Alternative Mechanical Dewatering Techniques

The disadvantage of the disc machine lies in the clogging problem. Trash in the sludge and unexpected power failures can cause clogged internals, and cleaning die machine is a tedious process. The stack must be disassembled one disc at a time. 

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