Settling tanks are used for separating solids and/or oil from another liquidIn food processing, the vegetable is crushed and placed inside of a settling tank with water. The oil floats the top of the water then is collected.In water and waste water treatment a
flocculant is often added prior to settling to form larger particles that settle out quickly in a settling tank leaving the water with a lower
turbidity.
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A holding area for wastewater, where heavier particles sink to the bottom for removal and disposal.