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Concentrator-integrated screw press

US8881648B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 1, 2010
Grant dateNov 11, 2014
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Expiry dateJul 25, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC02F11/147
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A concentrator-integrated screw press includes: a continuous concentrator configured to continuously concentrate sludge and discharge the sludge as concentrated sludge, and including a discharge amount equalization unit configured to equalize an amount of concentrated sludge to be discharged per unit time; a positive displacement pump installed consecutively to the concentrator, and configured to continuously transport the concentrated sludge discharged from the concentrator; and a screw press installed consecutively to a discharge side of the positive displacement pump, and configured to compress and dewater the concentrated sludge.

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