Archives for: March 20th, 2018

A Complete Guide to Types of Screening in Wastewater Treatment

Written by AOS Treatment Solutions on March 20, 2018
types of screening in wastewater treatment

  A necessary part of all municipal and industrial wastewater treatment plants, wastewater screening retains solids found in the wastewater. These solids must be removed at the very beginning of the water treatment process, as these solids could make the Read More

What Is a Sludge Dewatering Screw Press?

Written by AOS Treatment Solutions on March 13, 2018
sludge dewatering screw press

Water and wastewater treatment have many components. One of these is the sludge dewatering screw process. Here's how it works and why it is a useful solution to minimizing waste. What Is a Screw Press for Sludge Dewatering? In simple Read More

What is the Sludge Thickening Process in Water Treatment?

Written by AOS Treatment Solutions on March 6, 2018
what is sludge thickening?

What is sludge from water treatment? Generally, it contains biosolids removed from liquid sewage. Sludge thickening is important because it is the process used in wastewater treatment centers to increase the solids concentration and decrease the free water. This step Read More

How Much Energy Does a Wastewater Treatment Plant Use?

Written by AOS Treatment Solutions on March 1, 2018
how much energy does a wastewater treatment plant use?

Wastewater treatment energy consumption varies considerably throughout the country. There are several reasons for this, including variations in climate, equipment efficiency, types of pollutants, and specific energy practices. There are many benefits of limiting energy use and ways you can Read More