Products for

sedimentation tanks
Products for
sedimentation tanks

The complete sludge scraping system 3

Z 2000 Bottom sludge scraper 5

Z 3900 Surface sludge scraper 11

Z 3800 Chain scraper 13

Z 6300 Rotating scum pipe 16

Z 6500 Fixed scum pipe 16

Z 6900 Scum beach 16

Z 4000 FlocBee™ 17

Z 6000 Siphon 19
Unique products for
rectangular sedimentation tanks
A unique range of products
Zickert Products specializes in the provision of sedimentation
products for use in local authority drinking-water purification plants,
sewage treatment works and industrial waste water treatment systems.
In addition to our own well-known range, we also market products
for oil/water separation and recycling of industrial process water.
We can assist in the planning of turn-key solutions to meet particular
requirements.
Products from Zickert are characterized by their originality, which
explains why so many of them are also patented. Development of
new products in close cooperation with our customers is an ongoing
process.

Zickert Products
Zickert Products was established in Kungsbacka, just south of
Göteborg on the West Coast of Sweden, in 1973. Today we have
premises in both Göteborg and Kungsbacka.
For the most part, production takes place in our own premises,
although certain components are bought in from carefully selected
suppliers.
Zickert Products became a Division of Nordic Water Products AB
in 2001, a move that has enhanced our resources.

Keeping the environment to the fore

It goes without saying, of course, that all water treatment operations
help to protect the environment. Thus it’s only natural that the
products used in those operations should also take the environment
into account where materials, techniques and the production process
are concerned.
Our products have been specially designed to keep energy
consumption low without the need to compromise on performance.
The Z 4000 FlocBee and the Z 6600 Siphon consume very little energy
or none at all, and the Zickert complete sludge scraping system, inclu-
ding bottom scrapers, surface scrapers and scum pipes can also be
operated with the minimum of energy consumption.
Our products are designed for long economic life. But R&D is a
continuing process, new technology is continuously on the way, and
future legislation to protect the environment will make even more
stringent demands. That is why the products Zickert offers today are
designed to take into account the environmental needs and water
treatment techniques of tomorrow.

Nordic Water Products AB reserves Nordic Water Products AB, Zickert Division
the right to make technical changes
Sisjö Kullegata 6 · SE-421 32 Västra Frölunda · Sweden
to products described in this
catalogue without prior notice being
Tel: +46 31-748 54 25 · Fax: +46 31-748 54 19
given. Patents have been e-mail: zickert@nordicwater.se
granted/applied for in respect of the
Z 2000, Z 3900, Z 6600 and Z 4000.

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The complete sludge scraping system:
Tailor-made to meet individual requirements
Zickert’s complete sludge scraping system provides an overall Automatic
solution to the problems of sludge sedimentation. It consists of three system control
separate products working together: the Z 2000 bottom scraper, the All the electrical equipment
Z 3900 surface scraper and the Z 6300 scum pipe. required for controlling and
Each of the three has its own power unit, which means that it can monitoring the system is gathered
be controlled and regulated independently of the others, optimizing together in a single control box.
the sedimentation process and simplifying both operation and Standard control boxes are in
maintenance. glass-fibre reinforced plastic or
The system is easy to adapt for use with existing tanks, and instal- stainless steel.
lation is not dependent on the direction of scraping where either the
bottom scraper or the surface scraper are concerned. The resulting System
flexibility can help to achieve considerable savings. There is no need characteristics
for extra pipe extensions for transportation of surface sludge from
the scum pipe, for example. ■ Few moving parts
■ Minimum of maintenance
Special features based on wide experience ■ No interruption of the sedimentation process
■ Easy to adapt for use in existing tanks
Various items of special equipment designed to complement the ■ Adjustable scraper speeds
system are also available. These are based on considerable experience ■ Independent operation
derived from installations all over the world. ■ Easy to service
For tanks with no sludge pits, for instance, the Z 6000 Siphon
sludge pump can be installed. It consists of a pipe with an integral
sump that can be connected to a suction line.
Zickert also markets a number of products for the inlet side of
waste water treatment. Here sedimentation can be improved by
installing a Z 4000 FlocBee. In addition, pipes in various versions
are available for the outlet side.
Zickert’s complete sludge
scraping system consists of the
Z 3900 surface scraper,
scum pipes in various versions and
the Z 2000 bottom scraper

