Product Review: High Flow Steam Filters

High flow steam filter applications are unique, most high flow applications use lower pressure steam for safety purposes. This usually means high flow and low pressure requires large or multiple filters to effectively filter the steam and maintain the low pressure. High flow applications normally require a large pipe connection.

The typical large single element filter has a limit to the steam capacity and inlet/out size it can handle, before it needs to use multiple filters in series. This can be very expensive due to the number of housings being purchased as well as the connection piping for pre and post filter assembly.

However Micropure’s High Flow Steam Filters are designed with this in mind. They protect expensive equipment, maintain processing efficiency and reduce downtime. As well as protect valves, process equipment and process filters from damage. And most importantly protect you product purity.

Similar to Micropure’s standard steam filter, the high flow steam filters use their patented woven stainless steel filter media – supported by stainless steel segmented discs.

Case Study: The Highs and Lows of Fermentation Filtration: There were several unique problems that this application provided to the client. The first was the high flow rate of steam needed for the fermentation process as well as the sanitation process. The high flow was combined with a low pressure. 

Dust Bags

Dust bags by Lamports can be used for a variety of filter manufacturers in materials including, but not limited to, polyester, FRP, Teflon and cotton. All OEM bags - any shape, any size.

  

Fuller's Earth Systems

I found this great Filtration System that comes in a variety of sizes and types. They are available for in-plant stationary applications as well as module systems. They come available as stand-alone systems or as modules for integration into existing equipment.

Single bulk filter systems are available with earth capacities of 250, 500, 850, 1000 and 2000 pounds. Typically two or more filters of identical capacity will compromise a system. This allows optimum usage of the clay and change-out of the charge in one filter while the other is still in use.
Floor models are available for transformer manufacturing and repair facilities. Portable systems are available on open trailer, tarp-sided trailers, swing-door trailers, hard-sided hitch/tag trailers and semi-trailers.
Each clay filter is rigidly mounted in a frame that allows for dumping of the spent clay. A vacuum fill port is provided for connection to an external. Vacuum source for filling (a locally mounted vacuum system is available as an option).
Pressure gauges are provided on both inlet and outlet lines to the filter and a flow-sight indicator is provided to monitor flow conditions and purified oil color. In addition, a sight-glass is provided on the filter to visually monitor the condition of the clay. Whenever the vessel is filled with fresh clay, the filter is subjected to vacuum to evacuate all trapped air prior to flooding with oil.
The most efficient use of the clay is obtained by running the towers in parallel with the lead tower as the roughing filter and the second tower performing the polishing. When the clay in the lead filter is spent, it is changed and the series flow reversed to make the freshly charged tower the polishing unit and the former polishing unit the roughing filter.

Why you need Culinary Steam

This is some information from Micropure Filtration regarding their Culinary Steam filters 

Culinary Steam filters are an essential part of any processing facility. They will help protect equipment and process filters from damage. They can remove debris and scale that are present in steam lines and systems. By ensuring quality steam, you can reduce your downtime and increase your processing efficiency.
Culinary rated Steam Filters are filters remove 95% of particulates 2 microns or lager. However with Micropure's absolute rated filter media it will be removing 99+% of particulates at your chosen micron level. Micropure offers media in 1, 2, 3, and 5 micron ratings to fit your exact requirement. By using their Culinary Steam filter, your steam used in mixing, agitating or cooking will be free from contaminates that could possibly spoil the appearance, smell, or taste of your final product.

More than the media:

A Stainless Steel housing and a segmented element design support the filter media. This design helps maintain its integrity and absolute rating under conditions that cause conventional sintered media to disintegrate and lose effectiveness. Micropure Filter media can be easily cleaned or back flushed in place removing the need for acid cleaning or frequent disposals. Their segmented design allows you to only have to replace the filter media instead or having to replace the entire element. This will offer you a substantial cost savings compared to a typical sintered or pleated element.