Duperon has sluicing down to an art
The Duperon sluice is a simple conveyance method using a stainless steel trough and flowing water to transfer discharged screenings. In municipal applications, sluices typically discharge into washer compactors for dewatering. In other applications such as flood control or raw water intakes, it may discharge downstream of the site or be transported to a bank or holding area.
This system of transport is often ideal when discharging from multiple screens, the site has long runs to move the debris to the final discharge point. A sluice may be cost effective by eliminating belts, multiple drives and other mechanical devices.
Our solutions are simple
There are basic factors that attribute to a successful sluice operation: debris volume management, water conversion (minimizing water usage while maintaining functionality) and velocity.
Duperon has implemented many sluices over the years and has mastered the distinctions across many industries and applications to assure that this option is successfully applied and engineered to your site.
Applications:
- Municipal Wastewater
- Industrial Applications
- Stormwater and Flood Control
- Open Channel Intakes
- And other wetted solids transport applications
The Duperon®
Difference
The Duperon®
Sluice
Process integrity
The successful transition of captured screenings to a Dual Auger Washer Compactor or other point of discharge assures system reliability
Configuration flexibility
Sluicing can be ideal for retrofits that have site constraints to transport debris to the desired discharge location
Customized solution
Pump sizing and volume, length, cornering angles, inlet feeds, and trough capacity customized to site needs
Cost-effective
A sluice offers an affordable conveyance method for long spans especially if an ample supply of water exists at the site
Simplicity
Eliminates belts, rollers, augers and other mechanical devices that require calibration, maintenance or replacement
Description
A Duperon Sluice is a conveyance device that is ideal for long spans where the costs of multiple belt conveyors, or mechanical devices like augers, becomes prohibitive. Also sites realize additional economic benefit if they require turns or accommodations for existing structures, especially if they have an ample water supply.
The Sluice is constructed of non-corrosive materials such as stainless steel in the form of a trough. A pump will be sized as appropriate for the water volume required, as well as considerations for the number of screens discharging, the type and volume of debris.
It is often discharging into a washer compactor for dewatering (for municipal wastewater or industrial applications) or into other desired locations for raw water intakes or stormwater, flood control applications.
General Specs
| Applications | Municipal Wastewater
Open Channel Intakes Industrial Applications Stormwater and Flood Control |
| Sizing | Length and width customized to site |
| Capacity | Customized to site |
| Water Source | Potable or plant effluent |
| Water Volume | 40 GPM – 60 GPM |
| Water Pressure | Typically 50 PSI |
Key Features
Corrosion resistant materials
Minimal maintenance and long product life
Ability to be configured to the site
Simplicity in design: basically a pump and trough
Cost effective for long spans
Ability to manage the discharges of multiple screens
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