Metal Processing
Self-cleaning filtration for metal processing water streams that carry scale, fines, and abrasive particulates.
When dealing with Metal Processing, there are many water quality issues that must be addressed through filtration.
- Metal processing operations can generate scale, slag particles, fines, and abrasive solids.
- These solids can damage pumps, foul valves, and reduce heat exchanger performance.
- High solids loading can make manual filtration costly and unreliable.
Conditions, Contaminants, and Considerations
Water sources may vary, but the primary water sources for Metal Processing filtration are:
- Quench water
- Cooling water
- Process water
- Wash water
In this application, water is usually filtered within the 100-500 micron range to remove contaminants like:
- Scale
- Metal fines
- Slag particles
- Abrasive solids
Due to these constraints, certain design considerations must be made to accommodate variables that can interfere with the filtration process. Factors such as Abrasive solids loading, Flow rate, Operating pressure, Micron rating, Flush discharge, and Material compatibility must be accounted for to ensure reliable and efficient water filtration.
Benefits
Filtering the water before industrial or commercial use:
- Protects pumps, valves, nozzles, and heat exchangers from abrasive solids.
- Supports high-flow industrial water filtration.
- Automatically removes collected debris from the screen.
Relevant FAQs
Does the filter waste a lot of water while cleaning itself?
No, because of how quickly the filter cleans itself. Typical backwash water volume is as little as 10 gallons.
