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Biosolids Truck Receival Bins Product Basics
Below is a recent presentation put together by Greg Hyde to use to present to customers about Biosolids Truck Receival Bins. Receival Bins Utilized to accept foreign dewatered sludge from trucks for downstream processing. They are key equipment for quick Capex ROI for...
Shafted vs. Shaftless Live Bottom Screws
Question: Which is the best type of screw spiral to use in your live bottom bin? Answer: The answer to this question depends on the application and your specific situation, but here are some points to help illuminate some of the benefits for both types of...
Vertical Paddle Wheel Flocculator vs Impeller Mixer Case History
Recently we were presented with a great opportunity to make a proposal for a new $100 million dollar Design-Build water treatment plant. This plant consisted of a Preliminary Treatment System, Flocculation System, and Residuals Treatment Systems all of which can be...
Screw Conveyors for Raw Screenings – Q & A
As a Product Manager at JMS, one of my jobs is to work with Owners and Engineers on a day to day basis answering their questions. I recently had a conversation with an Engineer regarding recommendations for conveyance of compacted screenings from one unit to two...
Coagulant and Flocculant Make-down Rules of Thumb
Use of coagulants and flocculants in the water and wastewater treatment process is one of the keys to a successful outcome. Choice of the correct polymers for the process and the appropriate dosage rates is important. Also, of major importance is the make-down or...
Screw Conveyor Horsepower
Once it has been determined that a Screw Conveyor will best fit your application, and the type of screw conveyor you will use (shafted or shaftless), a calculation will be completed to specify the horsepower that will be needed to meet the needs of the...
Grit Classifier Maintenance
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...
Typical Cost of a Lamella Plate Settler
Lamella Plate Settlers are one of the most important pieces to any water treatment system. Sedimentation is a key process to any water treatment plant. Depending on the process, plant age, and plant size, increasing plant capacity can become costly when upgrading a...
Biosolids Storage Selections: Hoppers, Silos, Bins
Biosolids require storage for all types of materials from dried biosolid to dewatered sludge. When deciding on a biosolids storage solution there are 3 main options; hoppers, silos, and bins. Selecting the right storage solution can help keep a project in budget as...
When to use a Vertical Screw Conveyor
Screw conveyors are compact in design and easily adapt to congested locations for conveyance of materials in a horizontal, inclined, or vertical screw conveyor. Inclined screw conveyors are widely used, however they are not recommended for inclines over 25 degrees....