Model Sedimentation Tank

This unit has been designed to demonstrate the hydraulic characteristics and settling efficiencies of a model settling basin. Although scale-up to industrial size sedimentation tanks is difficult, relevant deductions can be made as to how nonuniform flows occur and how these interact with the settling characteristics of particular suspensions.

The unit has been designed to demonstrate the hydraulic characteristics and settling efficiencies of a model settling basin. Although scale-up to industrial size sedimentation tanks is difficult, relevant deductions can be made as to how nonuniform flows occur and how these interact with the settling characteristics of particular suspensions.

Sedimentation tank: 97L
Acrylic settling tank: 1.05m x 0.35m x 0.2m
Feed tank capacity: 120L
Sediment flowmeter range: 0 – 2 L/min
Water flowmeter range: 0.5 – 5 L/min
Pump flow rate: 60 L/min @ 15m head

• Metal framework with clear sedimentation tank
• Flow sparge device in the tank to keep slurry in suspension
• Operational manual with teaching exercises