Optimal Conditions for Use of PallSeitzSchenk® Filter Sheets in Beer Filtration
Flow Rate and Differential Pressure:
20x20cm Sheet:Optimum bbl/hr/sheet | Maximum bbl/hr/sheet | Maximum Differential Pressure Tight | |
|---|---|---|---|
Tight Filtration | 0.14 | 0.20 | 27 psi (1.8 bar) |
Polishing Filtration | 0.40 | 0.50 | 37 psi (2.5 bar) |
- Effective filter area 0.43 sq.ft. (0.04 meter sq.)
40x40cm Sheet:
Optimum bbl/hr/sheet | Maximum bbl/hr/sheet | Maximum Differential Pressure Tight | |
|---|---|---|---|
Tight Filtration | 0.20 | 0.33 | 27 psi (1.8 bar) |
Polishing Filtration | 0.60 | 0.75 | 37 psi (2.5 bar) |
- Effective filter area 1.54 sq.ft. (0.143 meter sq.)
60x60cm Sheet:
Optimum bbl/hr/sheet | Maximum bbl/hr/sheet | Maximum Differential Pressure Tight | |
|---|---|---|---|
Tight Filtration | 0.50 | 0.75 | 27 psi (1.8 bar) |
Polishing Filtration | 1.40 | 1.75 | 37 psi (2.5 bar) |
- Effective filter area 3.58 sq.ft. (0.330 meter sq
Tight Filtrations: Throughput range 5 to 30 times maximum recommended flow rate with good prefiltration.
Polishing Filtrations: Normal for well-settled ales:
- 20x20 – 0.45 bbl/sheet
- 40x40 – 0.67 bbl/sheet
- 60x60 – 1.50 bbl/sheet