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 Z 2000

Bottom sludge scraper

The Z 2000 is a bottom sludge scraper specially designed for continu-
ous transportation of sludge. Z 2000s have been used with success in a
number of different types of sedimentation system.
The scraper consists of either an hydraulic system or an electric
motor, a lever system and a number of wedge-shaped sections welded
together to form a single unit so that they function as a moving floor
over the bottom of the tank.
The principle involved in the Z 2000 is that of the forward and
return movement of the hydrodynamically designed sections. When
the sections move forward, the concave faces of the wedges transport
the sludge with them in the direction of the sludge pit. During the
return movement, the points of the wedges slide under the blanket of
sludge, so that it flows over them. The speed of the return movement
is approximately double that of the forward movement, to give
continuous transportation of the sludge.
Thus, where a blanket of sludge has been formed, the Z 2000
scrapes it, but from the underside. Where the sludge has such a low
total solids content that no blanket is formed, the sections produce
a flow along the bottom of the tank. The repeated movements of the
sections have the effect of thickening the sludge, thus increasing its
total solids content while at the same time guiding it towards the sludge
pit. This feature is of particular importance in drinking-water purifi-
cation plants, where higher total solids content reduces the volume of
sludge to be pumped and thus reduces energy consumption.
Except for the strips, all materials submerged in the water are
made of stainless steel.
Product characteristics
■ Few moving parts
■ Minimum of maintenance
■ Continuous sludge transportation
■ No interruption of the sedimentation process
■ High operational reliability
■ Easy to adapt for use in existing tanks
■ Sludge thickening function
The concave faces of the wedges scrape the blanket of sludge from
the underside. During their return movement, the wedges slide their
way under the blanket so as not to interrupt the sedimentation process,
moving approximately twice as fast as during their forward movement.
Where the sludge has such a low total solids content that no
blanket is formed on the bottom of the tank, the action of the scraper
creates a constant flow of sludge towards the sludge pit, thickening it
as it does so.
The stroke length is always longer than the gap between sections.

Easy to adapt for use in existing tanks

The design of the Z 2000 allows considerable latitude where
positioning of the hydraulic system or electric motor is concerned.
Whether drawn or propelled, the scraper will produce the same
results. It is even possible to position the hydraulic system’s cylinder
horizontally below the surface of the water, in which case the number
of moving parts is reduced from four to one.
Nor does the bottom of the tank need to be level for the Z 2000 to
produce good results. It should, however, be either horizontal or slope
towards the sludge pit.

Simple to install, simple to maintain

The design of the Z 2000 has been kept as straightforward as possible,
which means that it is simple to install. Components for standard
scrapers are always held in stock. A completely new standard scraper
can therefore be installed in the course of 2–3 weeks. The actual site
installation time is usually only 2–5 working days.
The maintenance required is minimal. The few moving parts and
small forces involved mean that the strains to which the scraper is
subjected are also small. There is relatively little friction between the
scraper and the bottom of the tank, since the sections run along strips
made of high-density polythene. The power required to drive the
scraper along the bottom of the tank is therefore very low. These
factors make for sensitive operation and long economic life.
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 Z 2011–14
Electrically operated drawn
scraper with eccentric cylinder
frame mounted over the sludge
pit

Z 2011: max. scraped area 100 m2,

0,55 kW motor
Z 2012: max. scraped area 150 m2,
0,75 kW motor
Z 2013: max. scraped area 200 m2,
1,10 kW motor
Z 2014: max. scraped area 250 m2,
1,50 kW motor

Z 2001/2
Hydraulically operated propel-
led scraper with centric cylinder
frame mounted on a concrete
platform

