Dewatering Equipment
BDP Industries DSP Screw Press
The DSP Screw Press from BDP Industries is a heavy-duty option for those looking for dewatering performance in a completely enclosed unit with low energy and water consumption, and reduced operation and maintenance costs. The pivoting basket design allows for increased access for maintenance. Other improvements include the vertical thickener for prethickening, processing flow rates of up to 150 gpm as well as the ability for a small-scale package system capable of 5 to 10 gpm. 518-695-6851; www.bdpindustries.com
In the Round Dewatering horizontal drum
The horizontal biosolids dewatering system from In the Round Dewatering features a stainless steel drum with perforated plastic tile lining. The drum is mounted on a roll-off frame for easy transport and unloading. Trays contain discharge water. An 18,000- to 25,000-gallon batch is mixed with polymer before being filtered in the rotating drum, which is driven by a 1/2 hp variable-speed electric motor with a heavy-duty chain and sprocket. 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
Dewatering/Bypass Pumps
Boerger BLUEline
Boerger BLUEline rotary lobe pumps are self-priming, valveless positive displacement pumps used for conveying viscous and abrasive materials. They are resistant to wear and provide pulsation-free operation. Operation is fully reversible with dry-run capability and flow rates up to 7,000 gpm. They are constructed with maintenance-in-place design, allowing for all wetted parts to be easily replaced through the front cover without removing pipe or drive systems. The pump conveys biosolids (primary, waste activated sludge, return activated sludge, digested, thickened, etc.), grease, sewage, scum, lime slurry, alum sludge, permeate and polymers. 612-435-7300; www.boerger.com
Pioneer Pump Minetuff Series
Franklin Electric’s Minetuff Series of electric submersible dewatering pumps from Pioneer Pump are specially designed for deep wells or space-limited sites. The pumps come in 8 to 140 hp and are designed to work in harsh environments from wastewater to mining to construction. Features include heavy-duty motors with integrated thermistors to protect against thermal overload, durable mechanical seals, duplex stainless steel impellers for toughness and corrosion resistance, polyurethane-coated wear parts and light aluminum castings with thick walls for durability. 844-250-4982, www.pioneerpump.com
Zoeller Pump 72 HD Series
Zoeller Pump’s 10 and 15 hp 72 HD Series is an expansion to its existing grinder product offering now ranging from 1 to 15 hp. The units include a dual-carbon ceramic shaft seal, moisture and thermal sensor, a Buna-N gasket to protect the 3,450 rpm motor, and class F windings. Pumps are available in 208-, 230-, 460- or 575-volt 3 phase. The 3- or 4-inch ANSI flanged horizontal discharge allows for easy adaption to competitor grinder or solids handling rail systems. Pumping performance ranges from 250 feet at shut-off and a max flow at 150 gpm at 50 feet TDH. Removable legs clear the bottom of the pump to allow debris to flow easier into the cutter assembly when used with a guide rail assembly. This assembly uses a 440 stainless steel with a Rockwell C hardness of 55-60 cutter and cutter plate in a scissor-like cutting motion that reduces solids down to 1/8 inch. 800-928-7867; www.zoellerengineered.com
Roll-Off Containers
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 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. 979-245-5656; www.aqua-zyme.com
Park Process SludgeKing II
The SludgeKing II roll-off dewatering container from Park Process incorporates an engineered design that eliminates trapped water in the bottom of the filter cake. The second center wall filter increases filter area by 33% producing drier cakes in less time. The plastic floor panels that cover the floor space between wall filters and center wall filters serve three purposes. They hold down the bottom of the filter elements, help eliminate standing water and aid in filter cake dumping. The inlet manifold is split into three inlets, each with a ball valve, allowing incoming flow to be distributed evenly into the three compartments formed by the two center-wall filters. 855-511-7275; www.parkprocess.com
Pik Rite self-contained roll-off unit
Pik Rite self-contained roll-off units are fully operational at the pumping site without a chassis. The heavy-duty front platform holds the user’s choice of pump and a Kohler 25 hp electric-start engine. The tank is set up with a level indicator, rear-sight eyes, 36-inch top opening, 20-inch rear opening, 3-inch intake with an internal 3-inch standpipe and a 4-inch discharge. The low-profile, 12-inch primary shut-off is paired with a 10-gallon secondary shut-off. Spray-on protective liner protects hoses and promotes durability. Work lights and a safety beacon are mounted on the rear tank head, and a ladder is mounted on the side. Polished aluminum hose trays and custom paint finish are standard. Other customizable options are available. 800-326-9763; www.pikrite.com
