The GUNT Drum Cell Filter Trainer demonstrates continuous separation of solids from suspensions using a rotating drum with vacuum-assisted filtration. The suspension, typically diatomite and water, is prepared in a suspension unit and conveyed by pump into the filter’s suspension tank. A stirrer keeps solids suspended, while part of the perforated drum, covered with filter cloth, rotates through the suspension. The drum is divided into cells connected to a vacuum line via a hollow shaft, drawing filtrate through the cloth into a vacuum collector tank. A filter cake forms on the immersed drum surface, which is then drained by vacuum and removed by a scraper or compressed air into a collector tank. Flow rate, suspension tank level, vacuum pressure, and drum rotation speed are all adjustable for process control.
Product Features
- Continuous solid separation from suspensions using drum cell filter technology
- Suspension of diatomite and water prepared and pumped into suspension tank
- Stirrer maintains solids in suspension during filtration process
- Rotating perforated drum covered with filter cloth divided into vacuum-connected cells
- Vacuum line draws filtrate through cloth into collector tank under vacuum
- Filter cake forms on drum surface and grows with rotation
- Filter cake drained by vacuum and removed by scraper or compressed air
- Adjustable suspension flow rate on suspension unit
- Suspension tank level adjustable via overflow control
- Manometer indicates applied negative pressure on vacuum tank
- Drum rotation speed infinitely variable for process optimization
- Requires external compressed air and vacuum supply for operation
Benefits
- Realistic hands-on demonstration of vacuum-assisted continuous filtration
- Adjustable parameters allow study of filtration efficiency and cake formation
- Visualizes interaction between suspension flow, vacuum, and filtration performance
- Ideal for chemical, mechanical, and process engineering education
- Supports training in operation and control of industrial filtration equipment
Why Choose the GUNT Drum Cell Filter Trainer?
The GUNT Drum Cell Filter Trainer provides a comprehensive system for exploring continuous solid-liquid separation processes using vacuum filtration. Its adjustable controls and realistic operation make it an essential tool for education and training in filtration technology and process optimization.
