A kieselguhr horizontal filter with special features
The delivery of the two hundredth FS 130 type filter was an occasion for the author to highlight the salient criteria of this filter system. The main differences characterising the FS 130 in terms of design and process engineering are detailed in this article.
In the eighties, a non-uniform distribution of precoat and subsequent lay-down of kieselguhr cake manifested itself as a drawback in conventional filter systems. This resulted in considerable fluctuations of filtrate quality. The inlet distributor developed and patented at that time was designed to eliminate these irregularities by reducing turbulences in the filter inlet.
Inlet distributor for uniform precoat
This is a special design provided with holes (see Fig. 1).12 m/s is an added advantage.
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