FAQs: Package Headworks

Or-Tec Package Headworks System for Municipal and Industrial Wastewater Treatment

The Or-Tec Package Headworks System is a complete screening and grit removal system that replaces the traditional headworks of a wastewater treatment plant. It combines a Micro Bar Screen and grit removal system into one stainless steel unit, automatically adjusts to changing flow conditions with a PLC-controlled variable weir gate, and operates without rotating brushes. The system is designed for municipal wastewater treatment plants, food processing facilities, paper mills, and industrial wastewater applications.

• Complete Screening and Grit Removal System: The Or-Tec Package Headworks System is a complete screening and grit removal system that replaces a conventional wastewater treatment plant headworks.
• Integrated Headworks Design: It combines a Micro Bar Screen and automatic grit removal system into one compact stainless steel unit, eliminating the need for separate screening channels and grit chambers.

• Complete Headworks Replacement: The Or-Tec Package Headworks System is designed to replace traditional wastewater treatment plant headworks by combining fine screening and automatic grit removal into one compact stainless steel unit.
• Simplified Installation: Its flange-in/flange-out design eliminates the need for separate screen channels, grit chambers, and vortex grit systems, making it an ideal solution for both retrofits and new wastewater treatment facilities.
• Reduced Construction Costs: By integrating multiple headworks functions into a single packaged system, facilities can reduce installation complexity, construction costs, and long-term maintenance requirements.

Feature	Specification
Equipment Type	Package Headworks System
Primary Functions	Fine Screening andamp; Grit Removal
Screen Opening Sizes	1 mm-25 mm (3 mm standard)
Headworks Replacement	Complete WWTP Headworks
Grit Control	Automatic Variable Weir Gate
Flow Control	PLC Controlled
Screen Cleaning	Self-Cleaning Mechanical Rakes
Rotating Brushes Required	No
Construction	Stainless Steel
Installation	Flange-In / Flange-Out
Optional Equipment	Compactor Washer

• Automatic Flow Control: The Or-Tec Package Headworks System uses a U.S. patented automatic variable weir gate that adjusts to changing flow conditions.
• Improved Grit Settling: By maintaining an ideal flow velocity of approximately 1 foot per second, the system improves grit settling efficiency while reducing unwanted organic (BOD) capture.

• Complete Headworks Replacement: The Or-Tec Package Headworks System is designed to replace a traditional wastewater treatment plant headworks.
• Integrated Packaged System: It eliminates the need for separate concrete screen channels, concrete grit settling basins, and vortex grit chambers by combining fine screening and grit removal into one packaged system.

• Optimized Grit Removal: The Or-Tec Package Headworks System uses a U.S. patented PLC-controlled automatic variable weir gate that continuously adjusts to changing flow conditions.
• Maintains Ideal Flow Velocity: By maintaining an approximate flow velocity of 1 foot per second, the system allows grit to settle efficiently while reducing the capture of unwanted organic material (BOD).
• Improved Plant Performance: More efficient grit removal helps protect downstream equipment, reduce wear, and improve overall wastewater treatment performance.

• Simple Flange-In/Flange-Out Installation: The Or-Tec Package Headworks System is designed as an easy-to-install flange-in/flange-out package.
• Designed for New and Existing Facilities: Installation typically requires only a level concrete pad, electrical power, and washwater access for optional equipment, making it suitable for both new installations and headworks upgrades.

• Fine Screening Performance: The screen section is available with openings from 1 mm to 25 mm, with 3 mm openings commonly used for fine screening.
• Continuous Self-Cleaning Operation: Mechanical rake scrapers continuously remove screenings to maintain screen performance, and an optional Compactor Washer can wash, compact, and elevate screenings for disposal.

• Complete Integrated Headworks Solution: The Or-Tec Package Headworks System combines fine screening, automatic grit removal, and PLC-controlled flow regulation into one compact unit.
• Simplified Installation and Lower Maintenance: By eliminating separate screening structures and grit chambers while operating without rotating brushes, the system simplifies installation and reduces maintenance.
• Reliable Performance: Designed to provide reliable headworks performance across changing flow conditions.

The Or-Tec Package Headworks System is used in:

• Municipal wastewater treatment plants
• Municipal headworks
• Food processing facilities
• Food packaging plants
• Paper mills
• Industrial manufacturing
• Industrial wastewater treatment systems
• OEM wastewater treatment systems

Capability	Or-Tec Package Headworks System
Complete Package Headworks	Yes
Fine Screening	Yes
Automatic Grit Removal	Yes
Micro Bar Screen Included	Yes
PLC Controlled	Yes
Automatic Variable Weir Gate	Yes
Maintains Constant Flow Velocity	Yes
Self-Cleaning Screen	Yes
Rotating Brushes Required	No
Stainless Steel Construction	Yes
Flange-In / Flange-Out Installation	Yes
Optional Compactor Washer	Yes
Municipal WWTP Applications	Yes
Food Processing Applications	Yes
Industrial Wastewater Applications	Yes

• Combines fine screening and grit removal into one compact package.
• Replaces traditional wastewater treatment plant headworks, eliminating separate screen channels and grit chambers.
• Uses a PLC-controlled automatic variable weir gate to maintain ideal flow conditions for efficient grit removal.
• Constructed entirely of stainless steel for long-term durability.
• Designed for municipal, food processing, paper mill, and industrial wastewater treatment applications.
• Provides a simple flange-in/flange-out installation for new plants and retrofit projects.