Steel Industry
Self-cleaning filtration for steel industry water systems that carry scale, slag, and abrasive particulate.
When dealing with Steel Industry, there are many water quality issues that must be addressed through filtration.
- Steel production and processing can generate scale, slag particles, and abrasive solids.
- Contaminated cooling or quench water can damage pumps, foul valves, and reduce heat-transfer efficiency.
- High solids loading can make manual filter cleaning frequent and disruptive.
Conditions, Contaminants, and Considerations
Water sources may vary, but the primary water sources for Steel Industry filtration are:
- Quench water
- Cooling water
- Process water
- Mill water
In this application, water is usually filtered within the 100-500 micron range to remove contaminants like:
- Scale
- Slag particles
- Metal fines
- 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 loading, Flow rate, Operating pressure, Micron rating, Material compatibility, and Flush discharge must be accounted for to ensure reliable and efficient water filtration.
Benefits
Filtering the water before industrial or commercial use:
- Protects cooling and hydraulic systems from abrasive debris.
- Supports high-flow industrial filtration.
- Automatically cleans the screen to reduce manual service.
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.