Pinnacle roll tarp sludge container
Roll tarp sludge containers from Pinnacle come standard in 20-, 25-, 30- and 40-cubic-yard capacities. The radius-bottom containers have 1/4-inch floors and 3/16-inch sidewalls. Containers are water-tested to the top of the container for 30 to 45 minutes and come standard with a side-roll tarp. Custom sizes, dewatering baskets and other modifications are available. Units are blasted prior to painting and the shell is powder-coated. 256-840-8031; www.pinnaclemfg.net
Screens/Strainers/Screening Systems
BioMicrobics MyTEE
The MyTEE vault screening system from BioMicrobics effectively separates and holds grit and nonbiological solids in a single vault for vacuum truck disposal as needed. The screens have a center handle and swab that can be raised and lowered to dislodge accumulated solids. It comes with strong holding brackets on top and bottom to hold the unit in place during surge flows. The top bracket has a formed pipe to allow the screened water to travel to the treatment plant. The top of the screen inside the top bracket has three engineered keyhole-shaped weirs. After the water is filtered and flows from the outside to the inside of the screen, the keyhole weirs attenuate surge flow as the water leaves the vault. The MyTEE is almost always ahead of MyFAST and MacroFITT wastewater treatment and other similar treatment systems. 800-753-3278; www.biomicrobics.com
Lakeside Raptor Septage Acceptance Plant
Lakeside’s Raptor Septage Acceptance Plant is a self-contained, fully automated unit designed to remove debris and inorganic solids, including grease trap waste, that typically pass through a conventional bar screen. Anchored by the reliable Raptor Fine Screen, the unit is a simple, efficient way to pretreat the increasing amount of municipal, industrial and septic tank sludges processed at wastewater treatment plants. Lakeside’s heavy-duty, three-plane fine screen utilizes a rotating rake that passes through the full depth of the basket bars, removing debris from the screening area. The rotating rake deposits the collected screenings into the central screw conveyor hopper for washing, transport and compaction/dewatering. With the addition of aerated grit removal to the system, the unit is offered as the Raptor Septage Complete Plant. 630-837-5640; www.lakeside-equipment.com
SAVECO North America BEAST
Designed for septage receiving and other high-solids applications, the SAVECO North America BEAST can be a solution for a facility’s high-strength organic waste receiving program. It incorporates a dual-drive screening system that allows for independent operation of the screen and transport auger. This design allows the drum speed and auger speed to be controlled independently, allowing for shorter unload times as well as higher capture efficiency. A sloped inlet and U-shaped flushing header keeps the screen inlet area free of sedimentation and debris buildup. The drum is supported from the top with an oversized slewing ring bearing, which also features an auto-lube system, decreasing routine maintenance requirements and downtime. It doesn’t require ancillary equipment such as rock traps or grinders, providing high performance and low life cycle costs, according to the maker. 815-636-8306; www.savecowaterna.com
ScreencO Systems Trash Master 400 Auto Screen
The Trash Master 400 Auto Screen from ScreencO Systems uses gravity to separate 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 ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene-lined titanium provides 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
Sludge Treatment
Sim/Tech Filter TruCore Sludge Sampler
The TruCore Sludge Sampler from Sim/Tech Filter is a large-diameter, accurate, user-friendly sampler designed for sludge common to septic tanks. It allows samples to be taken quickly without creating excessive turbulence, according to the maker, as there are no restrictions caused by valves, stoppers or flaps. With a 1 3/8-inch I.D., the capacity per foot is almost 10 ounces. The straight-through design allows samples to be easily returned to the tank. The unit is made from a polycarbonate sampling tube (marked every foot) and PVC fittings. It comes as a single-piece, 8-foot unit or as two 4-foot units that slip together. Custom sizes and configurations are available. A simple and customizable extension kit is available for deeply buried tanks. 888-999-3290; www.simtechfilter.com
Storage Tank
ACO Container Systems
ACO Container Systems industrial tanks and polyethylene handling containers comply with ASTM-D-1998 standards. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified, serving industries such as chemical processing, municipal water treatment, pulp and paper. Tank types include closed tanks, containment basins and double-wall tanks designed for the most demanding applications. Tanks can be customized to meet your needs, including storing and transporting hazardous and nonhazardous materials. 800-542-9942; www.acotainers.com
