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Westfalia Separator
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Westfalia Separator varipond

Reliably controlling solids concentration
Separation. Solution. Success.
Mechanical Separation / GEA Westfalia Separator
Feed
Discharge of
clarified liquid
Solids discharge
Westfalia Separator varipond

Thinks Automatically
Efficiency how to achieve maximum
Westfalia Separator varipond is a patented
ment plants can confirm. A sudden cloud-
benefit with minimum cost is one of
control and regulating system that guar-
burst, the sewers can scarcely contain the
the main objectives of technical systems.
antees and precisely ensures a constant
volumes of water, pumps and dewatering
Their purpose is to provide specific so-
concentration for downstream processes
systems have to work at full speed to
lutions for the applications for which
when decanters are used. For instance,
cope with the flood of water which car-
they were designed. Decanters from
to achieve a maximum gas yield when
ries considerable volumes of solids such as
GEA Westfalia Separator occupy a lead-
thickening sludge in digestion towers it
sand and other residues. This is precisely
ing position in the world in this respect.
is advisable for them to be supplied with a
where there is a need for systems with
The question: is it possible to achieve a
precisely defined concentration. This pro-
an immediate response which can adjust
further improvement in performance in
cess is regulated by Westfalia Separator
to changed conditions in an instant. This
the processes?
varipond.
is where the strength of the leading tech-
GEA Westfalia Separator has extensively
Rapid response is required
is evident.
nology of Westfalia Separator varipond

considered precisely this point. It has
Its half time during an exiting game at
developed a control and regulating sys-
the football world cup. Water consump-
tem which automatically searches for the
tion rises rapidly and large numbers of
most efficient way of meeting the required
cisterns are flushed simultaneously, as any
objective: Westfalia Separator varipond!
employee of municipal waste water treat-
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GEA Westfalia Separator
PID regulator
0000,
0000,
Decanter
Waste sludge
Polymer
(optional)
Clarified phase
Concentration sensor
Water
M
Digestion tower
Block diagram of the principle of Westfalia Separator varipond
Rapid response times are extremely im-
Reliable optical sensors measure the solids
is obvious, particularly for operators of
portant not only in municipal areas, but
content of the thickened sludge, compare
municipal waste water treatment plants.
also in waste water treatment plants that
it with the preset value and the regulat-
Westfalia Separator varipond permits
are responsible for waste water qual-
ing facility ensures that the concentration
operation with much lower energy, be-
ity. Wherever sewage sludges have to be
is kept constant completely automatic-
cause the adjustment of the g-force to
processed with centrifugal separation
ally!
the feed conditions and the related speed
technology perfect functionality also has

to be guaranteed, even under a wide range
of conditions.
reduction can reduce electrical energy by
Reduce energy input by up to

30 percent
up to 30 percent. Component wear is reduced and the service lives of the com-
The solids concentration remains constant
ponents are extended. In brief, Westfalia
Westfalia Separator varipond, which means
even at peak times, the disposal, storage
Separator varipond verifies the equation:
variable pond depth with a running
and energy costs of incineration can be
the larger the machine, the greater the
machine, regulates the liquid level in the
kept at a low level without processing
energy savings.
decanter bowl so precisely, even in con-
quality being affected. On the contrary,
junction with strong fluctuations in feed
Westfalia Separator varipond utilises exis-
concentration, that the concentration of
ting capacities so precisely that maximum
the thickened solids is adjusted to a con-
results can be achieved with minimum
stant level and can be met precisely.
input. The logistical and financial benefit
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How it Works
Whenever the clarified liquid is discharged
Upgradeable at all times
With relatively low costs, upgrading with
from the decanter bowl a throttle plate
The control and regulating technology
Westfalia Separator varipond provides
moves along its axis and determines the
of GEA Westfalia Separator can be inte-
solutions to problems which in the past
gap width of the aperture. Intelligent sen-
grated smoothly in existing installations.
were only possible with a major financial
sor technology recognises the throughput
This means that Westfalia Separator
and labour-intensive investment. Also
volume necessary at any specific time and
varipond provides a customisable impro-
more precise concentrate values with
regulates the gap width as a function of
vement in efficiency for all areas of appli-
simultaneous cost reductions means the
the liquid level in the decanter bowl by
cation. No need to purchase new decant-
solution is definitely worthwhile.
moving the throttle plate to the optimum
ers, no long downtimes, no complete con-
position while the machine is running.
version.
With Westfalia Separator varipond, decanters always operate with optimum effi-
Annular weir (rotating)

