Decanter effectively replaces belt press
Problem: For the West Central Conservancy District in Hendricks County, Indiana, the dry matter produced by its belt press was achieving mediocre results in terms of dry substance. They sought a better option.
Solution: The Flottweg Separation Technology C decanter series was designed to dewater and thicken the sewage slurry. The decanter centrifuge offers safe and fully automated operation and emits minimal odor because of a closed-system design.
Result: The previous system required 4.5 to 5 gph polymer feed to a belt press. Now, using two centrifuges, the facility feeds 1.75 gph. “Sometimes we can run as low
