The use of Sintered fiber felt is has attained recognition in some of the most demanding industrial applications where longevity and cost-effectiveness are needed. For instance, the filtration technology that utilizes the metal media shows outstanding performance in various separation applications consisting of liquids and solids or gas and solid, and also in the processing of certain fluids that contain radioactive materials. The media to be used in several industries must be cleanable, and intended for use in sustainable conditions in the harsh environments. The harsh environments may comprise highly corrosive liquids, high pressure and temperature, pressure spikes that require filtration service continuously and ideal for metal filtration systems employ the sintered metal media.
Filtration procedures
A wide range of filtration technologies is used in the nuclear industries especially for processing the radioactive waste products. The technology of filtration is employed in the gas, and liquid streams comprise several chemical constituents that are non-corrosive or highly corrosive. With an array of particulate matter and the system with fluctuations of pressure and temperature, using the right metal media is a must. Filters are used to provide a barrier acting positively to ensure removal of particulates to protect the downstream equipment whether it is for the separation of products, or to meet the regulations related to the environment, health, and safety. Different types of filter media are considered for this purpose ranging from semi-permanent, single-use or to separate the particulate matter.
Selection of filter media
The selection of the filtration technology depends on various conditions, and often the requirements seem conflicting such as high filtration and pressure drop ability to low cost and long life. However, the major conditions to be taken into account are temperature, gas composition, corrosive nature of the particulate matter or gas, particle composition, the size and distribution of the particles, and suitability in the drop of differential pressure. When it comes to the requirements of filtration, it is essential to consider the degree of separation of the particles, the emission requirements of the downstream particles, intermittent and continuous usage, the length of service, and the robustness of the technology. However, you cannot leave out the economic aspects as well such as the cost of disposal, the life cycle cost, operational cost, and the system capital cost.
Sintered metal media
With sintered metal media, it is easy to achieve high levels of particle efficiency removal, reliability in the performance of filtration, the capability of effective backwash, and the best on stream service. Whether it is surface or depth media, you can attain greater efficiency with sintered metal media. Along with this, you may also consider the mechanical strength at service temperature, corrosion resistance, cake release, and long on-stream service life. To achieve cost-effective and successful operations with sintered fiber felt, you must keep the issues in mind that you should choose a high strength media of filtration. The sintered metal media is considered as a semi-permanent media with welded construction. Not only do the sintered media withstand pressure spikes without any evidence of media migration, but the toughness of the metal filter also provides back-pulsed and continuous operations for extended periods.