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Disc Filter

The Clever Disc Filter is an advanced tertiary filtration system designed to achieve exceptional effluent quality while minimizing footprint, maintenance requirements, and operating costs. Developed specifically for wastewater reuse, phosphorus removal, and advanced filtration applications, the system combines innovative disc filter technology with numerous design improvements for superior performance.

Available in both self-contained stainless steel tank and concrete channel configurations, the Clever Disc Filter provides reliable filtration down to 5 microns while maintaining low headloss and extremely low backwash water consumption.

Improve Process

Smooth Operation

Cost Savings

Description

OPERATING MODE

The Clever Disc Filter operates using an IN-OUT filtration principle. Treated wastewater enters through the central influent pipe and flows by gravity into the filter segments. During normal filtration, the discs remain stationary while solids are captured on the inner surface of the filter cloth.

As suspended solids accumulate, the water level gradually rises. Once the preset level is reached, the disc assembly begins rotating and the automatic backwash system is activated. High-pressure ceramic nozzles clean the filter media and convey captured solids into the sludge trough.

Once the water level returns to normal, the filter stops rotating and resumes standard filtration. This cycle continuously repeats without interrupting the filtration process.

Features & Benefits

Advanced Filtration Technology

The Clever Disc Filter utilizes high-performance filter cloth with mesh openings available from 5 microns, providing exceptional removal of suspended solids, algae, parasites, and micropollutants.

Superior Backwash System

Each disc is equipped with ceramic cleaning nozzles specifically designed to improve cleaning efficiency while minimizing backwash water consumption.

No Submerged Bearings

The drive system is designed without underwater bearings, eliminating contamination risks while reducing maintenance requirements and extending equipment life.

Easy Access Design

Full access from both sides of the filter allows quick inspection, servicing, and replacement of filter segments, minimizing downtime.

Compact Footprint

The optimized design delivers high filtration capacity while minimizing installation space requirements, making it ideal for retrofit and space-constrained facilities.

Design Guidelines

FLOW

Up To 30 MGD

FILTRATION SIZE

From 5 Microns

DISC DIAMETER

67 in Or 87 in

FILTRATION AREA

Up To 2,454 ft²

NUMBER OF DISCS

Up To 44

MATERIAL

304, 316L, 316Ti Or Duplex Stainless Steel

CONFIGURATION

Concrete Channel Or Self-Contained Tank

BACKWASH SYSTEM

Ceramic Nozzles

OPERATION

Fully Automatic

Disc Filter Aqualitec USA

GBT+ BFP Combo Options

COMBO OMEGA CC

Belt width : from 0.60 to 1.20 m

Hydraulic flow : up to 15 m3/h

COMBO 100000 / SD OR MD

Belt width : from 1 to 2.50 m

Hydraulic flow : up to 40 m3/h

Combo 100000 / SD OR MD

COMBO 1000 / MD, LD, THC

Belt width : from 1 to 2.50 m

Hydraulic flow : up to 150 m3/h

Installations

Connellsville, PA

Westmoreland, PA

Success Stories

Trusted by Municipalities Nationwide

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Phone

855-650-2214

Email

info@aqualitec.com

Find Us

3415 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Suite 1100, Los Angeles, CA 90034