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Product Description

A device for transporting screenings, dewatered sludge or other solids. Construction features a U-shaped trough which houses a screw.

The screw conveyor is engineered for reliable and efficient transport of various solid materials. The rotating screw moves materials along the trough, allowing for horizontal, inclined, or vertical conveying.

Our screw conveyors are built with durable materials and can be customised with different screw designs, trough configurations, and drive options to meet specific application requirements.

Key Advantages

Reliable operation
Low maintenance
Flexible configuration
Enclosed transport
Various screw designs
Customizable length

Technical Specifications

Diameter
150-600 mm
Length
Up to 30 metres
Capacity
Up to 100 m³/h
Incline
0-45 degrees
Material
Stainless steel 304/316

Applications

Screenings transport
Sludge conveying
Solid waste handling
Food processing
Chemical industry
Water treatment

Process Fundamentals & Design

This treatment stage is engineered to achieve specific contaminant removal targets while providing stable, predictable performance across variable inlet conditions. Design parameters are calculated from wastewater characterisation data, regulatory requirements, and site-specific constraints including footprint, energy availability, and operator capability.

Process Optimisation

Design validated by CFD modelling and pilot testing to confirm performance guarantees.

Mechanical Reliability

Equipment selected for 20-year design life with minimal wearing parts and easy access.

Chemical Efficiency

Automated dosing and feedback control minimise reagent consumption and sludge production.

Compliance Assurance

Online monitoring and data logging demonstrate continuous consent compliance.

Design Parameters

Design Flow10 – 5,000 m³/h (application specific)
Inlet VariabilityDesigned for 1:3 peak-to-average flow ratio
Removal Efficiency85 – 99% depending on target contaminant
Hydraulic RetentionCalculated from kinetic constants and safety factors
Power Consumption0.5 – 5.0 kWh/100 m³ (process dependent)
Chemical DoseAuto-controlled based on online analysers
Sludge Production0.2 – 1.5 kg DS/kg contaminant removed
MaterialsSS304, SS316L, or carbon steel with coating

Integration with Treatment Train

No treatment stage operates in isolation. This process is designed to receive conditioned influent from upstream stages and deliver effluent quality suitable for downstream processes. Hydraulic and organic loading rates are balanced across the complete treatment train to prevent bottlenecking and ensure overall plant efficiency. Our engineers model the complete flowsheet to optimise Capital expenditure and Operating expenditure across the plant lifecycle.

Upstream Protection

Screening, equalisation, and pre-treatment protect this stage from damage and overload.

Downstream Conditioning

Effluent quality ensures downstream biology, filtration, or disinfection performs optimally.

Recycle Streams

Reject streams, filtrate, and centrate are routed back to appropriate upstream points.

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