A Guide to Industrial Filtration

Industrial Filtration

Industrial filtration applies to industrial processes in facilities where airborne particles, sediment in water or other fluids must comply with processing standards and compliance regulations.

Industrial Filtration For Airborne Particles

In industrial facilities, processes emit various types of airborne particles. Facilities that produce cement, asphalt, powders and fine metals emit particulate into air streams and create hazards. In cases where no pollutant is involved, product is recaptured for reuse and industrial filtration is necessary.

Industrial Filtration For Water and Fluids

Industrial facilities that process chemicals requiring use of water or other fluids need industrial filtration to separate water or fluid compounds for refining purposes. For instance, facilities that produce detergents, solvents, paints or oil often need industrial filtration to create variable grades of products. Another reason for industrial filtration in these types of facility is regulatory compliance.

Types of Industrial Filtration

For airborne capture of particulate, there are a number of choices of industrial filtration. Many facilities choose dust collectors to trap particles in large, pre-treated, coated filtration bags or cartridges. Other facilities use industrial scrubbers to scrub particles from air streams. Contained in each industrial scrubber is a specified type of packing. In some cases, this packing may be small, plastic or metal filtration packs, depending on the type of particles entering the scrubbing system.

Industrial Filtration - The Basic Uses

Industrial filtration is usually a separate part of the operation of the industrial process. The basic uses are:. To trap excess product for re-entry into a compounding system. To remove contaminants from refined products. To trap pollutants before they reach beyond compliance levels