Sludge decanter for industrial wastewater treatment

Efficiently reclaim valuable resources from wastewater and industrial sludge with a high-performance decanter centrifuge, designed to tackle the challenges of dewatering and thickening processes while optimizing your production line.

The GEA sludge Decanter is an advanced centrifuge designed for wastewater and industrial sludge treatment. This continuously operating machine employs deep pond and gentle feed geometry to maximize separation efficiency while minimizing wear. Suitable for applications like biosolids management, manure processing, and fermentation residue separation, it produces end-products such as reclaimed water and nutrient-rich effluents. With customizable configurations, the decanter handles varying capacities and integrates seamlessly into existing production lines. Its energy-efficient design includes the GEA summationdrive® for optimized energy use, saving up to 60% compared to previous models. Built with stainless steel for enhanced corrosion resistance, it supports easy maintenance and operation, ensuring longevity and reliability.

Benefits

  • Minimizes operational costs with energy-efficient design, saving up to 60% energy.
  • Enhances resource recovery, turning waste into valuable end-products like biosolid fertilizer.
  • Reduces wear and maintenance needs with gentle feed geometry and stainless steel construction.
  • Integrates effortlessly with existing production lines, thanks to flexible and customizable configurations.
  • Supports sustainability goals by converting challenging waste streams into renewable energy sources.
Applications
Fermentation residues,Liquid manure,Biosolids,Industrial sludge,Manure,Sewage sludge,Wastewater treatment
End products
Processed water,Reclaimed water,Organic soil conditioner,Biogas,Nutrient-rich effluent,Hygienized manure,Biosolid fertilizer,Compost,Renewable energy sources
Steps before
Pre-treatment of wastewater,Coarse screening,Primary sedimentation,Biological treatment
Steps after
Final clarification,Sludge drying,Biosolids handling,Effluent discharge
Input ingredients
wastewater sludge,process wastewater,cleaning wastewater,municipal sludge,manure,digestate,sewage sludge,liquid manure,fermentation residues
Output ingredients
clarified phase,separated solids,biosolids,treated wastewater
Type
Continuously operating centrifuge
Design
Horizontal solid-wall bowl
Phase Discharge
Gravity discharge of the clarified phase
Material
Stainless steel contact parts
Space Requirements
Minimal (m3/h per m2)
Feed Geometry
Gentle for optimum flocculation and low wear
Energy Efficiency
Lowest energy consumption
Torque Measurement
GEA summationdrive®
Motor Configuration
Inline secondary motor (no belts)
Operation Type
Easy to operate and maintain
Performance
Excellent for high capacity and efficiency
Configuration
Flexible and customizable
Machine Configuration
Standardized for plug,play integration
Energy Savings
15 to 60 percent
Resource Efficiency
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Working mechanism
Continuously operating centrifuge with horizontal solid-wall bowl
Integration type
Plug,play integration
Pond design
Deep pond for maximum separation efficiency
Feed geometry
Gentle feed with optimum flocculation
Material flow type
Closed material flows
Discharge method
Gravity discharge of clarified phase
Configuration flexibility
Customizable machine configuration
Space requirement
Minimal space required (m3/h per m2)
Efficiency
Energy-efficient operation
Automation level
GEA summationdrive® for automatic torque measurement
Modularity
Flexible and modular design for various process requirements
Energy savings
15 to 60 percent energy savings compared to predecessor models
Testing capability
Mobile decanter systems for test before investment
Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
Machine footprint
Minimal space requirements (m3/h per m2)
Bowl type
Horizontal solid-wall bowl
Bowl design
Deep pond design
Construction material
Stainless steel
Discharge method
Gravity discharge
Control panel type
Automatic torque measurement and differential speed control
Control panel type
HMI touchscreen / PLC
Discharge method
Gravity discharge
Machine configuration
Customizable / Standardized
Configuration flexibility
Flexible configuration for specific processes
Market info
GEA is known for its expertise in engineering innovative and sustainable equipment and solutions, focusing on sectors such as food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and energy, with a reputation for quality, efficiency, and advanced technological applications in industrial processing.