Z 2001/2
Hydraulically operated propel-
led scraper with eccentric cyl-
inder frame. Here the scraper is
combined with lamellas.
The scraper's low profile makes
it particularly suitable for this
combination

Z 2003/4
Scraper with horizontal hydraulic
cylinder. The scraper may be
either drawn or propelled. The
position of the piston eliminates
the need for a lever

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Z 2001/2
Standard version installed in a
grit chamber. The scraper may
be either drawn or propelled.
As a general rule, two parallel
scrapers will share one and the
same hydraulic unit

Z 2005
Scraper installed in a sedimen-
tation tank with an intermediate
bottom and shared power
system. The scraper may be
either drawn or propelled

Z 2001/2
Scraper installed in a flotation
tank. The scraper may be either
drawn or propelled

A flexible friend
The above examples illustrate the ways in which the Z 2000 can be
adapted to meet the most varied of requirements, thanks to the fact
that it is not dependent on the positioning of the power unit.
The Z 2000 is highly suitable for use in practically all rectangular tanks,
and can even be installed in tanks with uprights in them. For further
suggestions tailored to meet individual requirements, please contact
your local Zickert representative, who will be happy to advise.

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 Hydrodynamic design
The design of the sections has been arrived at as a result of extensive
scientific tests. Experiments in testing tanks have shown that the
concave format offers the optimum solution with different types of
sludge and at different speeds, and produces the best thickening
results. In other words, it combines the best hydrodynamic design
with the best sludge transportation solution.
The speed at which the scraper is operated is determined by the
type of sludge.

High-density polythene slides

The sections rest on either three or five steel bars, depending on the
width of the tank. They slide on longitudinal slides made of high-
density polythene. Wear is thus reduced to a minimum, and slides
usually have an economic life of about ten years.
The slides are supplied in lengths of 2 m. Fastening to the bottom
of a concrete tank is by means of spiked screws. Where the tank is
made of steel, fastening brackets are used and are welded to the
tank bottom.

No adaptation needed for

most tanks and bottoms
The design of the scraper makes very few demands of the condition of
the tank bottom. Even where the bottom slopes sideways or there are
longitudinal depressions, the Z 2000 will function satisfactorily.
The Z 2000 can also be adapted for use in tanks with varying widths.

Simple to install
The Z 2000 is simple to install, and only two men are required for the
job. No lifting devices or other complicated equipment are needed.
The total time taken to install a 20x6 m scraper is normally about a
week.

Assembly procedure
First the steel bars are laid out. The sections are then laid at right
angles to them, across the whole area of the tank. Once the sections
have been welded to the bars, the slides can be placed in position
under the bars and fastened to the tank bottom. The whole scraper is
centred before it is welded to its drawbar. The hydraulic unit or
electric motor is then positioned and connected, and the scraper
system dry-tested.

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Hydraulically-powered scrapers
There are two different standard hydraulic units available for use with
the Z 2000. The single-motor unit is intended for use with single scra-
pers, and the double-motor unit for use with double installations.
The units are of low pressure type, and are fitted with manometers
and regulating valves that make it possible to adjust the speed of both
the forward and return movements. Outgoing pressure to the cylinder
is 20–70 bar, and can be read off on the manometer. Maximum press-
ure is set on delivery, with the help of the pressure limiter on the unit.
Hydraulic units require very little maintenance, and any main-
tenance that is required is easy to carry out.
All the components used are of standard type, which means that
any spare parts needed are readily available from local hydraulic
engineering suppliers.

Outdoor installation
Standard hydraulic units installed outdoors will function satisfactorily
in ambient temperatures of from +35˚C down to -20˚C. With ambient
temperatures of less than +10˚C a heating element should be used
(available as an optional extra).

Hydraulic oil
The hydraulic oil used is classed as environmentally acceptable. That
used in installations in drinking-water purification plants is classed as
non-hazardous.
The single-motor unit holds 70 l of oil, the double-motor unit 90 l.

