SOLUTION
Reduce Sludge Volume and Disposal Costs
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- Reduce Sludge Volume and Disposal Costs
- AMCON’s Solutions
- Cost Reduction Effects of Sludge Dewatering
- Toward Further Volume Reduction and Resource Recovery | Sludge Dryer and Sludge Dewatering and Fermentation System
- Applicable to a Wide Range of Sludge Types and Industries
- Case Studies
- How the Consultation and Implementation Process Works
- Common Questions
- Let AMCON Help Reduce Your Industrial Waste Disposal Costs
Content 01Are You Facing These Sludge Disposal Cost Challenges?
- Industrial waste disposal unit costs are rising, increasing the cost burden of Sludge Treatment.
- The performance of your existing Sludge Dewatering Press has declined, and Moisture Content is not decreasing as expected.
AMCON’s Solutions
Through Sludge Treatment equipment including VOLUTE DUO™ / VOLUTE™, AMCON supports industrial waste disposal cost reduction by reducing sludge volume.
Whether you are considering a new installation or facing issues with the performance or Moisture Content of an existing dewatering press, we can provide Solutions tailored to your situation. Because industrial waste disposal costs are often calculated based on sludge weight or volume, reducing Moisture Content through dewatering may help lower hauling and disposal costs.AMCON Sludge Dewatering Presses efficiently remove water from sludge, helping reduce industrial waste volume and weight, lower hauling frequency, reduce sludge cake storage space, and contribute to lower CO2 emissions during hauling.
Cost Reduction Effects of Sludge Dewatering
Reduce Sludge Disposal Volume to 1/10 to 1/15 of Vacuum Truck Hauling
Most sludge hauled by vacuum truck or similar methods is water.
By dewatering the sludge in advance with a Sludge Dewatering Press, the weight and volume of hauled sludge can be greatly reduced, helping lower industrial waste disposal and transportation costs. For example, under the assumed conditions below, with vacuum hauling cost estimated at JPY 10,000/m³ and sludge cake disposal cost at JPY 20,000/t, the estimated annual cost reduction is approximately JPY 5.9 million.
| ASSUMPTION DATA
Sludge volume: 720 m³/year |
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Reduce Sludge Disposal Costs by Approximately Half by Replacing an Existing Cloth-Type Dewatering Press
In some cases, replacing an existing cloth-type Sludge Dewatering Press with VOLUTE™ has lowered the Moisture Content of sludge cake and reduced sludge disposal costs to approximately half.
Under the conditions below, assuming a sludge cake collection price of JPY 20,000/t, the estimated annual cost reduction is approximately JPY 2.3 million.
Condition Data
*Calculated based on 360 operating days per year.* |
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We can provide an estimate after reviewing your treatment conditions, so please feel free to contact us.
VOLUTE DUO™ / VOLUTE™ Dewatering Presses
VOLUTE DUO™ / VOLUTE™ Dewatering Presses
This is a multi-disc screw press dewatering machine. Its proprietary clog-free design enables it to handle a wide range of sludge types, including organic, inorganic, oily, and highly fibrous sludge.
See details for VOLUTE DUO™ / VOLUTE™ Dewatering Presses here
Toward Further Volume Reduction and Resource Recovery | Sludge Dryer and Sludge Dewatering and Fermentation System
In addition to volume reduction by Sludge Dewatering Press, AMCON can also propose the following equipment and systems depending on your objectives.
Sludge Dryer
Sludge Dryer
When combined with VOLUTE™ Dewatering Press, the sludge cake can be dried into dried sludge with a Moisture Content of approximately 10 to 40%. Compared with using only a Sludge Dewatering Press, further reduction of waste sludge volume can be expected. Electric heat-source rotary kiln types and steam heat-source drum types are available.
Sludge Dewatering and Fermentation System Dell Compo
Sludge Dewatering and Fermentation System Dell Compo
This system is designed for rural community wastewater treatment facilities serving 1,000 to 3,000 people. It converts Waste Activated Sludge with a Moisture Content of approximately 99% into fermented sludge for discharge. After fertilizer registration with the local municipality, the fermented sludge can be used as fertilizer or a soil conditioner. It is used as an option for local resource circulation of sludge.
See details for the Sludge Dewatering and Fermentation System Dell Compo
Applicable to a Wide Range of Sludge Types and Industries
AMCON Sludge Dewatering Presses can handle a wide range of sludge properties and sludge types.
| Sludge properties | Organic sludge, inorganic sludge, oil-bearing sludge, sludge containing a large amount of fibrous material, etc. |
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| Sludge types | Waste Activated Sludge, coagulated and settled sludge, Dissolved-Air Flotation (DAF) scum, etc. |
Selected Installations
Food and beverage manufacturing, livestock and meat processing, chemical manufacturing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, industrial waste treatment, recycling, machinery manufacturing and metal processing, laundry, paper manufacturing, building material manufacturing, crude oil extraction, apparel and textiles, commercial facilities, wastewater treatment plants, water treatment plants, rural community wastewater treatment plants, and more.Because sludge properties differ from customer to customer, we confirm actual dewatering results through a Sludge Sample Test before proposing suitable equipment
Case Studies
Turn Sludge into a Resource and Eliminate Disposal Costs
Ginoza Village Matsuda Clean Center in Japan
Vacuum hauling disposal costs were an issue, but the DELCOMPO Sludge Dewatering and Fermentation System dewatered and fermented the sludge into fertilizer. The sludge fertilizer was used on farmland, reducing sludge disposal costs to zero.
Sludge cake
Fermented sludge
How the Consultation and Implementation Process Works
- 1.Contact Us
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We begin by understanding your current operational challenges. Contact us using the inquiry form or by phone.
- 2.Sludge Sample Testing
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We evaluate your sludge sample to confirm characteristics such as moisture content and polymer dosage requirements. Upon request, on-site testing using an actual machine at your Wastewater Treatment facility is also available (charged service).
* Please send approximately 2–3 liters of sludge (or 3–4 liters for inorganic sludge) along with a shipping invoice and Safety Data Sheet. * Please prepare the sample container. Submitted containers 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.Equipment Selection & Solution Proposal
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We recommend the most suitable equipment based on your sludge characteristics and required treatment capacity.
- 4.Manufacturing & Delivery
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Equipment is manufactured at AMCON’s or distributor’s production facility and delivered to your site. Integration with existing equipment or installation of new systems can also be arranged upon request.
- 5.Commissioning & Operational Adjustment
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Equipment settings are adjusted and operating conditions are verified during commissioning.
- 6.After-Sales Support
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We provide maintenance and operational support based on your operating conditions.
Common Questions
- Can you simulate how much industrial waste disposal costs can be reduced?
- Yes. After reviewing your current sludge discharge volume, Moisture Content, disposal unit cost, and other conditions, we provide an estimated reduction based on the results of the Sludge Sample Test.
- Are chemicals also required for Sludge Treatment?
- This depends on the target material, but Polymer Coagulants are commonly used in many sludge dewatering processes. AMCON can also propose Polymer selection based on sludge properties, so please feel free to contact us.
- Can you support sites with limited installation space?
- Please consult us. We propose equipment and layouts that take into account existing equipment interfaces and limited installation space.
Let AMCON Help Reduce Your Industrial Waste Disposal Costs
From a Sludge Sample Test through equipment selection, Engineering Design, manufacturing, installation, and After-Sales Support, AMCON supports Sludge Volume Reduction. Whether industrial waste disposal costs are increasing every year or you would like to review the performance of an existing dewatering press, please feel free to contact us even if you are still gathering information or evaluating options.
