TUBEdek^®

TUBEdek tube settlers are individual V-shaped plastic profiles built into channels. This design optimizes lamella flow to offer a significant increase in solids settling, reducing both footprint and costs for drinking water and wastewater applications.

TUBEdek is unique in its versatility and can be used in any configuration. It can be adapted to different situations by variation of inclination, length of tubes, and module sizes.

These individual designs support a better process and allow plants to reap cost savings. Due to its high process efficiency and ability to meet tight discharge consents, it is particularly suited for higher effluent flows and loads.

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Benefits

Enhanced separation process improves solids discharge

Mechanical strength simplifies installation and maintenance

Reduced tank footprint minimizes space and cost

High quality standards and materials enables long and reliable service life

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Module Features

Tongue and Groove Connections

Unique interlocking profile with tongue and groove connections promotes laminar flow.

Hydraulic Parameters

Advantageous hydraulic parameters achieve process efficiency (Reynolds number).

V-Shaped Settling Planes

Multiple equidistant settling planes in a V-shape improve the discharge of solids (Hazen approach).

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Custom Design

Adapts to process design requirements by variation of inclination, length of tubes, and module sizes. Special support systems avoid dead zones and solids deposits.

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Certifications

Modules are certified to ACS, KTW, DWI, and NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 for drinking water applications.

Specifications

English Metric

Product	Material	Sedimentation Area / 60° Slope Ft²/ft³	Sedimentation Area / 55° Slope Ft²/ft³	Vertical Module Height H/in	Standard Module Height H/in	Lamella Pitch in	Hydraulic Radius in	Continuous Operation Temp. - Maximum Operation Tem. Pvc (°f)	Continuous Operation Temp. - Maximum Operation Temp. Pptv (°f)
FS 41.84	PP	1.9	2.1	28-79	40-59	3.27 (+/- 1)	1.02	131-140 (short term)	158-176 (short term)
FS 41.62	PP	2.4	2.7	On request	40	0.98 (+/- 1)	0.98	-	158-176 (short term)
FS 41.50	PP	3.3	4	20-79	40	0.67 (+/- 1)	0.67	131-140 (short term)	158-176 (short term)

Product	Material	Sedimentation Area / 60° Slope M²/m³	Sedimentation Area / 55° Slope M²/m³	Vertical Module Height H/mm	Standard Module Height H/mm	Lamella Pitch mm	Hydraulic Radius cm	Continuous Operation Temp. - Maximum Operation Temp. Pvc (°c)	Continuous Operation Temp. - Maximum Operation Temp. Pptv (°c)
FS 41.84	PP	6.25	7	700-2000	1000/1500	83 (+/- 1)	2.6	55-60 (short term)	70-80 (short term)
FS 41.62	PP	8	9	On request	1000	64 (+/- 1)	2.5	-	70-80 (short term)
FS 41.50	PP	11	13	500-2000	1000	45 (+/- 1)	1.7	55-60 (short term)	70-80 (short term)

Applications

Product	Potable And Process Water	Wastewater
FS 41.84	-	Primary sedimentation Stormwater Activated sludge with low sludge volume Humus tanks behind fixed-film processes
FS 41.62	Highly-loaded surface water	Primary sedimentation Stormwater Humus tanks behind fixed-film processes
FS 41.50	Surface water Groundwater Filter backwash water	Flocculated water Stormwater Humus tanks behind fixed-film processes

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Complementary Components

Support System

SKR Sedimentation Tank

AccuGrid^® Surface Grating

Support System

GRP TUBEdek supports are specially-adapted to TUBEdek modules. These support systems minimize turbulence and sludge buildup. GRP beams are positioned under the side walls of settling troughs. Two beams are usually sufficient for a module width up to 1.4m.

SKR Sedimentation Tank

SKR sedimentation tanks offer ready-to-connect units for the sedimentation of solids by the outstanding sedimentation properties of TUBEdek lamella clarifiers.

AccuGrid^® Surface Grating

Installed on top of tube settler modules, AccuGrid interlocking panels provide a protective layer from foot traffic, hydraulic impact, and UV degradation.

an image showing the support system of the TUBEdek from Brentwood Industries

Close-up of a cylindrical industrial component resembling a sedimentation tank with a grid-like structure inside. Two horizontal pipes with multiple holes run through the center of the cylinder, and there are several connectors and brackets attached to the edges.

an image showing the accugrid surface grating from Brentwood Industries

Aerial view of a large water treatment facility next to a river, featuring multiple rectangular basins, buildings, and surrounding roads. The site includes the installation of TUBEdek fills.

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Featured Installations

Atotonilco, Hidalgo, Mexico

Application

Mexico’s largest wastewater treatment plant sought to reduce incoming TSS concentrations during primary treatment. TUBEdek’s highly-efficient sedimentation rate minimized the risk of plugging from heavy inflow loads and successfully balanced a monumental effective projected sedimentation area within a small footprint.

Bray, Berkshire, England

Application

South East Water’s Keleher Water Treatment Works was experiencing restricted output with their existing horizontal lamella clarification system. TUBEdek was ultimately selected as the best solution to remove this bottleneck. In addition to successfully improving production capacity, the plant benefits from simple cleaning and maintenance, thanks to TUBEdek’s tongue and groove design.