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BWF Series - Backwash Filters

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    Salient Features
  • For uninterrupted flow applications
  • No servicing of filter element (clean in place)
  • Filter ratings from 30 µm and coarser
  • Automated operation
    Design Features
  • Vessel design as per ASME Sec VIII Div 1 latest edition as standard
  • Vessel design by licensed Finglow™ Pressure Vessel Design Software
  • ASME Code stamping (U Designator) as option
  • Vessel design for full vacuum condition/steam out condition as option
  • All welders qualified to ASME Sec IX latest edition as standard
  • Online backwashing i.e. simultaneous filtering and backwashing possible
  • Rotating components free model available for low maintenance
  • Profile wire filter element for robust application (high collapse pressure)
    Models
  • VABWF (BWF-01) – Vacuum Arm Backwash Filter
  • MABWF (BWF-02) – Mechanical Arm Backwash Filter
  • VDBWF (BWF-03) – Velocity Differential Backwash Filter
  • EDBWF (BWF-04) – Elevation Differential Backwash Filter
    Available Housing Materials of Construction*
  • Carbon steels (CS)
  • Low temperature carbon steels (LTCS)
  • Austenitic stainless steels (SS)
  • Austenitic – ferritic stainless steels (DSS)
  • High alloy steels (AS)
    Available Filter Element Materials of Construction*
  • Stainless steel (SS304/SS316)
  • Duplex stainless steel (UNS 32205/UNS 32750)
  • Monel K400
    Capacities
  • Vessel pressure – ASME #150 & higher
  • Maximum filter area per element – Up to 7 m2
  • Maximum height of single element – 2500 mm

* Other materials of construction may be available. Consult factory

Standard Parts List
Part List CS MoC LTCS MoC SS MoC DSS MoC
Shell ASTM A106 Gr.B or ASTM A516 Gr.70 ASTM A333 Gr.6 or ASTM A516 Gr.70 ASTM A312 Gr.TP304 or ASTM A240 Type 304 ASTM A240 Type 2507
Nozzles ASTM A106 Gr.B ASTM A333 Gr.6 ASTM A312 Gr.TP304 ASTM A240 Type 2507
Flanges ASTM A105N ASTM A350 Gr.LF2 ASTM A182 Gr.F304 ASTM A182 Gr.F53
Heads ASTM A234 Gr.WPB or ASTM A516 Gr.70 ASTM A420 Gr.WPL6 or ASTM A516 Gr.70 ASTM A403 Gr.WP304 or ASTM A240 Type 304 ASTM A240 Type 2507
Filter Element SS304 SS316 SS304 UNS 32750
Fasteners ASTM A193 Gr.B7/ ASTM A194 Gr.2H ASTM A320 Gr.L7/ ASTM A194 Gr.7 ASTM A320 Gr.B8/ ASTM A194 Gr.8 ASTM A320 Gr.B8/ ASTM A194 Gr.8
Gasket SPW SS316 + Graphite SPW SS316 + Graphite SPW SS316 + Graphite Flat PTFE
External Attach. Carbon Steel Carbon Steel Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
    Notes
  1. 1. The list is indicative of our standard offering. It is subject to change
  2. 2. Other material combinations not specified above may be possible. Consult factory