摘要 |
A system for separating solids from a slurry containing liquids and solids including an elongated plate having spaced apart openings therethrough, a pair of superposed endless screens supported for sliding movement on the upper surface of the plate. A pond of the slurry is formed over a portion of the run of the screens. A vacuum chamber is provided on the side of the plate opposite the side supporting the screens to draw liquid from the pond through the screens. A roll nip is provided to engage the screens to apply pressure to material on the screens at the nip. Various screen constructions and operating parameters are also disclosed. |