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ENVIRONMENTAL
 Environmental
The indiscriminate use of the resources on Earth threatens the existence of life on the
planet. Recovering these resources is the world’s future challenge for making human
life on Earth sustainable. Especially for those resources that are not renewable, such
as water, Pieralisi offers a longtime experience and a strong expertise to guarantee
an important contribution to this mission.
We are a global presence with 16.000 installed plants. Since 1970, we design and
develop solutions for sludge thickening and dewatering, basing on our large range of
continuously innovated decanters and separators. Pieralisi centrifuges allow to recover
industrial and process fluids by removing solid and liquid contaminants with significant
environmental and economic advantages.

1 . Municipal waste
2 . Bio waste
3 . Breweries waste water
4 . Fruit juice waste water
5 . Wineries waste water
6 . Water purifying
7 . Pharmaceutical waste water
8 . Tannery waste water
9 . Sugarbeet processing waste water
10 . Tomato processing waste water
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Municipal Waste Waste
Bio Waste Raw
Effluent Product

Solid Removal Sorting

Oil Removal Oil Removal

Pre-aeration Clariflocculation Anaerobic

Fermentation Electrical
Gasometer
Equalization Bioreactor Power Unit

Screw Press

Liquor
Clarified Water Clarified Water
Primary
Sedimentation
Dewatering
Page 12
Sludge Anaerobic Treatment

Water Treatment

Thickening Denitrification Sludge Aerobic Treatment Aerobic Clarified Water WWTP

Stabilization

Anaerobic Oxidation Solid

Digestion Nitrification Solid Composting
Thickening
Page 10
Biogas
Secondary
Settlement
Dewatering
Thickening Page 12
Page 10
Filtration

Dewatering Disinfection
Page 12

Solid Disposal

Surface Water

Solids Disposal

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3 5
Breweries Production Wineries Production Clarified Water
Waste Water Process Waste Water Process

Waste Water Waste Water

pH value adjusting
Sand filter Strainer

Strainer Wet Sludge Disposal Pre-treatment

Biogas Activation Dewatering

Anaerobic Reactor Sedimentation Page 12

Water Process Water

Anaerobic Dewatered Sludge Solids Disposal
Sand Filter WWTP
Cleaning Stage
Clarified
Water Clarified Liquid
Dewatering
Page 12

Dewatered Sludge Solids Disposal

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Fruit Juice Water Purifying
Production Production
Waste Water Process Process

Clarified Water
Waste Water Waste Water

Strainer Chemical Treatment

Multi-stage Filtered Water
Neutralization Sedimentation Filtration as Drinking Water
Pre-treatment

Anaerobic Treatment
Water
Thickening
Activation Dewatering
Sedimentation Page 12 Clarified
Dewatering Water
Page 12
Dewatered Sludge Solids Disposal
Dewatered Sludge Solids Disposal
Clarified Liquid

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Pharmaceutical Production Sugarbeet Production
Waste Water Process Processing Process
Clean Water Make Up
Clarified Water Waste Water
Waste Water Waste Water
Clean
Water
Rake / Defatting Clarifier

Neutralization Homogenization
Pre-treatment Tank
Clarified
Activation Anaerobic Treatment Water
Sedimentation Dewatering
Sludge Page 12

Dewatering Dewatered Sludge Solids Disposal

Page 12

Dewatered Sludge Solids Disposal

Clarified Liquid

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Production
Tannery Tomato Process
Waste Water Processing
Production
Waste Water Waste Water

Process
Clean Water Make Up
Solid Removal
Waste Water
Biological
Polymer Solution Oxidation
Clean
Water
Settling
Dewatering Solids Disposal
Page 12
Sludge

Thickening
Biological Waste Water
Treatment Clarified
Water Dewatering
Page 12

Dewatered Sludge Solids Disposal

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The Thickening Solution

5. Control Panel
Flushing Water
4. Flushing Valve
Flushing Water
4. Flushing Valve
6. Decanter
Sludge Centrifuge
Mixer
TYPICAL VALUES
0,5÷2% DS

1. Pump 3a. Flow Meter

2. Polymer Unit

Dosing
Tank

3b. Flow Meter Clarified Water

Drain

Powder Polymer
Mixing and
Water Activation
Tank

Water Thickened Sludge

Liquid Polymer TYPICAL VALUES
7. Pump 6 ÷ 8 % DS

Tank

2a. Dosing Pump 2b. Pump

A complete line of a solid-liquid 1 . Sludge feeding pump (mono pump) Thickening: IN

