Solids Handling, Biosolids

Solids Dewatering/ Biosolids Production

Digested Sludge from the digester is removed and conveyed through a Screw Press. The Screw Press has an internal screw that presses liquids through fine screens and removes excess water from the solids in the sludge.

Digesters

Thickened solids are blended in a large tank called a Digester. In the Digester a decomposition process occurs further breaking down the microorganisms and bacteria. One of the by-products of this process is the production of bio-gas (methane) which is utilized for energy recovery in the facilities boilers to heat the digesters and facility buildings