S3S separates slurry, biosolids and oily waste on site into water, solids and, where there is oil, recovered oil. You haul solids instead of liquid, and our lab can test the water so you know where it can go.
On-site dewatering makes the most sense when there is a steady volume to process and hauling liquid is expensive.
For large or long-running hydrovac operations, S3S provides on-site separation to reduce reliance on off-site slurry disposal. Recover water for reuse and haul stackable solids by dump truck, reducing liquid waste hauling and per-load disposal fees. Solids disposal options depend on material testing and local requirements.
S3S uses three-phase centrifuges to separate tank bottoms and oily residues into recoverable oil, effluent, and solids, maximizing oil recovery and reducing waste volumes. Dissolved air flotation (DAF) provides additional removal of oil and fine solids from effluent. Waste classification and disposal routes are confirmed before mobilization, particularly for U.S. refinery residues that may be listed hazardous waste.
Settled solids reduce treatment capacity in lagoons and digesters. S3S uses polymer conditioning and centrifuges to dewater slurry on site, producing stackable solids and reducing liquid waste hauling. At Hardisty, Alberta, S3S dewatered material from two sewage lagoons that had not been processed since the 1970s, returning effluent to the lagoons.
Settling and process ponds at mines and aggregate wash plants fill with fine silt and clay. The BE-300 plant removes sand and coarse material, and centrifuges remove the fines, so the water can be reused and the solids hauled. Mobile equipment fits settling pond and sump cleanouts, fines dewatering at smaller operations and pilot projects. Large tailings facilities are usually handled by fixed plants.
From sampling to execution.
Our lab can test your slurry, biosolids or oily waste before we pick the equipment.
S3S configures and deploys the right combination of tanks, centrifuges, three-phase separation, and DAF equipment to match your waste stream, throughput targets, and available site space. S3S fabricates job-specific components in its own shop.
Our technicians operate the system, test solids and effluent, and adjust the process throughout the job to maintain performance and meet your project targets.
It depends on the material. At Hardisty, lagoon biosolids dewatered to an average of 33% solids and passed 100% of paint filter tests. Our lab can test your material first.
Only within the limits set by your sewer authority or discharge permit. Our lab can test the water on site so you have the results.
U.S. listed hazardous waste generally remains hazardous after treatment unless delisted. Dewatering reduces waste volume, not its classification.
Yes. Our three-phase centrifuge separates oil, water and solids so the oil can be recovered. Whether the recovered oil can be sold depends on the buyer's limit for basic sediment and water (BS&W).
We tailor separation systems to your slurry, site, and targets, maximizing reuse and reducing disposal costs.
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