100
thickening plant consists of the 2 . Preparation unit for polymer solution (for liquid or powder active ingredients) volume reduction and
following equipment: 2a . Liquid polymer dosing pump 80 Thi
solid concentration increase cken
ing
2b . Polymer solution feeding pump 60 Pro
ces
3a . Sludge flow meter s
Decanters are used for dynamic thickening 40
3b . Polymer solution flow meter
in order to increase the solid concentration OUT
4 . Flushing valves 20
in the liquid up to 6-8% dry solid.
5 . Main control panel
Thickened sludge is usually sent to 0
6 . Decanter centrifuge
the following dewatering step. 0,5÷2% DS 6÷8% DS
7 . Pump for thickened sludge
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The Dewatering Solution

5. Control Panel
Flushing Water
4. Flushing Valve
Flushing Water
4. Flushing Valve
6. Decanter
Sludge Centrifuge
Mixer
TYPICAL VALUES
1÷10% DS

1. Pump 3a. Flow Meter

2. Polymer Unit

Dosing
Tank

3b. Flow Meter Clarified Water

Drain

Powder Polymer
Mixing and
Water Activation
Tank

Water Solid Cake

7. Screw Conveyor
Liquid Polymer TYPICAL VALUES
25 ÷ 30 % DS
Drain
Tank

2a. Dosing Pump 2b. Pump

A complete line of a solid-liquid 1 . Sludge feeding pump (mono pump) Dewatering: IN

100
dewatering plant consists of the 2 . Preparation unit for polymer solution (for liquid or powder active ingredients) volume reduction and
following equipment: 2a . Liquid polymer dosing pump 80 De
solid concentration increase wa
te
2b . Polymer solution feeding pump 60 rin
gP
3a . Sludge flow meter roc
Decanters are used for dynamic solid-liquid ess
40
3b . Polymer solution flow meter
separation and dewatering; the inlet solid
4 . Flushing valves 20
concentration increases up to 20-35% dry solid, OUT
5 . Main control panel
depending on the sludge stabilization efficiency 0
6 . Decanter centrifuge
obtained in the previous treatment steps. 1÷10% DS 20÷35% DS
7 . Screw conveyor for solid cake trasportation
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Preparation unit for polymer solution

Several additives are largely considered to increase the performance of
a thickening and dewatering plants. Polyelectrolyte is the type of additive
most commonly used for environmental applications.
Pieralisi polymer preparation unit is specifically designed to be operated
both with powder and liquid additives according to the specific requirements
of the client. The results is a fully homogenized and activated polymer
solution with the concentration suitable for the requested performances.
The system is suitable to work on a continuous base and its automatic
control can be demanded to a dedicated local panel or integrated in the
main control panel.
b

Decanter Centrifuge
High efficiency separation unit capable to handle liquid mixture containing
a considerable amount of solid particles. Decanter performances are related
not only to process operating parameters but also to the mixture composition,
density and viscosity of the different phases, solid density and particles size.
The internal centrifugal force is the result of the rotational speed coupled with
the large bowl diameter. The decanter is driven by a main motor connected
to the horizontal shaft of the bowl. The product enters through the feed pipe
into the centre of the bowl where it is accelerated generating the solid-liquid
separation.
The clarified liquid phase is discharged from the rotating bowl by means of
special devices on one side of the bowl.
The dewatered solid, collected on the bowl internal walls, is transported by
the scroll and continuously discharged on the opposite side.
Several options are available to configure the decanter accordingly to the
requirements of each specific process. Solid scraper (a) and gate valve (b) are
the most commonly used in environmental applications.
Pumps
The centrifugal technology requires a constant inlet flow in order to keep
stable separation conditions. For this reason, mono pumps (progressive
cavity pumps) are usually installed to properly feed the sludge and the
polymer solution to the decanter and eventually to pump the clarified liquid
to the storage area. Each pump can be equipped with VFD, constantly
monitored and automatically regulated by the main control panel.
a
Flow Meter
The possibility to measure the flows to the decanter allows a more precise
b control of the operating parameters assuring cost optimization and more
stable performances. Pieralisi installs on its unit only major brands flow
meters with proven quality and reliability.
Sludge – Polymer Mixer
The proper mixing of the activated polymer solution into the sludge is a key
factor for the separation performances. Pieralisi static mixer is designed to
blend the flows in a gently and effective way, guaranteeing the full contact
of the polymer with the sludge solid particles.

