ANDRITZ SEPARATION offers the most comprehensive portfolio of separation equipment and solutions for a broad range of applications in various industries. As one of few suppliers, ANDRITZ SEPARATION also provides thermal treatment systems in addition to mechanical solid/liquid separation equipment. So the best solution for all individual customer requirements can be offered – whether it is related to a mining and minerals plant, a chemical or pharmaceutical production process, or a dewatering system for another industry or local authority.
Belt Filter Press
Power press – PP
Belt presses for cost-efficient sludge dewatering
The power press is a robust and efficient dewatering unit for a large number of sludges. Long filtration zones and high pressures ensure optimum dryness levels.
Types of power presses
- PowerPress G: The economical solution for sludge dewatering in small sewage treatment plants
- PowerPress E: Sludge dewatering in small to medium-sized sewage treatment plants
- PowerPress S: The best technical solution for large municipal and industrial sewage treatment plants
Benefits
- Excellent price/performance ratio
- Low energy consumption
- Low polymer consumption
- Can be used for a wide variety of sludges
- Fully automatic operation without operator’s attention
- Stainless steel design
- Optimized dewatering zones
- High dewatering pressures applied due to:
- Small roll diameter
- High belt tension
Features of the power press
- Optimum pressure increase up to 1.2 bar by up to 11 S-rolls
- Sturdy frame design in stainless steel (1.4301 or 1.4571)
- Variable speed drive for the upper and lower belts
- High-quality roll covers made of rubber or polyamide and roll bearings with double V-ring sealing
- Belt cleaning with stainless steel spray pipes, optionally with internal cleaning brushes to keep the shower nozzles clear
- Separate discharge of filtrate and belt wash water for wash water recycling
