ANDRITZ process engineering will determine the optimum percentage of feed solids for the specific application during laboratory or pilot plant test work. The optimum percentage of feed solids will ensure proper flocculation and achievement of maximum fluxes (t/m²/d).
Advantages offered by ANDRITZ thickeners
Consistent underflow quality
Auto-dilution systems
Unique “flat”, counter-current circuit design
Maximum soluble recovery
High inter-stage mixing efficiencies
Automatic rake lifting mechanisms
Torque capabilities up to 5000 kNm
Computational flow dynamics
Finite element analysis
Dynamic earthquake evaluations
3D parametric modeling
Properties of ANDRITZ drive heads
Hydraulic or electric drives
Three levels of protection against overloading
Fully automated, including automatic load sensing for consistent underflow quality
Reversible or variable speed hydraulic units
Advantages of automatic rake lifting mechanism
No complicated rotating parts
Minimum of moving components
Low maintenance