Filter drum as a thickener is the alternative to the static thickener, centrifuges, and flotation for thin sludge and statically pre-thickened sludge of throughputs of up to 120 m3/h. The optimum result can be obtained at high throughput performance, while achieving a maximum possible degree of thickening at minimal return load and lowest operational cost, in continuous operation.
The degree of separation is normally in the region of 99%, which means that filtrate practically free from solids can be returned to the sewage process/ for cleaning the machine so as saving water.
Plant feature and advantages:
Single or dual drum unit, with double drum plants, separate drum drives possible
Compact and sturdy plant construction, requiring little space as well as compact sealing prevent emissions
Minimal maintenance due to conveniently accessible lubricating points and easily exchangeable filter fabric
Setting of optimum flocculation parameters with the aid of the sludge to flocculation ratio and low running cost due to low flocculent consumption
Hydraulic relief of the digestion chamber tank to high degree of thickening in the case of thin sludge
Monitoring units with automatic switching – off device and incident report