technical Data Sedimentation tank

LxWxH: 1000x400x230mm

capacity: approx. 80L

material: plexiglass Suspension tank

capacity: approx. 100L

material: stainless steel Pump

max. flow rate: 75L/min

Material of construction: stainless steel