WATER CLARIFIERS

The NPE Clarifiers are designed to manage the settlement of solids from dewatering and wastewater effluent. Clarifier requirements for a given project largely depend on flow rate, water quality analysis, and the content of suspended solids or dissolved particles in the influent.

The process of the Lamella Plate Clarifiers is as follows:

• Water is pumped through the inlet pipe and travels upward over the inclined plates
• If required, flocculent and polymer may be added via a slow-release flocculent block or by separate dosing equipment. This is subject to influent water quality.
•  Particles settle inside the clarifier and slide down into the sludge funnel
• Accumulated particles are removed from the bottom of the clarifier as required
• Flocculated particles continue to settle out allowing the clear water to flow upwards over the inclined plates and decant into the outlet chamber

The Clarifier is designed to speed up and manage the settlement of solids from dewatering effluent and wastewater. They can be relied upon to remove the bulk of the suspended and precipitated solids load prior to further filtration, or if managed properly, can be used to reduce turbidity enough for discharge into waterways (where pH and turbidity are the key criteria).