Dry Wet System Solid Waste Segregation Machine (10 TPD / 15 TPH)

Description

The Dry Wet System Solid Waste Segregation Machine by N.S. Engineering Works is an industrial-grade rotary trommel classification plant engineered to automate the sorting of mixed municipal solid waste (MSW), commercial packaging waste, and market refuse. With a robust treatment capacity of 10 TPD (Tons Per Day) and a processing throughput of up to 15 TPH (Tons Per Hour), this dual-stage automatic segregation system separates high-moisture organic wet waste from dry high-calorific recyclables and RDF (Refuse Derived Fuel) fractions.

Manufactured at our heavy engineering facility in Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab, the plant integrates a heavy-duty rotary trommel screen drum, continuous cleated infeed conveyor, anti-blinding rotary brushes, heavy trunnion roller bearings, and an energy-efficient 20 kW helical geared motor drive. As an all-in-one dry waste machine and segregation plant, whether installed as a standalone decentralized municipal waste treatment unit or paired with a dry waste shredder, dry waste crusher, and magnetic overband separators, this system delivers maximum sorting efficiency, minimal landfill burden, and zero downtime.

Technical Specifications: 10 TPD / 15 TPH MSW Segregation Plant

Technical Parameter	Specification / Engineering Rating
Machine Model	Dry Wet System Solid Waste Segregation Trommel (NSEW-DWS-10TPD)
System Type	Continuous Rotary Trommel Screen Classifier (Dry & Wet Dual Stream)
Treatment Capacity (Daily)	10 TPD (Tons Per Day) continuous municipal rating
Processing Capacity (Peak)	15 TPH (Tons Per Hour) bulk volumetric throughput
Stages of Separation	2-Stage Sequential Rotary Screening (Fines & Coarse Underflow + Oversize Overflow)
Screen Mesh Cut-Off Sizes	Stage 1: <50 mm (Wet Organics/Kitchen Waste), Stage 2: 50–80 mm (Coarse Compostables), Oversize: >80 mm (Dry Recyclables/RDF)
Total Connected Power Load	20 kW (Heavy-Duty Induction Motor with Variable Speed VFD)
Operating Voltage / Phase	415 V, 50 Hz, 3-Phase AC Industrial Supply
Drum Dimensions (Standard)	Diameter: 1500 mm | Length: 6000 mm (Customizable up to 2500 mm x 12000 mm)
Drum Inclination Angle	3 to 7 Degrees Adjustable Gradient for Controlled Retention Time
Screen Material	High-Carbon Perforated Steel Plates / Hardox 400 Wear-Resistant Liners
Drive & Support System	Dual Friction-Driven Trunnion Roller Wheels with Hardened Guide Bearings
Anti-Blinding Mechanism	Top-Mounted Rotary Nylon/Steel Bristle De-clogging Roller Brushes
Automation Grade	Automatic PLC Touchscreen Console with Overload Protection & Emergency Stops
Input Waste Materials	Mixed MSW, Market Waste, Kitchen Waste, Packaging Waste, Dry Commercial Scrap
Country of Origin & Make	Made in India | N.S. Engineering Works, Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab

Engineering CAD Blueprint: Mechanical Parts & Working Mechanism

Below is the technical CAD schematic blueprint illustrating the internal mechanical parts, drive components, and dual-fraction separation mechanism of the 10 TPD / 15 TPH Dry Wet Solid Waste Segregation Trommel Plant. Each subsystem is engineered for heavy duty cycle operations and continuous 24/7 industrial performance.

Comprehensive Guide: Dry Waste vs. Wet Waste Disposal Methods

Solid waste management in India mandates the strict separation of waste at source or via secondary sorting facilities into wet waste (biodegradable) and dry waste (recyclable/combustible). Understanding waste streams is critical for municipal corporations, waste processing plant operators, and recycling facilities when selecting equipment such as a dry waste shredder, dry waste crusher, or wet waste shredder machine.

What is a Dry Waste and What are Dry Waste Types and Examples?

