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Want to reduce scum skimmer arm length (Read 138 times)
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Want to reduce scum skimmer arm length
Jun 22nd, 2012, 9:41am
 
We are going to fix level indicator in final clarifier for this purpose i have to reduce the length of scum skimmer arm about 200mm ??

what will be the effect if i reduce the length....

design calculation for skimmer arm
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Re: Want to reduce scum skimmer arm length
Reply #1 - Jun 22nd, 2012, 4:32pm
 
The effect will be that nothing gets transfered into the scum baffle.  Why are you shortening the skimmer arm???  Level indicator?  An ultrasonic or radar type indicator will allow for tank level measurement without interferring with the existing skimmer arm.

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