Ballast Decanter

Decanters are utilized in Sequencing Batch Reactor (SBR) or cyclic wastewater treatment processes to separate sludge from the clear effluent. We have developed a Ballast decanter which is a scum/solids excluding floating type decanter. Powered by air, it operates seamlessly using the plant’s existing aeration system, eliminating the need for complex machinery. The decanter moves vertically by either injecting or releasing pressurized air, with the emergency level preset to the highest point to prevent overflow. A stopper at the tank's bottom limits the lowest position. For easy maintenance, the entire system can be lowered to ground level using a winch

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Ballast Decanter Overview

We manufacture Ballast decanters, a floating scum/solid-excluding decanter designed for SBR and cyclic wastewater processes. Powered by air and driven by the plant's aeration system, the decanter operates between two positions: cut-off and work. Its vertical movement is controlled by injecting or releasing pressurized air into the decanter body.

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Ballast Decanter Specifications

Decanter Size

300 mm, 400 mm, 500 mm & 600 mm

Decanter Capacity at 3 m height (m3/h)

850, 1575, 2450 & 2625

Three-way valve size

40 mm (for 300 & 400 mm decanter size) and 50 mm (for 500 & 600 mm decanter size)


Compressed Air

800 LPM (for 300 mm & 400 decanter size) and 2500 LPM (for 500 mm & 600 mm decanter size)

Compressed Air Pressure

0.05 Kg/cm2 for all decanter sizes

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Application areas of Ballast Decanter

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Industries Using Ballast Decanter