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    Trouble-Shooting Stubborn Settling with Coagulants

    I am working on a strategy for solids removal, from an effluent stream that is derived from fermented food. The food is de-watered first through a mesh vibratory screen, filtering out particles above the smallest sieve size (I believe this is 40 microns or larger, however I can check detail...
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    Terminal connector

    Hi, I’m looking for a terminal connector that is like this one, or similar. Does anybody know where I could order something like this?
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    Circular Clarifier Design Tips

    Ashtray, I owe you a coffee (or beer) after this since we are >3 replies deep here! I'll try to respond in order: - I assume its a batch process that you fill up , let settle for 4 hours then you drain off the supernatant and then refill. Once per day you drain off the sludge. yep, exactly...
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    Circular Clarifier Design Tips

    Within 3-4 hours, 90 percent of the solids have a tendency to settle. It is possible though that batches will vary.
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    Circular Clarifier Design Tips

    Ashtree, thanks for the reply. I have attached a diagram with a very generic design that I have in CAD so far. The labeled elements are either diameters, or Bulkheads. It is meant for a capacity of 800 gallons, with a 5.25' height and a 5' diameter. The cone bottom is cut off before its tip...
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    Circular Clarifier Design Tips

    I am developing a water treatment system for a operation that is not unlike a brewery, as we are settling, neutralizing, and discharging high solids fermentation effluent once it has been physically dewatered. I will likely be designing a circular cone-bottom clarifier specifically for this...
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    Comparing small footprint dewatering systems - for wastewater or brewery waste

    I am considering using one of two small-footprint methods for dewatering a ferment solid. The material is not unlike beer mash, and I was wondering if anybody here has experience with either type of equipment. The first method would incorporate a rotary drum thickener with a circular filter...
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    What have been your experiences with pH adjustment systems?

    I am curious if anybody has experience with the Water Tectonics 'Phatbox', or other continuous systems? The price is unlisted online, but ideally I would like to purchase one that can be modified to handle a range of flow-rates.
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    Building the ultimate dryer

    Batch is more likely, in terms of tonnage, 6-12 would be ideal (of incoming mass).
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    Building the ultimate dryer

    I'd like to build a custom dryer for taking high moisture content food scraps, using as little energy as possible. I realize that this is a subject that many have tackled, and with concrete efficiency limits. A nudge to any resources devoted specifically to this, or any corrections you could...
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