Dry waste refers to non-biodegradable waste materials that do not contain organic moisture or decompose naturally over short periods. When collected and segregated dry, these materials retain high recycling and caloric value. Key dry waste examples and categories include:

• Plastic Packaging & Polymers: PET bottles, milk pouches, HDPE containers, LDPE film wrap, PVC pipes, polypropylene woven sacks, and multi-layer laminates (MLP).
• Paper & Cardboard: Office papers, newsprint, corrugated cardboard boxes, packaging cartons, and shredded paper.
• Metals & Scrap: Beverage cans, tin containers, aluminum foils, bottle caps, wires, and scrap ferrous and non-ferrous hardware.
• Glass Containers: Glass bottles, broken jars, and glass packaging fragments.
• Textiles & Fabrics: Discarded clothing, synthetic rags, cotton fabric trimmings, footwear, and upholstery.
• Combustible Inerts / RDF: Non-recyclable dry plastics, contaminated packaging, and composites processed into Refuse Derived Fuel pellets for cement kilns and waste-to-energy boilers.

How to Dispose Dry Waste: Modern Dry Waste Disposal Methods & Machinery

Effective dry waste disposal methods rely on mechanical volume reduction, density classification, and material valorization rather than dumping in municipal landfills:

1. Mechanical Screening & Trommel Separation: The initial stage separates bulky dry fractions from fine organics and moist soil, ensuring recyclable dry waste remains clean and manageable.
2. Dry Waste Shredder Processing: Using industrial dual-shaft shredders or four-shaft shredders to cut bulky plastic containers, tires, packaging, and textiles into uniform 20 mm to 50 mm flakes. This achieves up to 90% volume reduction for economical transport.
3. Dry Waste Crusher & Granulator: Crushing rigid plastics, glass bottles, and dry minerals into granular pellets ready for plastic extruders or aggregate reuse.
4. Magnetic & Air Density Classification: Extracting valuable steel and iron scrap via overband magnetic separators and separating lightweight plastic film from heavy flakes using zig-zag air classifiers.
5. RDF Baling & Fuel Pelleting: Compacting segregated combustible dry waste into high-density bales for thermal power plants and cement factories.

Wet Waste Characteristics & Wet Waste Shredder Machine Price Factors

Wet waste consists of biodegradable kitchen waste, fruit and vegetable peels, cooked food remnants, poultry/fish market waste, garden trimmings, and leaves. When segregated through the trommel screen, wet waste is directed to organic composting pits, automated organic waste composters (OWC), or bio-methanation biogas digestors.

When assessing a wet waste shredder machine price or full trommel segregation line investment, multiple commercial and technical factors come into play:

• Capacity Rating: Compact decentralized organic shredders (200 kg/hr to 1 TPD) versus centralized municipal segregation plants (10 TPD to 50 TPD).
• Material of Construction: Standard Mild Steel (MS IS 2062) versus Stainless Steel (SS 304 / SS 316) contact parts for acidic organic food waste handling.
• Motor & Gearbox Specifications: Standard electric induction motors versus flame-proof / IP65 motors with heavy planetary or helical gear reductions.
• Downstream Integration: Inclusion of magnetic cross-belts, cleated infeed conveyors, screw discharge augers, and odor control bio-scrubbers.

Key Operational Benefits of N.S. Engineering Works Segregation Plants

• Non-Clogging Continuous Operation: External rotary brush rollers prevent sticky kitchen waste and fibrous organic material from blinding screen apertures.
• High Volume Reduction: Achieves immediate separation of up to 60% wet biodegradable fraction from 40% dry recyclables, reducing municipal transport costs significantly.
• Heavy Industrial Structural Build: Fabricated using prime Indian steel with reinforced trunnion rollers that run without vibration, excessive heat, or wear.
• Decentralized & Centralized Plant Sizing: Modular layout allows easy scalability from 10 TPD up to 100+ TPD by adding parallel drum modules.
• Full Safety Compliance: Equipped with emergency pull-cord switches along conveyors, interlocking motor guards, and phase-reversal protection in the PLC console.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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