ALDRUM Sludge Thickening System - Flocculation Reactor0 pages
ALDRUM Sludge Thickening System
Flocculation Reactor
ALDRUM Flocculation Reactors are a range of pressureless
reactors with a specially designed ”paddle” agitator that
ensures a proper flocculation of the sludge. The reactors are
designed to mix a polymer solution with a sludge in a way
that optimises the flocculation of the solids in the sludge.
The agitator is also designed to be self-cleaning thus avoiding
possible ragging problems.
The ALDRUM Flocculation Reactors are available in five sizes
from 7 m3/h / 30 GPM up to 120 m3/h / 530 GPM on the
basis of 1% DS sludge feed.
As the flocculated sludge flows to the ALDRUM Drum Thickener
by gravity, the ALDRUM Flocculation Reactor must be
installed at the same level as the ALDRUM Drum Thickener.
Since the outlet of the ALDRUM Flocculation Reactor is
attached directly to the inlet of the ALDRUM Drum Thickener,
no pump is necessary between the ALDRUM Flocculation
Reactor and the ALDRUM Drum Thickener.
The inclusion of the ALDRUM Flocculation Reactor is nearly
always recommended, especially when difficult sludges are
treated or when there is any uncertainty regarding the conditions
of the sludge.
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