PRODUCT BULLETIN Paraflo Horizontal Cartridge Filter

Superior design increases efficiency and improves filter cartridge life.

The patented Pneumafil Paraflo horizontal cartridge process collector is a high efficiency filter that provides superior performance in a variety of applications that require high efficiency filtration. Paraflo filters are often used in place of baghouses because of their compact size, quick cartridge changes, and the fact that they do not require a confined space entry permit. What Sets Paraflo Apart The Paraflo utilizes four unique features to achieve superior performance: Preseparation removes denser particles from the air stream prior to filtration, thereby lowering the amount of material the cartridges must collect and raising the filtration rate. Parallel Air Flow eliminates high velocity impingement of the particulate stream on the filter media, extending cartridge life. High Efficiency Pulsing System provides unmatched cleaning performance while minimizing compressed air consumption. Cartridges are easily and quickly removed and loaded from outside the collector. Features and Benefits Parallel air flow with patented inlet extends cartridge life and increases filtration rate. Heavy duty construction and powder painting inside and out provide longer service life. High efficiency pulsing provides highest filtration rate in tough applications. Modular panelized design allows easy capacity increases. Multiple units share common hoppers and minimize clean air ducting. Complete selection of cellulose, spun bond, and membrane filter media permits a cartridge selection to meet the unique needs of each application. Filter cartridges are conveniently serviced from outside the collector. Cartridge changeouts are quickly performed on the Paraflo.

A variety of filter media is available, including cellulose/polyester, polyester, and membrane laminate.

Paraflo was developed by Pneumafil Corporation, which is affiliated with MikroPul. Paraflo is a registered trademark of Pneumafil Corporation. (continued)

How the Paraflo Works Unfiltered air enters the top of the collector and is introduced into the filter compartment through a constant velocity, tapered flow header 1 . An inlet flow straightener is incorporated which minimizes turbulence, entrance energy losses, and cartridge abrasion. This header and flow straightener redirects air flow 2 to be parallel to the filter cartridges. Gravity and inertia cause heavier particles to continue on a downward path 3 into the hopper. The lighter, fine dust follows the air stream and accumulates on the outside of the cartridges 4 . This causes a pressure drop (P) increase across the cartridge media which is constantly measured and controlled with a dual setpoint (high-low) photohelic gauge. The cartridges are cleaned by backpulsing 2.75-5.5 bar (40-80 psig) compressed air through a high efficiency pulsing system 5 to maintain desired P. Cartridges are

4 2 1

Paraflos unique inlet design preseparates dust and extends cartridge life. pulse cleaned sequentially top-tobottom, thereby eliminating excess cartridge-to-cartridge reentrainment and maximizing filtration rate. The loosened dust falls into the hopper. can be returned to the plant in most applications, reducing heating and air conditioning expense.

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High efficiency pulsing system Performance and Utilities
Model Number Cartridges 4 8 12 16 20 24
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Clean air from inside the cartridges exits into the clean air plenum 6 and

Dimensions and Weight

A B5 C D E

ACFM3 Air Usage4 @ 2:1 SCFA/ A/C Pulse 1,808 3,616 5,424 7,232 9,040 10,848 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5

Inlet/ Weight Outlet (Lbs.) Dia.

A

PHF-4 PHF-8 PHF-12 PHF-16 PHF-20 PHF-24

2'5" 4'0" 5'7" 7'2" 8'9" 10'4"

2'8" 2'8" 2'8" 2'8" 2'8" 2'8"

5'0" 5'0" 5'0" 5'0" 5'0" 5'0"

3'4" 3'4" 3'4" 3'4" 3'4" 3'4"

7'11" 7'11" 7'11" 7'11" 7'11" 7'11"

18"x34" 18"x34" 18"x34" 18"x34" 18"x34" 18"x34"

1,100 1,650 2,200 2,800 3,300 3,800

1. 115 VAC, is standard for all models 2. Dimensions and weights are nominal. 3. ACFM ratings based on cellulose media. Consult factory for other media types. 4. Air usage based on pulsing with 80 psig compressed air. 5. Hopper height based on 60 hopper. Specifications are subject to change.

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