Volatile Solids and Nitrogen Removal through Solids Separation

Type of solids separation Volatile solids removal (decimal) Nitrogen removal (decimal) Gravity 0.60 0.60 Mechanical: Stationary Screen 0.20 0.10 Vibrating Screen 0.15 0.15 Screw Press 0.25 0.15 Centrifuge 0.50 0.25 Roller drum 0.25 0.15 Belt press/screen 0.50 0.30