In the demanding world of industrial water processing, maintaining peak efficiency and reducing downtime are critical to your operation’s success. We understand the challenges you face with heavily loaded water systems, and particularly, the difficulties in managing high solids content.

That’s why Sigma Design Company engineered the Model 4583 High Solids Separations and Water Recovery System. The system filters and thickens high solids process water with Total Suspended Solids (TSS) between 300 ppm to 40,000 ppm/ mg/l. The final discharge of the process and treated water contains significantly reduced TSS and BOD levels, making it suitable for permitted discharge to most wastewater facilities.

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Variable speed feed pumps send flow to a first cut drum screen where a bulk of the large particles are removed from the flow. The effluent of the drum screen is automatically monitored, and flow adjusted to maintain a balanced system. This is especially needed in applications that experience upset conditions or variable TSS loading. Collected solids are discharged through a spiral compactor where the system presses and dewaters solids to an approximate 35% dryness. In many systems, the collected solids/biomass can be used as a secondary revenue source as fertilizer, or other ingredients needed for food and pharmaceutical processes.

An integrated equalization tank collects separated process fluid and delivers it to an automatic filter skid to further reduce the TSS and BOD. The effluent from the automatic filter can be sent to local municipalities with reduced TSS and BOD, or it can be diverted and used for washdown in other plant processes.

Our Smart System Controls allow PLC/HMI controlled modulation and P&ID loops to control all process parameters. A freshwater hookup is available to run a cleaning loop through the system.

Our cutting-edge technology leverages the latest advancements in filtration and automation technology, delivering a system that is both robust and efficient.

Applications of High Solids Separations and Water Recovery Systems

• Wastewater/Industrial Wastewater Treatment includes textiles, paper mills, and food processing industries that generate wastewater with high TSS, containing remnants of raw materials and processing agents.
• Recycling and Reuse of recovered water that can often be reused in the same process or utilized for other purposes.
• Mining and Mineral Processing, Ore Extraction and Washing due to processes such as the washing of mined ores that result in runoff heavily laden with fine rock particles and minerals that are removed by this system.
• Food and Beverage Industry/Fruit and Vegetable Processing by removing organic and inorganic particulates, thus enabling water reuse in a water-intensive industry.
• Construction and Land Development/Site Preparation and Excavation that produce runoff water with high levels of soil, clay, and organic matter, especially after rainfall.
• Pharmaceutical Production by reducing discharge process water that contains high TSS to below-permitted levels.
• Oil and Gas/Drilling Operations by removing fine rock particles and drilling cuttings found in water and drilling fluids used in the extraction process.
• Oil and Gas/Produced Water by treating water extracted along with oil and gas containing high levels of suspended solids.

Contact Sigma Design for Your High Solids Recovery & Filtration Solutions

Sigma Design Sigma Design is a leader in full-service project management, with years of experience in the water filtration industry. We have designed and manufactured our prefilter system to ensure that your industrial water filtration system continues to run smoothly and efficiently. For a one-stop experience on your new project, contact us today to get started.