Somat SPC-50S, Operation Manual

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DEFINITIONS – COMPONENTS
SOMAT
 PULPER:
1. Tank - Pulping or grinding chamber of the SOMAT
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Pulper.
2. Impeller - Rotating metal plate with Tungsten Carbide Blades which de-fiber and
pulp the waste and along with the Security Ring provides a shearing action for
non-fibrous waste.
3. Security Ring - Perforated stainless-steel ring surrounding the impeller through
all slurry must pass after waste is pulped. Dimensions of security ring holes
controls particle size of materials leaving the Pulper.
4. Junk Box - Chamber in bottom of tank that segregates non-pulpable materials
from tank.
HYDRA-EXTRACTOR  :
1. Screw - Vertical helix which lifts and compresses solids from the slurry and
permits water to drain off by gravity.
2. Screen - Mesh screen that surrounds the screw, through which water drains off.
3. Plug - Mass of pulp extending beyond last helix of the screw. The force required
to extrude the plug squeezes additional water from pulp.
4. Brush - Nylon brush attached to edge of screw helix which serves to clean the
screen.
5. Plug Cutter – Assists in breaking apart waste to discharge down the chute
GENERAL:
1. Throttling Valve - Full ported gate valve used to control water flow.
2. Timer - Electrical device used to automatically shut down the SOMAT  System at
a pre-determined time.
3. Fresh Water Solenoid - Electric valve used to control freshwater make-up to the
SOMAT  System.
4. Motor Operated Valve - (MOV) Electric valve used to drain water from tank and
lines for daily maintenance.
5. PLC- Computer controller designed to handle pulper and extractor operation.