DrM, Dr. Mueller AG

CONTIBAC Candle Filter Thickner

CONTIBAC Candle Filter Thickner

The CONTIBAC® is a slightly modified FUNDABAC used as a continuous filter thickener, producing concentrated slurries. Clear filtrate at a high flow-rate is achieved. As a self cleaning filter, a CONTIBAC® features back-washable filter elements that are flushed back with compressed gas or clear filtrate so that solids get freed into the liquid and the resulting thickened slurry is drawn off intermittently or continuously from the bottom outlet of the filter. This solid-liquid separation process mainly applies when a continuous or semi-continuous flow is required and inlet suspended solids are minimal.

Summary & Advantages

• Semicontinuous or fully continuous thickening operation
• Clear filtrate at a high throughput rate
• Produces concentrated slurries without flow interruption
• Unique cloverleaf shaped candle element design
• High solids capture efficiency
• Sub-micron particle retention capability
• Can be designed to work by using filter aid (precoat, body feed) according the needs
• Uniform filter cakes dependably adhere to the filter cloths
• Can be designed to recovery valuable precious metals/catalysts
• Fully enclosed design and automatic operation means virtually no operator intervention or materials contact
• Very low operating costs
• Lab and pilot units readily available for testing under the supervision of trained field service representatives