Pumping solutions for wastewater and sludge treatment
PCM, the benchmark for treating liquid and viscous waste
Pumping equipment plays a crucial role in the environmental sector. They ensure an economical and reliable treatment of industrial or urban wastewater. Consequently, these equipments must be designed to guarantee high performance, which is essential for traditional treatment plants.
PCM's pumping systems are designed to efficiently meet the demands of treatment plants globally. They cover all stages of the water treatment process, from pretreatment to the final disposal of sludge.
PCM pumps cover a wide range of environmental applications:
- Treatment and transfer of wastewater and dewatered sludge (pretreatment and disposal).
- Dosing of chemicals such as lime milk, ferric chloride, polymers, etc.
- Smoke treatment
- Leachate management
- Hydrocarbon recovery
- Soil decontamination
LIQUID SLUDGE
The purification cycle begins with the treatment of liquid sludge (with a concentration of 0.5% to 5% dry matter). Progressive cavity pumps (PCP) efficiently transfer abrasive sludge fluids from primary to secondary sedimentation, or to dehydration systems.
THICKENED SLUDGE
To start the dehydration process, liquid sludge is treated to reduce its water content. The fluid viscosity increases and can contain up to 10% solid content. A pump (PCP) with a hopper is often necessary to transfer these fluids, with an Archimedes screw depending on the solid concentration and risk of settling.
DEHYDRATED SLUDGE
The final step in the dehydration process before storage or drying, dehydrated sludge becomes very viscous and sticky, containing up to 45% solid content. A pump (PCP) equipped with a hopper and an Archimedes screw is essential for their transfer.
POLYMER
Polymer is used to help sludge adhere to each other and facilitate their treatment. Progressive cavity pumps (PCP) or peristaltic pumps are used to ensure precise dosing and fluid integrity.
LIME MILK
Liquid or solid, it helps neutralize sludge. For low flow rates, peristaltic pumps are preferred, while for high flow rates, it is recommended to use eccentric screw pumps, with special elastomers and low rotational speed to promote resistance to abrasiveness due to lime milk.
Why choose PCM?
PCM is committed to improving the efficiency of your industrial processes by reducing your energy and maintenance costs through:
- Reducing costly production downtimes in your company
- A range designed to meet environmental applications
- Flexibility for easy integration into your industrial processes
- Reliability, notably due to international presence
- Comprehensive after-sales service
- Commitment to ISO 14001 and Eco-Design
- Patented products compliant with high-quality standards
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