Sludge Dewatering Solutions for Municipal and Industrial Applications
Sludge dewatering generated during the wastewater treatment process plays a key role in the economic performance of treatment plants. Reducing the water content in sludge significantly lowers the costs of transport, storage and further disposal, while also improving the overall efficiency of sludge management within the facility.
For over 30 years, ESMIL has been designing and manufacturing sludge dewatering equipment. Experience gained from hundreds of installations in municipal wastewater treatment plants and industrial facilities has allowed us to understand the challenges of sludge management and develop solutions adapted to real operating conditions and the increasing demands placed on modern wastewater treatment plants.
Sludge Processing Equipment offered by ESMIL
Our portfolio includes a range of equipment for mechanical sludge dewatering, designed to meet the operational requirements of municipal wastewater treatment plants and a wide variety of industrial applications.
Multi-Disk Screw Press MDQ
Multi-disk screw press dehydrator designed for efficient sludge dewatering in both municipal and industrial applications. It effectively handles sludge containing fats, oils and grease (FOG) while ensuring stable and reliable operation.
Multi-Disk Sludge Thickener MDQ-T
The MDQ-T sludge thickener is designed for efficient sludge thickening prior to further treatment processes. By increasing solids concentration, it reduces sludge volume by 5-10 times, helping improve downstream sludge handling and processing.
Roller Press JD
Designed for sludge dewatering in applications where conventional solutions may not perform effectively. It is particularly suitable for difficult, highly abrasive sludge with high mineral content, ensuring reliable operation in challenging processing conditions.
Dewatering Sludge Wherever You Need It – Mobile and Containerized Solutions
Mobile sludge dewatering units designed by ESMIL are based on the JD Roller Press and MDQ Multi-Disk Screw Press technologies, providing reliable performance in a compact, ready-to-deploy system.
- Complete process system – all key sludge dewatering equipment integrated in one unit.
- Containerized or skid-mounted design – easy transport and quick installation at the treatment plant.
- Fast start-up – only three connections required: sludge, water and power.
- Rapid response solution – ideal for plant overloads, equipment failures or temporary capacity shortages.
- Process continuity – maintain sludge treatment operations without costly emergency measures.
Sludge Dewatering Process Technologies Integrated into ESMIL Equipment
Our sludge dewatering systems integrate proven process technologies designed to ensure stable operation and high dewatering efficiency.
- Separate Filtrate Collection – A dedicated system enables precise separation and controlled collection of filtrate streams.
- Optimized Chemical Conditioning – One- or two-stage chemical treatment using flocculants or coagulant-flocculant combinations to support effective sludge conditioning.
- Two-Stage Flocculation Process – Sequential fast and slow mixing improves floc formation and enhances dewatering performance.
- Filtrate Recycling – Reuse of filtrate for polymer preparation reduces water consumption and supports more efficient plant operation.
