Compact inclined plate sedimentation device and methods

摘要

An inclined plate sedimentation device includes a plurality of parallel spaced inclined plates, each at a plate inclination angle relative to a horizontal axis, an influent fluid source that provides a fluid to the device such that the fluid flows between the inclined plates, and at least one vibratory source operatively coupled to at least one of the inclined plates for providing vibration. The inclined plates have tapered lower ends for reducing eddy currents between adjacent inclined plates upon vibration. The vibratory source may be at least one of mechanical, electrical, air-driven, hydraulic-driven, a sonic wave device, and a microwave device.

主权项

1. An inclined plate sedimentation device, comprising:
a plurality of parallel spaced inclined plates, each at a plate inclination angle relative to a horizontal axis; an influent fluid source that provides a fluid to the device such that the fluid flows between the inclined plates; and at least one vibratory source operatively coupled to at least one of the inclined plates for providing vibration, wherein each inclined plate comprises: a planar upper surface inclined at the plate inclination angle relative to the horizontal axis; and a lower tapered end defined by a lower tapered face opposite the upper surface such that a taper angle is defined between the upper surface and the tapered face, and a tapered face inclination angle is defined between the tapered face and the horizontal axis.