Eimco - Briedenfilter Wedge Wire Blackflush Sytems

Brieden Automatic Backwashing Filters
For Industrial Pipeline Applications
A
COMPANY
Developed and manufactured

by Eimco Water Technologies
(EWT), Brieden filters provide a
comprehensive range of indus-
trial automatic filters for diverse
applications, guaranteeing a pure
and reliable source of filtered
fluids. Brieden filters offer a fully
automatic, completely self-clean-
ing cycle of operation, that con-
tinuously separates impurities
from water and other liquid. Simple
to maintain and operate, the filters
are built to last and deliver a
consistent performance even in
aggressive operating conditions.
Filter elements are available with Applications include:
Brieden filters are manufactured either EWT’s patented design of • Automotive industry
to the highest quality and are ‘breathing element’ manufactured • Nuclear industry
rigorously tested. This is particu- from polypropylene wafers or • Offshore production platforms
larly important when filters are fixed wedge wire ‘V’-Gap ele- • Paper processing
installed in demanding locations ments. Because different process • Pharmaceutical industry
such as offshore platforms and applications require different • Plastics industry
remote refineries. Accordingly, all filtration techniques, EWT has • Thermal power stations
Brieden filters comply with both produced separate guides for • Waste water treatment plants
BSI9001 and ASME regulations. breathing and V-Gap elements
filters. Breathing elements are
Filter body designs are generally generally more suited to pro-
based on PD5500 guidelines for cesses demanding a finer degree
pressure vessels. However, they of filtration and where fibrous or
can be adapted to incorporate sticky media would be difficult
specific requirements of other to backflush from wedge wire
design codes. Bodies can be elements.
manufactured from carbon steel
with rubber or glass flake lining, All filters feature access to the
stainless steel, duplex or super elements through a strategically
duplex stainless steel. Other ma- positioned port on the top of the
terials, such as titanium, can be filter body which allows replace-
offered. ment of single elements quickly
and easily, eliminating the need
for disassembly of the filter body
and the consequent loss of valu-
2 able operating time.

Principle of Operation
Backflushing Brieden filters to be applied with

The fluid to be filtered flows the minimum headloss possible
through the inlet connection into across the strainer.
the lower half of the filter body,
upwards through the turntable Brieden filter key
into the inside of the filter ele- 1 Filter body
ments. Flowing from the inside to 2 Filter elements (candles)
the outside of the filter elements, 3 Pressure gauge
the solids are retained on the 4 Differential pressure switch
inside of the filter candles. The 5 Drive
clean fluid then leaves the filter 6 Revolving turntable
body through the upper outlet 7 Backflush pipe
connection. 8 Backflush valve
9 Turntable seal
The requirement to backflush 10 Access cover
is initiated by a timer or rising 11 Automatic vent
differential. When the signal to
backflush is given, one complete
backflush cycle would be per-
formed fully automatically. Back-
flushing is achieved without in-
terruption to the flow through the
filter. The drive rotates the turn-
table and the backflush valve is
opened. Each element in turn
moves across the backflush out-
let pipe.
The difference in pressure be-

tween the inside of the filter body
and atmospheric pressure pro-
duces a reverse flow through the
filter elements thereby removing
the retained debris. After one
revolution of the turntable the
backwash cycle is completed.
The backflush valve closes and
the drive motor stops.
Brieden Filters can vary the num- An EWT Brieden strainer during backflushing operation
ber of candles in each filter to
present the maximum filtering
area to the flow. This enables
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Breathing Filter Guide
EWT recommends ‘breathing’ elements for applica-

tions where difficult filtration problems are expected.
Extensive research and development into non-

metallic elements by EWT has resulted in a pat-
ented design for polypropylene elements that
Diagram 1. The medium which is to be filtered flows through the
have revolutionised filtration techniques. Field ‘breathing filter element’ from the inside to the outside. All impurities
trials have been successfully performed to show with size greater than that of the selected grade of filtration are
deposited inside the filter elements. The size of the gap is precisely
the suitability of the breathing element for duties fixed by appropriate spacers.
involving screened sewage. This capability has
enabled the Brieden filter to be used for the supply
of washwater using only screened sewage.
As suggested by their name, breathing elements

have the ability to widen during the backflushing
process and avoid becoming blocked by stubborn
Diagram 2. The filtered medium flows through the ‘breathing filer
waste matter. Solids retained in the filtration process element’ from the outside to the inside. The effect of this backflushing
are deposited inside the elements (Diagram 1). is to widen the filter gap, suddenly and for a brief period, (this is
the ‘breathing effect’). Even the most persistent of impurities can be
backflushed and will not block the filter cartridge.
When backflushing commences, the flow direction
is reversed, with media travelling through the
elements from outside to inside. Backflushing
widens the filter gaps for a very short time – the
breathing effect – allowing even the most persistent
waste particles to be flushed out (Diagram 2).
The filter elements in a Brieden backflushing fil ter
4
Breathing Filter Guide
Selecting the correct filter

