UFC 3-280-03
23 JULY 2003
Parameter1,2
Applicability
Typical Design
Conditions2
-Structural Frame
Both side bar and overhead frame types
(Subparagraph 2-4.5.1)
available. Overhead frame typically used
for plate sizes greater than 1200 mm (48
inch) or for higher pressure applications
(i.e., 1550 kPa [225 psi]).
-Filter Press Plates
Size dependent on volume
(Subparagraphs 2-4.5.2 and
of sludge cake generated
2-8.1.2 and Table 2-8)
per cycle.
-Filter Media
(Subparagraphs 2-4.5.3 and
2-8.1.3)
-Closing Mechanism
(Subparagraph 2-4.5.4)
-Plate Shifter
(Subparagraph 2-4.5.5)
Optional Features:
Can be used for either type of press if
(Subparagraph 2-4.5.6)
desired.
-Safety Guards
(Subparagraph 2-4.5.6.1)
-Light Curtains
(Subparagraph 2-4.5.6.2)
-Drip Trays and Bombay
Doors
(Subparagraph 2-4.5.6.3)
-Cake Breakers
(Subparagraph 2-4.5.6.4)
Filter Press Accessories
and Auxiliary Systems
(Paragraph 2-4.6)
Application specific.
-Chemical Feed
As required for chemical conditioning,
(Subparagraph 2-4.6.1)
precoat, and filter media acid wash
systems.
Typically sized to 1.5 times
-Precoat
As required to reduce excessive filter
the press capacity, with an
(Subparagraph 2-4.6.2)
washing requirements for sticky sludge
application rate of 0.4
applications.
kg/m2 over a 3-5 minute
period at 0.2 to 0.3 L/m2s.
10.3 MPa wash pressure
-Filter Media Water Wash
Required for all applications. Both
typical.
(Subparagraph 2-4.6.3.1)
manual and automatic systems
available.
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