Product Focus - February 2021

Product Focus - February 2021

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Belt Filter/Rotary Presses

Alfa Laval AS-H KPZ belt press 

The Alfa Laval AS-H KPZ belt press is designed to allow high solids loading while maintaining a high hydraulic throughput. Performance results in ideal sludge cake dryness in a layout that allows for an operator floor-level view of the gravity deck. It is suitable for all municipal biosolids and residual sludge types and a wide variety of industrial solid/liquid separation applications, such as paper, petrochemical, mineral, food processing, pharmaceutical and chemical. It incorporates variable energy mixing, flocculation, gravity drainage and pressure filtration. The design allows for decreased civil construction costs, elevated cake discharge height and low maintenance requirements. 866-253-2528; www.alfalaval.us


Bright Technologies, Division of Sebright Products, skid-mounted belt filter press

The compact 0.6-meter skid-mounted belt filter press from Bright Technologies, Division of Sebright Products, has stainless steel frame and roller construction, as well as radius wedge zone and wing roller for sludge dewatering. Components include a sludge pump, polymer system and wash-water booster pump. Options include a sludge flowmeter, air compressor and discharge conveyors. The compact walk-around skid design can be utilized in as little as a 10-by-20-foot floor area. The Boerger rotary lobe sludge pump has a maintain-in-place design offering ease of maintenance. Cake solids of up to 35% can be achieved. Rates of 25 to 50 gpm make it ideal for small applications or when a processor has outgrown dewatering containers. 800-253-0532; www.brightbeltpress.com


Biosolids Handling/Hauling/Disposal/Application

Hydra-Tech Pumps S3CSL

The S3CSL submersible 3-inch hydraulic-driven sand slurry pump from Hydra-Tech Pumps includes a built-in agitator used for stirring up solids. It has hardened alloy wear parts and is designed to be used in applications where settled solids must be put into suspension and pumped away with the discharge water. Primary applications include desilting ponds, lakes and streams; other uses include filling sandbags to prevent beach erosion, cleaning tanks and digesters, or pumping sediment from caissons. It requires hydraulic inputs of up to 10 gpm at 3,000 psi, and when combined with HT11 to HT20 open and sound-attenuated power units, it is capable of output flows to 450 gpm. 570-645-3779; www.hydra-tech.com


JDV Equipment Level Lodor

The Level Lodor cover system from JDV Equipment helps contain odors by covering standard dump containers used for hauling processed material. The design allows for even distribution, increasing the fill percentage without having to manually even out material. Enclosing containers allow outdoor installation without exposing material to the environment or pests. 973-366-6556; www.jdvequipment.com


Paxxo Longopac Fill

The Longopac Fill continuous bag system from Paxxo can connect to the discharge point of machines used to move, dewater or compact screenings, grit and biosolids. Material is then deposited in a 90-meter-long continuous bag for odor containment and spillage control. The cassette bag can be sealed with ease, and the material and odors are trapped inside, cutting down development of bacteria and fungus spores. 770-502-0055; www.paxxo.com


SEEPEX Smart Air Injection

Smart Air Injection, or SAI, is a SEEPEX customized system solution for pumping over long distances. The system uses compressed air and polymer injections to convey biosolids, or other media with a dry matter content of 20% to 40%, over distances of up to 1,000 meters. This combination ensures a low-pressure level in the delivery line, as well as low friction, which translates into a long life cycle and low operating costs. The system is easy to integrate into existing automation and control systems; reduces the pressure rating of the pipework and valves; and is an enclosed pipework system, eliminating unpleasant odors or rainfall dilution. Open-hopper SAI systems with Smart Conveying Technology reduce maintenance time by up to 85% with the maintain-in-place design, requiring no disassembly of discharge pipework. 937-864-7150; www.seepex.com


Biosolids Heaters/Dryers/Thickeners

BDP Industries rotary drum thickener

The rotary drum thickener from BDP Industries is a suitable solution to thicken at water and wastewater treatment facilities. Internally baffled thickening zones lead to higher solids capture and higher throughput capability, all with reduced polymer usage. A full stainless steel construction with all bearings located outside of the enclosure makes operations and maintenance activities simple and easy. 518-796-1440; www.bdpindustries.com