The choice of filter is dependent
on site operating conditions and
the filtration requirements of the
system. The following factors
should be taken into consideration:
• Type of fluid to be filtered

• Flow rate
• Level of filtration
• Volume of solids present
(if known)
• System pressure
Breathing elements are available

with apertures ranging from 50µm
to 1,000µm and are renowned for
their operational longevity – some
elements have been in use in
filters for over 20 years. Table 1. Breathing Element maximum flow capacities m /hour.
3
The table provides a guide to filter specification, based upon filtration of media in m /hour
3
at ∆p approximately .15 bar. For flows greater than 9000m3/hour refer to EWT’s range of
Table 1 provides a guide to filter Debris filters – BGWSA Debris Filter catalogue.
specification, based upon filtra-
tion of media in m /hour at ∆p
3
approximately .15 bar.
Breathing filter element Wedge wire filter element

5
V-Gap Filter Guide
EWT has fined-tuned the tradi- Wedge wire elements are avail- tion of media measured in m /hour
3
tional wedge wire filter element able with apertures ranging from at a ∆p of approximately .15 bar.
to produce stainless steel, duplex 50µm to 3,000µm and are re-
or super duplex ‘V’-Gap elements. nowned for their operational lon- For large capacity filters, other
V-Gap elements are capable of gevity – some elements have been applications, filtering systems
effectively filtering less clinging in use in filters for over 20 years. with a high solids loading, or for
impurities, or where coarser fil- further information on any of our
tration is acceptable. Table 1 provides a guide to filter strainers please consult EWT.
specification, based upon filtra-
Their advanced aperture shape
helps to deter media from caus-
ing blockages that would result
from using more orthodox wedge
wire elements, and they are par-
ticularly recommended for use
when very high differential pres-
sure is present.
Diagram 1. Filtration Diagram 2. Backflushing
V-Gap filter elements are manufactured from Backflushing is carried out by reversing the
Internal dimensions of V-Gap ele- wedge wire and have ‘V’ shaped filtration flow using the filtered fluid to clean the
apertures. Internal dimensions correspond filter elements. V-Gap filter elements have
ments are correlated to the re- to the required filtration aperture and open excellent filtration properties and are
quired filtration aperture and open out in the direction of the flow. For this suitable for high differential pressures. For
reason solids to be separated are received special requirements, fine filtration and
in the direction of the flow. This in front of the filtration apertures. The V-Gap difficult applications, such as sewage which
design (Diagram 1) means that shape minimises solids becoming lodged has fibrous or waxy solids we would
solids and media requiring sepa- within the filter and prevents blockages. recommend our ‘breathing filter elements’.
ration are received in front of the

apertures. Backflushing is per-
formed by reversing the flow and
using the filtered fluid to clean
elements (Diagram 2).
Selecting the correct filter

The choice of filter is dependent
on site operating conditions and
the filtration requirements of the
system. The following factors
should be taken into consideration:
• Type of fluid to be filtered

• Flow rate
• Level of filtration
• Volume of solids present Table 1. Wedge wire maximum flow capacities
For flows greater than 9000m /hour refer to EWT’s range of Debris filters – BGWSA Debris
3
(if known)
6 • System pressure
Filter catalogue. Wedge wire elements are available with apertures ranging from 50µm
to 3,000µm.
EWT provides a comprehensive

range of industrial automatic
filters for diverse applications.
Filters are supplied to the nuclear
industry which require complex
specifications.
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Colchester Fax: +44 (0) 1206 756500
Essex, C04 9QX
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Brieden Automatic Backwashing Filters

For Industrial Pipeline Applications

Developed and manufactured

2 able operating time.

Backflushing Brieden filters to be applied with

The difference in pressure be-

EWT recommends ‘breathing’ elements for applica-

Extensive research and development into non-

As suggested by their name, breathing elements

The filter elements in a Brieden backflushing fil ter

Selecting the correct filter

• Type of fluid to be filtered

Breathing elements are available

approximately .15 bar.

Breathing filter element Wedge wire filter element

ration are received in front of the

Selecting the correct filter

• Type of fluid to be filtered

EWT provides a comprehensive

© Copyright 2006 GL&V. . BG030106 For more information visit us at www.glv.com

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