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Roto-Guard
Drum
Screen/Thickener

PARKSON CORPORATION
SLUDGE THICKENING

The Roto-Guard Drum Screen/Thickener is a low-cost

rotary drum sludge thickener capable of reducing sludge
volumes up to 90%, thereby reducing sludge handling costs.
A typical application is thickening WAS at 0.5 to 1.0% feed
solids. With the addition of the appropriate polymer type
and dosage, thickening to 4-6 weight percent is achieved.

SCREENING

When used for screening applications, the Roto-Guard

Drum Screen/Thickener will remove a wide range of
suspended solids from a liquid stream. Because it is
mechanically self-cleaning, it is most effective on greasy
and oily applications or for fiber removal.

Perforation sizes vary depending on the application, and

by using a support drum, stainless steel mesh or polyester
cloths are available for the finest screening.

Splash hoods shown on

the RG2000 provide for
sanitary processing and
control of process odors.

APPLICATIONS ADVANTAGES
A. Thickening of sludges prior to: • Mechanically self-cleaning
Land Application • Low capital costs
Sludge Drying Beds • Low power costs
Further Dewatering (Belt Filter Presses) • Corrosion-resistant materials (SS or FRP)
Digestion • Automatic overflow (option)
B. Screening of wastewaters: allows unattended operation
Industrial • Low maintenance costs
Pulp and Paper • Simplicity of operation
Textiles • Delivered completely assembled
Slaughterhouses • Permanent lubrication system
Food and Beverage Processing • Enclosed for odor control
Tanneries
Industrial Wastes
Poultry Plants
Municipal
Primary Sewage Treatment
(in place of clarifiers or travelling screens)
Intake to Water Treatment Plants

Front cover photograph RG2500 is shown with

illustrates the fine screen of its adjustable legs fully
an RG2500 cylinder with extended to produce the
1.0 mm perforations. driest solids discharge.
PRINCIPAL OF OPERATION
FEED
The Roto-Guard Drum Screen/
Thickener consists of an internally
fed rotary drum (A) with an integral
internal screw (B) which transports
thickened sludge or screenings out
of the drum. The drum rotates on
permanently lubricated trunnion
wheels (C), and is driven by either a
variable or constant speed drive (D).
After (any) chemical conditioning,
the feed enters through an inlet
pipe (E) where it is gently fed to
the inside of the drum. The liquid
filtrate passes through the drum
perforations into a collection
trough (F), leaving thickened
sludge or screenings on the inside
of the drum. Additional dewatering
occurs as the sludge is transported
up the balance of the sloped drum
to the discharge chute (G).
NORMAL OPERATION
OVERLOADED OPERATION
FILTRATE
To prevent “blinding” of the drum
surface, the unit is equipped with
spray nozzles (not shown) and an
optional rotating brush (H).
Stainless steel covers are provided
for housekeeping and a ventilation
connection can be provided for
additional odor control.
AUTOMATIC OVERFLOW SYSTEM
Normal Operation
(1) Feed enters the Roto-Guard
through the inlet pipe.
(2) Filtrate passes through the
drum perforations while the
sludge or solids are retained
inside the drum.
(3) Filtrate flows by gravity
into the collection trough
and through the outlet nozzle.
Overload Operation
(1) Feed enters the Roto-Guard
through the inlet pipe.
(2) The feed rate exceeds design
and the liquid level increases
to the point where it overflows
the drum.
(3) The excess feed exits the Roto-
Guard through a separate
outlet nozzle.
(4) The microswitch contact is
closed, activating an alarm,
stopping or reducing the feed
rate, closing the inlet valve
or whatever action alleviates
the overflow.
SCREENED/THICKENED
SOLIDS
(4) During normal operation, the
position of the microswitch is
horizontal.
(5) Thickened sludge or screened
solids are transported up the
sloped drum by the internal
screw (6), and are discharged
after sufficient drainage
time.
(5) The excess feed exits through
a separate outlet nozzle, thus
preventing contamination of
the liquid filtrate or screened/
thickened solids. Overflow
can be piped back to the feed
source or elsewhere upstream
of the drum screen/thickener.
(6) The filtrate flows into the
collection trough and through
the outlet nozzle by gravity.
(7) Thickened sludge or screened
solids are transported up the
sloped drum by the screw (8)
and discharged.
TECHNICAL DATA
Dimensions/Models 500 1000 2000 2500 3000
Horsepower 0.33 0.75 0.75 1.5 3.0
Length, (A) 4'3" 6'4" 9'4" 11'6" 13'5"
Width, (B) 1'10" 2'7" 3'4" 4'4" 5'0"
Height, (C) 2'8" 4'6" 5'6" 6'6" 8'5"

Typical Capacities (GPM)

Waste Activated Sludge 5 30 75 150 250
Pulp Mill Waste 55 360 790 1500 2610
Slaughterhouse 65 405 855 1500 2820
Poultry Wastes 95 600 1400 2500 4500
Raw Sewage 95 690 1500 2500 4950

Capacity is dependent on drum dimensions, speed, sieve opening, hydraulic and solids loading as well as the nature of the feed.

©
1987 PARKSON CORPORATION

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