Lamella tube settlers are advanced clarification devices used in water and wastewater treatment processes. Their unique design enhances sedimentation efficiency, allowing for compact installations and high throughput rates. This document outlines the technical details, operating principles, industrial applications, and key inlet/outlet parameters, including treatment capacities.
Industrial Applications
- Drinking Water Treatment: Used for clarifying raw water before filtration.
- Wastewater Treatment: Applied in primary and secondary sedimentation stages to remove suspended solids.
Lamella tube settlers are favoured for their compact design, ease of operation, and ability to handle variable loads with consistent performance.
Inlet/Outlet Parameters
| PARAMETER | INLET | OUTLET |
| Suspended Solids (mg/L) | 100–1000 | < 20 |
| Flow Rate (m³/hr) | Variable (as per design) | Equal to inlet (minus solids volume) |
| Turbidity (NTU) | 50–300 | < 5–10 |
| pH | 6.5–8.5 | Unchanged |
Capacity of Treatment
- Small-scale units: 10–100 m³/hr (suitable for industrial process water and effluent treatment)
- Medium-scale units: 100–500 m³/hr (used in municipal water treatment plants, large industrial facilities)
- Large-scale units: 500–5000 m³/hr (municipal water and wastewater treatment)
