4 Things to Consider When Purchasing Filtration Equipment for Liquid-Solid Separation

What is the Goal of the Process?

When deciding on the right filtration equipment, the most critical consideration is the production rate. For example, how many tons per hour must be produced to meet the project’s goals?

Also, consider the goals of the process. Does the cake need to be washed? If so, how clean does it need to be? Is dewatering the objective? How dry does the filter cake need to be?

What are the Characteristics of the Material in the Application?

Consider the material that is filtered. What is the particle size? Are all the particles the same size, or are finer particles mixed with larger particles? Particle size distribution is key to understanding when deciding on filtration equipment and media.

Also, consider the density of the particles. What percent of your slurry is solid? How much slurry do you need to filter at a time? Different filters are optimized to process slurry into different amounts of cake (solids) and filtrate (liquids).

Think about the pH and temperature. Are there any other conditions that need to be considered when handling the material? These factors will impact what filter media is suitable for the application.

Space Constraints

How much space will be available to meet production and process demands? You will need to consider the different separation and process goals in choosing the technology that fits your application.

Project Time Frame

Consider the timeframe when the project will need to be completed and ready for production. Also, consider how much downtime is acceptable for installation.

Choosing filtration equipment is no easy task, and the Micronics Engineered Filtration Group is here to help.

Contact Us to get in touch with a filtration expert. We can test your slurry in our liquid-solid separation lab, evaluate your process, and make recommendations to meet your precise filtration needs.