Can a vibrating screen be use for separating liquid and solid?

Question

Can a vibrating screen be use for separating liquid and solid?

Answer 1

No.

Vibrating screen are normally used for separating granular objects in different  grades or sizes such as those used for concrete aggregate materials. If liquid is introduced in the operation of the vibrating screen it is intended for washing the particles from contaminant.The liquid which is nomally water is just allowed to flow out of the resulting piles of materials.

Answer 2

*Yes,a vibrating screen be used for separating liquid and solid.

*Better option are:

# Vacuum Filters

# Pressure Filters.

# Thickeners

# Centrifuges.