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Grit Classifier Maintenance

Grit Classifier Maintenance

by Jim Brettman | Grit Classifier, Learning Center, Product Basics

The Grit Classifier is a key piece of equipment for most wastewater treatment plants.  This equipment is located in the Headworks area of the facility. It receives a grit slurry from the process and through separation and removal action removes the grit from the...
Should Scum Pipes Rotate in Both Directions?

Should Scum Pipes Rotate in Both Directions?

by Jim Brettman | Learning Center, Product Basics, Scum Skimming

Scum pipes represent one of the simplest and most economical ways to remove scum and other floating materials from the water surface in a municipal water or wastewater treatment plant. They typically operate intermittently from day to day, either manually or...
Grit Classifier Internal End Bearing vs External End Bearing

Grit Classifier Internal End Bearing vs External End Bearing

by Jim Brettman | Grit Classifier, Learning Center, Product Comparison

Most grit classifiers employ an inclined shafted screw conveyor that rotates at a quite slow RPM and conveys grit from a hopper up and out of the water and then discharges into a dumpster or container. This shafted screw requires an end bearing assembly at both ends....
Methods of Operation for a Rotating Scum Pipe

Methods of Operation for a Rotating Scum Pipe

by Jim Brettman | Learning Center, Product Comparison, Scum Skimming, Separation Systems

Rotating scum pipe system is the most popular and most common option employed for collecting floating scum at municipal treatment facilities. There are numerous customized options available in the design of a system, both in materials of construction and the way you...

Submerged Grit Collection Screws Presentation

by Jim Brettman | JMS Presentations, JMS Videos, Learning Center, Separation Systems

Submerged grit collection screws are used in Municipal Wastewater Treatment plants. Grit screws are used in a classification process most often in aerated grit tanks to remove grit from water. These screws are conveying grit from the tanks/basin into a trap, sump, or...
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