Flocculator in Jaipur

Overview
Features & Services

A flocculator is a water and wastewater treatment unit designed to gently mix water with chemical coagulants to promote the agglomeration of fine suspended and colloidal particles into larger, settleable particles known as flocs. The process enhances the efficiency of sedimentation, filtration, and other downstream treatment processes.

Flocculators are typically installed after the coagulation process and before clarifiers or sedimentation tanks. The key principle is to provide controlled and uniform mixing conditions that allow particle collisions without breaking the fragile flocs.

Flocculators can be of different types:

Mechanical Flocculators – use paddles, impellers, or mixers to stir the water at slow speeds.
Hydraulic Flocculators – rely on baffles or channels to create turbulence and mixing as water flows through.
Paddle Wheel Flocculators – widely used in water treatment plants, where rotating paddles impart gentle mixing.

Purpose-built for Gentle Mixing:	Designed to provide slow and uniform mixing to encourage particle collisions without breaking fragile flocs.
Variety of Types:	Mechanical: Paddle wheels, impellers, or slow-speed mixers. Hydraulic: Baffles and channels creating turbulence naturally.
Controlled Retention Time:	The design ensures sufficient flocculation time for particles to form larger aggregates before sedimentation.
Adjustable Mixing Intensity:	Mechanical flocculators often allow speed adjustment to optimize floc formation depending on water characteristics.
Energy Efficiency:	Operates at low power since high turbulence is avoided to protect floc integrity.
Modular or Multi-Stage Design:	Many flocculators are designed in multiple stages (rapid mixing → slow mixing) for gradual floc growth.
Durable Construction:	Made of corrosion-resistant materials (steel, stainless steel, or coated metals) to handle chemical exposure.
Ease of Maintenance:	Accessible components for cleaning, inspection, and repairs.
Adaptable to Flow Variations:	Can handle variable flow rates while maintaining optimal flocculation efficiency.
Integration with Coagulation & Sedimentation:	Positioned immediately after coagulation and before sedimentation tanks or clarifiers for efficient treatment.