Skid Systems for Separation and Dewatering Applications
Compact, connect-and-operate separation and dewatering systems built on a single skid.
Archer Separation has developed and sold many unique skid systems: compact separation or dewatering systems built on a platform, or skid. They are a great solution when space is limited and you want a simple connect-and-operate system that needs minimal set-up or installation. Our skid systems are highly efficient and suit a wide variety of situations and applications. Contact us to learn more about these unique, cost-effective systems.
Introducing Our Advanced Centrifuge Dewatering Skid System
Engineered for efficiency and reliability, our complete dewatering package combines current technology with a robust design.
System components
- Centrifuge dewatering unit from HAUS Centrifuge Technologies, mounted on a heavy-duty skid frame
- NEMA 4X electrical control panel for protection in harsh environments
- Complete piping network with an optimized flow design
- Static mixer for thorough sludge and polymer blending
- Automated liquid emulsion polymer make-down system from Kozegho
Key features
Control system
- Beckhoff embedded PLC with an intuitive 15″ HMI
- Remote monitoring and control, including IIoT
- Real-time performance data tracking
- Automated safety protocols
- VFD control for process optimization
Polymer system
- Precise polymer dosing control
- Automated mixing and aging chamber
- Real-time concentration monitoring
- Integrated flow control
- Multiple injection points for best performance
Piping configuration
- Sch 80 PVC construction
- Sampling ports where you need them
- Clean-in-place (CIP) connections
- Quick-disconnect fittings for maintenance
- Pipe sizes optimized for efficient flow
Static mixer
- Better polymer–sludge contact
- Low-maintenance design
- Optimized mixing energy
- Replaceable mixing elements
- Custom engineered for your application
Benefits
- Reduced operating costs
- Increased solids capture
- Lower polymer consumption
- Minimal operator intervention
- Compact footprint
- Simplified maintenance
- Better process control
- Superior dewatering performance
- Plug and play
Applications
Centrifuge Skid System
Compliance
| Electrical | UL/CSA certified electrical systems |
|---|---|
| Components | CE marked |
| Protection | NEMA 4X; IP66 rated enclosures |
| Safety | Meets all relevant safety standards |
Performance
| Solids capture | Up to 95% |
|---|---|
| Cake solids | 15–30% (application dependent) |
| Polymer | Automated polymer optimization |
| Energy | Reduced energy consumption |
| Operation | Minimal operator oversight required |
Centrifuge Skid System – Sludge Diverter Gate
Recent Archer skid designs
Duplex hose pump skid
Two peristaltic hose pumps for abrasive or shear-sensitive chemical, with calibration column, gauges and isolation on a powder-coated steel frame and black HDPE panel.
Duplex polymer dosing skid
Two progressive cavity pumps, duty and standby, with suction header, relief and isolation valves on a welded frame.
Polymer post-dilution skid
Neat or made-down polymer metered and diluted inline: pump, flowmeters on the polymer and water lines, and a static mixer on a compact frame.
One supplier, one dewatering package
Archer can supply the whole dewatering line, not just the centrifuge: decanters, sludge feed pumps with flowmeters, polymer make-down and dosing, cake conveyors to the bin, piping and one control panel, laid out together in 3D.
- Two decanter trains with progressive cavity sludge feed pumps and magnetic flowmeters
- Polymer make-down unit and dosing pumps sized to the solids load
- Inclined screw conveyors carrying cake to the bin
- One control panel for the whole line, with remote monitoring
- Maintenance and lifting zones checked in the 3D model before layout is fixed
Walk through the package: polymer make-down, feed pumps and flowmeters, both decanters and the cake conveyors.
Engineered with FEA and CFD
- Skid frames, tank lids and mixer mountings checked by finite element analysis (FEA) for operating, lifting and transport loads
- Seismic anchorage of the skid checked for the site
- Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) where flow decides performance: inlets, distribution and mixing
- Full 3D model with clash checks before fabrication
How we engineer
Our engineering is done in-house by Archer engineers, so the people who design your system are the people who support it. We use the same proven tools on every project, from the first layout to the final drawings:
- Electrical design, schematics and panel layouts in EPLAN
- 3D models and equipment layouts in SolidWorks
- Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) in OpenFOAM
- Finite element analysis (FEA), structural and seismic anchorage, in code_aster
Related pages
- Mining tailings and process water
- Containerized Centrifuge Systems: the same package in a shipping container
- Decanter Centrifuges
- Polymer Systems
- Control Panels
- Remote Monitoring and IIoT
- Disk Stack Centrifuge Skid Systems
Contact our team today to learn how our centrifuge dewatering skid system can optimize your dewatering process and reduce operating costs.