🌀 Thickener

Short Description:
A thickener is an industrial machine used to concentrate slurry by removing excess liquid, typically water, from solid-liquid mixtures.

Overview:

• Function: Separates and compacts solids from slurry, producing a thicker underflow and clearer overflow.
• Structure: Comprises a large tank with a rotating rake mechanism that guides settled solids toward the discharge point.
• Applications: Commonly used in mining, wastewater treatment, and chemical processing to improve water recovery and reduce tailings volume.
• Operation: Slurry enters the tank, solids settle by gravity, and the rake system moves them to the bottom while clarified liquid overflows from the top.