Abstract: An easily transportable water purification device, comprising a closed tank in which a plate separator is arranged, and between the inlet for the water to be treated and the inlet connection of said tank a tube coalescer is included for obtaining coalescence of particles suspended in the water. Said coalescer is a tube wound around the tank, and in particular an elastic hose, providing impact protection of the tank. Inside said tank additional storage chambers can be provided laterally of the plate separator.

Abstract: A multiphase separator for treating mixtures of more or less immiscible gaseous, liquid and/or solid components, comprising a gas-tight and in particular pressure-proof tank with a horizontal axis in which a cross-flow flare separator is arranged, said tank being, furthermore, provided with connections for supplying a liquid mixture to be treated and for removing separated gaseous, liquid and/or solid components separated therefrom, the plate separator being, in particular, assembled from units adapted to be stacked side by side, behind and/or above one another, said units having such dimensions that they can be introduced into the tank through a manhole.