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On-site Pilot Test for Sludge Dewatering Presses
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- On-site Pilot Test for Sludge Dewatering Presses
- What Is an On-site Pilot Test?
- Why AMCON’s On-site Pilot Test
- Sludge Dewatering Press Features Verified Through the Pilot Test
- Sludge Treatment for a Wide Range of Industries and Applications
- Case Studies
- How the Pilot Test Process Works
- Common Questions
- Have Questions About Sludge Dewatering Press?
Content 01On-Site Pilot Testing to Address Your Concerns Before Installation
- Verify dewatering performance, cake moisture content, treatment capacity, and polymer dosage under actual operating conditions.
- Evaluate an alternative Sludge Dewatering Press before replacing your existing equipment.
- Gain confidence in equipment operation and Maintenance before your first installation.
AMCON brings a Sludge Dewatering Press to your Wastewater Treatment facility so performance can be evaluated using your actual sludge under real operating conditions. In addition to verifying dewatering performance, our specialists explain equipment operation and Maintenance, helping you make informed decisions before installation.
What Is an On-site Pilot Test?
Unlike a Sludge Sample Test, an on-site pilot test is conducted under your actual plant conditions. Our specialists perform commissioning, optimize operating parameters and polymer dosage, and help you understand how the equipment is expected to perform after installation.
What You Can Verify During the Pilot Test
- Dewatering performance using your actual sludge
- Operating data, including moisture content, treatment capacity, and polymer dosage
- Ease of operation and Maintenance
- Recommendations for the most suitable equipment model and polymer based on your sludge characteristics and site conditions
Why AMCON’s On-site Pilot Test
Test Unit Selected for Your Application
We select the most suitable test unit based on your sludge characteristics and treatment requirements. Pumps, hoses, and other necessary equipment are supplied as a complete package, allowing the pilot test to begin promptly.
Installation Planning
We provide installation recommendations tailored to your site, including equipment layout and integration with existing facilities.
Sludge Sample Test
Before the pilot test, we perform Sludge Sample Test using your sludge to confirm dewatering suitability. The results also help us recommend the most appropriate equipment model and polymer.
Sludge Dewatering Press Features Verified Through the Pilot Test
The pilot test allows you to evaluate the clog-free design for oily sludge together with AMCON’s proprietary dewatering technology for low-concentration sludge. Performance can be verified using a wide range of sludge types from various industries.
Self-cleaning mechanism designed to resist clogging, including oily sludge applications
Simple operation and easy Maintenance
Capable of dewatering low-concentration sludge from TS 0.2%
Energy-saving operation and water-saving design
High Solid Recovery Rate
Low noise and low vibration
Sludge Treatment for a Wide Range of Industries and Applications
AMCON Sludge Dewatering Presses are designed to handle a wide variety of sludge conditions, from raw water containing high levels of fibrous material to low-concentration, high-concentration, and high-viscosity sludge.
Industries
Municipal water and wastewater facilities, food and beverage manufacturing, livestock and meat processing, chemical manufacturing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, industrial waste treatment, recycling, machinery manufacturing and metal processing, commercial laundry, paper manufacturing, building materials manufacturing, crude oil production, textile manufacturing, commercial facilities, and more.
Sludge Types
Waste Activated Sludge, coagulation sedimentation sludge, dissolved air flotation froth, raw water, grease trap sludge, mixed raw sludge, anaerobically digested sludge, aerobically digested sludge, and more.
Case Studies
Verifying Performance Before Equipment Selection Through a Pilot Test and Rental
Automotive Parts Manufacturer
The customer was planning to replace an existing dewatering press but required performance verification before introducing a different dewatering technology. Following an on-site pilot test using the customer’s sludge, the equipment was evaluated through a rental program before the VOLUTE™ Dewatering Press was selected.
VOLUTE™ Dewatering Press
Flocculation Process
Verifying Stable Performance Under Changing Sludge Conditions
Puerto Vallarta Wastewater Treatment Plant, Mexico
Daily variations in sludge characteristics and concentration made stable operation difficult. An on-site pilot test was conducted under actual operating conditions, allowing the customer to verify treatment performance. The evaluation confirmed stable processing capability and reliable performance despite changes in sludge characteristics, leading to the selection of the VOLUTE™ Dewatering Press.
VOLUTE™ Dewatering Press
Flocculation Process
How the Pilot Test Process Works
- 1. Contact Us
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We discuss your sludge type, sludge volume, installation location, and project requirements. Please contact us using the inquiry form or by phone.
- 2. Sludge Sample Testing
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We evaluate your sludge sample to verify compatibility with the AMCON Sludge Dewatering Press. Please send approximately 2–3 liters of sludge (3–4 liters for inorganic sludge) along with a shipping invoice and Safety Data Sheet. Sample containers should be prepared by the customer and will not be returned.
Address for sludge sample
AMCON INC. International Sales Department
1926, Nippa-cho, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Japan 223-0057
TEL : +81 45 540 8580
- 3. Site Assessment
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When required, our engineers conduct a site visit to confirm installation conditions.
- 4. Proposal and Agreement
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We provide a quotation based on the test period together with the delivery and collection schedule.
- 5. Delivery, Installation and Commissioning
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The equipment is delivered on the scheduled date. After installation, our specialists complete commissioning and operational adjustment before the pilot test begins.
- 6. Pilot Test Report
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Following completion of the pilot test, we provide operating data, including moisture content, treatment capacity, and polymer dosage.
Common Questions
- What is the difference between a Pilot Test and a Sludge Sample Test?
- A Sludge Sample Test is conducted using sludge provided by the customer to evaluate dewatering performance and polymer selection under laboratory conditions. A Pilot Test is performed at the customer’s Wastewater Treatment facility using an AMCON Sludge Dewatering Press under actual operating conditions.
- How much does a Pilot Test cost?
- The cost depends on factors such as the pilot test duration and transportation requirements. Please contact us with your project details, and we will provide a quotation tailored to your requirements.
Have Questions About Sludge Dewatering Press?
Whether you are collecting information or evaluating solutions, our specialists are here to help. Feel free to contact us for advice, equipment selection or a quotation.
