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PTE Lined Tubular Filters - Continuous Filtration Systems

Durco PTE Lined Tubular Filters Are Designed For Highly Corrosive Process Filtration & Offer Automatic Backwash Options With High Flow Rate Capability


Durco PTE Lined Tubular Filters

Durco PTE Lined Tubular Filters provide extra protection for corrosive liquid filtering when extreme chemical resistance is required. These high flow rate continuous filtration systems can remove a wide range of particle sizes with optional automatic backwashing capability.

Ascension PTE Lined Tubular Filter System For Corrosive Applications

PTE Lined Tubular Filter Benefits

  • Multiple filter continuous filtration systems rated for use to 200°F (93°C) at 150 psi (1034 kPa)
  • ANSI 150# carbon steel (with corrosion resistant exterior coating), or optional Stainless Steel tubular filter housings, lined with PTE (fluorocarbon) for exteme corrosion resistance
  • Reusable corrosion-resistant PTE or polypropylene filter media eliminate cost & handling of disposable media and avoid operator contact with hazardous materials
  • Filter particulates to 1 micron
  • PTE lined valves and manifolds for durability & reliability, with optional polypropylene lined or solid FRP manifolds
  • Available fully automatic backwashing continuous filter systems enable operator-free filtration
  • PTE lined tubular filter system capacities to 1,110 gpm (250 m3/hr)
  • Optional Stainless Steel air tubing and diaphragm protected instrumentation
  • PTE1 Tubular Filter Systems

    The Durco PTE1 Single Tube Tubular Filter System is designed for a variety of industrial applications requiring manual operation with internal backwash.

    PTE2 Continuous Filtration Dual Tubular Filter Systems

    The Durco PTE2 Dual Tube Tubular Filter System permits continuous filtration with internal backwash. In most applications one tubular filter operates on stream while the other filter is on standby or off-stream to allow backwash cleaning or inspection.

    PTE3 Continuous Filtration Multiple Tubular Filter Systems

    The Durco PTE3 Multiple Tube Tubular Filter System allows for flow capacities up to 1,110 gpm by manifolding multiple tubular filters in parallel operation.

    This sophisticated tubular filter system can provide continuous, uninterrupted flow with intermittent cleaning of the filter elements by automatic backwashing. Several manifold arrangements can permit backwashing with the process stream (internal) and/or another stream (external). Backwash losses can be controlled by an optional Backwash Conservation System.

    Optional features also allow PTE Lined Tubular Filters to provide the solids as a dry cake for discharge, and available full automation packages completely eliminate the need for operator attention.


    PTE Series Tubular Filter Design Feature Overview

    Durco PTE Series Tubular Filters are designed specifically to have a compact footprint to minimize required floorspace, be easily expandable, and provide ultra-reliable continuous process filtration in corrosive applications. With a variety of backwash self cleaning options, they can handle high flow rates, retaining constant flow even while cleaning. Optional PLC controlled units require no operator involvement.

    Durco Tubular Filters Design Advantages:


    PTE Series Tubular Filter Applications

    Durco PTE Series Tubular Filters are recommended as a cost-effective solution for high flow rate continuous filtration of highly corrosive process streams. Typical severe service applications include:
  • Tank car loading & unloading
  • Chlorate production
  • Heat exchanger protection
  • Strong acid filtration & recovery
  • Filtration of pickling solutions
  • Strong alkali filtration & recovery
  • Filtration of aggressive solvents
  • Petrochemical industry processing
  • Brine polishing

  • To Talk With A Durco Tubular Filter Systems Design Engineer About Your Continuous Filtration Process Requirements Call: 716-693-9381 ext.216


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    Filtration Division
    716-693-9381 ext.216

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    Printable PDF downloads:

    Tubular Filter Case Study #1 Paper Mill White Water Polishing

    Durco TE Series Tubular Backwash Filters Continuous Filtration Systems

    Durco PTE-Lined Tubular Backwash Filter Continuous Filtration Systems

    Durco PVC Tubular Backwash Filters Continuous Filtration Systems


    *OEM Durco Filters

    Ascension Industries is the only industrial filter and filtration parts supplier capable of matching original equipment specifications and dimensions, for genuine filters made, branded, or recognized as:
    Durco, Duriron, Filtration Separation Dynamics (FSD), Enzinger, or Aqua Care.

    For Durco OEM Filter Parts Call: 716-693-9381 ext.231
    filterparts@asmfab.com


    Ascension Industries Pilot Process & Lab Facilities

    Ascension Industries offers You a range of Test Filters, Laboratory Analysis of Your process fluids, and on-site Pilot-Scale Filter Testing to optimize Your filtration process.

    Interested? - Contact:
    Durco Applications Engineering
    716-693-9381 ext.216
    filterengineering@asmfab.com


    Durco PTE Lined
    Tubular Filters:

    ... provide extra protection for corrosive liquid filtering...

    ... offer high flow rate continuous filtration systems

    ...filter particulates to
    1 micron


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