The Agitated Nutsche filter dryer (anfd) filter or agitated nutsche dryer is a Nutsche type filter designed to separate liquids’ solids. It is enclosed and generally operated under pressure or vacuum. Additionally, the equipment is fitted with a stirrer mechanism that efficiently agitates the slurry during cake washing, squeezes the cake during filtration, and assists in the cake’s automatic discharge.we are agitated nutsche filter manufacturer in india. to directly connect with us click here
Agitated nutsche filter dryer working principle are as follow-
Agitated Nutsche Filter and dryer is a closed vessel designed to separate solid and liquid filtration under pressure or vacuum. The closed system ensures odorless, contamination-free, and non-polluting working conditions, maintaining product purity and hygiene. A typical unit consists of a dished vessel with a perforated plate. The entire vessel can be kept at the desired temperature by using a limpet jacket, jacketed bottom dish, and stirrer (blade and shaft) through which heat transfer media can flow. The vessel can be made entirely leak-proof for vacuum or pressure service. Agitated Nutsche filters are used widely in the production processes of pharmaceutical, chemical, and laboratory industries. They are manufactured as agitated Nutsche filter dryers (ANFD’S) for the filtration and drying in the same unit of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) and chemical compounds.
The Agitated Nutsche Filter consists of a cylindrical shell with a top dished and welded flat bottom. The base plate is stiffened by supports welded under the base plate. The base plate is having an arrangement of a bolting bar to hold the filter cloth. Suitable support mesh is provided under filter cloth to facilitate the flow of the filtrate. Suitable nozzles are provided, including Manhole and Side discharge nozzle. The solid bar is used for the Agitator shaft and solid plate for blades made in specially “S” curved to take high torque generated during solid discharge and re-slurring operation.
Drive assembly consist of Motor with Speed reducer, Lantern assembly with Stuffing-box/Mechanical Seal is provided. A manual/Hydraulic system is provided for the movement of the agitator and discharge Valve. Control Panel with Motor control relay, fuse indicating lamp which will be installed in the safe area.
FOLLOWING ARE STEPS INVOLVED IN THE PROCESSING OF AGITATED NUTSCHE FILTER dryer WITH AGITATOR AND DISCHARGE VALVE: –
1) Filtration
2) Washing of Filter Cake
3) Repeat mix or washing of the cake
4) Convection drying of the cake
5) Smoothing with compression of the cake
6) Fully Automatic discharge of the wet or dried cake.
Material:
Stainless Steel, Carbon Steel, Hastelloy, Rubber, or Plastic-coated Steel.
FILTER MEDIA
Sintered metal multi-ply of Textile.
SIDE DISCHARGE UNIT
Provided with hydraulically actuated door, sight glass, switch for safety locking, sealing arrangement with O-ring.
ADVANTAGES
- Vacuum or pressure filtration possible.
- The inert gas atmosphere can be maintained.
- Minimal contamination of the cake.
- Very high solvent recovery.
- Considerable saving in manpower.
- Solvents are in closed systems, so no toxic vapors are let off in the atmosphere.
- Personal safety is maintained, and heat transfer surfaces can be provided to maintain filtration temperature.
- The minimum hold up of filtrate in the equipment
- Reduced workforce & no manual handling of the product
- The Agitator moves clockwise, anticlockwise, up and down. This ensures thorough washing and re-slurring of the cake.
- Toxic and hazardous material can be processed.
- Product purity maintained
- Blending of product possible before discharging
- The product can be washed thoroughly and economically with solvents.
- Complete automation with PLC is available.
- Combining filtration, washing, re-slurry, and drying in one fully enclosed, automated unit permits reduction of capital and operating costs.
- Heat transfer surface can be provided on the vessel wall by providing a Jacket or Limpet Coil. Indirect Heating can be provided on the Filter base and Agitator.
- Large quantities can be processed faster than the conventional systems.
- The number of conventional machines employed for the filtration process is also reduced.