Vertical Clarifer
The Monroe Vertical Clarifier is designed to
provide low cost, efficient solids removal from a wide range
of waste and process liquids. The inclined plate design allows
the total gravity settling area to be as much as ten times more
than the actual floor space occupied by the clarifier. Integral
chemical mixing and flocculation tanks are available.
This unit is typically used to remove solids
from industrial wastewater.
Optional equipment includes skimmer, drag conveyors,
chemical treatment, flocculator, thickener, and control panel.
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Parallel plate type |
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Efficient removal of solids from
liquids |
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Extremely low space requirements |
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Minimum maintenance |
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Low installed costs |
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No moving parts in settling area |
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Capacities from 1 to 2,000 GPM |
System Design
Influent is fed into the clarifier downward
through feed channels between the laminar plate sections. As
the velocity of the influent decreases near the bottom of the
channels, larger particulate settles to the clarifier bottom.
The influent enters the lower area of the laminar
plate sections from the channels through side slots. The waste
liquid is then distributed across the entire width of the plates,
and flows upward under laminar flow conditions. Particulates
settle onto the plates and slide down to the clarifier bottom.
The liquid exits the plate sections through weirs at the top
that are designed to develop adequate pressure drop to maintain
balanced flow through the plates. The liquid then flows into
effluent channels, and out of the clarifier.
Custom Engineered
Monroe Vertical Clarifiers are carefully engineered to meet the specific
requirements of each application. Well proven design criteria assure
maximum performance of each clarifier. The design provides for easy
field installation, fast startup, and low maintenance costs. While
many installations provide adequate solids removal without influent
pre-treatment, optional mixers and flocculator tanks are available
to enhance efficiency when required. Some solids must be flocculated
to achieve adequate mass to be effectively removed. Monroe Vertical
Clarifiers are manufactured in two different plate inclinations; the
45° clarifiers are designed for removal of heavy solids while the
55° clarifiers are designed for light solid removal applications.
Special Features
Wide range of construction materials. Mild
steel, special coatings, stainless steel, fiberglass, plastics
and other materials are available to meet specific needs.
The unique, modular
design of the Monroe Vertical Clarifier allow easy removal
of individual laminar plate modules from the clarifier for
inspection.
A flash mixer and
flocculator tank are available pre-treatment options.
Complete electrical
controls are available to meet customer requirements.
 Vertical
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