The filtrate passes through a flowmeter and is then collected in another tank. The pump enables to operate at constant pressure and flow rate. This system is equipped with a filter press fed by a variable speed screw pump connected to a tank containing the solution to be filtered.

Training Program

This unit enables an in-depth analysis of the following topics:

Typical procedures of a filter press (assembly, filtration, disassembly and cleaning).

Characteristic equations of filtration

Filtration at constant flow rate or pressure.

Technical specifications

Filter press of stainless steel with transparent Plexiglas frames to display the process

Feeding tank of stainless steel, with 100 l capacity, equipped with stirring system driven by submersible pump

Variable area flowmeter for the filtered liquid

Tank of stainless steel, with 100 l capacity, to collect the filtered water

Framework of stainless steel with castors

Screw feeding pump with speed variator

Emergency pushbutton.