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New steam filter reduces steriliser maintenance
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New products
Bollfilter adds heavyduty system to its 6.18 range
Filtration+Separation November 2005
New steam filter reduces steriliser maintenance Parker Hannifin has launched three new ranges; a collection of steam filters for use in hospitals, and process environments; and a range of stainless steel air and gas filters. The Model 23R is specially developed for use in hospital steam sterilisers, and can help reduce operating costs and eliminate instrument staining, spotting and rusting caused by wet or contaminated steam, the company reports. The Model 23R “almost eliminates the need for wet packs by effectively removing all boiler feedwater chemicals and excess condensate from the steam feed.”
Bollfilter, a UK-based manufacturer of automatic filtration systems, has launched a new heavy duty filtration system – the Boll 6.18.2. The system is reportedly suitable for water treatment and cooling water applications where the filtration of larger debris – typically up to 25 mm – is required. Removing the need for additional pre-screening, reports the company in a statement, the 6.18.2 can be used for filtering raw river water and seawater. Based on its 6.18 design, the new filter incorporates a self-cleaning backflushing system to ensure effective, reliable operation with minimal maintenance. The filter system is flushed alternately at each end to further concentrate the cleaning efficiency. www.bollfilteruk.co.uk
Parker reports that it is constructed from a patented microfibre filter tube manufactured from chemically inert borosilicate glass and mounted inside a hardwearing stainless steel housing. The filter tube is free of any trace contaminants that would otherwise compromise the purity of the steam, adds the company. Parker reports that the Model 23R filters are capable of removing over 98% of particles and liquid condensates down to 0.1 micron in size, effectively eliminating staining and, as a result, contamination of steriliser interiors: “this leads to a significant reduction in maintenance of steam control valves, door seals and other rubber materials and, as a direct result, diminishes associated downtime and loss of production. As well as this, it can reduce energy costs by increasing the efficiency of the steriliser as the
Balston Steam Filters can reportedly reduce maintenance requirements and extend the working life of valves, cookers, heat exchangers and other equipment
filtered steam reduces the drying cycles required.” The filter reportedly exceeds the ASHCSP Steam Filter System Performance Recommendation outlined in Technical Document 031801. Secondly, Parker has launched a new range of steam filters developed to allow steam to come into direct contact with food, while removing liquid condensate and 100% of all visible particles. Called the Balston Steam Filters, they can reportedly reduce maintenance requirements and extend the working life of valves, cookers, heat exchangers and other equipment. (see image.) Parker says that its Balston Steam Filters are capable of providing flow rates of up to almost 1400Kg/hr, and of removing over 98% of particles and liquid condensates down to 0.1 micron in size. This is not only beneficial in food preparation but also serves to minimise contamination and prevent particulate matter from entering downstream process and
preparation equipment. In addition, reports the company, they can reduce both the amount of ‘carryover’ of boiler feedwater chemicals; and the steam condensate that may blend with food ingredients when steam is used for agitating, mixing or cooking. Parker also says that the new range of filters meets a variety of requirements and regulations for use in food product processing. And finally, the company has launched stainless steel Balston SS Harsh Environment Coalescing Filters, for use in a wide range of applications such as hospitals, chemical plants, refineries, and pulp and paper mills. They are capable of removing up to 99.99% of particles including oil, water, rust and pipescale down to 0.01 microns in size from compressed air and other gases, reports Parker. www.parker.com
Niro introduces swirl fluidiser at test centre in Denmark Niro, based in Copenhagen, Denmark and part of the FGEA group, is to install a Swirl Fluidiser in its process and product test centre. The new equipment is designed specifically for transforming pastes, filter cake and highly viscous liquids into a fine, homogeneous powder in a single process step. The powder is then much easier to handle or reprocess.
When installed this year, the equipment will allow Niro’s customers to evaluate this technique without the need to invest in the plant itself. The test centre will provide full product and process evaluation to help customers’ perfect products while comparing swirl fluidisation against alternative technologies. The test centre is
also able to process batches of customers’ products for short run projects.
products and processes for optimum production and product quality.
