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Common Reccomendations
Motor Controls
Install a Dewatering Screw Press to Replace a Centrifuge Dewaterer
A screw press operates at a lower horsepower due to a lower operating speed
The screw press reuires less maintenace as it has a lower operating speed and a simpler design with few components
A high dewatering efficiency--it can typically 18-25% dry soils
Install VFDs on Blowers
They vary the motor input and frequency to control speed of the motor
It can reduce energy consumption without turning off the equipment
VFDs can be placed on other motors as well