Solids Thickening & Dewatering

Applying polymer prior to a thickening or dewatering process is also called “conditioning”. Conditioning with polymer is often a requirement for the thickening or dewatering equipment to successfully operate.

Polymers that have a positive charge (otherwise known as cationic) and a high molecular weight are typically used for thickening and dewatering solids separation processes.  

Different solids thickening and dewatering equipment and applications require different polymer/sludge mixing mechanisms.  Some perform better when the polymer solution is injected in the upstream piping of the thickening or dewatering unit.

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