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Dewatering Equipment Overview: Application, Operations, Maintenance
Ron DrakeRegional Manager MUE
Alfa Laval, Inc.
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Biosolids Processing TechnologyThickening Dewatering
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Points of Emphasis
• Available Dewatering Technologies• Process Generating the Biosolids• Technology Selection
– How The Machine Operates– Maintenance Requirements– Capital Cost– Energy Requirements
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Types of Mechanical Technology
• Batch Process-Filter Press• Continuous Process
– Low Speed Technology• Belt Press, Gravity Belt Thickener, Rotary Drum
Thickener, Screw Press, Volute Press
– High Speed Technology• Centrifuge
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Biosolids ThickeningLow Speed Technology
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Gravity Belt Thickener
• Straight forward operation• Enclosed process available• Some GBTs require no civil prep• Low energy (~2-5 hp)• Low Maintenance• Range: 120 gpm to 900 gpm
Rotary Drum Thickener
• Straight forward operation
• Enclosed process, no mist
• Simple installation
• Low energy (~2 hp)
• Maintenance varies
• Range:60 gpm to750 gpm
Biosolids Thickening: Low Speed
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Gravity Belt Thickener
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Gravity Belt Thickener
Operations• Manual process
optimization• Tuning Parameters:
– Belt Speed– Hydraulic Loading (gpm)– Solids loading (lbs./hr.)– Polymer dosage– Mixing/Polymer injection
point/polymer concentration
Maintenance• Manual or automatic
bearing lube available• Bearings lubrication every 6
months• Continuous, self cleaning
belt• Belt replacement 2000-
4000 hours• Wear items, seals, grid,
doctor blades
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Rotary Drum Thickener
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Rotary Drum Thickener
Operations• Manual process
optimization• Tuning Parameters:
– Drum Speed– Hydraulic Loading (gpm)– Solids loading (lbs./hr.)– Polymer dosage– Mixing/Polymer injection
point/polymer concentration
Maintenance• Trunion and chain drive• Pillow block with direct
drive– Gear box fluid every 6 months
• Spray shower• Wedge wire repair• Wear items, trunions, chain
drive components
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Biosolids ThickeningHigh Speed Technology
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Decanter Thickening: High Speed
• High throughput per footprint• Advanced, autonomous controls• Enclosed process = better atmosphere• Relatively compact solution• Polymer used to tune recovery rate• Range from 25 gpm to 1000 gpm
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Decanter Centrifuge Thickening
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Decanter Centrifuge Thickener
Operations• Manual or full automation
for process optimization• Tuning Parameters:
– Bowl Speed– Pond depth– Torque/Load– Hydraulic Loading (gpm)– Solids loading (lbs./hr.)– Polymer dosage– Mixing/Polymer injection
point/polymer concentration
Maintenance• Manual back drive bearing
lube ~300 hours• Manual or automatic main
drive bearing lubrication• Gear box fluid every 6
months• Clean in Place-as needed• Wear saddles as needed
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Technology Comparison: Thickening
Benefits Gravity Belt Thickener
Rotary Drum Thickener
ThickeningCentrifuge
Wash water
Noise
Polymer use
Foot print
Power
Cake dryness
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Biosolids DewateringPressure Filtration
Centrifugation
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Belt Filter Press
• Robust, long service life• Low maintenance• Variety of configurations• Low energy use (~10 hp)• Wide range of operation
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Belt Filter Press
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Belt Filter PressOperations
• Manual process optimization
• Tuning Parameters:– Belt Speed– Hydraulic Loading (gpm)– Solids loading (lbs./hr.)– Polymer dosage– Mixing/Polymer injection
point/polymer concentration– Belt tension (50 pli max.)
Maintenance• Manual or automatic bearing
lube available• Bearings lubrication every 6
months• Gear box fluid 1000 hours• Hydraulic fluid 1000 hours• Continuous, self cleaning belt• Belt replacement 2000 to 4000
hours.• Wear items, seals, grid, doctor
blades
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Biosolids DewateringScrew Press
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Screw Press
• User-friendly design• Quiet!• Requires minimal operator
attention• Simple concept – high uptime• Low rotational speed means
– Low power demand, reducing operational costs (~2 hp)
– Sealed process; low to no odor
Low Power, Supervision and Maintenance Requirements
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Screw PressOperations
• Manual process optimization
• Tuning Parameters– Hydraulic loading– Solids loading– Mixing– Polymer dosage– Discharge pressure
Maintenance• Manual or automatic
bearing lube available• Bearings lubrication per
manufacturers schedule• Gear box fluid 1000
hours• Wear items, flight
brushes or tips
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Biosolids DewateringFilter Press
(Plate and Frame)
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Filter Press
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Filter Press
• Ideal for dry cake solids, up to 40%
• Solids capture over 99%• Easily customized for most
dewatering needs• Operating costs low due to
low energy demand, low disposal cost
• Configured for manual, semi-auto and automatic operations.
Batch Technology for Cake Solids to 40%+
Filter Plates
Feed End Travelling End
Cylinder End
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Filter PressOperations
• Manual Cake Discharge• Tuning Parameters
– Hydraulic loading– Solids loading– Mixing– Polymer dosage– Discharge pressure
Maintenance• Feed Pumps• Cloth Wash Down• Bombay Doors• Replace Cloths• Replace Frames
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Biosolids DewateringDecanter Centrifuge
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Decanter Centrifuge Dewatering
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Decanter Centrifuge Dewatering
• Advanced, autonomous controls
• Enclosed process, no mist
• Relatively compact solution
• Higher performance, higher energy
• PM is relatively low
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Technology Comparison: Dewatering
Benefits Centrifuge Belt press Chamber press Screw press
Wash water
Noise
Polymer use
Foot print
Power
Cake dryness
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Summary and Take-Aways
• Several dewatering technologies to choose from
• Technology selection is based on the design demands, O&M needs, capital cost and operating budget
• Sludge makes all the difference!
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Questions or Comments?
Thank You!