Filter element classification

Filter element is divided into: air filter element, water (liquid) filter element, oil filter element;

How to select filter element

1. Characteristics of filter media
First figure out whether to filter liquid or gas. And according to the characteristics of liquid or gas to choose the filter membrane material or sealing material, filtration water solution generally with hydrophilic membrane, filtration organic solvent can be selected Hydrophilic membrane, hydrophobic film for filtering air.

2. Flow rate of filter element.
Consider the filter size and the number of filter elements according to the flux provided by the production process. Generally the flow rate of the filter element (10 inches) is 0.5 tons/hour (filtration water flux), for example to achieve 1.0 tons of flow a filter with a cartridge of 30 inches can be used, with some leeway, because as filtration proceeds, impurities accumulate on the surface of the membrane, resulting in a decline in flux, if a filter of 20 inches is used, then it may not meet the requirements.

3, pressure, temperature
According to the filtration temperature, pressure, disinfection conditions to determine the appropriate filter element. The maximum working temperature of the general filter element is 80~90℃. Activated carbon fiber for 65℃, pleated stainless steel at 200℃, the titanium sintered filter cartridge can reach 280℃. The maximum pressure of the microporous membrane pleated filter cartridge is 0.42mpa/forward, the titanium sintered filter cartridge is 0.5mpa, and the stainless steel pleated filter cartridge is 0.6mpa.

4. Filtration requirements
The degree or precision required for filtration (sterilizing, removing particles). The filtration efficiency of deep membrane filtration and absolute membrane filtration is not the same, for example, absolute precision is basically used in sterilization 0.2 um; To remove visible particles, select a relative accuracy of 10-20um.

5, Multilevel of filtration
According to the degree of contamination of the filtrate, the amount of impurities to select the pre-filter and confirm the level of filtration, the purpose of pre-filtration is to extend the life of the terminal filter, reduce the cost. Good design of pre-filter
Affects the effectiveness and life of the terminal filter.
Filter element cleaning method (water solution and organic solvent filter element)

At the end of the production, the filter element is thoroughly cleaned to minimize the physical blockage of the membrane, which is also the requirement for the preservation or integrity testing of the filter element after the production.

Recommended cleaning method

1. Soak the filter element in 1%NaOH solution (30-60℃) for 2 hours, then rinse with pure water. However, the mixed cellulose membrane filter element is not suitable.
2. Acid: Soak the filter element with 0.5% HCI solution for 10 minutes, and rinse it with pure water.

Matters needing attention

1. The filter element shall not be reversed washed to prevent compression deformation;
2. Prevent being damaged by other objects when cleaning;
3. High quality water should be used to clean the filter element;
4, it is recommended that the general cleaning temperature is 30-60℃; Soak cleaning time 30-60 minutes;
5. After cleaning, the cleaning agent should be thoroughly washed;
6, if you want to use special cleaning agent or special cleaning conditions, please contact Lentop company.

How often to replace filter element (water filter element)
It is recommended that you replace the filter element in any of the following situations:
(The filter element must be replaced according to the production procedures required by GMP)

1. Filter element does not pass integrity test;
2. Pressure difference is above 2bar;
3. The flow rate cannot meet the requirements of production
4, has reached the verified service life.
5. The filter element is deformed or damaged;
6. When the filtration accuracy of the filter element is reduced, it cannot meet the requirements of water outlet;
7. The water yield of the system is not up to standard.

How to replace the filter element

The filter element is the core filter component of the liquid filter. Generally, the filter element needs to be replaced if it is deformed or damaged. When the liquid filter fails to meet the requirements of water outlet, it also needs to be replaced. The replacement procedure is as follows:

Liquid filter element replacement steps:

1. First stop the filter operation, and then remove the manhole cover plate;

2. Unscrew the clamping nut of the filter element, remove the pressure plate and take out the filter element, and rinse the inside of the equipment with water;

3. Remove the upper and lower positioning rings at both ends of the filter element and clean them with water, and then insert the two ends of the new filter element respectively. It should be noted that before using the new filter element, the filter element must be soaked for about half an hour to make it wet

Run state;

4. Insert one end of the positioning ring under the new filter core strip into the hole of the porous plate;

5. Take the pull rod as the axis, and insert it into the press plate, insert the upper positioning ring of the filter element into the corresponding hole of the press plate, and tighten the press nut;

6. After the filter element is installed, install the upper manhole cover plate and start the water supply;

7. Finally, open the water inlet valve and exhaust valve. When the equipment is filled with water, open the clean valve and close the exhaust valve.

What are the filter element material

1, polyether sulfone membrane (PES) filter element: the use of Germany imported PES membrane, high hydrophilic membrane, low protein adsorption absolute accuracy. Application: sterilizing and filtration of aqueous liquid

2, POLYtetrafluoroethylene membrane (PTFE) filter element: divided hydrophilic PTFE membrane, hydrophobic PTFE membrane, absolute accuracy and wide chemical compatibility. Application: gas sterilizing filter, all kinds of acid, alkali, organic solvent filtration

3, polyvinylidene fluoride membrane (PVDF) filter element: hydrophilic PVDF membrane, hydrophobic PVDF membrane, absolute accuracy and wide chemical compatibility. Application: gas sterilizing filter, all kinds of acid, alkali, organic solvent filtration

4, nylon membrane (N6N66) filter element: charged film, N6, N66 two kinds of film, absolute accuracy. Application: organic solvent filtration, liquid sterilization filtration

5, mixed cellulose membrane (MCE) filter element: hydrophilic membrane, low protein adsorption, absolute accuracy. Application: sterilizing and filtration of aqueous liquid

6, polypropylene (PP) filter element: relative accuracy. Application: all liquid clarification filtration, pre-filtration, particle impurities filtration, liquid precision filtration

7, glass fiber (GF) filter element: relative accuracy. Application: liquid pre-filtration, particle impurities filtration, gas filtration

8, activated carbon fiber (ACF) filter element: relative accuracy. Application: liquid purification, in addition to taste, decolorization, in addition to organic matter and other filtration.