Hurst Boiler Euro Series

The Euro Series from Hurst Boiler has a full wet-back radiant heat transfer area that promotes internal water circulation and rapid heat absorption. Separate rear tube sheets allow each pass of tubes to expand and contract at their own rate without tube-to-sheet stress. Tubes are mechanically rolled, flared and beaded, making any tube service a simple matter. The only refractory in this design is a rear plug, which allows easy access to the furnace for inspection. It is available in eight models from 100 to 2,000 bhp. It is designed for optimum fuel efficiency and has proven in certified tests to meet, and often exceed, the efficiencies of four-pass boilers. There are no refractory baffles to replace or maintain. 229-346-3545; www.hurstboiler.com


Pieralisi North America sludge thermal dryer

The sludge thermal dryer from Pieralisi North America is totally automated and easy to operate. It reduces sludge volume by 75%, producing Class A biosolids. It is self-sustainable with biogas as fuel from biodigesters or energy from waste gas turbines. It uses AISI 316L stainless steel for all contact parts, needs only a small area for installation and has low maintenance cost. Its operation uses negative pressure throughout the system, avoiding gas emissions, dust and odor. The dried sludge has a spherical shape of 0.5-inch average diameter. 513-760-9077; www.pieralisinorthamerica.com


Chemical/Polymer Feeding Equipment

Blue-White Industries Proseries-M M-4

The Proseries-M M-4 from Blue-White Industries is suitable for metering the harsh chemicals associated with the water and wastewater treatment applications. It delivers accurate, smooth and quiet dosing of treatment chemicals. With output rates ranging from 0.002 to 158.5 gph, the peristaltic chemical metering pump is well suited to dosing chemical into large municipal water and wastewater treatment applications. The peristaltic pumping action ensures the unit will not vapor lock or lose prime, even when using off-gassing chemicals such as sodium hypochlorite and hydrogen peroxide. Units have CNC-machined squeeze rollers and two alignment rollers for optimum squeeze and tube life. The single-piece, heavy-duty rotor means no flexing as well as increased accuracy, and there are no metal springs or hinges to corrode. 714-893-8529; www.bluwhite.com


Force Flow Tote Bin Scale

The Tote Bin Scale from Force Flow allows plant operators to accurately monitor the amount of polymer being fed from IBC-type totes for dewatering. Simply place the tote on the platform and monitoring begins, as there is nothing to install inside the tote. Monitoring systems prevent costly overfeed conditions and enable the documentation of the actual amount fed, which keeps the plant in compliance with federal and state reporting requirements. Users can remotely monitor from SCADA or PLC. The unit is available with the SOLO G2 digital display or with the advanced Wizard 4000 chemical inventory management system. 800-893-6723; www.forceflow.com


Lutz-JESCO America LJ-PolyBlend Polymer System

The LJ-PolyBlend Polymer System from Lutz-JESCO America is a dependable, motorized mixing machine with a corrosion-resistant housing, large turbine and multizone mixing chamber that provides uniform dispersion energy at the moment of initial polymer wetting. The prime mixing zone fully activates the polymer, while the second mixing zone promotes gentle polymer activation via a small turbine, lessening molecule fracturing. Its stainless steel injection valve prevents agglomerations and reduces the need for extended mixing time. The system includes a clear mixing chamber that provides visual monitoring of mixing polymer feed. Its compact design — only 1 to 1.5 square feet — means it’s light and allows for easy installation and transportation. It has automatic pump speed adjustment via 4-20mA input, water flow sensor and priming port. 800-554-2762; www.lutzjescoamerica.com


Pulsafeeder Pulsatron Series HV

The Pulsatron Series HV from Pulsafeeder is designed for high-viscosity applications for precise and accurate metering control. It offers manual control over stroke length and stroke rate, with the option to choose between 4-20mA and external pace inputs for automatic control. Models are available with pressure capabilities to 150 psi at 12 gpd, and flow capacities to 240 gpd at 80 psi, with a turndown ratio of 100-1. It comes with a reliable timing circuit, circuit protection against voltage and current upsets, panel-mounted fuse, solenoid protection by thermal overload with auto-reset, water resistance for outdoor and indoor applications, and guided ball check valve systems to reduce back flow and enhance priming characteristics. 800-333-6677; www.pulsatron.com


Composting Equipment

Brown Bear R31 Series

The Brown Bear R31 10-foot aerator attachment provides a solution for building windrows, blending bulking agents or additives, pulverizing, aerating and water addition for aerobic composting. It quickly attaches in place of the bucket on skid-steers and compact track loaders. The attachment is powered from the high-flow hydraulics of the skid-steer or compact track loader. The high-production aerator’s reverse rotation works the windrow from the bottom up and to the side. The unit operates on soft or hard surfaces. Its intermittent flights are reversible, bolt-on and made from abrasion-resistant high carbon steel. 641-322-4220; www.brownbearcorp.com


