Gravi-Tek™ Sludge Thickening System provides a cost-effective, efficient and reliable means of thickening municipal or industrial sludge.
Technical Details
Performance
The table below shows typical performance figures for the Gravi-Tek™ System in a variety of applications, given on a per metre belt width basis.
| Sludge Type | Input % D.S. | Throughput (m3/hr/m-width) | Output % D.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
Municipal Primary |
1 to 4 |
20 to 40 |
6 - 10% |
Municipal Biological |
0.3 to 2 |
40 to 60 |
5 - 8% |
Industrial Biological |
0.3 to 2 |
30 to 50 |
4 - 8% |
Waterworks |
0.2 to 1 |
15 to 30 |
4 - 7% |
Sludge can vary considerably and these figures are intended as a guide only.
Technical Data
Gravi-Tek™ Systems are available in six configurations, specific to your application.
| Effective Belt Width (mm) | 500 | 650 | 1000 | 1500 | 2000 | 3000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Overall Length (m) |
4.40 |
4.40 |
4.40 |
4.40 |
4.40 |
4.40 |
Overall Width (m) |
1.25 |
1.40 |
1.75 |
2.25 |
2.75 |
3.25 |
Overall Height (no hood) (m) |
1.50 |
1.50 |
1.50 |
1.50 |
1.50 |
1.70 |
Overall Height (incl hood) (m) |
1.85 |
1.85 |
1.85 |
1.85 |
1.85 |
2.05 |
Installed Power (kW) |
0.75 |
0.75 |
1.1 |
1.1 |
1.5 |
2.2 |
Wash Water (m) at 6 bar |
2.5 |
3.3 |
5.0 |
7.5 |
10.0 |
15.0 |
Overall Weight (unladen) (kg) |
1,900 |
2,000 |
2,400 |
2,800 |
3,200 |
4,000 |
Overall Weight (wet) (kg) |
2,600 |
2,800 |
3,400 |
4,100 |
4,700 |
5,500 |

