SCHEIBLER

FILTRATION SOLUTIONS

Polishing Filters

Scheibler Applications in Mining & Metallurgy

Increasing requirements for higher product quality from metal reneries have resulted in the need for pure electrolyte streams requiring polishing ltration.
Scheibler Polishing Filter Applications
The increasing use of hydrometallurgy has also increased the need for polishing ltration to recover valuable products from waste streams. Since 1971 Scheibler Polishing lters have earned a reputation for delivering better process performance, reliability and low operating costs. The applications in which Scheibler polishing lters are used include:

Metal concentrates Wastewater treatment (precipitated heavy metals recovery) Recirculation of process water

Product Description
The Scheibler lter is used for the removal and recovery of solids in low concentration from process liquids. The quality of the resulting ltrate increases production capacity while boosting the quality of plant and renery products. Scheibler lters exploit the phenomena of adsorption ltration to cause micronic and sub-micronic particles to adhere to the bers of the lter media, despite being small enough to pass through its pores. This activity reduces particle concentration in the ltrate to almost undetectable levels. Filter aids, such as precoat and body feed, are unnecessary in the vast majority of applications, but if required the lter can be operated with lter aids without modication. All models feature a unique fully programmable cloth cleaning and cake discharge system. With ltration areas of up to 720 m2 available, process ow sheets can be simplied by installing a reduced number of lters. Scheibler lters are manufactured in materials resistant to highly corrosive solutions and high process temperatures.

Metallurgy
Copper reneries Electrolyte recirculation Electrolyte decant after de-anoding Anode slimes plant electrolyte return Anode scrap wash water Cathode wash water Wastewater treatment Zinc reneries Solution purication (Cu, Ni/Co, Cd, Sb) Wastewater treatment (precipitated heavy metals recovery) Nickel & cobalt reneries Neutral Solution Clarication Barren Liquor Clarication Solution Purication (Fe, Zn, Cu, Al, Mn) Electrowinning solution polishing (catholyte and anolyte) Gold/silver merrill crowe plants PLS clarier overow Post precipitation Au/Ag recovery

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Thousands of lter installations worldwide: Copper electro-rening Zinc rening Nickel rening Gold/silver merrill crowe process Cu, Zn, Ni/Co solvent extraction feed solutions Cu, Zn, Ni, Co electrowin electrolytes Manganese dioxide electrolytic & chemical rening PGM/Base metal renery solutions Concentrator or renery waste water

Scheibler A Series

E Series final assembly

Benets
High Quality Filtration
Adsorption ltration reduces particle concentrations to a level of parts per million. Production capacities increase, as do the quality of plant and renery end products. cloth lifetimes. Normally the lter is only opened periodically to replace lter cloths.

Fully Automatic Operation

Automatic (PLC) control of the cloth cleaning and cake discharge steps at the end of each ltration cycle ensures maximum ltration time in subsequent cycles. This also cuts manpower requirements by eliminating the need for frequent supervision.
E series elements

Low Operating Costs

Costly lter aids, such as precoat and body feed, are unneccessary in the vast majority of applications. This also considerably reduces the volume of total cake solids disposed in the environment. Low electrical energy consumption is another cost-saving benet, as the adsorption ltration uses very low pumping pressures.

High Capacity, Compact and Expandable

All Scheibler lters occupy little building space. Flow rates as high as 600 m3/hr can be consistently handled by a single unit, greatly simplifying the process. Most units are designed with expension capability, economically accommodating growing capacity requirements.

Typical Applications
Thickener/ clarier overows Solvent extraction and electrowin feed solutions Pressure & vacuum lter ltrates Centrifuge centrates Prior to crystallisation or precipitation Inorganic pigment recovery

Minimal Maintenance Cost

With no moving parts, the operating cost typically equates to 1.25 cents (US) per m3 of ltrate produced. The unique cloth cleaning and cake discharge system ensures maximum

Operating Principles
1. Filtration
During normal operation the slurry is fed into the lter vessel through the process inlet by a centrifugal pump. All Scheibler lters are rated for process pressures of 300 kPa and feeding systems are designed to maintain laminar ow within the vessel to ensure adsorption ltration.

2. Draining
1. Filtration 2. Draining

In the beginning of the cloth cleaning and cake discharge cycle the lter liquid level is drained to the top of the lter elements.

3. Air Agitation
In the agitation phase low pressure air is fed to the ltration vessel through a manifold below the lter elements. This causes vigorous bubbling and scouring of the lter cake attached to the lter cloth bag. During agitation the lter cake is removed from the lter cloth bag, and ecient mixing causes the lter cake to be re-slurried.