Dewatering Equipment

AQUA-Zyme Disposal Systems ADS

The ADS 30-yard open-top roll-off dewatering unit from AQUA-Zyme Disposal Systems can be filled with 22,000 to 25,000 gallons of biosolids at 1% to 2% solids in about two hours. After draining for 24 hours, the unit can be picked up using a standard-capacity roll-off truck and transported for solids disposal. Sludge volume can be reduced by 80% with reductions to 98% in BOD, COD, FOG and TSS. Effluent is clear, the unit has few moving parts, and the size of filter media can be selected according to job requirements. Standard equipment includes a roll-over tarp system; side, floor and center screens; 1/4-inch floor plate; 7-gauge side plates; four door-binder ratchets; eight drain ports; two inlet ports; and a long-handle scraper. Units are also available in a 15-yard size. 979-245-5656; www.aqua-zyme.com


In The Round Dewatering horizontal drum

The horizontal biosolids dewatering system from In The Round Dewatering has a stainless steel drum with perforated plastic tile lining. The drum is mounted on a roll-off frame for easy transport and unloading. Water trays allow containment of discharge water. An 18,000- to 25,000-gallon batch is mixed with polymer before being filtered in the rotating drum, driven by a 1/2 hp variable-speed electric motor with a heavy-duty chain and sprocket. The turning eliminates crusting and wet pockets to produce uniform, consistent results. The dewatered material dumps easily, and the drum is self-cleaning. 317-563-2072; www.itrdewatering.com


Park Process Sludge King II

The Sludge King II roll-off dewatering container from Park Process uses filters that turn 90 degrees at the bottom of the container, leaving standing water in the cake. This also increases the usable area of the filters by 33% over older containers with only one center filter wall. The increased filter surface area and the narrowed sludge compartments formed by the additional filter panel translate into drier cake formed in less time. 855-511-7275; www.parkprocess.com


Grinders/Shredders

Vaughan self-priming chopper pump

Self-priming chopper pumps from Vaughan are designed to be easily accessed outside of the wet well while pumping waste solids at heavy consistencies, without plugging or dewatering of the solids. They eliminate the loss in production and mess, along with making it easy to service the pump to get it back in operation. 888-249-2467; www.chopperpumps.com


Vogelsang RotaCut

The RotaCut inline macerator from Vogelsang is designed to remove heavy solids from the waste steam while using a spinning blade assembly to reduce debris such as rags, wipes, hair, string, plastics, wood and bone into an acceptable size for the downstream equipment to pass. Instead of shredding hard objects such as metal or stone, the units catch heavy debris in a collection pot for removal from the line. Not only will these units protect pumps and dewatering equipment, they are ideal for biosolids conditioning based on the blades’ ability to create a homogenized slurry. It comes in numerous models designed for a range of flow rates and pressures. They offer an ACC (Auto Cut Control) design, autoreverse, self-sharpening blades and easy inline maintenance. 330-296-3820; www.vogelsangusa.com


Grit Handling/Removal/Hauling

Envirodyne Systems OctoCell

The OctoCell grit removal system from Envirodyne Systems uses stacked trays to achieve a small footprint. Unique to their design is the inlet trough and tentacle arrangement above the trays, which means the flow path to each tray is the same size/length to better equalize pressure drops, meaning reduced headloss and greater grit removal efficiency. It allows for visual detection of any plugging and serves as a means of controlling flow to each individual tray. It has the ability to engage/disengage trays automatically based on flow variations. A “lollipop” configuration is also available for enhanced control of velocities and reduced organics accumulation. 717-763-0500; www.envirodynesystems.com


Fluidyne Hydro-Grit

The Fluidyne Hydro-Grit high-efficiency vortex grit-removal system is capable of removing 95% of all grit 75 micron and larger at all flow up to peak design flow. The grit separator can be supplied freestanding in stainless steel or fiberglass tankage, eliminating the need for concrete influent and effluent channels. Alternately, in cold weather climates or areas with limitations with existing hydraulic profiles, the unit can be submerged inside a concrete structure provided by others. It requires a minimal footprint and is designed to limit headloss. No internal moving parts eliminates maintenance inside the tank or structure. Large baffling and weirs abolish the need for a continuous source of flushing water for proper performance and to prevent plugging. It can be used at industrial and municipal wastewater treatment plants to remove fine grit and sand with pre-engineered models ranging from 0.5 up to 50 mgd. 319-266-9967; www.fluidynecorp.com


