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Screw Press Sludge Dewatering for Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME) | Hydronovus
Learn how Hydronovus advanced screw press technology eliminates the sludge bottleneck in oily POME treatment, achieving 80% volume reduction with zero clogging.
How Advanced Screw Press Technology Overcomes the Oily Sludge Bottleneck in POME Treatment
The Challenge of Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME) Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME) is widely recognized as one of the most difficult industrial wastewaters to treat. Generated in massive volumes during palm oil extraction, typical POME characteristics include extremely high concentrations of organic matter (COD levels soaring up to 60,000 mg/L) and massive suspended solids (15,000–25,000 mg/L).
During biological treatment, this results in significant sludge production. However, traditional dewatering equipment often struggles here—the oily nature of POME sludge quickly blinds filter cloths of belt or chamber presses, leading to constant downtime, manual cleaning, and poor cake dryness.
The Hydronovus Advanced Screw Press Solution in Southeast Asia To resolve this "sludge bottleneck," Hydronovus recently partnered with a palm oil mill facility in Southeast Asia to implement our Advanced Volute Screw Press Sludge Dewatering Machine.
Unlike conventional dewatering methods, the Hydronovus Screw Press utilizes a moving rings and fixed rings structure. This design inherently prevents clogging, making it the ultimate solution for oily and sticky sludges without the need for high-pressure wash water.
Game-Changing Project Results: Following the installation and commissioning of the Hydronovus system, the plant experienced an immediate operational turnaround:
- 80% Sludge Volume Reduction: The system efficiently pressed the oily slurry, consistently producing a sludge cake with 20–25% solids content. This drastically reduced the plant's hauling and disposal expenses.
- Zero Clogging & Continuous Operation: The self-cleaning Dynamic Rings mechanism completely eliminated the need for continuous high-pressure backwashing, saving thousands of gallons of clean water daily and eliminating manual un-blinding.
- Exceptional Energy Efficiency: Operating at extremely low speeds, the Hydronovus Screw Press uses a fraction of the electricity required by high-speed centrifuges, while generating almost zero noise and vibration.
Integrated Wastewater Solutions by Hydronovus At Hydronovus, we don't just supply equipment; we provide integrated wastewater solutions. Our engineering team provides customized designs—including tailored polymer dosing systems—based on your specific POME characteristics to ensure maximum ROI and long-term reliability.
Is your facility struggling with oily sludge and high maintenance costs? Contact Hydronovus today to learn how our Screw Press solutions can optimize your process.