4. Drain with Backwash, Wash Spray and Air Agitation

In this phase the lter vessel is drained through the outlet. Simultaneously, the lter cloth bags are backwashed and sprayed on the outside while air agitation continues.

3. Air agitation

4. Drain with backwash, wash spray and air agitation

5. Drain with Wash Spray and Sluice Spray

During the nal draining phase the lower air sparge continues to keep the re-slurried lter cake in suspension while the lower sluice sprays direct solids towards the drain outlet, ensuring complete cake and slurry removal until the lter vessel is empty.

5. Drain with wash spray and sluice spray

6. End of the cleaning activity (cleaning complete)

6. End of the Cleaning Activity (Cleaning Complete)

The cleaning sequence is complete, when all cake has been removed, The unit is ready for ltration.

Slurry Filter cloth Filtrate Wash filtrate

7. Relling Vessel for Filtration (Restart)

With cleaning complete and all valves closed, slurry pumping resumes.
7. Refilling vessel for filtration (restart)

Wash liquid Solids Air Vacuum Athmospheric air

Scheibler E series solution for purification

Comprehensive Design Assistance

Let Larox help you design the optimum ltration plant for your process.
Our services include: Application consultancy Filtration testing Filter and ancillary sizing Plant layout concepts Drawings: General arrangements Foundation P&I diagrams Piping

WE CONTINUE TO SUPPORT YOU WITH OUR COMPREHENSIVE GLOBAL AFTER SALES SERVICE.
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Scheibler Polishing Filters

Fixed Position Nozzles and Pipework
All process pipes are connected to nozzles on the non-moveable head unit, leaving the opening access shell free to roll easily aside. The wet cake is discharged as a slurry through the drain line enabling easy cake handling.

Retractable Shell
The movable shell slides easily on steel wheels and rails, automatically disconnecting and withdrawing the overhead wash spray manifold. During routine maintenance this also allows easy access to check the spray nozzle.
Scheibler automatic flange locking system

Automatic Flange Locking System

The automatic ange locking system is designed for simplied vessel maintenance and cleaning. With less bulky tapered main ange proles, this optional hydraulic vessel closure method speeds up routine maintenance and oers swift access to vessel internals. Once the main anges are open, the shell ends are retracted by hydraulic cylinders.

Expandable Filters
If greater ltration area is required for growing process throughput most Scheibler double ange D and E series lters can be be expanded with additional elements and internal manifolds. A Series lters also have a exible combination of element frames that can be congured for expansion.

Rectable shell

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Rigid Element Frames

Standard AISI316L steel frames support the lter media cloth bags with separation chains or springs providing full span support and a permanent exit route for the ltrate. Other corrosion resistant materials, such as SAF2205, SMO254 and titanium, are available to meet process requirements.

Wide Range of Convenient Filter Vessel Formats

Dierent plant and process conditions are catered for with a wide variety of sizes in four lter vessel congurations. The long-established C Series rectangular vessel is also still available, up to a maximum of 120 m. This compact design, which features a top opening access lid, is suitable for ow rates between 10 to 80 m/h in situations where oor space is limited.

Larger ows are catered for with the D and E Seriesof horizontally mounted cylindrical vessels. Flow rates of 50 m3/h to 600 m3/h can be handled, and all lter sizes are available in a comprehensive range of corrosion resistant materials, including rubber-lined vessels with titanium or C276 internal wetted components. The vertical through oor cylindrical A Series features a conical base that serves to concentrate discharge slurry.

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Pressure Vessel Codes

Most of the national and international pressure vessel codes are available in Scheibler lter pressure vessel construction, including ASME IIIV Div 1, PED 97/23 EU, A.D Merkblatte, AS 1210, PRC M, stamp.

Scheibler C series

Scheibler A Series Filters

The A series produces higher cake solids concentration (% w/w) than C, D and E Series polishing lters as the cake solids settle in the conical bottom with multiple ltration cycles for each wet cake discharge. Greater capacity for higher feed solids concentration (% w/w) than C, D and E Series polishing lters as the specialized pulsed cloth cleaning sequence enables shorter cloth cleaning cycles (reduced dead time). Cost-eective design results in maximum ltration area for vessel size. Requires minimal installation space due to vertical through oor vessel conguration. Employs the same adsorption ltration principle as in C, D and E Series polishing lters.

A Series
Eective lter area Number of elements Height Weight Width Diameter Inlet diameter Max working pressure Wash water Process air
The technical data is subject to change without notice.

