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Operation and Maintenance of Mechanical Self-Cleaning Filters
Maynard KingCB Tubecraft div of K&D Pratt
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Filtration TermsFiltration Terms
• Filter Area The total area of a filter element, usually expressed in square inches or centimeters.
• Effective Filter Area The “OPEN” area. That is, the total measured space of the holes of the element expressed in square inches or centimeters.
• Filter Ratio The ratio between the inlet pipe area and the effective filter area.
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• Filter Cake The debris collected on the filter element usually expressed in MICRON or millimeters.
• Micron One-thousandth of a millimeter. The standard used to measure the openings of filter elements.
• Mesh The number of wires in a linear inch of a screen element.
Filtration TermsFiltration Terms
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Filtration TermsFiltration Terms
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Filter Types and ApplicationsFilter Types and ApplicationsType Description Application
• Sand Media Epoxy-Coated, stainless For Organicsteel or fiberglass tanks Debrisof layered silica sand orgravel
• Sand Separator Conical steel chambers For Large with a debris collection Particle-Sizedarea at the bottom Sand
• Disc Wafer-thin grooved discs For Organicstacked and compressed Debrisand housed in a plastic orsteel body
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Filter Types and ApplicationsFilter Types and ApplicationsType Description Application
• Screen Perforated, wedgewire For Organic or woven wire cylindrical or Inorganicsteel or polyester Debriselements housed in aplastic or steel body
• Intake Screen Cylindrical, boxed or flat Large Organiccoarse screen usually Debrisinstalled prior to thepump
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MICRON MESH MILLIMETER
3500 4 3.50
2500 6 2.50
1500 10 1.50
800 20 0.80
500 30 0.50
300 50 0.30
200 75 0.20
130 120 0.13
100 155 0.10
80 200 0.08
50 300 0.05
25 450 0.02
10 680 0.01
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What are we filtering out of your water?
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Caddisfly Larvae
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Pond Snail
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And Suspended Solids of course!
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Filter Selection ParametersFilter Selection Parameters
• Flow Generally expressed in gallons per minute. Minimum and maximum rates need to be checked for proper filter selection.
• Pressure Generally expressed in P.S.I. (pounds per square inch). Minimum, maximum and pressure during flush need to be checked.
• Water Source Well water, pond or reservoir, effluent, processed, sea, canal.
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• Debris Organic, inorganic, or combination.Quantity of debris is usually expressed in PPM ( particles per million). Size of particulate is usually expressed in micron.
• Emitter Orifice Size of the device to be protected can be expressed in inches or millimeters.
• Maintenance Filter flushing can be done either manually or automatically.
Filter Selection ParametersFilter Selection Parameters
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Media
FILTER CAKE
InletOutlet
The Filtering The Filtering ProcessProcess
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What to do when the filter cake builds up?
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Typical Back Flushing ProcessTypical Back Flushing Process
Closed
Opened
FilterCake
Screen
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““FocusedFocused”” Back Back FlushingFlushing
Screen
FilterCake
Suction Scanner
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FILTOMAT FILTOMAT –– M106LP CUTAWAY VIEWM106LP CUTAWAY VIEW
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Flush Control SystemsFlush Control Systems(Automatic Operation)(Automatic Operation)
A DP switch monitors pressure drop. It signals a PLC controller, which electrically operates a solenoid valve to initiate and control backflush.
Electronic Flush Controller
Uses high and low pressure signals and hydraulic movement of diaphragms to initiate and control the backflush cycle.
Hydraulic Flush Controller
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Manual Operation with Hydraulic Flush Controller
• A small 3-way valve controls the water flow to the controller.
• In “A” position (Auto) the filter flushes automatically.
• Moving to “C” position (Clean) for a couple seconds and then back to “A” flushes the filter manually. Leaving the valve in the “Clean” position will result in continuous flushing.
• Third position “O” (Open) is not used.
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Manual Operation withElectronic Flush Controller
• A pushbutton is provided on the controller panel labeled “Manual Flush”
• You will hear the click of the solenoid valve, after which backflush cycle begins
• An amber light indicates backflush cycle is in progress
• A red light on the panel signals that backflush is occurring too frequently
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Pressure Diagnostics
• A pressure gauge with a 3-way valve is mounted to the filter body (Using only one gauge eliminates gauge error)
• It allows the operator to observe inlet, outlet, and drain chamber pressures
• The DP between the inlet and drain chamber should be a minimum of 25psid and maximum of 45psid during cleaning
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Maintenance
• Most self-cleaning filters only need a semi-annual check. Open the cover to determine if the internal dirt collector spins freely and confirm the fine screen is intact.
• The dirt collector nozzles should have no more than 3mm clearance from the screen in order to clean sufficiently
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M106LP M106LP –– EXPLODED VIEWEXPLODED VIEW
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Maintenance
• O-rings on the filter screen ends should be lubricated with a plumbers grease such as Dow Corning DC33 or other silicone
• A manual backflush should be performed periodically to verify correct flushing cycle, cycle time, and pressures
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Troubleshooting
• Filter backflushes too frequently (Red “Frequent Flush” alarm indicated on PLC panel)– Usually caused by excessive flowrate,
insufficient screen area, or excessive dirtload. Add additional filter in parallel.
– Inadequate cleaning of screen could also be the cause. This is almost always due to insufficient inlet pressure. Check it is at least 30psi. Add booster pump if below.
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Troubleshooting
• Filter will not backflush, though DP high.– In filter with Hydraulic Flush Controller,
suspect dripper is clogged. Dripper cannot be cleaned and must be replaced.
– In filter with Electronic Flush Controller, check operation of solenoid valve, and DP switch. Also check hydraulic lines to DP switch.
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Hydraulic Flush Controller
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Troubleshooting
• A filter screen which has been severely clogged due to excessive dirtload or operation without backflushing can be cleaned manually
• Remove the filter screen, soak 24 hours in a solution of 35 parts water to 1 part Mr. Clean. Spray-clean with a pressure washer at 900psi
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Filter Life
Typical filter life is expected to be in excess of twenty years. It really depends on water chemistry and frequency of flushing.
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Service Contacts
• Maynard King, CB Tubecraft div of K&D Pratt
• Jim Crosby, Service Manager, Durpro
Come see us at our booth during the exhibit breaks!