Rotary Drum Vacuum Filter
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Rotary Drum Vacuum Filter.
RDVF.
Komline-Sanderson Rotary Drum
Vacuum Filters are used extensively
in the processing of chemicals,
pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, foods,
minerals and in wastewater treatment
and sludge dewatering for industry
and municipalities. RDVFs are ex-
tremely versatile and provide reliable,
continuous liquid/solid separation
with minimum operator attention and
low maintenance.
Each KS-ADVF filter is specifically
designed to handle slurries that pro Fesper® peste =—
duce variations in cake thickness,
moisture content and stickiness. The
RDVF readily adapts to changes in
feed rate and solids concentration
and, at the same time, provides
superior performance and high
production rates.
1828S FL. ROVEWhen to use a ROVE. Factors that affect ROVF rates.
For general fitration where high rates, Particle size, shape and concentration.
low cake moisture and clear filtrate are Vacuum levels and the cycle time in the
required, ‘cake formation, washing and drying
1 For clanfication, where filtrates free from zones.
suspended solids are desired, with low 1 The temperature and viscosity of the
filter aid usage. nsion.
For cake washing, to yield high-purity
fer cake using minimum wash liquor. Auxiliary Equipment
For extraction with high product recovery Komnine-Sanderson also ctfers auxiliary
using minimum wash liquor. ROVFequipment fo a total iration
For wastewater clarification to reduce or system: vacuum purnps, vacuum
aliminate costly surcharges othe impact receivers, ftrate pumps, precoat
on downstream processes. tanks, instrumentation and control
For sludge dewatering, to reduce sludge panels, conveyors and feed pumps.
volume by 95% or more, lowering Either as separate items or skid
handling and disposal costs. mounted systems.
Vapor Tih Design
Options.
Materials of construction trom plastics
to titanium and optional base metal
and weld surface finishes are provided
as required by the process.
Optional equipment, designed
to enhance the ROVF and complete
‘the system, includes cake washing
manifolds, cake compression and
washing assemblies, repulpers,
shredders, vapor retention hoods
and vapor tight construction.
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works. a
Filter Valve = Filter Valve interior
& Bridge Blocks
Grids m
The process cycle of he ROVE is continuous. Each {good washing must be obtained, K-S offers a combin
‘evolution consists of cake formation, cake washing tion compression and wash assembly. traveling wash
(ifequired), drying and cake discharge blanket anda series of compression rll nelo seal the
Aste drum rales — partially submerged in the cracks and distribute the wash quer. Cake compres
slutty — vacuum dram the liquid through te filler Sion also ais in the reduction of cake moisture
medium (cith) onthe crum surface which retains the
solids. The vacuum pulls air (or gas) through te cake apor Containment. Fo applications where vapor
and continues to remove liquid as the crum rotates. if containment required, K-Soflrs vapor retention and
require, te cake can be washed prior to final vapor-tight hood designs,
caying..and
discharge. =
The filtrate
and air Haw
through the ae,
internal filtrate Sm
pipes, through
the rotary valve
and into
vacuum
receiver where the liquid is separated from the gas
stream. Vacuum is normally developed by a liquid ring
vacuum pump. The filtrate is usually removed irom the
receiver by a pump of barometric leg,
Multiple receivers connected tothe filter valve alow
for the separation of mather liquor Irom the wash liquor,
‘and vacuum levels can be varied atthe cake forming and
washingy/diying zones,
Options & Systems Accessories.
Vacuum and Filtrate Equipment. Vacuum pumps,
filtrate pumps, vacuum receivers, instrumentation and
controls are avaiaole trom Komline-Sanderson, The
toper selection and application of these components
ensures successful operation ofthe toa iter system.
To minimize installation costs and time, K-S ofers
“packaged” systems pre-piped and pre-wired
Cake conveyors and Repulpers. K-S can piovide
cake conveyors of belt or screw design, A cake shredder
‘an be provided to break up fibrous cake. f the filler
‘ake needs to be converted back into a slurry, then a
horizontal shaft repulper can be installe.
Cake Washing. Cake washing, to obtain a desired
purity or for the extraction of product, is easily accom:
plished on a RDVF.
