Water Environment Federation (WEF) Discussion ForumsWater Environment Federation (WEF) Discussion Forumshttp://www.wef.org/TechnicalDiscussions/jfuller@wef.orgThu, 21 Aug 2008 22:07:02 GMT20http://www.wef.org/TechnicalDiscussions/Topic8804-10-1.aspxSome of the top names include Andritz, Alfa-Laval, Westfalia....Wed, 18 Jun 2008 17:57:36 GMTbnr_guruhttp://www.wef.org/TechnicalDiscussions/Topic8804-10-1.aspxYou are asking a difficult question. <br>Every centrifuge has a market, so you have to figure out what you need <br>Do you have a high disposal cost? Over say...$40/wet ton <br>Do you expect to run the centrifuge a lot more than 30 hours per week?<br><br>If you answered no to both questions, than the lower cost, not so well known brands will probably be more cost effective. <br><br>If you answered yes, then you probably would do well to consider spending more money for a more rugged, hopefully higher performance one.<br><br>Obtain copies of the instruction books of models you are considering, and judge if they contain enough information therein to maintain them<br><br>Ask all vendors for installation lists and call several and talk to both maintenance persons and operators. Visit centrifuge installations in your area<br><br>If the fog the vendors throw up is really thick, (Here comes the crass commercial) I consult with engineers and owners to help them make such choices.<br><br>Peter LaMontagne <br><br>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:36:35 GMTPeter LaMontagnehttp://www.wef.org/TechnicalDiscussions/Topic8804-10-1.aspxAndritz makes a good one we have had luck with. They are Texas Based.Fri, 04 Apr 2008 13:54:28 GMThighcountryophttp://www.wef.org/TechnicalDiscussions/Topic8804-10-1.aspxAt the WEF biosolids show earlier this week, a presentation was given by Dr. Mohammed Abu-Orf comparing performance of Belt Filter Press and a Centrifuge at Ocean County Utilities Authority, NJ. The plant ended up going with the BFP but the recommendation was given that, if possible, piloting makes a lot of sense so a real comparison can be made for your sludge. I've heard this sentiment elsewhere. I suspect that it's a combination of varying effectiveness under different conditions in addition to the free market we enjoy that contribute to the fact that there's more than one way to skin the dewatering cat.<br><br> I know a lot of centrifuge manufacturers have pilots available...Flottweg, Alfa Laval, etc. so it might be worth seeing what it would take to get something like that going. The local reps are a good place to start. If you're not sold on a centrifuge, you could try some other technologies and see some consequences firsthand.Fri, 04 Apr 2008 10:49:20 GMTmjwbooferhttp://www.wef.org/TechnicalDiscussions/Topic8804-10-1.aspxOne issue with high G centrifuges is that the high shear energy rips open cells and the nutrient then cause a regrowth of coliform and other organisms along with a serious odor problem. We rated our odor in DUs, Dead Animal units! WERF has done a bunch of research on this. It would be important to visit and/or call plants with the exact model you are thinking about using. At one plant side by side centrifuges by the same manufacturer, but different models, where the high solids one made stinky cake and the other one didn't.Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:26:41 GMTRob Baurhttp://www.wef.org/TechnicalDiscussions/Topic8804-10-1.aspxWere looking to purchase two new centrifuges for dewatering our digested sludge. We are currently using a centrifuge so were familiar with them. Sure like to hear some feed back on the good,bad and the ugly.Wed, 02 Apr 2008 11:57:41 GMTDookie