Wet Processing-Washing - Concrete Batching Plants

Wet processing-washing is, in most cases, cleaning and separation of materials by use of water and mechanical forces. It is often followed by the removal of such impurities from raw materials as ores, minerals, sand, and gravels. The process commences by the introduction of the said raw materials in a wash plant and thorough soak with plenty of water. This initial saturation softens and loosens the unwanted materials, making them easier to separate from the valuable base material. Inside the wash plant, zones of high pressure and the whirling impact of paddles and jets alternately whip and beat the mixture, scouring away dirt, clays, silt, and all other contaminants. The continuous movement of water helps to further dislodge these impurities, allowing for a more thorough cleaning. By this point, this mixture has graduated to a cascade of hydrocyclones or comparable equipment in which centrifugal action predominates.