Hey all,
I have a 40x40 sheet filter press, and trying to run my IPA through it has been a nightmare.
-using HS4000 sheets (nominally rated at 5-12 micron), and using 31 sheets.
-30bbl batch size on the IPA, usually end up with 24 to 25 bbls in the Brite.
-Typically I fine on Thursday with Nalco 1072 (similar to Biofine Clear), and filter to Brite on Sunday
-I've attempted 4 runs now and it has taken 8 hours, 5 hours, 5 hours, and 3 hours (which felt pretty successful)
My question is, would it be beneficial or worthwhile to add a diversion plate on the filter and run a looser sheet (nominally rated 20 micron) and then my usual sheets? Or is the battle best fought be clarifying better in the FV prior to filtration?
Thank you!
I have a 40x40 sheet filter press, and trying to run my IPA through it has been a nightmare.
-using HS4000 sheets (nominally rated at 5-12 micron), and using 31 sheets.
-30bbl batch size on the IPA, usually end up with 24 to 25 bbls in the Brite.
-Typically I fine on Thursday with Nalco 1072 (similar to Biofine Clear), and filter to Brite on Sunday
-I've attempted 4 runs now and it has taken 8 hours, 5 hours, 5 hours, and 3 hours (which felt pretty successful)
My question is, would it be beneficial or worthwhile to add a diversion plate on the filter and run a looser sheet (nominally rated 20 micron) and then my usual sheets? Or is the battle best fought be clarifying better in the FV prior to filtration?
Thank you!
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