What is barscreen?

Barscreen, also known as a screening system, is a type of mechanical equipment used in wastewater treatment plants to remove large solid debris from the incoming wastewater flow. The barscreen consists of a series of parallel bars or grilles that are placed at an angle to the incoming flow. The wastewater flow enters through the bars, and the solid debris such as sticks, plastics, and rocks are retained on the bars.

Barscreen is designed to prevent large particles from damaging downstream equipment such as pumps, aerators, and membranes. It also helps to reduce the potential for clogging, fouling, and blockages in the wastewater treatment process. The barscreen can be either manually or automatically cleaned, depending on the type and size of the system. Cleaning involves the removal and disposal of the collected debris.

There are different types of barscreen, such as coarse screens, fine screens, and micro screens. Coarse screens have large openings and are used to remove large particulate matter, while fine screens have smaller openings and are used to remove smaller particulate matter. Micro screens have even smaller openings and are used to remove particles down to 30 microns in size.

Overall, barscreen is an essential component of a wastewater treatment plant that helps to maintain the efficiency and reliability of the treatment process.