Emphasizing efficiency, ease of installation and adaptability to space constraints, modern belt filter and rotary presses are ushering in a new era of wastewater management. From skid-mounted systems with integrated components to compact designs suitable for small applications, the latest advancements focus on improving dewatering rates, controlling odors and achieving higher cake solids.
BDP Industries 3DP Belt Press
The skid-mounted 3DP Belt Press from BDP Industries is a turnkey dewatering solution with all components integrated on a hot dip galvanized skid for easy semi-permanent installation. This skid includes a booster pump, sludge pump, emulsion polymer system, hydraulic unit, controls and a 20-foot stainless steel screw conveyor. The press includes an independent gravity section, vertical pressure section and paddlewheel distributor. Features addressing odor control concerns include odor hoods, enclosed gravity sections, piped away filtrate and noise-reducing shower boxes. 518-695-6851; www.bdpindustries.com
Bright Technologies, Division of Sebright Products, 0.6-meter 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. With a compact, walk-around skid design, it 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.sebrightproducts.com
