In Our Bottom Discharge Machines two kinds of openings for discharge of filter cake can be provided :
- Single Side Port Kidney Shaped or
- Large Central Opening
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Single Side Port Kidney Shaped
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Large Central Opening
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The basic difference between the two is highlighted in the table below :
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Single Side Port Kidney Shaped |
Large Central Opening |
| Discharge Opening |
Small |
Large |
| Sweeper |
Required to facilitate solid Discharge |
Not Required |
| Left Over Material in Bottom Trough |
Thin Layer between sweeper and bottom base |
Insignificant |
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