A4/6 m2 mm kg mm mm mm kPa m /cycle Nm3/cycle

3

A6/6 45 6 3 140 2 373 1 310 1 108 80NB

A6/10 60 6 3 438 2 513 1 580 1 380 100NB 300

A10/10 90 10 2 652

A13/15 160 13 3 991 2 791 2 040 1 812 150NB

A15/15 175 15 2 931

30 4 2 234

1.1 40

1.3 56

2.0 75

2.9 107

4.9 176

5.2 192

Scheibler E Series Filters

Large ow rate capacity These truly giant polishing lters can handle ows up to 800 m/h when congured to operate with lter aids and as high as 600 m/h in standard adsorption conguration. Maximum achievable ow rates are established during in-process testing or are based on our wide-ranging process information data base built up from experience in over 1500 installations worldwide. Cost eective construction Scheibler E Series lters range from 200 m to 720 m in ltration area. The larger horizontal cylindrical conguration generally requires small crane/hoist availability for routine element changes. The xed head unit is double anged for expandable options and features easy retracting shell coverings. Automated shell retraction systems are available for dicult processes, that require frequent opening. Expandable to meet new demands The largest unit in the series, the Scheibler E36/36 features thirtysix 20 m elements with Quadrex* cloth (18 per side). Smaller units, such as the Scheibler E28/36, can be expanded from 560 m to 720 m with an insertion of 8 extra elements and a corresponding movable shell.

Scheibler D Series Filters

Single ange Scheibler D Series lters oer ltration areas ranging from 80 m to 180 m. The horizontal cylindrical conguration enables easy maintenance access from oor level. The xed head unit enables permanent connection to process pipework and has an easy rolling retracting shell covering. Economical design format These medium-sized units oer good capacity in an economical vessel design.

Scheibler DD Series Filters

Scheibler DD Series lters oer ltration areas ranging from 80 m to 360 m. The familiar horizontal cylindrical conguration features a double anged xed head unit for expandable options and easy retracting shell coverings. The largest unit in the series, the Scheibler D36/36 features 36 x 10 m elements with Quadrex* cloth per side. Smaller units, such as the DD24/36, can
*) Quadrex = 100 % x Max filtration area

be expanded from 240 m to 360 m with an insertion of 12 extra elements and corresponding movable shell. Automated shell retraction systems are available for dicult processes where rapid access is needed. All Scheibler polishing lters are available with insulation and electrical heating wraps as factory tted options.

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E Series
Eective lter area Number of elements Length Weight Width Height Inlet diameter Max working pressure Wash water Process air kPa m3/cycle Nm /cycle
3

E12 m
2

E16 320 16 3 629 6 804

E20 400 20 4 104 7 389

E24 480 24 4 584 7 901 2 900 3 541

E28 560 28 5 064 8 412

E32 640 32 5 544 8 924

E36 720 36 6 024 9 435

240 12 3 149 6 293

mm kg mm mm

200NB 300 8.5 250 D8 m2 mm kg mm mm mm kPa m3/cycle Nm /cycle 20 m2 mm kg mm mm mm kPa m3/cycle 8.5 9.2 9.8 10.5 150NB 300 11.2 200 20 3 248 3 131
3

250NB 13.2 330 15.4 370 D12 120 12 2 474 2 513 1 976 2 541 D14 140 14 2 674 2 652 17.6 410 19.7 450 D16 160 16 2 874 2 791

300NB 21.8 490 D18 180 18 3 074 2 931

10.7 290 D10 100 10 2 274 2 373

D Series
Eective lter area Number of elements Length Weight Width Height Inlet diameter Max working pressure Wash water Process air

80 8 2 074 2 234

100NB 300 3.9 100 22 220 22 3 448 3 307 4.6 110 24 240 24 3 648 3 446 26 260 26 3 848 3 725 5.3 130 28 280 28 4 048 3 864 2 029 2 541 200NB 11.9 6.1 140 30 300 30 4 248 4 004

150NB 6.8 150 32 320 32 4 448 4 143 34 340 34 4 648 4 282 7.5 160 36 360 36 4 848 4 422

DD Series
Eective lter area Number of elements Length Weight Width Height Inlet diameter Max working pressure Wash water
The technical data is subject to change without notice.

