A separator for separating solids from a fluid.
The separator design with a lamella clarifier and manifold improves solid-fluid separation by adjusting flow paths based on conditions, addressing inefficiencies and maintenance issues in traditional separators.
GB2639680BActive Publication Date: 2026-06-24HYDRO INTERNATIONAL AG
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- GB · GB
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- HYDRO INTERNATIONAL AG
- Filing Date
- 2024-04-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-24
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Existing separators using lamella clarifiers fail to effectively separate all suspended solids from fluids, as some solids do not settle on the plates and can be resuspended, leading to inefficiencies and maintenance issues.
Method used
A separator design incorporating a lamella clarifier and a manifold with a weir, siphon, and bypass inlets that dynamically adjust fluid flow based on flow conditions, ensuring solids settle and allowing bypass during high flow rates to maintain efficiency.
Benefits of technology
Enhances solid separation efficiency by reducing resuspension and maintaining output quality under varying flow rates, minimizing maintenance and optimizing performance across different operational conditions.
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Abstract
A separator 2, for separating solids from a fluid, comprising a vessel 8 which contains a lamella clarifier 4 and a manifold 6 and where the vessel comprises an inlet 18 and an outlet 20. The lamella
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