Rotating Drum Thickener

The Rotating Drum Thickener (RDT) is capable of increasing the solids content in wastewater slurries & reducing overall sludge volumes. Volume reduction of up to 90% is achievable in preparation for disposal, or further dewatering processes.
Standard:
a
Stainless steel construction

b
Minimal footprint

c
Internal helicoid flighting

 
d
Spray wash bar
e
Replaceable filter panels
f
Flow rate up to 7m3/hr
 
g
Low power consumption

Operation Details

The Rotating Drum Thickener (RDT) is capable of increasing the solids content in wastewater slurries and reducing overall sludge volumes. Volume reduction of up to 90% is achievable in preparation for disposal, or further dewatering processes.

Slurry enters the RDT, and is distributed across the entry zone of the horizontal drum which is constructed of a structural stainless steel frame covered in fabric filtration panels. As the drum rotates slurry cascades across the filter panels. Water drains through the panels resulting in a concentration of solids along the drum. A spiral flight within the drum moves the slurry along the drums length. Solids discharge by gravity from the end of the drum.

The drum operates continuously and automatically. The adjustable speed gear drive permits adjustment to the dewatering rate & process optimization by modifying the drum rotation speed. The simple, low maintenance design requires little supervision and produces consistent treatment results. A spray wash system cleans the filter panels on either an intermittent or continuous basis. The system is entirely enclosed containing odors & misting.

The RDT can be integrated into wastewater treatment systems to improve operating efficiencies of existing technologies. WESCOR’s VFOLD belt filter press is designed to mate with the RDT creating a complete dewatering package in a 4′ x 13′ footprint. The RDT & VFOLD combination can be configured to act as a complete wastewater treatment system eliminating the need for an upstream Clarifier of Dissolved Air Flotation unit in some applications

Typical Applications

Rendering

Tannery

Slaughterhouse

Poultry Processing

Food & Beverage

Pulp & Paper

Industrial Wastewater

Primary Sludges

Waste Activated Sludge

Industrial Slurry / Sludge

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