Continuous Filtration and Expression

whilst the moisture content of filter cakes emanating from belt presses is hi o than in those produced in batch processes, in goieral the continuous nature of the fiha, its power requirements, etc. are positive selection featurea 

Modem centrifiiges are designed, with larger residence times, and modified beadt geometry, to enhance the dewatering process. 

A recoit technical publication [Young, 1991] lists the operating costs per tomie of dry sblids as  

Modem centrifuge Diaphragm press Old-style centrifiige Beh press 

S Large diameter stainless steel perforated roll 6. Seven decreasing diameter compression rolls 

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