Fournier Rotary Press™

The FOURNIER ROTARY PRESS™ is at the heart of the dewatering process, completed by sludge and polymer feed systems.

The principle of operation is simple. Sludge is fed at low pressure into the channel and rotates between two parallel revolving stainless steel chrome plated filtering elements.

As free water passes through the screens, the sludge continues to dewater as it travels around the channel. The flocculated sludge builds up solids until enough pressure is generated against the outlet restricted arm.

The frictional force of the slow-moving filtering elements, coupled with controlled outlet restriction, generates enough back pressure to dewater the remaining solids, resulting in the extrusion of a very dry cake.

Expandability
Another unique feature of the Rotary Press is the ability to order units that can be expanded at a future date. This allows customers to benefit from lower capital costs at time of purchase and expand according to need. Any combination of channels can be obtained, up to maximum of 8 channels per press.

Advantages of operation

• Continuous process
• Equipment totally enclosed, reduced airborne contaminants & odors
• Easy start-up and shut-down procedures
• Very simple to operate
• Minimal supervision required
• Completely automated and can be remotely controlled

Maintenance

• Robust construction
• Small number of mechanical parts
• Slow rotation speed (0.2-2 rpm)
• Reduced corrosive exposure to nearby equipment
• Automated self-cleaning cycle
• Little maintenance

Economy

• Savings on final disposal costs (high dryness)
• Minimal space requirements (small footprint)
• Low maintenance costs
• Reduced labor costs
• Low energy consumption
• Low water usage