A concrete reclaimer system is a piece of equipment that separates the usable concrete from the wash water and other debris in a concrete batching plant. It enables the reuse of the concrete wash water, thus reducing water consumption and waste in the concrete production process.
There are several different types of concrete reclaimer systems available, but they all work on the same basic principle. The wash water is fed into the reclaimer, where it is agitated to separate the usable concrete from the other materials. The usable concrete is then pumped out of the reclaimer and back into the batching plant, while the remaining water and debris is discharged into a settling pond or sewer.
The concrete reclaimer system usually consists of several main components:
Agitator: An agitator is used to mix the wash water and concrete, which allows the usable concrete to separate from the water and debris.
Screens: Screens are used to separate the usable concrete from the water and debris.
Pumps: Pumps are used to move the usable concrete from the reclaimer back into the batching plant, as well as to discharge the remaining water and debris into a settling pond or sewer.
Control system: This is used to control and monitor the operation of the reclaimer system.
Settling pond: The pond is used to collect the remaining water and debris for further treatment or disposal.
Sludge dewatering equipment: To separate the sludge from water and make it easy to handle.
The concrete reclaimer system can help to significantly reduce the amount of water and waste in a concrete batching plant, and in this way, it can also have a positive impact on the environment and reduce the cost of the production.
