Sludge Scraper

Sludge scraper is to scrape the sludge in the sedimentation tank to a centralized part (or settling tank inlet end of the sludge collection hopper) of the mechanical equipment to ensure the effective removal of sludge and to prevent sludge accumulation (exclude the mud settled in the bottom of the pool and skim the surface of the scum, also known as the clarifier), mostly used in wastewater treatment plants for the primary sedimentation tanks, when used in the gravity type sludge thickening tanks known as thickener.

center drive sludge scraper class

Center Drive Scraper

It is widely used for scraping and discharging mud of radial sedimentation tank with small diameter (no more than 18m) in water supply and drainage projects

peripheral driving sludge scraper class

Peripheral Driving Scraper

It is widely used in large diameter radial sedimentation tank for discharging mud in water supply and drainage engineering. Adopt the middle water and mud drainage, peripheral drainage.

truss sludge scraper class

Truss Sludge Scraper

It is suitable for the moment type advection sedimentation tank, and the sludge deposited in the bottom of the tank is scraped and discharged into the sludge collection tank.

chain and flight scraper class

Chain and Flight Scraper

Travel mechanism chain drive along the length direction, pool running gear drives the sedimentation tank bottom sludge scraping scraping mud device to set groove.

Types of sludge scrapers

According to the direction of water flow

  1. Spoke-flow sedimentation tank scraper: applicable to spoke-flow sedimentation tank, scraper along the bottom of the tank for radial movement.
  2. Plain flow sedimentation tank scraper: applicable to plain flow sedimentation tank, scraper along the pool length direction.
  3. Vertical flow sedimentation tank scraper: applicable to vertical flow sedimentation tank, scraper along the wall for vertical movement.

In addition, according to the direction of the pool to be divided, the first two can be called rotating sludge scraper, the latter is called longitudinal sludge scraper.

According to the transmission mode

  1. Peripheral transmission scraper: the transmission device is located at the edge of the pool, through the drive shaft and connecting rod driven scraper arm rotation.
  2. Center drive scraper: the transmission device is located in the center of the pool, through the vertical shaft and scraper arm driven scraper rotation.
  3. Truss type sludge scraper: the mud scraper consists of truss structure, walking wheel on the track, driven by the scraper rotation.
  4. Traveling car type mud scraper: the mud scraper is installed on the traveling car, walking on the surface of the pool, driving the scraper to rotate.
  5. Chain and flight scraper: the scraper consists of chain and scraper, the scraper slides along the bottom of the pool.

Sludge scraper selection

Choosing the right mud scraper depends on several factors:

  • Tank shape and size: the type of scraper should be compatible with the geometry and size of the tank.
  • Sludge characteristics: The scraper design should be compatible with the density, settling characteristics and abrasiveness of the sludge.
  • Required flow pattern: The scraper configuration should optimize the flow of water in the tank for effective sludge removal.
  • Maintenance requirements: Consider ease of use for maintenance and spare parts.

Applications

Municipal sewage treatment

In municipal wastewater treatment plants, mud scrapers are mainly used for sludge discharge from primary and secondary sedimentation tanks. The primary sedimentation tank is used to remove larger suspended solids and sediments in the wastewater, and the secondary sedimentation tank is used to remove activated sludge and other fine particles produced in the biochemical treatment process.

Industrial wastewater treatment

In industrial wastewater treatment projects, mud scrapers are used in various types of sedimentation tanks to remove various pollutants in industrial wastewater.

Groundwater treatment

In groundwater treatment, mud scrapers can be used to remove iron and manganese ions, hydrogen sulfide and other pollutants in groundwater.

Other applications

  • Drainage of sludge from swimming pool sedimentation tanks
  • Sludge discharge in farm wastewater treatment
  • Sludge discharge in food processing wastewater treatment
  • Sludge discharge in mining wastewater treatment

Advantages

  • Efficient sludge removal: Efficiently collects and transports deposited sludge for discharge, preventing sludge buildup that can impede the process and reduce treatment efficiency.
  • Improve treatment performance: Ensure consistent and efficient sludge removal to achieve optimal treatment performance and meet stringent discharge standards.
  • Reduce operating costs: Minimize sludge treatment costs and maintenance requirements by facilitating efficient sludge removal and reducing the frequency of manual cleaning or maintenance interventions.
  • Improve water quality: Contribute to cleaner wastewater discharge by effectively removing deposited solids and preventing their re-entry into the treated water.

FAQ

Sedimentation is a gravity-based method that utilizes settling tanks or clarifiers to cause suspended matter in wastewater to settle to the bottom due to the difference in density with water. The deposited sludge is then collected and discharged from the tank. This method is simple, economical and suitable for removing large particles.

Mud scraper is a common sludge discharge device in clarifiers that utilizes a scraper arm or blade to move along the bottom of the settling tank to effectively collect deposited sludge and direct it to a collection point for discharge.

The following methods are commonly used to remove floating sludge:

  • Skimmer: Skimmer is a common floating sludge removal equipment, which uses skimmer plate or scraper to collect floating sludge on the water surface into the slag collection tank, and then discharged out of the tank. Skimmer can be divided into fixed, mobile and automatic types, applicable to different shapes and sizes of sedimentation tanks and aeration tanks.
  • Air flotation: Air flotation is a physical separation method that utilizes air bubbles to suspend sludge particles. The air flotation machine injects compressed air into the water to form tiny bubbles, which attach to the sludge particles and cause them to rise to the surface of the water, and then collected and discharged through the skimming device. Air flotation is more effective in removing oil and grease and fine particles of sludge.
  • Chemicals: Certain chemicals can destroy the flocculation between sludge particles, so that the sludge particles are dispersed and float to the surface of the water, and then collected and discharged through the skimming device. Commonly used chemicals include polyacrylamide (PAM), aluminum chloride (PAC), and polymerized aluminum chloride (PAC).
  • Suction machine: A suction machine is a device that utilizes a vacuum pump to draw floating sludge from the surface of the water into a collection tank. Suction machines are used when large quantities of floating sludge need to be removed quickly.

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