TUBE SETTLER SYSTEMS

SOLUTIONS FOR ENHANCED SEDIMENTATION

 Brentwood Tube Settler Systems
Tube settler systems are an inexpensive solution for drinking water and wastewater plants to increase treatment capacity,
reduce new installation footprints, improve effluent water quality, and decrease operating costs. At Brentwood, we utilize
our knowledge and experience with the clarification process to provide complete tube settler systems that can be custom-
engineered for any application. These systems are designed to complement Brentwood’s sludge collection and removal
systems, allowing customers to purchase a fully integrated solution from a consistent, single-source supplier.

Versatile Design
TUBE SETTLER MODULES
Robust PVC tube settler modules can be easily supported
with minimal structures that often incorporate effluent
troughs and baffles.

Engineered Strength
SUPPORTS & BAFFLES
Brentwood offers custom-designed support systems for
every installation that are engineered to accommodate
various loading scenarios with an appropriate safety factor.

Integrated Collection
TROUGHS & WEIRS
Troughs and weirs for tube settler systems are designed to
handle peak flows, meet local regulatory requirements, and
integrate with system supports.

Sludge Management
SEDVAC™ SEDIMENT DREDGE
Brentwood offers sludge removal and collection systems,
such as SedVac, which are installed beneath tube settler
modules to maximize clarifier efficiency.

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 Ultimate Protection
ACCUGRID® BIO-GRATING
Installed on top of tube settler modules, AccuGrid
interlocking panels provide a protective layer from foot
traffic, hydraulic impact, and UV degradation.

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 Tube Settler Modules
Brentwood tube settlers consist of a series of sloped, tubular channels and structural wave sheets that reduce settling distance
and combine to form an increased effective settling area. Constructed of robust, yet lightweight PVC, the modules can be
supported with minimal structures while maintaining tensile, flexural, and impact strength. Heavy duty sheets are available for
high-load applications.

PRECISE ASSEMBLY
Engineered for quality, tube settler sheets align to form uniform
modules, evenly distributing load for maximum lifespan.

STIFFENING RIBS
Formed-in stiffening ribs strengthen flute openings for
industry-leading weight-bearing capacity.

NSF CERTIFICATION
Modules are certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 61 for drinking
water applications.

TRAPEZOIDAL FLUTES
Corrugated sheet forms dual-angle flutes that encourage
sediment compaction, allowing even the finest floc to settle.

WAVE SHEETS
Unique wave sheets align perfectly with corrugations on adjacent
modules to provide even flute spacing and create a nesting effect.

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6000-Series Models
Tube settler modules are available in standard lengths of 6,
8, 10, and 12 feet and in standard widths of 1 and 2 feet. All
modules can be field-cut to accommodate tank variations or
uneven tank widths. Tube lengths are calculated based on an
average tube angle of 60 degrees.

Vertical Tube Design Application

Model
Height Length Rate

41 in 47 in 3.5 gpm/ft2
IFR-6041
(104 cm) (119 cm) (8.5 m/hr)

36 in 42 in 3.0 gpm/ft2
IFR-6036
(91 cm) (107 cm) (7.3 m/hr)

30 in 35 in 2.5 gpm/ft2
IFR-6030
(76 cm) (89 cm) (6.1 m/hr)

24 in 28 in 2.0 gpm/ft2
IFR-6024
(61 cm) (71 cm) (4.9 m/hr)

Nesting Modules
The nesting design of Brentwood tube settlers prevents flow
bypass by eliminating gaps between modules. Nesting also
enhances structural integrity by allowing weight applied on
top of the tubes to be evenly distributed across several packs.

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 System Components
Based on extensive applications experience and thorough product testing, Brentwood has established criteria and standards
for tube settler system design to maximize strength, longevity, and performance. Brentwood’s fully integrated tube settler
systems include tube settler modules, supports, baffles, effluent troughs, weirs, and protective surface grating. With custom
manufacturing capabilities, Brentwood is able to supply additional system components upon request, as well.

COMPLETE SOLUTION
Benefit from purchasing complete clarification systems from Brentwood. Advantages include:

Single-source responsibility
Avoid problems with coordination of engineering, installation, and component pricing by purchasing an economical, packaged system.

Engineering expertise
Benefit from decades of experience in both plastics and water treatment technologies, engineered into every system and component.

Exclusive products
Seamlessly integrate with Polychem® chain & flight collectors or SedVac™ sediment dredge systems for efficient sludge management.

Cost-saving approach
Invest in a cost-effective solution with smart material choices that optimize strength and durability.

SUPPORTS & BAFFLES TROUGHS & WEIRS ACCUGRID® BIO-GRATING

Brentwood designs support systems for Troughs are designed and located AccuGrid covers the entire module surface
every installation, taking into consideration to balance flow through the tube to provide complete access to all areas of
live loads such as foot traffic and dead settlers and are spaced at a maximum the system. This protective surface layer
loads such as sludge and module weight. recommended distance of four times the can be used in rectangular or circular
The 2-inch support bearing surface tube submergence. Brentwood supplies a tank configurations, for new or existing
distributes load without blocking tube range of trough and weir configurations to installations, and wastewater or potable
inlets. Baffle systems are integrated with accommodate any application. water applications.
supports for ease of installation.

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 Applications
Brentwood’s tube settler systems are custom-designed to meet the needs of any treatment facility. The robust modules increase
allowable flow capacity by expanding settling area and increasing the solids removal rate in settling tanks. By upgrading with
tube settlers, existing water treatment plants can increase flow and performance, while saving on operating costs with less filter
backwashing. New installations with tube settlers have smaller footprints and can accommodate greater flow in the same area.

CIRCULAR CLARIFIERS
Tube settlers can be added to upflow or solids contact clarifiers to improve performance and handle flow increases. Unlike plate
settlers, Brentwood’s tube settler modules can be trimmed to exact specifications for full basin coverage.

CLARIFIED EFFLUENT BAFFLE

TROUGH

TUBE SETTLERS FLOC ZONE

INFLUENT

SUPPORT

SETTLED SOLIDS

RECTANGULAR CLARIFIERS
Brentwood’s bottom-supported tube settler modules provide a zero-gap solution for improving sedimentation in horizontal flow
clarifiers. Module interfaces align to form continuous flutes, minimizing flow bypass for enhanced effluent quality.

BAFFLE CLARIFIED EFFLUENT

QUIESCENT TROUGH
ZONE

TUBE SETTLERS

FLOC ZONE
SUPPORT

SETTLED SOLIDS

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