Electrical and control panel
“Pieralisi Control System” is divided in two main sections: power and control.
In the power unit are placed all the main switches and the variable frequency
drivers (VFD) for both decanter and auxiliaries. The control module is based
on a PLC and HMI with touch screen panel. A dedicated software, designed
by Pieralisi automation department, is embedded in the PLC to automatically
control the whole thickening and dewatering sections in each operating step:
start-up, duty, flushing and shut-down. The HMI allows to navigate through
several areas:
• separation process monitoring
• operating parameters control
• alarms detection
• trends display
The last control release optimizes the separation performances and stabilizes
the operation conditions by controlling the decanter in “torque mode”. The
logic is continuously measuring the torque on the decanter scroll, keeping it
stable at its set point value, by smoothly acting on the scroll differential speed.
All Pieralisi control panels can be equipped with a dedicated module for
remote connections and assistance.
Screw Conveyor
The solid exiting from the decanter can be discharged by gravity on an
underlying container or transported to a side container by means of a
screw conveyor. The unique design of Pieralisi decanter allows to install
both horizontal and inclined conveyors directly under the solid outlet.
The layout of the conveying system is tailored on the specific path required
on each site and can be based on a multiple solution with more than one
element. In any case the control of each component and the automatic
management of the transition sequences is implemented in the main
control panel in accordance with the decanter operating status.
Flushing Valves
The flushing procedure is a key factor for the main components life cycle
and long term performance stability. Thus, two specific cleaning sequence
are automatically activated by the PLC before the centrifuge shut down or
in case of necessity. Dedicated solenoid valves are installed on the circuits
to allow the flushing of both the internal part of the rotating assembly and
the case volume outside the bowl. The flushing cycle parameters can be
adjusted from the HMI in accordance to the requirements of each plants.
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Sugarbeet processing waste water

Tomato processing waste water
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Pharmaceutical waste water

Breweries waste water
Fruit juice waste water
Wineries waste water

Tannery waste water

Municipal waste

Water purifying
Configuration Table

Bio waste
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Steep cone
Shallow cone
Inner surface with liners
Bowl
Inner surface with grooves 02
Wear protections solid discharge bushings (replaceable)
Wear protections inner surface (flame spray)
ROTATING
Single flight
ASSEMBLY Reduced pitch flight
Variable pitch flight
Scroll Flight with windows
Flight wear protections: sprayed tungsten carbide
Flight wear protection: tiles (replaceable) 01
Diffuser wear protections : plates (replaceable)
SAF 2205 Duplex stainless steel
Bowl
AISI 414 stainless steel
AISI 304 stainless steel
Scroll
AISI 316 stainless steel
Painted carbon steel case and subframe
MATERIALS
Stainless steel cylindrical body
Case
Stainless steel solid-liquid chambers
Stainless steel subframe
Parts in contact Stainless steel
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with the product Tailored on the application and International or European standards
Safe area (not hazardous area)
EXECUTION Installation area Hazardous area: ATEX Zone 1
Hazardous area: ATEX Zone 2
Gearbox Oil bath
LUBRICATION
Bearings Automatic greasing 04
Two phases (1 liquid - 1 solid)
PROCESS Three phases (2 liquids - 1 solid)
Liquid outlet
CONFIGURATION Interchangeable liquid outlet levels
Liquid discharge level adjustable during operation
Electric motor
Bowl drive
Hydraulic motor
Fixed differential speed (countershaft)
DRIVES
Electric motor (back drive)
Scroll drive
Hydraulic motor
Rotovariator
Control panel
Counter pressure valve
04
Cooling fan
DECANTER Inertization system
Kits and Systems
OPTIONS Solids scraper device 02
Cyclone kit
Gate valve kit 03
CIP washing system
Filtering unit
Additive unit
Solid conveyor system
PLANT
Kits and Systems Homogenizing system
OPTIONS Feeding pump
Flow rate measurement kit
Heating system