Density baffle for clarifier tank

Abstract

A baffle system for a clarifier tank where the tank has a tank bottom, a periphery and a substantially vertical peripheral wall bounding the interior of the tank, said tank having an effluent channel. The baffle system includes a plurality of baffles mounted on the clarifier tank, each baffle having a baffle surface with a lower end and an upper end. The upper end of the baffle surface is coupled to a wall of the clarifier tank, the lower end of the baffle surface is disposed at a substantially 60° angle away from the side wall of the clarifier tank such that the baffle surface slopes downwardly and away from the side wall.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A baffle system in a clarifier tank having a tank bottom, a periphery and a substantially vertical peripheral wall bounding the interior of the tank, said tank having an effluent channel, said baffle system comprising:
 a plurality of baffles mounted on the clarifier tank, each baffle comprising:   a baffle surface, said baffle surface having a lower end and an upper end, the upper end of said baffle surface being coupled to a wall of the clarifier tank, the lower end of said baffle surface being disposed, at a substantially 60° angle away from the side wall of the clarifier tank such that said baffle surface slopes downwardly and away from the side wall.   
     
     
         2 . The baffle system of  claim 1 , wherein said baffle surfaces, further comprise mounting flanges for securing to said wall of said clarifier tank. 
     
     
         3 . The baffle system of  claim 2 , wherein each of said baffle surfaces further comprise vent openings integrally molded within said mounting flange.