Rich Products, a global leader in food production, has significantly improved its wastewater treatment process at its Missouri City, TX facility by implementing Esmil’s MDQ-402CLS Multi-Disk Screw Press. This strategic upgrade, executed by our expert team in Akron, Ohio, has resulted in substantial cost reductions and enhanced operational efficiency, further establishing Esmil as a trusted American manufacturer.
Client Overview
Rich Products is renowned for its wide range of food offerings, operating a facility in Missouri City, TX, where wastewater treatment generates large volumes of Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) sludge and Waste Activated Sludge (WAS). Efficient management of these sludge types is critical to maintaining the plant’s smooth and cost-effective operations.
Challenges
The high volume of sludge posed a significant challenge for Rich Products. The existing dewatering methods struggled to reduce moisture content effectively, leading to frequent and expensive sludge hauling. This inefficiency underscored the need for a more robust dewatering solution to minimize sludge volume and cut down on disposal costs.
Solution
In response to these challenges, our Akron-based team conducted an on-site pilot test, recommending the MDQ-402CLS Multi-Disk Screw Press as the optimal solution. Manufactured at our state-of-the-art facility in Akron, this model was chosen for its exceptional ability to handle both DAF and WAS sludge, offering high dewatering efficiency tailored to the specific needs of Rich Products.
Performance Outcomes
The MDQ-402CLS screw press delivered outstanding results, processing sludge with an initial dry solids content of 4% and producing a final cake with dry solids content between 18% and 26%. This significant reduction in moisture content drastically decreased sludge volume, leading to lower hauling and disposal costs. This installation is one of the many successful projects that our Akron team has proudly completed in recent years.
Equipment Highlights
The comprehensive solution provided to Rich Products includes:
- MDQ-402CLS Multi-Disk Screw Press with Control Panel
- Cake Pump
- Cake Screw Conveyor
- Polymer Feeder Velodyne
This integrated system, built to ASME standards and in compliance with the Buy American, Build America (BABA) policy, has empowered Rich Products to streamline its sludge management process, achieving greater efficiency and significant cost savings in its wastewater treatment operations.
Join us at WEFTEC 2024 in New Orleans from October 5th to 9th at booth #2453 to discover how Esmil Corp.’s cutting-edge sludge dewatering equipment, produced right here in the USA, can optimize your operations. Our team from Akron will be there to discuss how our innovative solutions can meet the specific needs of your wastewater treatment facility. We look forward to seeing you there!