Screening Systems

Federal Screen MBBR Systems Screens

MBBR System Screens from Federal Screen are used as a secondary treatment for a variety of municipal and industrial applications. They are designed to maximize flow rates as well as to prevent biofilm carriers from escaping in wastewater treatment applications. Manufactured with high-quality stainless wedge wire, using wastewater screens reduces environmental pollution levels and lowers operational costs over the years. They are fabricated with strong and durable resistance welding, and are available in a wide range of profile wire to suit most systems. They are robust for vertical wall applications and are self-cleaning when designed to the flow rate. Screens are available in a flat, curved or cylindrical form, and are manufactured to meet specifications. 905-677-4171; www.federalscreen.com


JWC Environmental Chain & Rake Monster

The Chain & Rake Monster from JWC Environmental is a continuously raked bar screen for headworks, pump stations and storm overflows. It quickly removes heavy slugs of material to protect downstream processes, making it suitable for when large concentrations of debris are expected. Replaceable teeth are bolted to the rake support, which is bolted to the chain on each side of the bar screen. The rakes pass through a bottom guide track, which avoids the necessity of sprockets and bearings in the sewage flow, increasing unit longevity. Debris is removed by a pivoted wiper with a UHMW blade. Bar spacing is available starting at 1/4-inch. It is designed to fit channel widths from 2 to 10 feet and depths up to 25 feet, with a 5-foot maximum discharge height. 888-418-8316; www.jwce.com


Lakeside Raptor FalconRake bar screen

Protecting downstream equipment in municipal and industrial applications, the Raptor FalconRake bar screen from Lakeside achieves high removal efficiency and low headloss, without the need for lower bearings, sprockets, bushings or guides that could foul or jam conditions in the channel. The all-stainless steel, corrosion-resistant construction is designed with multiple rakes that continuously remove captured material. It is available in a range of bar shapes and depths so that it can create an efficient, durable and dependable rapid debris removal system for a range of applications. In addition, its design and construction mean a low horsepower, energy-efficient drive system. 630-837-5640; www.lakeside-equipment.com


Parkson Aqua Guard UltraClean

Parkson’s Aqua Guard UltraClean offers a balance of capture rates and maintenance. Building off the original Aqua Guard element screen design, additional features reduce maintenance and improve cleaning efficiency to result in consistently high capture rates. Its three-dimensional filtration grid has been proven to double the capture rates of single-dimension vertical bar screens. Operator friendly features include a redesigned brush with side removal to reduce maintenance, an extended belt path to improve self-cleaning and solids release, a removable spray header with quarter-turn nozzles to reduce maintenance, and a dedicated brush motor to optimize speed. It is available in Model MN (standard) or Model S (heavy-duty) and offers either a pivoting or stationary frame style. It is available on new screens and as a new “head” retrofit on existing Aqua Guard element screens. 888-727-5766; www.parkson.com 


Septage Receiving Stations

BioMicrobics MyFAST and MacroFITT

Available from 10,000 to more than 2 million gpd residential and commercial applications, MyFAST and MacroFITT wastewater treatment systems from BioMicrobics are advanced, integrated, HS-STP (high-strength sewage treatment plants) that are easy to install and operate with autonomous aeration and ideal surface growth on the submerged fixed-film. Retrofit for treatment plant sewer mining, the systems include aeration management systems and biosolids management systems to help the system run at optimal operation. The stability of the treatment process with fully submerged, fixed-film media and the effectiveness of activated sludge treatment helps in certain applications due to the unique characteristics of the wastewater and where there may or may not be infrastructure available. 913-422-0707; www.biomicrobics.com


ScreencO Systems Trash Master 400 Auto Screen

The Trash Master 400 Auto Screen from ScreencO Systems uses gravity to separate the trash from the flow stream through a 4-inch inlet with a fan spreader to power-offload vacuum trucks. It has an aluminum hopper with a 6-inch outlet cam and 3/8-inch gapped 1/4-inch bar screen that meets U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 503 regulations. A stainless steel U-channel with plastic-lined titanium UHMW provides for years of wear, with a high-strength alloy steel 8 1/2-inch shaftless screw that moves trash to a waste container. The stainless steel U-channel has slotted drain holes and a center channel bar screen for cleaner and drier trash. A custom-built stainless steel bar rake is included for easy maintenance. A front spray bar with a 1 gpm nozzle keeps the unit clean and free of buildup. A 2 hp NORD gear reduction drive with Lenze variable-frequency drive control accomplishes a variable-speed screw from 6 to 30 rpms. 208-790-8770; www.screencosystems.com   



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