In the septic service industry, efficient dewatering equipment is essential for managing and processing sludge and biosolids. It plays a critical role in transforming this liquid waste into a more manageable solid form, streamlining disposal and minimizing environmental impact. Below, we explore a range of dewatering solutions designed to meet the diverse needs of septic service professionals, helping you work more efficiently and contribute to a sustainable future.
In the Round Dewatering horizontal drum
The horizontal biosolids dewatering system from In the Round Dewatering provides the flexibility of dewatering at different locations and transporting dewatered solids to any unloading location. Open the door, raise the hoist and material comes out. The unit has a 12-inch auger permanently secured to the floor of the drum. The unloading process begins when the hydraulic power pack is connected to the hydraulic motor that turns the auger, then the drum rotates in the opposite direction, allowing the material to slide into the auger and have a controlled rate of discharge. The drum rotates one turn every two hours overnight, then material is liquid-free in the morning. The unit has a power flex nozzle that is inserted after the drum has been emptied to wash the entire drum in 30 minutes. The unit is constructed of a stainless steel drum sitting on heavy-duty roller bearings on a powder-coated frame and lined with PVC filter tiles. 317-563-2072; www.itrdewatering.com
BDP Industries 3DP Belt Press
The 3DP Belt Press from BDP Industries is a modern belt press with recent improvements designed for increased odor control and solids containment. New features include odor hoods, mist reducing showers, piped away filtrate and increased automation. The increased containment of material has led to an even more efficient machine while also becoming more operator-friendly. 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 washwater 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. Cake solids of up to 35% can be achieved. Rates of 25 to 50 gpm make it suitable for small applications or when a processor has outgrown dewatering containers. 800-253-0532; www.sebrightproducts.com
Fournier Rotary Press
The Fournier Rotary Press is automated and requires minimal supervision. The variable-speed flocculator diminishes polymer usage, resulting in cost reduction and improved cake dryness. Low rotation speed reduces wear and tear. It does not require any wash water during operation. Modular design accommodates growing needs by adding extra dewatering channels in the future to increase production without any added footprint or change in process design. 800-463-6328; www.fournierdewatering.com
RNV Hydrovac2
The RNV Hydrovac2 can be placed on an RNV-approved 6-cubic-foot steel construction-grade wheelbarrow to create a portable hydrovac. It can vacuum down vertically to 12 feet to convey effluent sludge, sand and small aggregate. It can be combined with a pressure washer or air spade for another excavation solution. The unit weighs 42 pounds, requires a 120-vac, 15-amp power outlet and will run on a 2,200-watt generator or inverter. 607-786-2139; www.rnvac.com
