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Application Notes for Sheet Filter Presses Operation
Troubleshooting As with other separation and filtration equipment, regular cleaning, maintenance, and inspections should be conducted on filter presses. Some common issues and resolutions are listed below.
Typically, a filter press consists of a series of plates equipped with inlet and outlet ports. Depending on the type of press, the ports may be internally or externally ported. When the press is closed and tightened through manual or hydraulic means, the plates, gasketed ports, and sheets are closed to form a tight seal for feed and filtrate passage. The unfiltered product passes through the inlet ports of the plate to the depth filter sheet. The depth filter sheet separates the undesired contaminant and allows the cleaned product to flow to the outlet plate. The outlet plate distributes the cleaned product to the discharge or outlet port. Advantages of Filter Presses • Very versatile - full range of wine filtration applications • L arge filter area and additional surface area available with more plates • F lexible, modular design with ability to conduct two- stage filtrations • G ood process scalability from bench to production scale • Consistent and reliable filtration results • Low maintenance costs
Potential Issue or Concern Worn gaskets at inlet or outlet plates
Result
Resolution
Product loss
Replace gaskets. Use supplier information for proper thickness.
Insufficient press
Product loss
Properly tighten press with manual or hydraulic closure. Use of leverage bar may be needed.
clamping
Missing guide rods Product loss
Manually align sheets. Purchase replacement guide rods. Depth filter sheets may be placed in wrong direction. Place cockled or rough side of filter towards the inlet plate. Align sheet parallel with plate.
Misaligned filter
Lower throughput, product losses
sheets
High pressure/
Less efficient filtration
Ensure consistent product
excessive flow rates (premature blinding,
flow at recommended less retention, contaminant flow rate and differential break-through, product loss) pressure for filter grade.
Filter Press Flow Diagram (top view)
Outlet Plates
Outlet
Port
Stationary stainless steel plate
Sliding stainless steel plate
Inlet
Port
Head plate
Inlet Plates
Head plate
Filter Sheets
Filter Sheets
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