Controlled treatment; without the complexity
Gel Flocculant Reactors are purpose-built systems designed to optimize the delivery, mixing, and activation of gel flocculant chemistry—ensuring consistent solids removal across a wide range of water conditions.
By combining controlled hydraulics with proven gel flocculant technology, these reactors eliminate variability and deliver reliable treatment outcomes with minimal operator intervention.
- Optimized flocculation performance
- Consistent results across variable water conditions
- Simple, low-maintenance operation
Application and Ideal use cases
Gel Flocculant Reactor systems are designed for controlled, in-line water treatment; providing consistent performance in flowing systems.
Products
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GFR 300 Stainless Steel Pipe Reactor, 4" Flange IN/OUT
Designed for higher-flow water-treatment applications, this stainless steel horizontal pipe-style Gel Flocculant Reactor provides reliable treatment performance at flow rates of up to 300 GPM.
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GFR 100-P Aluminum Portable Reactor, 2" Camlock IN/OUT, Dolly System
Designed for mobile water-treatment applications, this lightweight aluminum dual-cartridge reactor combines reliable treatment performance with portability and operational simplicity.
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GFR 1000 Stainless Steel Pipe Reactor, 6" Flange IN/OUT
Designed for large-scale, high-flow water-treatment applications, this stainless steel horizontal pipe-style Gel Flocculant Reactor delivers reliable treatment performance at flow rates of up to 1,000 GPM.
- Total: 3
Popular Accessories
GFR systems can be configured to meet specific project requirements with options including:
- Pumping systems
- Liquid flocculant injection
- pH adjustment and oxidation systems
- Filtration and polishing stages
Key Benefits
Operational Simplicity
- Inline treatment eliminates the need for conventional chemical pumps, mixing tanks, and complex dosing equipment
- Cartridge-based Gel Flocculant delivery simplifies consumable loading, monitoring, and replacement
- Plug-and-play installation supports rapid setup with minimal commissioning
- Passive treatment process reduces operator intervention, calibration, and trial-and-error dosing
Reliable Treatment Performance
- Engineered hydraulics for consistent Gel Flocculant release and treatment performance
- Controlled velocity, turbulence, and mixing promote the formation of strong, settleable flocs
- Adaptive Gel Flocculant treatment responds to changing flow and solids loading to maintain consistent turbidity reduction
- Reliable floc formation supports downstream solids separation and helps treated water consistently achieve site-specific turbidity targets and discharge requirements
Environmental Performance
- Adaptive, controlled Gel Flocculant delivery helps optimize chemical consumption and minimize waste
- No process power requirement supports a low-energy, low-carbon treatment approach
- Fish-safe Gel Flocculant chemistry supports treatment in sensitive environments
- Compact inline design minimizes equipment requirements, chemical storage, and overall site footprint
How It Works
Gel Flocculant Reactors provide controlled, in-line flocculation through engineered hydraulics and cartridge-based delivery:
- Inline Flow – Water passes through the reactor installed directly in the process line
- Hydraulic Conditioning – Engineered inlet section creates optimal velocity and mixing conditions
- Adaptive Dosing – Water interacts with gel cartridges, enabling demand-based release
- Floc Formation – Fine particles rapidly bind into dense, stable flocs
- Discharge – Treated water exits ready for downstream settling, filtration, or clarification
Delivers consistent, repeatable flocculation in a compact, plug-and-play system.
Frequently Asked Questions
Unlike passive treatment approaches where Gel Flocculant is deployed in ponds, ditches, or flowing channels, Gel Flocculant Reactors are engineered to create controlled hydraulic conditions for optimized flocculation. The reactor manages water velocity, mixing energy, and contact time with the Gel to promote rapid and consistent floc formation.
The result is improved solids removal efficiency, more predictable treatment performance, reduced chemical consumption, and greater consistency across changing flow and turbidity conditions.
The primary factor used to size a Gel Flocculant Reactor is incoming water flow rate. Gel Flocculant Reactor systems are engineered to create the ideal hydraulic conditions for Clearflow Gel Flocculants to perform effectively by controlling water velocity, turbulence, and contact time within the reactor.
Clearflow Gel Flocculants feature adaptive, self-dosing chemistry that responds naturally to changing water conditions and solids loading, the reactor’s primary function is not to meter chemical dosage in the conventional sense. Instead, the reactor is designed to optimize the contact time between solids and Gel Flocculant and create particle collisions in the flowing water stream.
The GFR product family is scalable from approximately 50 to 1500 GPM while maintaining the same simple operating philosophy. For higher flow applications, multiple reactors can be configured in parallel using manifold systems to divide incoming flow between reactors. In these configurations, the total treatment capacity becomes the combined capacity of all reactors operating together.
The Gel Flocculant Reactor is designed to condition the water and rapidly form dense, stable flocs. In most applications, a downstream separation step is still required to physically remove the formed solids from the water stream.
Depending on the application, this may include:
- Settling ponds or tanks
- Lamella clarifiers
- Filtration systems
By improving floc formation upstream, the reactor significantly increases the efficiency and reliability of downstream solids separation processes.
Gel Flocculant Reactors are designed for simple, low-maintenance operation with minimal operator intervention. Unlike conventional chemical treatment systems, GFR systems do not require complex dosing pumps, calibration systems, bulk chemical tanks, or continuous adjustment.
Routine operation typically consists of:
- Monitoring flow conditions
- Replacing gel cartridges as consumed
- Periodic inspection and cleaning
The cartridge-based design simplifies consumable handling while reducing chemical exposure risks and operational complexity.
Yes. GFR systems are specifically designed to perform across variable flow rates, turbidity levels, and water chemistries commonly encountered in construction, mining, industrial, and stormwater applications.
Clearflow Gel Flocculants feature adaptive, self-dosing chemistry that responds proportionally to water flow and solids loading. Combined with engineered reactor hydraulics, this allows the system to maintain consistent flocculation performance across changing site conditions without continuous operator adjustment.
Gel Flocculant cartridge replacement frequency depends on several operating factors including water volume, turbidity levels, particle types, pH conditions, metals, and the overall contaminant profile of the water being treated.
Because Clearflow Gel Flocculants are adaptive and self-dosing, cartridge consumption naturally varies based on water conditions and treatment demand. Under normal operating conditions, and when the correct Gel Flocculant
formulation has been selected, cartridges will typically last between 3 and 6 weeks before replacement is required.
To ensure optimal treatment performance and predictable Gel Flocculant consumption rates, Clearflow strongly recommends laboratory testing using actual site water samples prior to deployment. This testing helps identify the ideal Gel Flocculant formulation, validate expected treatment performance, and support proper reactor configuration for the specific application.
