Matching of filter presses and pumps
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For a box filter with a filtration area of 100 square meters, what flow rate, power, and head should a slurry pump have to be appropriate? The slurry concentration is 15%, and the specific gravity of the solution is 1.3 g/ml.
A head of 60 meters and a flow rate of 40–60 cubic meters will work; the power requirement depends on the manufacturer, as the specifications vary
Submit the requirements to the filter press equipment manufacturer, and they will take care of it for you!
Diaphragm pumps are the most suitable for use as feed pumps in filter presses; it simply depends on what type of filter press requires which type of diaphragm pump
Consider the processing capacity and design pressure of the filter press. I estimate that for box filter presses, it’s roughly 4 kilograms in general. After calculating the pipeline resistance, the head pressure should be within 60 meters, and this is related to the flow rate and processing capacity.
A head of 50-60 is sufficient; the feed pump for the filter press needs to have a higher head, while the flow rate should be determined based on the process requirements