Table of Contents
1.Working Principle............................................................................................2
2.Performance Characteristics..........................................................................3
3.Principle Features............................................................................................3
4.Structural Configuration..................................................................................3
5.Main Technical Parameters.............................................................................4
6.Installation and Operating Instructions..........................................................4
7.Operation Manual...............................................................................................4
8.Filter Cartridge Replacement Procedure.........................................................5
9.Filter Cartridge Cleaning.....................................................................................6
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1.Working Principle
Precision Filters (also known as Cartridge Filters) feature a housing constructed from
premium stainless steel and utilize molded filter media (melt-blown polypropylene fiber or
string-wound cartridges). Under pressure, the raw liquid passes through the filter media,
where impurities are retained on the material while the filtrate flows through, effectively
removing impurities, sediments, suspended solids, and bacteria from water to achieve
filtration objectives.
Precision filtration employs molded filter media. Through applied pressure, the raw liquid
flows through the media, with residue accumulating on the media surface and filtrate passing
through, accomplishing the filtration purpose.
Available filter media include:
Filter cloth
Filter screen
Filter disc
Sintered filter tube
String-wound filter cartridge
Melt-blown filter cartridge
Microporous filter cartridge
Multi-functional filter cartridge.
Filtration characteristics:
Pore size varies according to filter media type.
Precision filtration operates between sand filtration (coarse filtration) and ultrafiltration, with a
typical pore size range of 0.01-120 μm.
Media of the same type are categorized into different specifications based on dimensions.
Cartridge specifications:
String-wound cartridges(honeycomb structure):
Polypropylene fiber-polypropylene skeleton cartridge (Max. temperature: 60°C)
Degreased cotton fiber-stainless steel skeleton cartridge (Max. temperature: 120°C).
Melt-blown cartridges:
Polypropylene-based media formed via melt-blown process (Max. operating temperature:
60°C).
Filtration capability:
Effectively removes suspended solids, certain colloidal substances, and fine particulate matter
from water.
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2.Performance Characteristics
1.High filtration accuracywith uniform pore distributionin filter cartridges.
2.Low flow resistance, high flux, exceptional contaminant retention capacity, and
extended service life.
3.High-purity filter mediaensuring zero contaminationto filtered fluids.
4.Chemical resistanceagainst acids, alkalis, and organic solvents.
5.High mechanical strength and high-temperature resistance preventing cartridge
deformation.
6.Cost-effective operation with low maintenance, easy cleaning, and replaceable
cartridges.
3.Principle Features
The precision filters manufactured by our company utilize honeycomb-type tubular filter
cartridges, designed for refined purification of water with low suspended solids or
mechanical impurities. They provide optimal feedwater conditions for downstream
equipment.
Featuring a graded-density honeycomb structure formed through specialized
manufacturing processes, these tubular cartridges achieve efficient solid-liquid
separation in water treatment, consistently meeting water quality specifications.
However, as operational cycles increase, accumulated contaminants elevate flow
resistance. Immediate cartridge replacement is required when the inlet-outlet differential
pressure rises by 0.15 MPa above initial operating pressure.
4.Structural Configuration
This equipment features a cylindrical steel vessel with elliptical heads at both ends.
Internally, a perforated plate assembly integrated with filter elements divides the cylinder
into filtration and effluent chambers.
Filter Element Specifications:
Melt-blown cartridgesconstructed from precision-wound polypropylene fiber roving
Thermal resistance: Suitable for temperatures ≤60°C (per NSF/ANSI 42)
Filtration ratings: 10μm, 5μm, 1μm (ISO 16890 compliant)
Small-scale units: Fabricated with stainless steel materials(Grade 304/316L)
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5.Main Technical Parameters
1.Working Pressure: 0.05 MPa to 0.8 MPa
2.Operating Temperature: 5°C to 40°C
3.Cartridge Connection Type: Flat-seal ends / Insertion type
4.Vessel-to-Base Connection: Quick-disconnect / Flanged
5.Filtration Rating: 1 μm to 100 μm
6.Cartridge Quantity: 3 to 180 elements
7.Cartridge Length: 10" to 40"
8.Vessel Material: 304 / 316L stainless steel
6.Installation and Operating Instructions
1. Thoroughly cleanthe filter housing interior surfaces.
2. Connect inlet/outlet ports to piping system, verifying flow direction: Feedwater enters
cartridge externally, permeate exits internally.