12.6

13.3

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Performance for Life

Safety

Larox provides its customers with an unrivalled combination of process expertise and service. Larox delivers complete ltration solutions, which exceed the customers expectations. Larox oers a comprehensive Performance for Life service concept for its filtration solutions.
Laroxs customer-centered services begin with strategic lifecycle planning already at the investment phase. A nominated customer support engineer handles each project together with the project manager, providing a familiar and reliable point of contact for the customer throughout the entire lifetime of the filtration solution. Start-up and training services ensure optimal performance, while reliability is maintained through spare part services, service agreements and maintenance support. Filter performance can be further enhanced through process optimization and modernizations. Finally, Larox offers refurbishment and relocation/resale services that maximize the value of the original filtration investment. Laroxs mission is to work together with its customers on a day-today basis to achieve their system

Reliability Sustainability Process Results

and process objectives for the entire lifetime of the solution. To support customers in achieving competitiveness in their business, Larox helps them maximize availability, minimize operating cost and optimize process results. The Performance for Life service concept developed by Larox has proven to be an optimized, costeffective and high-quality approach that meets the individual needs of customers.

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Testing for Optimal Results

Larox oers a versatile range of test ltration services. After each test the client receives a detailed report, quantifying the technical and economic benets of the Larox solution.
Bench Test Filters
Our bench test pressure and vacuum lters are used for preliminary screening and when only a limited amount of slurry is available. These test lters are also available to clients who wish to perform regular tests on their slurry.

Test Reports
Larox testing produces dewatered solids and ltrate samples using slurry obtained directly from the clients process. Larox test reports indicate the most appropriate lter type and potential process improvements. Testing can be conducted at the Larox Research Center or at the clients facilities.

Laboratory Filters
Our laboratory pressure and vacuum filters simulate the process at the clients production site on a smaller scale. All process and cost benefits of the application are projected with reliable,repeatable test results that can be used for filter sizing.

Research
The Larox Research Center evaluates test results and advises test engineers on the best methodology for each process. The Research Center continuously updates the testing equipment to ensure accurate results. It also maintains the Larox Databank, a source of information on over 10 000 ltration tests.

Pilot Filters
Larox test engineers work closely with the clients personnel to conduct test ltration for full-scale process evaluations on site. Pilot units can be connected directly to the clients ltration process. Larox has a range of pilot lters for pressure, polishing, capillary action vacuum, and vacuum belt ltration to meet all possible process requirements. Pilot testing typically takes place after laboratory scale testing.

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Larox Automation System

With experience in designing fully automatic equipment for over 30 years, Larox is the undisputed leader in ltration automation. The Larox solution today goes far beyond the simple automation of functions.

Complete Filtration Plant Control

The Larox automation system automates, optimizes and visualizes the entire ltration process, allowing ltration plant operators to achieve better ltration performance and cost-ecient operations with minimal intervention. Larox automation solutions include plant oor level automation for all lter types, as well as corporate-wide visualization, real-time reporting and availability analysis of the lter plant. All Larox automation solutions are based on the same proven architecture with modular functions customized to each instalation. The system provides plant operations, maintenance and management with the data, condition monitoring information, reporting and visualization needed to keep both equipment availability and production costs on target. Modem or web-based remote support from Laroxs experienced local or global service team helps ensure continuous automated operation.

Fully automated lter plant control Electrical and instrumentation engineering Process control and optimization Real-time data acquisition, analysis and visualization Control room, local area network, and webbased reporting Seamless integration with ofce software Advanced real-time diagnostics Remote access for comprehensive support Continuous product improvement during product lifecycle

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The Larox Group Advantage Experience. Technology. Products. Service. People.

Unrivalled Application Experience
With extensive application experience within the industry, Larox provides optimal solutions for clients filtration needs. From bulk mined products and metal concentrates to metallurgy, the experience of Larox provides the assurance that every application will perform to specification and operate to budget.

World-Class Product Portfolio

Larox brings together the innovative products of Larox, Hoesch, Pannevis, Ceramec and Scheibler. With this extensive range of ltration products, Larox can specify the optimum solution for virtually any mining or metallurgical application. The Larox portfolio extends beyond products to ltration plant design assistance and ancillary selection.

Larox People
Larox is built on the expertise, talent and skills of each employee. Many Larox employees have worked in the mining and metallurgical industries and understand their needs. Worldwide, the Larox personnel pool their experience and partner with the Larox clients to develop the optimal solution for their needs. Further information on Larox and its products, downloadable brochures, data sheets and application case studies are available at www.larox. com and from your nearest Larox representative.

Leading Technologies
All Larox members are technology leaders in their own right, with proven track records in translating research and development into solutions that deliver superior process results with increased capacity, system reliability and total cost-eciency.

Larox Service Performance for Life

Laroxs global after-sales service ensures continuously high equipment and process performance. Process optimizations, preventive maintenance, operation and maintenance training, total productivity improvement and product-upgrade services are just a few ways in which Larox Service supports clients for the life of their solutions.

Sisu People to People Progress

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