Flexible positioning
Electric motors
Standard hydraulic units can be positioned up to 30 m from cylinders,
and the drive mechanism at the most convenient end of the tank. For tanks with surface areas of
This flexibility makes the scraper more easily adaptable to fit in with up to 250 m2, the Z 2000 can be
existing installations such as walkways, tank dimensions, the position fitted with an electric motor.
of the hydraulic units and other practical aspects. As a result, no Scraper speed is then regulated
rebuilding of existing tanks is usually required before installation. with the help of a static frequency
changer, to give the same pattern
as with an hydraulically operated
scraper.
Z 2000s fitted with electric
motors require an absolute mini-
mumof maintenance and service.

Technical Specifications Z 2000

Applications For use in rectangular sedimentation tanks in local authority waste water treatment plants,
drinking-water purification plants and industrial process waste water treatment plants.
Also suitable for use in combination with lamella systems or in flotation tanks
Sludge types Suitable for use with most types of sludge with a dry solids content of 0,5% to 6%
Dimensions Maximum length = 80 m. Maximum width =13 m. Maximum surface area = 700 m2
Gliding strips 4 or 6 mm thick, depending on application
Materials Stainless steel ASTM 304 or acid-resistant steel ASTM 316

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 ⇑ The Z 3900 has a separate slide for each blade. Several slides can
operate on the same frame in series, each with its own blade. Only the
blades themselves come into contact with the sludge

⇐ The slide features a patented switching link that angles the blade
upwards or downwards when an end position is reached. This ensures
that the sludge does not accompany the blade during its return move-
ment and also means that, where several slides and blades are installed
in series, the sludge is passed from one blade to the next on its way to
the scum pipe

The Z 3900 is available with either an electric motor or an hydraulic

⇐

operating system. The electric motor is supplied complete with

protective housing

⇓ The blade draws off the whole of the tank’s surface

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 Z 3900

Surface sludge scraper

The Z 3900 sludge scraper is designed for efficient removal of surface
sludge with a minimum of transportation water. It is suitable for use 1
in most applications in which surface sludge occurs, including both
local authority waste water treatment installations and industrial
process waste water treatment systems, and is easy to adapt for use in
flotation tanks or where lamella systems are in use. The scraper is
simple to install, is reliable in operation and has few moving parts.
The scraper blade draws off the whole of the tank’s surface, 2
transporting the sludge to a scum pipe or scum beach.
The Z 3900 is characterized by its step-by-step movement.
The drive bar moves forwards and returns, the blade being fastened to
a slide that is moved forward stage by stage by the drive bar. A system
of levers on the slide changes its direction of movement when it
reaches its end position. Thus it’s possible to install several blades in 3
series in one and the same tank, the sludge being passed from one
blade to the next on its way to the scum pipe. Each blade is angled
upwards 90˚during its return movement, to ensure that sludge does
not accompany it.
To obtain maximum sludge dry solids content, the Z 3900 should
Only the blade itself comes into contact with the surface of the water.
be combined with a Z 6300 or Z 6500 scum pipe. These pipes are
On reaching its limit position, after emptying the sludge the blade is
automatically angled downwards as blades approach them. As a result
angled up for its return movement. Several blades in series can be
the volume of transportation water accompanying the sludge will be
installed in one and the same tank
kept to a minimum, in fact considerably lower than with many other
types of surface scraper.
Both the Z 3900 and the scum pipes are available in either Product characteristics
electrically or hydraulically powered versions. ■ Few moving parts
■ Minimum of maintenance required
■ No interruption of the sedimentation process
■ Easy to adapt for use in existing tanks
■ Adjustable speed
■ Separate regulating and control equipment
■ Easy to service

