Pressure Nutsche Filters (PNF)
Pressure Nutsche Filters (PNF)
S2 Pressure Nutsche Filters: Versatile Filtration Solutions
S2 Engineering’s Pressure Nutsche Filters (PNFs) are meticulously designed to deliver high-performance filtration across a wide range of applications. Available in sizes ranging from 300mm (12 inches) to 2.5m (100 inches) in diameter, these filters are constructed from a variety of material types and grades to accommodate pressures up to 300 psi (2068 kPa) or full vacuum, ensuring robustness and durability in demanding environments.
Innovative Design and Operation
The S2 PNF features an innovative, hydraulically operated lid that can be managed by a single operator, offering quick and safe securing with a single point. This user-friendly design enhances operational efficiency and safety. The filter is highly adaptable, capable of handling a wide range of flow rates and solids loading. Solids can be discharged in either dry or slurried form, providing flexibility to suit different process requirements.
Advanced Filtration Capabilities
The S2 Pressure Nutsche Filter can be equipped with the necessary connections to perform washing and drying operations, making it a versatile solution for various filtration needs. The design facilitates fast and easy cake discharge, ensuring smooth and efficient interrupted service flows.
Technical Specification
- Size: Available in diameters ranging from 300mm (12 inches) to 2.5m (100 inches).
- Capacity: Ranges from 50 to 10,000 litres, with larger sizes available upon request.
- Operating Pressure: 0-20 barg (0-300 psig) with a vacuum option available upon request.
- Operating Temperature: Capable of operating up to 240°C (460°F).
- Materials of Construction: Supplied as standard in 316 Stainless Steel, with options for 304 Stainless Steel and Alloy C276 available upon request.
Design FeaturesS2 Engineering has incorporated numerous operator-friendly and operationally efficient features into its range of Pressure Nutsche Filters, including:
- Hydraulically Operated Lid: For easy and safe operation.
- Quick and Safe Lid Locking Design: Ensures secure and efficient operation.
- Manual and Automatic Lid Options: Available in both manually operated and automated models to suit different operational needs.
- Material Variety: Available in a wide range of construction materials, including 304 Stainless Steel, 316 Stainless Steel, exotic alloys like Alloy C276, and rubber-lined options for specific applications.
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Application
S2 Pressure Nutsche Filters (PNFs) are highly versatile and ideal for a variety of applications, including:
- Pilot Plants: Perfect for testing new or modified batch operations and processes that require the recovery of filter cakes.
- Laboratory and Clean Room Applications: Designed for precision and efficiency in controlled environments.
- Production Batch Applications: Suitable for processes where achieving a cake thickness of 150mm (6 inches) or more is essential.
- Porous Cake Applications: Excellent for operations where filter cakes can build to several inches in thickness.
- Nitrogen Purges or Acid Washes: Ideal for applications requiring treatment with nitrogen purges or acid washes.
- Recovery of Valuable Solids: Optimized for scenarios where the filter cake is the desired product and the filtrate is waste.
These filters excel in both small-scale and industrial processes, ensuring consistent, high-quality filtration across a range of materials and applications.
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