Funda Filter Questionnaire

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Date

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Company Name

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First name

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Last name

Title

Address

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Address 2 (Optional)

Country

State/Province

Postal/Zip

Phone Area Code

Phone Number

Fax Area Code

Fax Number

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Product Information

What is the percentage of solids present?

Enter
Volume By Volume (%)

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PPM By ppm (%)

Enter
Weight By Weight (%)

What is the bulk density of the cake? Wet (kg/m³)

Dry (kg/m³)

Describe the liquid phase of the liquid to be filtered (Chemical or technical description)

Is the liquid (Check off as appropriate)

Acidic

Basic

Neutral

Toxic

Explosive

Other

If the liquid is acidic or basic, describe the acids or basis

pH level

Other

What is the specific gravity of the liquid to be filtered?

Enter specific gravity of liquid

What is its viscosity at filtration temperature?

cps

Degrees F

What is its viscosity at room temperature?

cps

Degrees F

Describe the solids which are to be removed

Are the solids (in the wet and dry stage, before and after washing of the cake)

	Crystalline	Crumbly	Slimy	Sticky	Pasty	Hygroscopic	Not Sure
When Wet
When Dry
When Washed

What is the particle size in micron?

Average (micron)

Minimum (micron)

Maximum (micron)

What is the particle size distribution (PSD)?

Wt % <1 micron

Wt % <5 micron

Wt % <10 micron

Wt % <20 micron

Wt % <50 micron

Wt % <100 micron

What is the sedimentation speed of the solids in the slurry?

(ft/hr)

Process Information

Is the process

Continuous

Batch

Both

What is the flow rate of your continuous process?

GPM

m³/hr

How many gallons is your batch size?

Enter
Volume Batch size in Gallons

How many batches per 24 hours?

Enter
Volume Number of batches in 24 hours.

What is the time span in which a batch must be filtered?

Filtration time (hr)

Is the purpose of your filtration to obtain:

A Clean Filtrate

Recovery of the Residue

Both

At what temperature do you wish to filter

Celsius (C)

Fahrenheit (F)

Must you wash residue in the filter?

Yes

What is the wash medium and temperature?

Wash Medium

Temperature (Fahrenheit F)

How must the filter residue be discharged?

As a Slurry (Funda Filter Type A)

As a Dry Cake (Funda Filter Type R)

How will you dry your cake:

Air

Inert Gas

Steam

Vacuum

Other

Other:

At what temperature will you dry the cake? Enter temperature in degrees C

Degrees (C)

Process History

What type of filter has been used for this purpose up to now?

Type of Filter

What size of filter has been used for this purpose up to now?

Size of Filter (m²)

What type of screens has been used for this purpose up to now?

Type of Screens

Do you precoat your filter?

Yes

Not Sure

What type of precoat do you use?

D.E.

Cellulose

Activated Carbon

Perlite

Other

Other:

Is it necessary to add body feed?

Yes

Not Sure

What is the amount of body feed required, % Concentration?
Choose one:

By Volume Body Feed in pounds(lbs)

By Weight Body Feed in pounds(lbs)

What is the filtration rate in your existing filter, or obtained from tests?

liter/hour/m2

gpm/ft2

What is the pressure drop in your existing filter at the end of filtration?

Psig

Cake Thickness (inches)

What maximum filter cake thickness can you achieve?

Inches

Millimeter (mm)

Filter Construction

Based on your Knowledge of your product, what materials of construction should be used for the filter?

What type of filter plates are required?

Removeable Filter Screens (With Outer Clamp Ring)

Welded Filter Media

Spacer Ring Welded to Bottom of Filter Plate

Not Sure, I would like to learn more about Filter Plates

Which material is required for your filter screens?

screen filter material

Which nominal micron retention size is required for your filter screens?

(micron)

What type of filter nest configuration would you prefer?

Gaskets for Spacer Seal

O-Rings for Spacer Seal

Cake Scraper (For A Type Filters)

Cake Breaker (For R Type Filters)

What gasketing material is required?

Enter gasket material

What o-ring material is required?

Enter o-ring material

What type of upper seal is required?

Stuffing Box

Lip Seal

Mechanical Seal

Stand Still Seal combined with Mechanical Seal

With Flushing

With Cooling

Other

Not Sure, I would like to learn more

Other

Would you require a seal pot?

Yes

What type of lower bearing/seal is required?

Stuffing Box with Lip Seals

Mechanical Seal (For A Type, Slurry Discharge)

Standard Lower Bearing (For R Type, Dry Discharge)

Bellows Seal (For R Type, Dry Discharge)

Stand Still Seal (For R Type, Dry Discharge)

With Flushing

Would you require a seal pot?

Yes

What type of Funda drive would you need?

Vertical Electric Drive with Gearbox

Vertical Hydraulic Drive

Side Mounted Electric Drive with Gearbox

Not sure, I would like to learn more

Is a jacket required?

Conventional Jacket (Double Wall)

Half Pipe Design

Dimpled Design

Other

What is the design pressure and design temperature of the jacket?

Pressure (psig)

Temperature (Fahrenheit F)

Is insulation with a welded sheathing required?

Yes

What is your interior finish of the vessel?

Mill Finish

Mechanical Polished

Electro Polished

Other

What is the RA finish?

RA Finish

What is your exterior finish of the vessel?

Mill Finish

Mechanical Polished

Painted

Glass Bead Blasted

Other

What is the RA finish?

RA Finish

What type of body flange clamping type would you prefer?

Standard Studs, Nuts and Washers

Swing Bolts, Nuts and Washers

C-Clamps

Other

What type of cake discharge valve would you require?

Fabri Knife Gate Valve

Posi-Flate Valve

Butterfly Valve

Double Butterfly Valve with Flushing Spool

Steri Quick Closure

Other

Not Sure, I would like to learn more

Other

Do you want us to supply you with a control system?

Skid Mounted Plate

Local Control Panel

Pre-Wired to Junction Box(DCS Ready)

Not Sure, I would like to learn more

Do you require Clean-In-Place for your Funda filter?

Filter Plate and Screen Washing (Spray Bars)

Vessel Interior Washing (Spray Balls)

100% CIP Coverage (Spray Bars & Spray Balls)

Not Sure, I would like to learn more

Are you interested in renting a Funda Filter?

Yes

Are you sure what type of filter is best for your process?

Yes

Which rental unit would you like to use?

0.06m² Skid Mounted, Fully Piped with Pump and Holding Tank

0.25m² Skid Mounted, Fully Piped with Pump and Holding Tank

5m² Stand Alone

For how many weeks would you like to rent a Funda filter?

Rental Weeks

Will you need installation process or operation support?

Yes

Where would you like to perform these tests?

Steri's Facility

Your Site

Additional comments and application data