Guide to Wastewater Screening Equipment
The main purpose of wastewater screening equipment is to remove solid materials from the wastewater system. Solid materials can contaminate waterways, damage equipment, and reduce the overall efficiency of the system, which is why they must be removed at all costs.
In this guide, we’ll cover the different types of wastewater screens available, and give you tips on how to select the right one for your plant.
Types of Wastewater Screens
There are four major types of wastewater screens: rotary drum, in-channel, auger, and static. Let’s take a look at each type, how they’re designed, and what they’re used for.
Rotary Drum Screens
Rotary drum screens are incredibly versatile and offer superior solid recovery from waste streams. At JWC Environmental, we offer internally fed and externally fed drum screens. Internally fed drum screens handle pumped flow and are typically needed when there are higher flow rates. Externally fed drum screens offer 100% overflow protection and are best suited in plants with high oil or grease loadings.
In-Channel Screens
If you find yourself in situations without a grinder, you may want to consider a gravity flow in-channel screen. We offer band screens, fine screens, automated bar screens, and chain and rake screens, which all feature unique designs. All options can provide incredible benefits to your wastewater screening process.
Auger Screens
Auger screens are particularly useful for high solid facilities and smaller water treatment plants. JWC offers an Auger Monster, which works off of gravity flow and is the perfect solution for businesses seeking an all-in-one grinder, fine screen, and compactor.
Static Screens
JWC offers sidehill static and sidehill pressure screens. These types of screens are primarily used for trapping smaller debris. They’re the best option for those seeking lower operating costs and easy installs.
Why Selecting the Right Screen Matters
Wastewater screening is the first line of defense during the filtration process. If your design fails to meet industry standards, you may end up damaging and clogging your equipment every week.
If you’re not sure what factors to consider when searching for wastewater screening equipment, you’ll benefit the most from this next section.
How to Select the Right Wastewater Screen
When selecting screens, the first area you should focus on is the wastewater itself. Find out which contaminants are in the wastewater. In many industrial operations, fats, oils, and grease are common. However, you should also consider other contaminants, like salt, surface-active agents, and corrosive matter. If you don’t identify and understand the contaminants in the wastewater, you may experience screen binding/clogging.
The flow rate is also crucial. How fast or slow will the wastewater move through the screen? For best efficiency, make your decision based on the maximum flow rate possible.
Finally, decide how important the byproducts are. Many industrial applications need to screen specific particles out of the effluent to re-use for another purpose. It can be a massive revenue generator for your company. Once you’ve chosen the target size of the particles, you can choose an appropriate screen.
Contact JWC Environmental Today
Still have questions? JWC Environmental is here to help! We’ve been a trusted manufacturer of wastewater screening equipment since 1973. Based in the United States, we help clients around the globe, and are known for our innovative solutions.
You can view our full line of products here. If you need help selecting the right wastewater screen, contact us today to speak with one of our ISO-certified specialists.