3. Remove plastic capfrom cartridge open end; inspect O-ringintegrity and seating.
4. Lubricate O-ringand cartridge holder socket with approved wetting agent (e.g., water).
5.Insert cartridge vertically into socket (grasping O-ring end) until full seat engagement is
achieved.
6.Complete all cartridge installations → Remove protective bags → Secure with retaining
plate→ Install protective shroud.
7. Open vent valveatop housing.
8. Partially open inlet valve → Fill housing until fluid discharges from vent → Close vent
valve.
9. Gradually regulate the downstream outlet valveto the fully open position.
10. Slowly adjust inlet valve to full open → Record initial pressure drop (0.02 MPa at
specified flow rate).
7.Operation Manual
Startup Sequence:
1.Open inlet valveand vent valvesimultaneously.
After complete water filling (confirmed by vent valve discharge), open outlet valveand close
vent valve.
Adjust flow rate to enter normal water production mode.
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2.Performance Monitoring:
Monitor differential pressure(inlet vs outlet) via pressure gauges.
Maximum allowable ΔP: 0.15 MPa (exceeding requires immediate shutdown).
Upon alarm trigger: Close inlet/outlet valvesto initiate cartridge replacement.
3.Cartridge Replacement:
Open vent valve, drain valve, and blowdown valveto evacuate residual water.
Replace filter cartridges promptly post-drainage.
Precision Filter Operational Warnings
1. Prevent pressure shockduring operation; reverse pressurization is strictly prohibited.
2. Replace cartridgeswhen differential pressure (ΔP) exceeds 0.3 MPaor significant flow decline
occurs.
3. For idle filters: Immerse cartridges in sterilization solution(or fill housing with solution)—never
air-dry. Rinse thoroughly before reuse.
4. Steam sterilization protocols:
Purge condensatefrom steam lines prior to sterilization.
Steam pressure≤0.1 MPa; ΔP across filter≤0.015 MPa.
For wet cartridges: Pre-drain absorbed liquid using clean compressed airbefore steam exposure
to prevent irreparable damage.
8.Filter Cartridge Replacement Procedure
Operational Sequence:
1.Shutdown & Access Preparation:
Secure equipment shutdown; remove upper manhole cover plate.
2.Cartridge Removal:
Unscrew retaining nut; detach pressure plate and withdraw spent cartridge.
Thoroughly rinsehousing interior with water.
3.New Cartridge Prep:
Clean upper/lower retaining collars; attach to new cartridge ends.
Pre-soak new cartridgefor ≥30 minutes until fully hydrated.
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4.Base Installation:
Insert cartridge's lower collar endinto tubesheet orifice.
5.Securing Mechanism:
Align pressure plate with tie rod axis; insert cartridge's upper collarinto plate orifice.
Gradually tighten retaining nutto specified torque.
6.Reassembly & Startup:
Reinstall manhole cover plate; initiate system restart.
7.Priming & Flushing:
Open inlet valveand vent valvesimultaneously.
After full flooding (vent discharge observed), open drain valveand close vent valve.
Flush until effluent runs foam-freebefore commissioning.
CAUTION:
Honeycomb cartridges utilize fiber strands treated with organic lubricantduring manufacturing.
Initial operation generates temporary foam – mandatory flushing prevents premature
performance degradation.
9.Cleaning of Reverse Osmosis Membrane Elements
Retrieved cartridges may undergo immersion treatment based on contamination level and
pollutant type, followed by thorough rinsing, before reuse.
Concentr
contaminant cleanout fluid Cleaning method Time(min)
ation
loam Salic acid 4％ Soak 40
Ferrum Oxalic acid 1％ Soak 50
organics caustic soda 4％ Soak 70
The above cleaning methods apply only to mildly contaminated cartridges. For severely
contaminated units, cartridge replacement constitutes the optimal solution.
