0233 Vortex Separator UFT-FluidSep
Intended Purpose
The Vortex Separator UFT-FluidSep is a sedimentation unit that cleans overflowing combined sewage by separating the settleable substances and also trapping floatables.
Unlike a sedimentation tank, the vortex separator is largely self-cleaning during operation: The sediments are concentrated in the centre of the vortex separator and permanently transported to the treatment plant by the underflow.
The Vortex Separator UFT-FluidSep can be used as a replacement for small first-flush tanks up to V = 200 m³, whereby there is also the possibility of volume savings. Alternatively, it can be used as a separating structure for two-stage systems.
Properties of the Vortex Separator UFT-FluidSep
- use of a controlled vortex flow to separate settleable and floating substances from combined waters
- high operational reliability, no moving parts
- largely self-cleaning during operation, thus low maintenance costs
- compact structure
- construction of small Vortex Separators as PE-HD prefabricated shafts and larger plants as in-situ concrete structures with stainless steel components
- separate flow control shaft
- design method for hydraulic behaviour and separation efficiency
- approximately 100 reference plants worldwide