Sedimentation apparatus has sediment collection vessel with means for removing liquid accumulated above sediment

摘要

Sediment collection vessel (6) includes a means for removing liquid which has accumulated above the collected sediment (4). A separator device, for removing solid particles from a liquid, comprises a settling tank (1) for receiving the liquid and containing a collection vessel with a raised edge (5) for collecting particles suspended in the liquid. The collection vessel can be moved above and below the liquid surface and includes a means for removing liquid which has accumulated above the collected particles.