KUGLER^® Oval Plate Thickener E-OP

For mechanical thickening of primary and excess sludge we offer the oval plate thickeners (E-OP). Due to their extremely low operating costs, they offer an attractive alternative to centrifuges, belt, drum and disc thickeners.

The core of the E-OP is a self-cleaning filter system with rotating oval plates. Unlike disc and belt thickeners, no rinsing water is required. Due to the slow rotation, energy consumption and wear are exceptionally low.

This makes the oval plate thickener the most energy-saving technology for mechanical sludge thickening on the market and is therefore also eligible for public funding.

Generally, a thickening degree of 6-7% of dry substance (TS) is achieved. Optionally, we offer a plate that exerts additional pressure on the sludge. This allows the degree of thickening to be adjusted as required and increased up to >12% TS.

Compared to belt thickeners, the power consumption is up to 90% lower with similar polymer consumption. Since there is no need to rinse with contaminated filtrate, there is also no need for exhaust air extraction. This makes the system significantly simpler, more efficient and less subject to wear.