Other water treatment equipment
Introduction
Definition and general context
Water treatment is a fundamental process to guarantee the quality of the water resource intended for various uses, from human consumption to industrial applications. Beyond conventional systems such as filtration, coagulation or disinfection, there are other specialized equipment that complement and optimize water purification, adapting to specific characteristics of the resource and regulatory requirements.
These additional equipment fulfill specific functions that allow the improvement of physicochemical parameters, the elimination of particular contaminants or the recovery of water for reuse. This article addresses a comprehensive review of these other equipment, highlighting their technical characteristics, operating principles, applications and benefits in the field of water treatment.
Classification of other water treatment equipment
Solids separation and removal equipment
Among the equipment for removing suspended solids or sediments are devices such as sieves, sand traps and mechanical settlers. These equipment act in preliminary stages to protect subsequent processes and improve the overall efficiency of the treatment. Sieves can be fixed or rotating mesh and are used to retain large particles and floating debris.
Sand traps remove sand and heavy particles that could damage equipment or affect water quality, through accelerated sedimentation processes. For their part, mechanical settlers allow the decantation of fine suspended solids thanks to the combined action of gravity and scraping mechanisms that concentrate the sludge.
This equipment is essential in water treatment plants, wastewater treatment stations and industrial systems, as it prevents blockages and reduces the polluting load in later stages.