Filter presses for the construction industry

Whether in tunnelling, specialist foundation engineering, concrete production or infrastructure rehabilitation, construction projects generate large volumes of sludge and process wastewater that must be treated before discharge or reuse. Drilling mud, grinding and cutting sludge, as well as concrete wash water, contain high concentrations of suspended solids that make direct disposal both challenging and costly.

 

Efficient dewatering of drilling slurry and concrete wash water

 

A chamber filter press provides a reliable solution for separating solids from water. The resulting filter cake has a significantly lower volume than the original sludge, making it easier and more economical to transport, dispose of or, depending on the material, recycle. At the same time, a clear filtrate is produced that can often be reused as process water. This reduces both freshwater consumption and disposal costs.

 

Filter presses for the construction industry and building sites

 

AQUACHEM designs and manufactures filter presses for a wide range of construction industry applications, from mobile construction sites and concrete plants to permanent water treatment facilities. Depending on the sludge characteristics, solids content and required level of automation, manual, semi-automatic or fully automatic filter presses are available.

 

Recover process water and conserve resources

 

Recovering process water offers significant advantages, particularly on projects where water supplies are limited or environmental regulations are stringent. Depending on the application, the treated water can often be returned directly to the construction process. This reduces water deliveries, helps meet environmental compliance requirements and improves the overall efficiency of the project.

 

Why choose AQUACHEM filter presses for the construction industry?

 

Even when handling large volumes of sludge, AQUACHEM filter presses deliver reliable performance thanks to their robust design and continuous operation. Abrasive slurries from drilling, grinding and cutting processes can be dewatered efficiently and consistently. Every system is engineered to suit the specific application and can be seamlessly integrated into existing water treatment or recycling systems.

 

 

Typical applications

• concrete wash water
• drilling mud from specialist foundation engineering
• tunnelling projects
• Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD)
• grinding and cutting sludge
• natural stone and concrete processing
• motorway and bridge rehabilitation
• construction site water treatment
• sand and gravel processing

 

Benefits of an AQUACHEM filter press

• efficient dewatering of a wide range of construction sludges
• significant reduction in sludge volume
• recovery and reuse of process water
• reduced freshwater consumption
• lower disposal and transportation costs
• robust construction for demanding operating conditions
• tailor-made engineering for every application