High-performance clarification in one compact system
ARC Adaptive Clarification systems combine Clearflow Gel Flocculants, engineered reactors, optimized floc growth, and high-rate clarification into a compact, integrated treatment solution.
Designed for stormwater and industrial process water, ARC systems deliver fast, consistent solids removal with minimal operator involvement and near-zero process complexity.
- Four proven technologies. One integrated system
- Rapid deployment and compact footprint
- Reliable performance across variable conditions
Application and Ideal Use Cases
ARC systems are designed for integrated, high-performance clarification; delivering consistent results where space and performance matter most.
Products
Scaled by capacity, not complexity
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ARC systems can be customized to meet specific project requirements with options including:
- Pumping systems (water and solids)
- Process automation and PLC controls
- Remote monitoring
- Liquid flocculant injection
- pH adjustment and oxidation systems
- Filtration and polishing stages
Key Benefits
Operational Simplicity
- Integrated flocculation and clarification in one compact system
- No chemical metering or complex calibration required
- Passive process with minimal operator intervention and no moving parts
- Rapid setup and compact footprint simplify site deployment
Reliable Treatment Performance
- Fast, consistent removal of fine suspended solids, particulate metals, and phosphorus
- Effective in challenging conditions, including clays and variable influent quality
- Adaptive Gel Flocculant treatment responds to changing solids loading
- Delivers stable, predictable effluent quality
Environmental Performance
- Near-zero process energy demand beyond pumping supports a low-carbon operating profile
- Fish-safe Gel Flocculant chemistry suitable for sensitive environments
- Contained solids support responsible handling and disposal
- Compact footprint reduces site disturbance while supporting compliant discharge and responsible water management
How It Works
ARC systems combine flocculation and clarification into one continuous, integrated process:
- Adaptive Dosing – Gel flocculant responds to flow and solids loading without pumps or calibration
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Engineered Reaction – Controlled mixing creates optimal conditions for rapid floc formation
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Flocculation – Fine particles bind into dense, settleable flocs
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High-Rate Clarification – Lamella plates accelerate solids separation in a compact footprint
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Discharge – Clarified water exits ready for discharge or reuse
Integrated treatment delivers consistent results with minimal complexity.
Frequently Asked Questions
ARC systems combine adaptive Clearflow Gel Flocculant, engineered flocculation reactors, optimized floc growth, and high-rate lamella clarification into one compact, integrated treatment system.
Unlike conventional settling ponds or tanks that rely primarily on gravity and large retention volumes, ARC systems actively condition and clarify the water through controlled flocculation and engineered solids separation. This allows ARC systems to remove fine silts, clays, metals, and other suspended solids significantly faster and within a much smaller footprint.
ARC systems can reduce treatment footprint requirements by 50–80% compared to traditional pond or tank-based treatment approaches while delivering more predictable effluent quality under changing site conditions.
The primary factor used to size an ARC system is incoming water flow rate. ARC systems are engineered to maintain the proper hydraulic conditions for optimized flocculation and clarification performance across a defined operating range. Additional considerations such as turbidity, particle characteristics, discharge requirements, and available site footprint are also reviewed to ensure the appropriate system configuration is selected.
The ARC product family is designed to accommodate approximately 75 to 1500 GPM using standardized system configurations. For larger flow applications, multiple ARC systems can be operated in parallel using manifolded flow distribution systems.
To ensure optimal performance, we recommend laboratory testing using actual site water samples prior to deployment. This testing helps identify the ideal gel flocculant formulation, validate treatment expectations, and support proper system configuration for the application.
ARC systems are designed to remove suspended and colloidal contaminants commonly found in stormwater and industrial process water.
Typical treatment applications include removal or reduction of:
- Total Suspended Solids (TSS)
- Fine silts and clays
- Sediment and erosion runoff
- Metals
- Arsenic, Floride and Phosphorus
- Mining and aggregate process fines
- Organic particulates
ARC systems are particularly effective at removing very fine particles that conventional settling systems struggle to separate efficiently.
Yes. ARC systems are specifically designed to maintain stable treatment performance under variable influent conditions commonly encountered in construction, mining, industrial, and stormwater applications.
Clearflow Gel Flocculants feature adaptive, self-dosing chemistry that responds proportionally to changing solids loading and water conditions without requiring complex chemical metering systems or continuous operator adjustment.
Combined with engineered reactor hydraulics and high-rate lamella clarification, ARC systems provide reliable treatment performance across changing flow rates, turbidity levels, pH conditions, and contaminant profiles.
Multiple Gel Flocculant formulations are available to optimize treatment for different water chemistries and contaminant conditions.
ARC systems are designed for simple, low-maintenance operation with minimal operator involvement.
Unlike many conventional treatment systems, ARC systems do not require complex chemical dosing pumps, calibration systems, mixers, or large settling pond management programs. The treatment process is largely passive, with no moving process equipment and near-zero power demand beyond pumping.
- Routine operation typically includes:
- Monitoring water flow conditions
- Periodic inspection and cleaning of reactors and clarification plates and zones
- Replacing Gel Flocculant cartridges as consumed
- Managing separated solids removal
The integrated system design also reduces hoses, ancillary equipment, and overall site clutter, helping support safer and cleaner operating conditions.
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.
