need better design / process in settling tank or precipitator

[dozse7en]

am having problem in our current setup for our settling tank, we use a reservoir an 8 ft deep by 2ft by 3 ft wide, but still not enough, particles still flow. need suggestion on better design. thanks.

 

[25362]

And what is the connection with occupational safety ?

 

[dozse7en]

sorry, may have chosen the wrong forum. the purpose of the tank is to provide a safe environment in our compound. used to let the calcium carbide precipitate. can you direct me to the correct forum. thank you.

 

[chicopee]

Check out The Perry Chemical Engineering Handbook and there s/b a section dealing with particles settling time being a function of particle size, viscocity of liquid bath, velocity of media flow,and other parameters.