According to a Niro statement, the test centre includes over 35 different pilot plants including spray drying, freeze drying, agglomeration, extraction, concentration and laboratory facilities. All are available to assist customers design their
Niro also has a separate pharma test centre at the Copenhagen site operating under full GMP and approved by the Danish Medical Board for the production of drugs for clinical trials. www.niro.com
New products
Bollfilter adds heavyduty system to its 6.18 range
Filtration+Separation November 2005
New steam filter reduces steriliser maintenance Parker Hannifin has launched three new ranges; a collection of steam filters for use in hospitals, and process environments; and a range of stainless steel air and gas filters. The Model 23R is specially developed for use in hospital steam sterilisers, and can help reduce operating costs and eliminate instrument staining, spotting and rusting caused by wet or contaminated steam, the company reports. The Model 23R “almost eliminates the need for wet packs by effectively removing all boiler feedwater chemicals and excess condensate from the steam feed.”
Bollfilter, a UK-based manufacturer of automatic filtration systems, has launched a new heavy duty filtration system – the Boll 6.18.2. The system is reportedly suitable for water treatment and cooling water applications where the filtration of larger debris – typically up to 25 mm – is required. Removing the need for additional pre-screening, reports the company in a statement, the 6.18.2 can be used for filtering raw river water and seawater. Based on its 6.18 design, the new filter incorporates a self-cleaning backflushing system to ensure effective, reliable operation with minimal maintenance. The filter system is flushed alternately at each end to further concentrate the cleaning efficiency. www.bollfilteruk.co.uk
Parker reports that it is constructed from a patented microfibre filter tube manufactured from chemically inert borosilicate glass and mounted inside a hardwearing stainless steel housing. The filter tube is free of any trace contaminants that would otherwise compromise the purity of the steam, adds the company. Parker reports that the Model 23R filters are capable of removing over 98% of particles and liquid condensates down to 0.1 micron in size, effectively eliminating staining and, as a result, contamination of steriliser interiors: “this leads to a significant reduction in maintenance of steam control valves, door seals and other rubber materials and, as a direct result, diminishes associated downtime and loss of production. As well as this, it can reduce energy costs by increasing the efficiency of the steriliser as the
Balston Steam Filters can reportedly reduce maintenance requirements and extend the working life of valves, cookers, heat exchangers and other equipment
filtered steam reduces the drying cycles required.” The filter reportedly exceeds the ASHCSP Steam Filter System Performance Recommendation outlined in Technical Document 031801. Secondly, Parker has launched a new range of steam filters developed to allow steam to come into direct contact with food, while removing liquid condensate and 100% of all visible particles. Called the Balston Steam Filters, they can reportedly reduce maintenance requirements and extend the working life of valves, cookers, heat exchangers and other equipment. (see image.) Parker says that its Balston Steam Filters are capable of providing flow rates of up to almost 1400Kg/hr, and of removing over 98% of particles and liquid condensates down to 0.1 micron in size. This is not only beneficial in food preparation but also serves to minimise contamination and prevent particulate matter from entering downstream process and
preparation equipment. In addition, reports the company, they can reduce both the amount of ‘carryover’ of boiler feedwater chemicals; and the steam condensate that may blend with food ingredients when steam is used for agitating, mixing or cooking. Parker also says that the new range of filters meets a variety of requirements and regulations for use in food product processing. And finally, the company has launched stainless steel Balston SS Harsh Environment Coalescing Filters, for use in a wide range of applications such as hospitals, chemical plants, refineries, and pulp and paper mills. They are capable of removing up to 99.99% of particles including oil, water, rust and pipescale down to 0.01 microns in size from compressed air and other gases, reports Parker. www.parker.com
Niro introduces swirl fluidiser at test centre in Denmark Niro, based in Copenhagen, Denmark and part of the FGEA group, is to install a Swirl Fluidiser in its process and product test centre. The new equipment is designed specifically for transforming pastes, filter cake and highly viscous liquids into a fine, homogeneous powder in a single process step. The powder is then much easier to handle or reprocess.
When installed this year, the equipment will allow Niro’s customers to evaluate this technique without the need to invest in the plant itself. The test centre will provide full product and process evaluation to help customers’ perfect products while comparing swirl fluidisation against alternative technologies. The test centre is
also able to process batches of customers’ products for short run projects.
products and processes for optimum production and product quality.
According to a Niro statement, the test centre includes over 35 different pilot plants including spray drying, freeze drying, agglomeration, extraction, concentration and laboratory facilities. All are available to assist customers design their
Niro also has a separate pharma test centre at the Copenhagen site operating under full GMP and approved by the Danish Medical Board for the production of drugs for clinical trials. www.niro.com