Patent ID: 8083075
Filing Date: 2011-12-27
Classification: B01D

Abstract:
1. A density current baffle for use in a clarifier tank, said density baffle comprising: a first baffle portion having a lower end and an upper end, said lower end of said first baffle portion being coupled to a side wall of said clarifier tank, said upper end of said first baffle portion being disposed, at a predefined angle, away from said side wail of said clarifier tank such that said first baffle portion slopes upwardly and away from said side wall, and wherein said first baffle portion is configured to connect with a downwardly sloping panel member, said downwardly sloping panel member having a first end coupled to said upper end of said first baffle portion and a second end coupled to said side wall of said tank wall, wherein said downwardly sloping panel member together with said first baffle portion form a substantially closed baffle, so that solid materials may be prevented from building up behind said upwardly sloping central baffle portion.