A vibration unit assembly for a belt conveyor has a vibration element, and vibration generator and a connection assembly. The vibration generator is operatively connected to the vibration element for inducing vibrations in the vibration element. The connection assembly connects the vibration element to the belt conveyor so that the vibration element may move relative to the belt conveyor. A contact surface of the vibration element engages a material to vibrate and compress the material as it is transported on the belt conveyor. The vibration element may include a plate or a roller. A method for treating a material involves applying a vibration force and applying a compressive force to compact the material. A method for drying a material involves applying a vibration force to the material to release fluid and applying a compressive force to compact the material.

The invention relates to an apparatus (1) for dewatering wood material (2). The apparatus (1) comprises a first roll (3) and a second roll (4) that form a nip (N1) in which water can be pressed out of the wood chips (2). An endless permeable conveyor (5) is arranged to pass through the nip (N1) and carry wood chips (2) through the (N1). The invention also relates to a method of dewatering wood material in which the inventive apparatus is used.

The invention relates to an apparatus (1) for dewatering wood material (2). The apparatus (1) comprises a first roll (3) and a second roll (4) that form a nip (N1) in which water can be pressed out of the wood chips (2). An endless permeable conveyor (5) is arranged to pass through the nip (N1) and carry wood chips (2) through the (N1). The invention also relates to a method of dewatering wood material in which the inventive apparatus is used.

A method of removing a liquid from a container (1) for accommodating an ophthalmic contact lens, in particular a soft contact lens, during transporting the container (1) from a liquid bath (13) to a subsequent processing station (14), the method including the steps of: transporting the container (1) from the liquid bath to the subsequent processing station, generating suction (20), and applying the suction (20) to a bottom (11) of the container (1) during the step of transporting the container (1) from the liquid bath to the subsequent processing station, thereby removing the liquid from the container (1).

A method of removing a liquid from a container (1) for accommodating an ophthalmic contact lens, in particular a soft contact lens, during transporting the container (1) from a liquid bath (13) to a subsequent processing station (14), the method including the steps of: transporting the container (1) from the liquid bath to the subsequent processing station, generating suction (20), and applying the suction (20) to a bottom (11) of the container (1) during the step of transporting the container (1) from the liquid bath to the subsequent processing station, thereby removing the liquid from the container (1).

A liquid removal apparatus is configured to remove a liquid by irradiating a laser beam on the liquid. The liquid is adhered to a surface of a member. The apparatus includes a laser light source, and an energy controller. The energy controller is configured to unevenly distribute an energy intensity at an irradiation surface by splitting, into a plurality of laser beams, a laser beam emitted from the laser light source and by overlaying a portion of the split plurality of laser beams at an irradiation position where the liquid is adhered.

A liquid removal apparatus is configured to remove a liquid by irradiating a laser beam on the liquid. The liquid is adhered to a surface of a member. The apparatus includes a laser light source, and an energy controller. The energy controller is configured to unevenly distribute an energy intensity at an irradiation surface by splitting, into a plurality of laser beams, a laser beam emitted from the laser light source and by overlaying a portion of the split plurality of laser beams at an irradiation position where the liquid is adhered.

An apparatus (1) and a method for dewatering wood material (2). The apparatus (1) includes a first roll (3) and a second roll (4) that form a nip (N i) in which water can be pressed out of the wood chips (2). An endless permeable conveyor (5) is arranged to pass through the nip (Ni) and carry wood chips (2) through the (Ni).

An apparatus (1) and a method for dewatering wood material (2). The apparatus (1) includes a first roll (3) and a second roll (4) that form a nip (N i) in which water can be pressed out of the wood chips (2). An endless permeable conveyor (5) is arranged to pass through the nip (Ni) and carry wood chips (2) through the (Ni).

A centrifugal pellet dryer is provided that includes a housing accommodating a rotor surrounded by a screen, and a feeding system for feeding a water-pellet-slurry to the rotor. The feeding system includes a pre-dewatering system for separating water from the water-pellet-slurry upstream of the rotor. The pre-dewatering system may include a feeding pipe having a dewatering perforation, with the pipe being configured to be mounted in different positions to adjust the amount of dewatering.