Turn Wastewater Into Working Water
Recover process water, reduce sludge, and keep your wash plant operating efficiently with complete Terex Washing Systems water management solutions. Talk To A Washing ExpertEvery Drop Matters
Water is one of the most valuable resources in any wash plant. Without an effective water management system, valuable fines are lost to settling ponds, disposal costs rise, and production slows.
Foreman Equipment helps aggregate producers, recyclers, and contractors recover process water, remove suspended solids, and keep wash plants operating efficiently with integrated Terex Washing Systems solutions.
RECOVER PROCESS WATER
Reduce fresh water demand by recycling clarified water beck into your wash plant.
REDUCE POND SIZE
Recover solids before they reach your settling pond and dramatically reduce pond maintenance.
LOWER DISPOSAL COSTS
Produce stackable filter cake that’s easier and cheaper to transport than liquid sludge.
How the Process Works
Modern water management combines thickening, flocculant dosing, and filter press technology to recover clean process water and produce dry, easily managed solids.
The diagram below illustrates the complete water recovery process.
Every Wash Plant Is Different
Every operation has unique material, water quality, production targets, and site constraints. While the diagram above illustrates a typical water recovery process, the exact system is tailored to your application.
A complete water management solution may include one or more of the following components:
• Deep Cone Thickeners
• Rake Thickeners
• Flocculant Dosing Systems
• Filter Presses
Each component plays a different role in recovering water, reducing sludge, and improving plant efficiency.
A complete system may include:
Deep Cone Thickners
The thickener is where suspended solids settle out of the process water. By concentrating sludge before it moves downstream, it dramatically reduces the volume that must be dewatered while producing cleaner water for reuse.
Key Features
- Heavy-duty frame construction
- Smaller footprint than rake-style thickener
- Sludge discharges under gravity (no pump required)
- Thicker sludge (over 50% solids)
- No moving parts
Flocculant Dosing Unit
Fine particles can remain suspended in water for hours. A flocculant dosing system introduces polymer that binds these particles together, allowing them to settle quickly in the thickener and improving water recovery.
Key Features
- Stainless Steel Construction
- Sized to minimize flocculant consumption
- Fully automated control system
- Real-time flocculant dosage controller
AquaClear Filter Press
After thickening, the remaining sludge still contains significant moisture. A filter press squeezes this material under high pressure, producing dry filter cake that is easier and less expensive to transport or dispose of while returning clean process water back to the wash plant.
Key Features
- Heavy-duty frame construction
- High-pressure design for maximum moisture removal
- Optimized hydraulic design
- Various plate sizes and chamber configurations
- Faster cycle times
- Pneumatic plate shakers to aid cake removal
Rake Thickener
For very high-volume applications, rake thickeners continuously remove settled solids while clarifying process water. They are often selected where production volumes exceed the practical capacity of smaller systems.
Key Features
- Produces sludge with 30 – 40% solids content
- Low-level feed in height to enable gravity feed
- The facility incorporates a surface skimmer for the removal of lightweight trash.
- Can handle high volumes of slurry
- Combined thickening and clarification
Choosing the Right Water Management System
Every operation has different production targets, water availability, and environmental requirements. We work with producers across British Columbia to design complete water management systems that fit their material, site, and production goals.
Talk with a washing expert.
We understand that every sand washing and classifying requirement is unique. Our team of experts will work closely with you to tailor a solution that fits your specific needs, ensuring maximum effectiveness.
Contact us now to learn more about our innovative solutions and how we can help you achieve cleaner, higher-quality sand for your business. Take the first step towards better sand today!
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