Solids Capture in Thickening and Dewatering Process

Operators are often asked to find ways to produce drier discharge solids, reduce hydraulic loading, reduce chemical dosage, and reduce operating times, all with the ultimate goal of reducing operational costs. Optimizing the system becomes a balancing act where all parameters must be acknowledged. Solids capture is often overlooked as a parameter that can have a significant impact on the optimization of thickening and dewatering. It can also help improve the overall performance of the water resource recovery facility (WRRF).