How to Size a Sand Screw for Optimum Fines Retention
Sand screws must be sized for both water and solids. The percent passing 50 mesh (297 µm) in the product dictates the screw speed, while the amount of minus 200 mesh (74 µm) material dictates the water volume required for efficient operation. In order to size a sand screw, you need to know: 1. The tons per hour …