Technical Specifications Z 3900

Applications For use in rectangular sedimentation tanks in local authority waste water treatment plants,
drinking-water purification plants and industrial process waste water treatment plants.
Also suitable for use in combination with lamella systems or in flotation tanks
Sludge types Suitable for use with most types of sludge
Dimensions Maximum length = 80 m. Maximum width = 12 m. Maximum surface area = 700 m2
Surface area In principle, the surface area scraped is the same as the surface area of the tank, there being only
a small area at the inlet end that is left unscraped. The scraper scrapes the remainder of the surface
area from side to side and right up to the outlet
Clearance The Z 3900 requires approx 400 mm clearance above the surface of the water
Variation in water level Standard ± 25 mm
Materials Stainless steel ASTM 304 or acid-resistant steel ASTM 316

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 Z 3900
Version with single scraper blade
combined with Z 6300 scum pipe

Z 3900
Version with single scraper blade
combined with Z 6500 scum pipe

Z 3900
Version for use with scum beach,
e.g. in flotation installations

Z 3900
Version for use with a lamella
system, and adapted for scraping
between outlet boxes. Nozzles
can be fitted for flushing the
lamella system clean

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Chain scraper
The Z 3800 chain scraper features materials and components that
guarantee long, problem-free operation. The steel used is acid-
resistant. Where appropriate, plastic components are used as they
are lighter and resistant to wear. Each individual application
presents its own special requirements, and these are matched by
the choice of materials used.
Non-metallic version
We can also offer the Z 3800 in a version that is 100 % metal-free, all
components being made of modern structural plastics.
Collector chain
The Z 3800's collector chain is made of integrally moulded links of
fibre-glass reinforced Nylon-6. It is thus extremely durable, non-
corrosive and simple to assemble.
Collector chain Drive chain
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Z 3800
Drive chain
The Z 3800's drive chain is made of the same fibre-glass reinforced
Nylon-6, which protects it from ultraviolet light. The links are coupled
together by stainless steel knurled pins.
Flights
The channel-shaped flights are of fibre-glass reinforced resin.
Standard dimensions are 3x8 inches, suitable for tank widths of up
to 12 m when strengthened with special stiffeners.
Nylon-6 integrally moulded flight attachment links ensure that
the flights are firmly attached to the collector chain. The links are
extremely durable and are designed for heavy-duty use. Two non-
metallic filler blocks provide rigid support at the point at which a
flight is connected to the chain.
Flight attachment link and Different non-metallic sprockets
filler block
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Sprockets
The Z 3800's sprockets are all made of moulded Nylon-6. The stan-
dard versions of collector and driven sprockets are split for ease of
assembly and installation. The chain saver rim and the odd number
of sprocket teeth double the lifespan of both chain and sprocket.
Wear shoes
The Nylon-6 wear shoes are completely reversible, giving two
usable surfaces. They are extremely tough yet have very low friction
coefficient. Return shoes are fitted with guide lugs for centring
flights between return rails.

Headshaft Drive unit assembly

The fibre-glass telescopic headshaft is designed to handle heavy loads The drive unit assembly consists of a non-metallic drive sprocket,
and is easily deployed. It can be adjusted to match any tank width. drive chain, motor, motor bed and protective cover. It can also be
The large-diameter spindles of the Nylon-6 stub shaft support the fitted with an overload protection device, and with jaw clutches for
sprockets, that are mounted with regular keys and set-screws. operating two collectors with one and the same drive unit.
Shafts is acid-resistant steel are available as an alternative.
Flight assembly
Return rails and wall brackets Flight assemblies consist of a flight, two sets of attachment links,
The Z 3800's non-metallic return rails are made of heavy-duty, filler blocks and wear shoes.
pultruded fibre-glass angles. This enhances their robustness, extends
their lifespan and eliminates corrosion. The rails are mounted on
Nylon-6 wall brackets designed not to bow or deflect under heavy Product characteristics
loads. ■ Low installation costs
Rails in acid-resistant steel are available as an alternative. ■ Low operating costs
■ Low maintenance costs

Stub shaft Drive shaft with easily replaceable split sprockets

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Local authority waste water treatment plant in Germany

