PLATE SEPARATOR EQUIPPED WITH MOVABLE PLATES

摘要

The invention relates to an apparatus and a method for separating particles from liquid or for separating liquids of different densities from one another. The apparatus includes a container (14) with an inlet (9) in its lower region for a liquid containing particles or for a mixture of liquids of different densities, and with an outlet (10) in its upper region for supernatant. A bottom pocket (6) is provided for accumulating particles or liquid which have been separated (sedimented). The bottom pocket is provided with an outlet (7). Two or more switchable, angled lamellae (13) are disposed between the inlet (9) for liquid and the outlet (7) for supernatant. Spaces (2, 4) which are connected in series are formed between the angled lamellae. According to the method, the lamellae (13) are set such that the separation (sedimentation) alternatingly takes place in concurrent flow chambers (2) and in countercurrent flow chambers (4). The sedimented particles or the sedimented liquid are displaced along the lamellae to two opposing walls in the container and along these two the bottom pocket (6). This is emptied of its content through the outlet (7).