Filter Applications
Peterson Filters Corporation has led the way in developing continuous vacuum filters for applications in many industries. With years of experience and expertise in providing equipment for various filter applications, our continuous vacuum filters have become the industry standard for providing solutions to your solid-liquid separation needs. Our premier, efficient equipment has become prominent in coal mining filter applications where they are used in fine coal preparation circuits for filtering “clean coal” and “refuse” slurries.
In addition to disc filter applications in coal preparation, Peterson provides a wide selection of disc and drum filter designs that can be customized for a number of metallurgical, chemical, food, and sewage type filter applications to enhance your businesses operations. Our product line also includes the “BOOTH” laboratory Pressure Sample Filter for ongoing analysis and control of process slurries. Read more about our “Booth” Filters…
Our equipment is suited for a wide range of filter applications. For more information on specific industries we service, the process, applications, and the typical equipment we use for each, take a look at the chart below. Don’t see your industry? No need to worry! We will work with you to meet your liquid-solid separation problems, no matter the project. From the proposal stage to final installation, it is our goal to focus on your individual needs, as well as provide you with support throughout the entire application process. We also concentrate on adding new design strategies and service improvements to provide you with the very best and most cost effective vacuum filter operation. Contact us to request a quote today!
| Industry | Process | Application | Typical Equipment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coal Processing | Fine Clean Coal | Metallurgical or Steam Grade Coal | Disc Filter, 8'-10" to 12'-6" diam. |
| Coal Processing | Refuse | Waste or Low-BTU Coal Products | Disc Filter, 8'-10" to 12'-6" diam. |
| Coal Processing | Pond Reclamation | Clean Coal or Low-BTU Coal Products | Disc Filter, 8'-10" diam. |
| Metallurgical Processing | