Sludge conditioner is a chemical agent specially used to improve sludge dewatering performance. It is usually composed of a variety of ingredients, including inorganic salts, organic polymers, surfactants, pH regulators, etc., which can work together to change the physical and chemical properties of the sludge, making it easier to dehydrate.

The main mechanism of action of sludge conditioner includes:

Charge neutralization: The inorganic salt components in the sludge conditioner can neutralize the charge on the surface of the sludge particles, reduce the electrostatic repulsion between the sludge particles, and make it easier for the sludge particles to aggregate and precipitate.

Adsorption bridging: The high polymer in the sludge conditioner can be adsorbed on the surface of the sludge particles, and a number of sludge particles can be connected together through bridging to form a large flocculant, thereby improving the dewatering performance of the sludge.

Change the surface properties of the sludge: the surfactant in the sludge conditioner can reduce the surface tension of the sludge, change the wettability of the surface of the sludge particles, and make the sludge more easily separated from water.

Adjust the pH value: Some sludge conditioners also have a pH regulation function, which can adjust the pH value of the sludge to the best range, and further improve the dewatering performance of the sludge.

By using the sludge conditioner, the dewatering efficiency of the sludge can be significantly improved, the water content of the sludge can be reduced, and the volume and weight of the sludge can be reduced, and the subsequent treatment cost can be reduced. In addition, the sludge conditioner can also improve the flow of the sludge, reduce the risk of pipeline clogging, and improve the operational efficiency of the sludge treatment system.

It should be noted that different types of sludge and different treatment processes have different requirements for sludge conditioners, so the use of sludge conditioners needs to be selected and adjusted according to the actual situation.