Optimal Conditions for Use of PallSeitzSchenk® Filter Sheets in Wine Filtration
Flow Rate and Differential Pressure:
20x20cm Sheet:Optimum bbl/hr/sheet | Maximum bbl/hr/sheet | Maximum Differential Pressure Tight | |
|---|---|---|---|
Tight Filtration | 5 | 6 | 21 psi (1.5 bar) |
Polishing Filtration | 9 | 13 | 45 psi (3.0 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 | 20 | 25 | 21 psi (1.5 bar) |
Polishing Filtration | 35 | 50 | 45 psi (3.0 bar) |
- Effective filter area 1.54 sq.ft. (0.143 meter sq.)
- Sterile filter sheets are KS 80, KS 50, EK, EK1, and EKS
- Polishing sheets are K 900 through K100
60x60cm Sheet:
Optimum bbl/hr/sheet | Maximum bbl/hr/sheet | Maximum Differential Pressure Tight | |
|---|---|---|---|
Tight Filtration | 46 | 50 | 21 psi (1.5 bar) |
Polishing Filtration | 75 | 100 | 45 psi (3.0 bar) |
- Effective filter area 3.58 sq.ft. (0.330 meter sq
Expected throughput range 5-50 times maximum recommended flow rate.
Throughputs outside this range may be acceptable but are generally not recommended.
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