Gap
Throttle plate (not rotating, but
can move along axis)
ciency and with much lower operating and

maintenance costs. All downstream processes are thus optimised too.
Inlet tube
Bowl bearing
Bearing housing
(stationary)
Thread
Scrol
Scroll
Bowl
Operation of the control in the decanter
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Innovation award
for the liquid adjustment facility Westfalia
Separator varipond
All Advantages at a Glance

Stable discharge concentration
Accuracy 0.3% DS
Regulation while machine
Thickening possible
May be combined with
without polymers
Adjustable to 4%, 5%,
6%, 7%, 8% DS
Maximum throughput
capacity of the decanter
is running
advanced automation algorithms
Energy savings of up to 30%
Optimising of all downstream processes
Low wear, long life
No maintenance
Upgradeable at all times
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Beverage Technology

Dairy Technology

Renewable Resources

Chemical/Pharmaceutical Technology

Marine
Energy
Oilfield

Fluids and Water
Engineering
Second Hand Machinery
Cross-Flow Filtration
with Ceramic Elements

Original Manufacturer Service
The information contained in this brochure merely

serves as a non-binding description of our products
and is without guarantee.
Binding information, in particular relating to capacity
data and suitability for specific applications, can only be
provided within the framework of concrete inquiries.
Printed on chlorine-free bleached paper
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Printed in Germany
Subject to modification
Mechanical Separation

Werner-Habig-Strae 1 59302 Oelde (Germany)
Phone +49 2522 77-0 Fax +49 2522 77-2950
[email protected] www.westfalia-separator.com

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Westfalia Separator varipond

Separation. Solution. Success.

Mechanical Separation / GEA Westfalia Separator

Westfalia Separator varipond

Westfalia Separator varipond is a patented

ment plants can confirm. A sudden cloud-

benefit with minimum cost is one of

control and regulating system that guar-

burst, the sewers can scarcely contain the

the main objectives of technical systems.

antees and precisely ensures a constant

volumes of water, pumps and dewatering

Their purpose is to provide specific so-

concentration for downstream processes

systems have to work at full speed to

lutions for the applications for which

when decanters are used. For instance,

cope with the flood of water which car-

they were designed. Decanters from

to achieve a maximum gas yield when

ries considerable volumes of solids such as

GEA Westfalia Separator occupy a lead-

thickening sludge in digestion towers it

sand and other residues. This is precisely

ing position in the world in this respect.

is advisable for them to be supplied with a

where there is a need for systems with

The question: is it possible to achieve a

precisely defined concentration. This pro-

an immediate response which can adjust

further improvement in performance in

cess is regulated by Westfalia Separator

to changed conditions in an instant. This

is where the strength of the leading tech-

GEA Westfalia Separator has extensively

Rapid response is required

nology of Westfalia Separator varipond

Its half time during an exiting game at

developed a control and regulating sys-

the football world cup. Water consump-

tem which automatically searches for the

tion rises rapidly and large numbers of

most efficient way of meeting the required

cisterns are flushed simultaneously, as any

objective: Westfalia Separator varipond!

employee of municipal waste water treat-

Block diagram of the principle of Westfalia Separator varipond

Rapid response times are extremely im-

Reliable optical sensors measure the solids

is obvious, particularly for operators of

portant not only in municipal areas, but

content of the thickened sludge, compare

municipal waste water treatment plants.

also in waste water treatment plants that

it with the preset value and the regulat-

Westfalia Separator varipond permits

are responsible for waste water qual-

ing facility ensures that the concentration