Types of Sedimentation Tanks | Tanks | Water Treatment | Water Engineering

In practice three types of sedimentation tanks are used, which are as follows: 1. Rectangular Tanks 2. Circular Tanks 3. Hopper Bottom Tanks. Type # 1. Rectangular Tanks: These are rectangular in plan and consist of large number of baffle walls. The function of baffle walls is to reduce the velocity of incoming water to increase the effective length of [...]