Lamella Clarifier
Overview
A Lamella Clarifier is a compact and high-rate settling system designed for efficient solid-liquid separation in water and wastewater treatment applications. The system utilizes a series of inclined lamella plates (tube settlers) that significantly increase the effective settling area, allowing higher hydraulic loading rates and reduced footprint compared to conventional clarifiers.
Lamella Clarifiers are widely used in ETP, STP, WTP, CETP, RO Pretreatment, and Industrial Process Water Treatment Systems where space-saving and high clarification efficiency are critical.
Treatment Process Flow
Raw Water / Effluent → Coagulation & Flocculation → Lamella Clarifier → Clarified Water Tank → Filtration / Further Treatment
Working Principle
The influent enters the clarification zone where flocculated particles settle on the inclined lamella plates. The solids slide downward by gravity into the sludge hopper while clarified water flows upward and is collected through overflow launders.
Technical Specifications
Parameter | Specification |
Capacity Range | 1 m³/hr to 500+ m³/hr |
Technology | Inclined Plate Settling |
Plate Inclination | 55°–60° (Typical) |
Hydraulic Loading Rate | High Rate Clarification |
Construction | MS, SS304, SS316 |
Operation | Continuous |
Sludge Collection | Hopper Bottom |
Sludge Removal | Manual / Automatic |
Main Components
Equipment | Function |
Feed Distribution Chamber | Uniform flow distribution |
Lamella Plate Pack | Enhanced settling area |
Clarification Zone | Solid-liquid separation |
Sludge Hopper | Sludge collection |
Overflow Launder | Clarified water collection |
Sludge Drain System | Sludge withdrawal |
Structural Support Frame | Equipment support |
Available MOC (Material of Construction)
Component | MOC Options |
Main Tank | MS Painted / SS304 / SS316 |
Lamella Plates | FRP / PVC / PP / SS304 |
Support Structure | MS Painted / HDG / SS |
Launder System | FRP / SS304 |
Hopper | MS / SS304 / SS316 |
Fasteners | SS304 / SS316 |
Performance
Parameter | Typical Value |
Suspended Solids Removal | Up to 90–95% |
Turbidity Reduction | Up to 95% |
Surface Area Enhancement | 5–10 Times Conventional Clarifier |
Footprint Reduction | Up to 70% |
Sludge Collection Efficiency | High |
Applications
- Effluent Treatment Plants (ETP)
- Sewage Treatment Plants (STP)
- Water Treatment Plants (WTP)
- Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETP)
- Chemical Industries
- Pharmaceutical Industries
- Textile Industries
- Food & Beverage Industries
- Metal Finishing Industries
- RO Pretreatment Systems
Benefits
- High Settling Efficiency
- Smaller Footprint Than Conventional Clarifiers
- Reduced Civil Cost
- Faster Solid-Liquid Separation
- Low Operating Cost
- Suitable for High Flow Applications
- Easy Sludge Removal
- Reliable Continuous Performance
Vikas Engineering Solution
- Scope of Supply
- Process Design & Engineering
- Lamella Clarifier Unit
- Lamella Plate Pack
- Sludge Hopper System
- Overflow Launder
- Structural Support System
- Installation & Commissioning Support
- AMC & Technical Service
Industries Served
- Textile Processing Plants
- Chemical Industries
- Pharmaceutical Industries
- Food & Beverage Industries
- Metal Finishing Industries
- Paper & Pulp Industries
- Municipal Water Treatment Plants
- Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plants
Why Choose Vikas Engineering?
- Customized Design for Any Capacity
- Compact & High-Efficiency Systems
- Multiple MOC Options Available
- Robust Industrial Construction
- Low Maintenance Design
- Turnkey Water & Wastewater Solutions
- Reliable After-Sales Support
Available Capacity Range: 1 m³/hr to 500+ m³/hr
Suitable for Industrial, Commercial, Municipal, and Infrastructure Water & Wastewater Treatment Applications.
Vikas Engineering manufactures high-performance Lamella Clarifiers for efficient solid-liquid separation, turbidity reduction, and suspended solids removal in ETP, STP, WTP, CETP, and industrial water treatment systems, offering compact design and superior clarification efficiency.