Pressure Nutsche Filter

Pressure Nutsche Filter are closed vessel filtration systems that are used for controlled batch-wise solid-liquid separation under pressure or vacuum. They can operate in an enclosed environment and thus are suitable for toxic, flammable, moisture-sensitive, and high-value products for which product containment, purity and operator safety are important.

The filtration process takes place inside a pressure-rated vessel fitted with a perforated support plate and suitable filter media. The pressure or vacuum is applied to push the liquid through the filter medium and the solids build up a uniform filter cake. The same vessel is used for washing and displacement of solvent and drying, which also minimises material transportation and product losses.

Geo Drytech's pressure nutsche filter can be customised to meet different batch capacities, product characteristics, operating conditions, and material requirements. These systems are widely used in pharmaceutical, chemical, fine chemical, agrochemical and speciality chemical industries where reliable filtration and controlled processing are required.

Pressure Nutsche Filter Specification

MODEL
NO.
GEO
PNF-100
GEO
PNF-200
GEO
PNF-500
GEO
PNF-1000
GEO
PNF-2000
GEO
PNF-3000
GEO
PNF-4000
GEO
PNF-5000
GEO
PNF-6000
GEO
PNF-8000
GEO
PNF-10000
GEO
PNF-15000
GEO
PNF-20000
Working Capacity 100 200 500 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 8000 10000 15000 20000
Filtration Area
(M²)
0.2 0.28 0.78 1.1 2 3.1 4.1 5 6.1 8 10.1 12.5 16
Cake Capacity
(Liters)
40 55 230 350 750 1160 1650 2000 2450 3100 4050 6250 8000
Internal Dia
(MM)
600 800 1000 1200 1600 2000 2200 2600 2800 3200 3600 4200 4500
Overall Height
(MM)
2600 3000 3200 3600 4200 4400 4600 4700 4800 5000 5300 5800 6000
Height Above
Perforated Plate
(MM)
1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000

Key Features Of Pressure Nutsche Filter

01

Pressure-Rated Vessel Design

Designed to handle controlled operating pressure and vacuum to ensure safe and reliable batch filtration. The hard-to-handle industrial applications are managed with the robust vessel design, which helps to maintain process integrity.

02

Integrated Multi-Process Capability

Enables a combination of processing stages like filtering, washing the cake, drying, etc., to be completed in a single vessel. This minimises product transfer, handling time and contamination or loss of material.

03

Corrosion-Resistant Construction

These may be made of suitable materials like stainless steel, Hastelloy, PFA, Tefzel or Halar Coating to accommodate various chemical environments. The type of material can be tailored to reflect product properties and process requirements.

04

Efficient Cake Discharge System

For smooth and efficient removal of the filtered solid cake post-processing. This can minimise manual handling and facilitate cleaner, faster and sanitary product discharge.

05

Advanced Safety Provisions

Controlled operation and process monitoring is supported by safety features like sight glasses, safety valves and sampling ports. These conditions allow for operators to monitor and control the filtration process in a safer manner.

06

Optional Agitation System

Agitation is available as an optional feature, which enhances the washing of the cake, mixing of the product and can increase the uniformity of the cake. It is especially beneficial in areas where there is a need for regular washing and better filtration.

Industries Served By Pressure Nutsche Filter

Bio-Fuel

Pharmaceutical

Pharmaceutical products, intermediates, high purity materials are filtered using Pressure / Nutsche Filters. They are closed, which aids in the maintenance of product integrity, reduction of product contamination and safe processing.

Chemical

Fine Chemicals

The filters are appropriate for fine chemical plants as precise filters, cake washers and filters with controlled drying. Closed-vessel operation helps reduce material handling and product losses during processing.

Pharmaceutical

Dyes and Paints

Pigments, dyes and related chemical products are separated / washed with the help of Pressure / Nutsche Filter. They are well-built and have appropriate filter media so that they can offer effective filtration in challenging production situations.

Food

Waste-water Treatment

These filtration systems can be used for solid-liquid separation in industrial wastewater treatment applications. They extract the suspended solids and filter cakes effectively and ensure controlled and sanitary handling of material.

Advantages Of Pressure Nutsche Filter

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01

Contamination-Free Processing

Fully enclosed and sealed filtration helps minimise external contamination during processing. This is especially advantageous for high-purity, sensitive and valuable products.

02

Enhanced Operator Safety

This closed system minimises direct operator contact with process materials that could be toxic, flammable or dangerous. It offers a safe working environment and yet maintains controlled processing conditions.

03

Multi-Process Operation

The filtration, washing and drying process can be performed in the same vessel. This minimises the requirements for extra equipment, product transfers, handling losses and possible product contamination between processing stages.

04

Improved Product Purity

Minimal exposure to the external environment helps to maintain product quality and purity in controlled batch processing. This renders the system appropriate for drug and fine chemical processing.

05

Less cleaning time and use of solvents

The built-in process design can be used to reduce the need for cleaning and solvent usage when compared to existing open filtration systems. This enhances operational efficiency and reduces processing costs.

06

Efficient Cake Discharge

A filtered solids cake discharge system which is properly designed allows for the filtered solids to be removed smoothly and efficiently. This will help in reducing batch turnaround time, material handling requirements, and production productivity.