PLATE THICKENER Russian patent published in 1994 - IPC

FIELD: separation of solid phase from liquid phase for obtaining three products one from which has density lower than density of liquid phase. SUBSTANCE: thickener has body with zone of clarification and zone of compaction of sediment, rake mechanism, suspension feeding device, sediment withdrawal mechanism, clarified water withdrawal mechanism having chute and branch pipe, device for withdrawal of floating substances, main thin-layer modules with sloping plates, chamber with auxiliary, main thin-layer modules charged with plates, device for adjustment of level of liquid in chamber, and system of overflow chutes. EFFECT: enhanced operating capabilities. 3 dwg, 1 tbl