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Separation Systems

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Feb, 2020 By Jim Brettman
Grit Classifier Maintenance

Grit Classifier Maintenance

The Grit Classifier is a key piece of equipment for most wastewater treatment plants.  This equipment is located in the Headworks area of the facility. It receives a grit slurry from the process and through separation and removal action removes
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Oct, 2019 By Jim Brettman
Should Scum Pipes Rotate in Both Directions?

Should Scum Pipes Rotate in Both Directions?

Scum pipes represent one of the simplest and most economical ways to remove scum and other floating materials from the water surface in a municipal water or wastewater treatment plant. They typically operate intermittently from day to day, either manually
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Sep, 2019 By Jim Brettman
Grit Classifier Internal End Bearing vs External End Bearing

Grit Classifier Internal End Bearing vs External End Bearing

Most grit classifiers employ an inclined shafted screw conveyor that rotates at a quite slow RPM and conveys grit from a hopper up and out of the water and then discharges into a dumpster or container. This shafted screw requires
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Jun, 2019 By Jim Brettman
Methods of Operation for a Rotating Scum Pipe

Methods of Operation for a Rotating Scum Pipe

Rotating scum pipe system is the most popular and most common option employed for collecting floating scum at municipal treatment facilities. There are numerous customized options available in the design of a system, both in materials of construction and the
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Apr, 2019 By Jim Brettman

Submerged Grit Collection Screws Presentation

Submerged grit collection screws are used in Municipal Wastewater Treatment plants. Grit screws are used in a classification process most often in aerated grit tanks to remove grit from water. These screws are conveying grit from the tanks/basin into a
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Jan, 2019 By Jim Brettman
Shafted Grit Classifier vs Shaftless Grit Classifier

Shafted Grit Classifier vs Shaftless Grit Classifier

Grit Classifiers, also known as a grit screws or grit separators, are used at wastewater treatment plants at the headworks (front end of the plant) to help separate the grit from organics and water.  Grit removal needs to be performed
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Nov, 2018 By Jim Brettman

Key Equipment for the Separation Process Presentation

Watch this JMS Presentation on “Key Equipment for the Separation Process” presented by Jim Brettman, Product Manager with JMS. Jim talks about some of the key equipment used for separation processes in a wastewater or water treatment plant and addresses
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Sep, 2018 By Jim Brettman
Scum Pipe Intermediate Supports and When to do use them

Scum Pipe Intermediate Supports and When to do use them

A rotating scum pipe system typically extends the entire width of a basin. It is typically located at the far end of the basin, with flow towards the scum pipe, and supported at each end with an end bearing assembly
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Jun, 2018 By Jim Brettman
Scum Pipe Basics: How to Size a Scum Pipe System?

Scum Pipe Basics: How to Size a Scum Pipe System?

Constant and/or intermittent skimming and removal of floating scum from the surface of process basins has been a necessity in municipal water and wastewater treatment processes to remove this material from the water so it can continue downstream scum free.
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May, 2018 By Jim Brettman

Floating Scum Removal – Scum Skimmer Options Presentation

Watch this JMS Presentation on the types of floating Scum Skimmers that are available.  Jim Brettman, Senior Application Engineer at JMS, talks about skimming solutions available in the market and the pros and cons of each system. Scum skimmer styles
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