Depending upon the amaunt of wash liquor requited,
‘wash pipes ulizing spray nozzes or drip pipes can be
installed. In applicalions whee cake cracking occurs and
Flexibelt® DischargeSN
Filler Vat & Agitator
trate Piping i
& Drum Detail
Drum Drive
F Valve. The automatic fier valve uses aojustable
bridge blocks to separate the fille into cake formation,
washing, drying and discharge zones. The valve body is
slalionary and the pig plate rotates withthe drum,
replaceable plastic wear plate is used belwoen the valve
bbagy and the pipe plate with center and peripheral
springs providing atigt seal
ach port inthe pipe pla corresponds to a section
ofthe drum. Low pressure-drap design tor piping and
valve maximizes the hycraulic capacity ofthe filter
Division Strips and Grids.. The drum surface is
divided into sections using perforated wing vision
strips. The perforated design maximizes the available
filtration area. A vacuum pressure of 20" Hg and higher
can be maintained,
allowing for high
production rates Coe
Srdminimum ema oF
‘cake moisture. Cy)
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elastomer seal sips used on our Fexbet titer
The surface ofthe drum is covered with srap-in
polypropylene drainage ord that suppor the titer
medium. Small eet on the grids allow for unrestricted
flow ofits tothe fitrate pipes. Special drainage
tids for high-temperature service ae available as
an option
Fittrate Piping Internal titrate pipes anster the
fila from each section of the drum toa single port a
the fiter va, Filtate pipe sits and arrangements are
designed to minimize esstance to flow and maximize
hydraulic throughput
Drum Detail. Interior reinforcing rings ensure drum
Cconcertrcity and drum end plates are also reinforced.
The drum 's supported by trunnions that res in
bearings mounted on the vat sill. The drum trunnions
‘ide in sll trunnion bearings with replaceable phenalic
bearing liners
‘An ansess manway is provided for inspections and a
vent connection keeps the drum interior at atmospheric
Dressute at ll times,
Drum Drive. Al titers are civen by a heavy-duty
worm crive for smooth performance. The K-S ave
Cesign eliminates the maintenance and jerky operation
usualy associates wit a chain dive. All K-S cries are
variable-speed.
Filter Vat & Agitator. A reinjrced filter vat contains
the slury and suppor the drum. Standard fiers are
designed ir 37 1/2% drum submergence, Where long
cake formation times are required, K-S ofters 2 60%
high-submeigence design. Stury level is controlled
with an adjustable overiow wer or an electronic level
sensor. Drains and cleanout ports ae standard,
The agitator is ruggedly built and its curvature
engineered for minimum drum and vat clearance to
prevent settling of heavy solids. The agtatorosciltes
at approximately 15 strokes per minute to maimiin a
Uniform suspension, It is driven on both sides by a
crank to distribute the loads evenly. The support
bearing is located on fop ofthe trunnion away from
the slury. The agitator can be swung out ofthe vat
without removing te filter drum or disconnecting
the pivot bearing
<{X-S)) Komline-Sanderson‘Where filer medium washings required to
prevent bing
(For the discharge of thin cakes,
Foray cake discharge or slice (wet cake
scare
How it works.
‘The Flenbet (Patent #3017,997) rotary rum
‘vacuum iter consists ofan endless cloth fer bel hal
‘aves acund the cum, over the discharge oar
‘which he cloths washed and returns fo he crm
As the belt eaves the drum, itcarties the cake to the
discharge rll where itis “xed” bya raised helix and
fas away. The discharge ls crven independently
and because he rol's surface speed seen rom
the clots speed it produces ringing ett resulting
in positive cate discharge. varible speed dive
provides opiimum fexbliy. The KS Flebelt® can
Aischarge thinner cakes than competitive designs at
usea smooth call
‘Aer discharge, he cot is washed continuously on
both sides. The wash water on the backside ofthe
cloth scared nay by apateted se-balling wash
toll (Patent €3399,779), This elimination of he "water
bag” betoan the wash oll andthe cloth improves
cloth racking,
‘Adjustable acks onthe return rl provide belt
tension, wil the end idles on the equalize bar
discharge rll and take-up ols quite bet edge
erveloe. Spray nozzles remove suny fam the Bll
esto prevent material build up on heirs
4 also os an optional wel cake discharge
oesign
Flexibett* Features & Benefits.
‘S Vaxiable speed cisctarge rll wth ase els for
postive cake removal
1 Two-sided clath and end-seal washing ta prevent
blinding an ensure long be ite,
Fils tet construction using silent eatsprings
enclosed in heavy-duty edge ervloges and drum
fend elastomer sealing stip to minimize edge
leskane
(C1 Oval iter abies and heayy-