Rotating sludge scraper
24 Jun 2014
Hydro International has launched its latest rotating sludge scraper designed for operating and energy savings.
A new technology for circular sludge settlement tanks in wastewater treatment has the potential to achieve major operating and energy savings for all UK water companies, claims Hydro International.
Launched in the UK by Hydro International, the Zickert Rotating Sludge Scraper builds on the success of proven technology for rectangular tanks.
With 90% of sludge settlement tanks estimated to be circular in the UK, the innovative Zickert 3700 promises a widespread retrofitting opportunity as well as being ideal for new installations.
It achieves the same lower-energy and high-sludge performance of rectangular Zickert scrapers and is suitable for primary, humus and final settlement tanks.
“The Zickert Rotating Sludge Scraper is a unique concept in scraper technology with great potential to upgrade the UK’s installed base of circular tanks, delivering significant advantages in through-life operating costs as well as odour control,” said Keith Hayward, UK sales and marketing manager for Hydro Wastewater.
“Traditional rotating bridge scrapers need frequent service and maintenance. They can also be prone to wear and mechanical breakdown. Now a new way of removing sludge without a bridge or moving electrical connection point has been developed and proven.”
The Zickert 3700 features an innovative peripheral drive and rotating scraper design.
The electrical drive is located on the perimeter tank wall with a static electrical connection point meaning no sliprings are needed.
The bottom scraper blades of the new Zickert 3700 are rotated via a circular ladder rail inside the tank wall, moving settled sludge to the collection point.
For more information, please visit: www@hydro-int.com or Email: enquiries@hydro-int.com
