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Causes:
1. Equipment Quality Issues:
- Imperfections in the flatness of the spiral shaft and stacked rings. The spiral shaft and stacked rings constitute the core dehydration unit of the Multi-Disk Screw Press. If manufacturers compromise on quality by omitting surface leveling processes for these components, sludge clogging is likely to occur during operation.
2. Sludge Characteristics:
- Sludge is categorized into organic and inorganic types. Organic sludge features high organic content, fine particles, low specific gravity, high moisture retention, hydrophilic colloid structures, and poor dewaterability. Inorganic sludge exhibits the opposite properties.
- When processing inorganic sludge with excessively high solid content, or sludge with coarse particles, high specific gravity, and rapid solid-liquid separation, the low rotational speed of the Multi-Disk Screw Press may result in overly dry sludge cakes within the spiral shaft filtration chamber. This reduces sludge fluidity, leading to blockages in the dehydration section.
3. Operational Errors:
- Overloading the Multi-Disk Screw Press by exceeding its designed processing capacity.
- Failure to clean and drain residual sludge from the spiral gaps before and after operation, causing accumulated sludge to harden and obstruct the unit.
Solutions:
1. Preventive Maintenance:
- Prior to operation, run the Multi-Disk Screw Press idle for approximately 10 minutes, supplemented by the spray system. After operation, halt sludge feeding and allow the equipment to idle for 30 minutes to fully discharge residual sludge. Simultaneously, flush the spiral rings with clean water.
2. Minor Clogging Remediation:
- For slight blockages, activate the frequency conversion reverse rotation function (via the control panel) or utilize high-pressure spray cleaning to dislodge debris.
3. Severe Clogging Management:
- Immediately shut down the equipment for inspection. Flush the system extensively with water. If necessary, disassemble the spiral shaft to manually remove adhered sludge.
Note: Minor shaft blockages are common during Multi-Disk Screw Press operation. Adherence to standardized procedures, proper maintenance, and correct operational practices are critical to minimizing clogging risks.