Solid-Liquid Separation
Gravity Separation Engineered for Efficiency
Plate settlers deliver high-rate solid-liquid separation across water and wastewater processes, replacing large sedimentation basins with a compact, efficient alternative.
Solid-Liquid Separation
Solid-liquid separation is a fundamental unit operation in nearly every water and wastewater treatment process. The efficiency of this step determines effluent quality, sludge concentration, and the load carried to downstream treatment.
Plate settlers enhance gravity separation by dividing the settling zone into many parallel inclined channels. This multiplies the effective settling area, allowing separation to occur at far higher flow rates than an equivalent open tank.
The result is a robust, low-energy separation stage suitable for clarifying process water, thickening sludge, and recovering solids — all within a fraction of the footprint of conventional equipment.
Key Benefits
High-Rate Separation
Parallel inclined channels multiply effective settling area.
Low Energy
Gravity-driven process with minimal moving parts and low operating cost.
Versatile
Applicable to clarification, thickening, and solids recovery duties.
Request an Engineering Assessment
Our engineers will review your application, flow rates, and water quality data to recommend the optimal plate settler configuration.