Drive unit on hinged pier permitting adjustment of the chain tension Drive shaft and sprocket

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Z 6300
Z 6500
Z 6900

Rotating scum pipe

As its name suggests, the Z 6300 scum pipe is automatically angled or
rotated to the exact extent required to receive the sludge decanted by
the surface scraper. Its movement can be controlled by a water level
gauge in the tank itself.
The Z 6300 is best suited for use with sludge with a low total solids
content. With stable water levels it’s possible to remove the exact
sludge phase required.
The scum pipe is available in electrically or hydraulically powered
versions, or may be operated with the help of a manual lever. Instal-
lation is straightforward, and special embedment fittings are available
for securing it to the wall of the tank.
The Z 6300 is available in two sizes, with diameters of either 200 mm
or 300 mm. The materials used are 100 % stainless steel.

Fixed scum pipe

The Z 6500 is a fixed scum pipe with an adjustable forward edge or
‘lip’. When the lip is folded down inside the pipe, sludge passes into
the pipe over the lip.
Thanks to its angled bottom, the Z 6500 has high capacity, and is
particularly suitable for applications where sludge has a higher total
solids content.
The scum pipe is available in electrically or hydraulically powered
versions, or may be operated with the help of a manual lever. It can
be fitted close in to the end of a tank. Installation is straightforward.
A single working day is normally sufficient.
The Z 6500 is available in two sizes, with widths of either 200 mm or
300 mm. A sump can be included if required. The materials used are
100% stainless steel.

Scum beach
The Z 6900 scum beach can be fitted in either a concrete or a sheet
steel scum pipe on a permanent basis, and is best suited for use with
sludge with a high total solids content. It is usually used in flotation
applications.
A sump can be included if required. Dimensions in accordance
with individual specifications. The materials used are stainless steel.

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 Z 4000

FlocBee™
These unique static floc builders help to distribute water more evenly
throughout sedimentation tanks, eliminating dead zones and turbu-
lence. The damping effect contributes to rapid floc building before
sedimentation begins.
FlocBees are designed to be installed over sludge pits.
In the case of an installation in an existing circular tank, use is
made of the tank’s concrete structure, and only minor modifications
are normally necessary.
Where the tank in question is a circular one in course of construc-
tion, a straightforward steel structure in the centre of the tank can
be used to replace the more usual concrete one, and serves as the
FlocBee’s foundations.
A FlocBee soon pays for itself. The expenditure involved is less
than that for installing a conventional floc building unit with a
flocculation chamber and paddle.
There are no moving parts in FlocBees and no operating or main-
tenance costs. And better use is made of precipitating chemicals,
leading to direct savings.

Improved floc building

The rate of sedimentation is increased when a FlocBee or TurboFloc
is installed. This is because the flocs are already larger when they enter
the tank, thus increasing the tank’s total flocculating capacity. Higher
rates of flow are possible without the occurrence of sludge flight, even
under peak load conditions such as those following heavy rainfall.

Many applications
Z 4000 FlocBees have proven to be a success in a number of different
water treatment applications. They can be used in connection with
pre-precipitation, simultaneous precipitation, biological flocculation/
sedimentation and post-precipitation. They can also be used in
drinking-water purification plants and in industrial waste water treat-
ment processes where damping and/or improved flocculation are
required. The Z 4000 FlocBee consists of two cylinders, the bottom edge of the
outer one sealed against the walls of the central one. The central
Product characteristics cylinder is open at both ends.
■ Improved visibility in the tank The outer cylinder has a feed pipe near its bottom. Incoming water is
■ Results maintained/improved even under led in via the feed pipe. The direction of flow is around and upwards,
peak load conditions through the aperture in the central cylinder and so downwards and out
■ Reduction in total phosphorus (PTOT) into the tank.
■ Reduction in suspended matter The FlocBee has a damping effect on the water, helping to increase
■ Reduction in formation of surface sludge the rate of flocculation. For optimum results the dimensions should be
■ Reduction in sludge flight under heavy loads matched to the requirements of the individual application
■ Reduction in volume of precipitating chemicals required
■ No flocculation paddles required

