Fundamentals of sedimentation Separation of suspensions Features - separation of suspensions by sedimentation Learning objectives/experiments - determination and comparison of the settling velocities of solids in suspensions dependent on the solid density and concentration and the liquid density and viscosity - influence of coagulants on the settling velocity Specification [1] experiments in the fundamentals of sedimentation [2] 5 transparent tanks with scale for comparison of the settling velocities of solids in various suspensions [3] tanks removable for filling, mixing and cleaning [4] tanks backlit by fluorescent tubes to aid observation [5] 3 measuring cups for preparation of suspensions [6] pycnometer to determine the density of the liquids and solids [7] stopwatch to record the sedimentation time [8] recommended accessories: balance, coagulant Technical data Tanks - length: 1000mm - inside diameter: 42mm - scale division: 1mm - material: PMMA Fluorescent tubes - power: 6x 18W Measuring cups - capacity: 2000ml - scale division: 50ml Stopwatch - resolution: 1/100sec 230V, 50Hz, 1 phase 230V, 60Hz, 1 phase 120V, 60Hz, 1 phase UL/CSA optional LxWxH: 750x460x1160mm Weight: approx. 53kg