A METHOD OF SEPARATING LIQUID FROM LIQUID LADEN SOLID MATERIAL

摘要

A vibratory apparatus for separating a liquid from a liquid-laden solid material includes an inclined trough having a base with a first end and a second elevated with respect to the first end. A deck is attached to the trough base, the deck defining support points positioned above the base spac ed from one another by a distance sufficient to support the solid material abov e the deck, and passages located between the support points to allow liquid to flow to the deck. A vibratory driveis attached to the trough and oriented impart a conveying motion toward the trough second end. Solid material deposited onto the deck is advanced toward the second end by the conveying motion while the liquid flows along the trough base toward the first end und er gravity.A method of separating a liquid from a liquid-laden solid material includes providing a trough having a deck defining a support surface with passages extending through the support surface. The liquid-laden solid material is deposited onto the support surface so that the liquid-laden soli d material is supported by the support surface. A vibratory force is applied t o the deck to separate a substantial portion of the liquid from the liquid-lad en solid material.The liquid separated from the liquid-laden solid material is directed under gravity force through the passages extending through the support surface. The solid material is conveyed along the support surface by the vibratory force to a solids discharge point.