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⇑ Installation with two FlocBees operating in parallel over the sludge pit
in a final sedimentation tank. This arrangement produces better results
in wider tanks. FlocBees are currently available for rates of flow from
0,5 m3/h to 2 000 m3/h

⇓ Two FlocBees can be installed in parallel in a wide tank

Technical Specifications Z 4000

Applications For use in rectangular or circular sedimentation tanks
Capacity Determined by size of tank
Dimensions If optimum results are to be achieved, FlocBees should be individually dimensioned for each application.
Dimensions are based on the results of JAR tests and flow data
Materials Stainless steel ASTM 304 or acid-resistant steel ASTM 316
Assembly Small versions supplied ready assembled. Large versions supplied in sections for bolting together on site

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 Z 6600

Siphon
The Z 6600 Siphon sludge outlet device presents a system for continu-
ous removal of sludge from rectangular sedimentation tanks. It can
be used in tanks of all sizes, from very small ones to large ones for
post-sedimentation, and with flows of up to 750 m3/h. The Z 6600
Siphon has been in production since 1992.
The system works on the principle that a number of pipes are
positioned vertically across the width of a tank. By means of a siphon
effect, sludge is sucked up through the pipes and out into a sludge
duct common to them all. Capacity is controlled via an adjustable
spillway in the sludge duct. The outlet is positioned on one of the
longitudinal sides of the tank, so that two tanks can share the same
sludge duct. A supplementary air intake is available for applications
in which capacity is to be varied during operation, air ducts being
inserted at the bottom ends of the pipes and each pipe being fitted
with its own air valve.
Z 6600 Siphons are dimensioned for individual applications and
to meet customers’ specifications. The system is cost-effective and
requires a minimum of maintenance and service.

Eliminating the need for sludge pits

The Z 6600 Siphon can be used to advantage in tanks with no sludge
pits. Where the sludge has a low total solids content, it should be
transported following the downstream principle. To achieve optimum
Typical version of a Z 6600 with integral sump, for use in sedimentation
performance, the Z 6600 should be combined with a Z 2000 bottom
tanks with no sludge pits
scraper, to give consistent sludge quality with maximum total solids
content.

Product characteristics Control box

■ No necessity for a sludge pit To obtain optimum performance from the Z 6600, a control box
■ Reduction in tank construction costs is available for regulating the supply of air to the siphon system.
■ Low energy consumption The following parameters apply:
■ Incoming flow volume
■ Outgoing sludge volume
■ Total solids content, outgoing sludge
■ Total solids content, outgoing water
■ Sludge depth

Technical Specifications Z 6600

Applications For use in rectangular or circular post-sedimentation tanks
Capacity Dependent on size of tank
Construction Customized to meet local conditions
Mode of operation A number of pipes, linked by a common sludge duct, operating on the siphon principle to raise
sludge to a sump or transport it to an outlet
Materials Stainless steel ASTM 304 or acid-resistant steel ASTM 316
Optional extras Control and regulating equipment for variable siphoning capacity. Connection to a compressor

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⇑ The Z 6600 Siphon makes it
possible to use sedimentation tanks
with no sludge pits.
Capacity can be varied by control-
ling the air supply to the lower ends ⇒ The siphon effect sucks sludge
of the long pipes ⇓ With the Z 6600, operating costs up the pipes, forcing it over the
are kept to a minimum spillway and into the sludge duct

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 Nordic Water Products AB, Zickert Division
offers local authority and industrial water and waste water treatment equipment,
systems and services, and specializes in the design and manufacture of
advanced sludge scrapers and ancillary products for use in sedimentation tanks.
Zickert also offers equipment for oil/water separation.

Nordic Water Products AB, Zickert Division

Sisjö Kullegata 6 · SE-421 32 Västra Frölunda · Sweden
Tel: +46 31-748 54 25 · Fax: +46 31-748 54 19
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