Dewatering Equipment Comparison

* % Solids by Weight

 

 

 

 

PT&M SCREW PRESS

 

BELT PRESS

 

RAM COMPACTOR

Primary Sludge:            

                                       10% Ash

 

 

48 – 52%

 

28 – 35%

 

N/A

                          

                                       35% Ash

 

 

52 – 57%

 

32 – 37%

 

N/A

Mixed Sludge (Low Ash):              

                            10% Secondary

 

 

45 – 55%

 

25 – 30%

 

N/A

                 

                            25% Secondary

 

 

41 – 48%

 

20 – 27%

 

N/A

 

Knots & Shives

 

 

47 – 52%

 

N/A

 

30 – 37%

 

Fine Rejects

 

 

48 – 53%

 

28 – 35%

 

35 – 45%

 

Coarse Rejects: 60% Plastic

 

 

51 – 70%

 

N/A

 

35 – 52%

The above numbers are approximate; material will need to be tested before dryness can be guaranteed.