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Decanter Centrifuges for Wastewater Applications

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  Alfa Laval offers a complete range of  wastewater decanter  for sludge thickening and dewatering – from robust i-DW units to our state-of-the-art ALDEC G3 VecFlow™ systems. Alfa Laval ALDEC G3 VecFlow™ It is a state-of-the-art decanter for dewatering and thickening applications. It offers an ideal solution for duties where maximum separation performance, lowest possible power consumption, very high capacity and advanced control possibilities are required. ALDEC G3 VecFlow™ features the most advanced technology available on the market, including our unique VecFlow™ feed zone and Slimline conveyor. ALDEC G3 VecFlow™ is available with capacities from 23 to 230 m3/h. Benefits Highest performance at the lowest operating cost Extremely effective separation, 2% drier solids compared to standard decanters Lowest power consumption, 30% lower than standard decanters The lowest total cost of ownership Upgradeable PowerTubes, Slimline conveyor, Direct Drive gearbox, and VecFlow™ feed zone Replac

POLSTEAM prepares for changeover with the Alfa Laval ACS

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  POLSTEAM’s fleet includes 60 bulk carriers that handle t he majority of its business. Based in Poland and travelling frequently to destinations in  the US and Canada, the vessels spend time in both European and North American ECAs. POLSTEAM was, therefore, eager to ensure safe fuel changeover when ECA sulfur limits t ightened. Well-controlled cooling is a must Early on, POLSTEAM recognized the potential hazards of switching between HFO and MGO/MDO. These include impaired maneuverability at the start and low load, as well as pump seizure and temperature shocks in fuel line equipment. To avoid these problems, POLSTEAM chose the advanced automation and integrated cooling of the Alfa Laval Automated Fuel Changeover System (ACS). “We began looking at the ACS concept some time ago, given that we are involved in both US and ECA operation,” says Leszek Trachimowicz, POLSTEAM Technical Director. “What became clear very quickly was that more than the fuel switch itself is important. To secure