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Lantern Energy - Model SMF -Sand & Multimedia Filtration System
The Sand & Multimedia Filtration (SMF) system employs pressure vessels filled with diverse filter media to efficiently extract suspended solids from wastewater. Particularly useful in scenarios where particle size and shape vary significantly, SMFs are designed using multiple layers of media such as crushed granite, garnet, anthracite, and refractory sand. This multilayer configuration enhances both the filtration rate and longevity of the filter compared to conventional sand filters. The system is implemented as a skid-mounted assembly with full automation and piping controls, ensuring reduced maintenance demands and space requirements. SAMCO’s approach capitalizes on the distinct properties of each material, enabling superior flow rates and operational efficiency. It's particularly beneficial in industries such as oil refineries and specialty metal production, which require advanced filtration techniques to manage complex wastewater treatment challenges.
Pressure vessels charged with various types of filter media are often used to remove suspended solids from wastewater. If the solids are uniform in size and shape, a single filter media can be selected to efficiently remove the particles. However, in many applications the size, shape, and other physical attributes of the particles vary considerably, and because of this, SAMCO uses layers of different materials and mesh sizes in our sand and multimedia filters (SMF) in order to achieve maximum filtration results.
Unlike conventional sand filters, SAMCO SMFs use four layers of filter media, including crushed granite, garnet, anthracite, and refractory sand, which yield higher flow rates and longer service runs. SAMCO’s SMFs are available complete with all necessary piping controls and automation. They are skid-mounted to minimize maintenance and space requirements.
Low cost filtration as compared to membrane filtration removal
- May not be able to produce purity of filtered water suitable for some applications (such as SDI reduction for ROs)