SEDIMENTATION PROCESS

About Sedimentation

   Sedimentation process is an important step in water treatment that helps remove suspended particles and solids from water. It is a physical process that takes advantage of distance, time and gravity to separate the solid particles from the water.

Type of Sedimentation Tank

Check out the different type of sedimentation tank:


General Calculation for Sedimentation Process

1. Settling Velocity (SV)

Refer dynamic viscosity of water HERE

SV Calculator:







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2. Surface Overflow Rate (SOR)

OR Calculator:





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3. Particle Removal Efficiency (PRE)

PRE Calculator:





PRE =