Pulp & Paper
Automatic filtration for pulp and paper water systems where fiber, debris, and suspended solids can affect equipment reliability.
When dealing with Pulp & Paper, there are many water quality issues that must be addressed through filtration.
- Pulp and paper operations can produce fiber-rich water streams and suspended process debris.
- Fibers and solids can clog nozzles, strainers, pumps, and heat exchangers.
- Manual filter cleaning can be frequent where solids loading varies throughout production.
Conditions, Contaminants, and Considerations
Water sources may vary, but the primary water sources for Pulp & Paper filtration are:
- Process water
- White water
- Intake water
- Wash water
In this application, water is usually filtered within the 100-500 micron range to remove contaminants like:
- Fibers
- Paper debris
- Suspended solids
- Scale
Due to these constraints, certain design considerations must be made to accommodate variables that can interfere with the filtration process. Factors such as Fiber loading, Flow rate, Water reuse, Micron rating, Flush handling, and Cleaning frequency must be accounted for to ensure reliable and efficient water filtration.
Benefits
Filtering the water before industrial or commercial use:
- Removes fibers and debris from process water streams.
- Protects nozzles, pumps, valves, and heat exchangers.
- Reduces manual filtration maintenance.
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.
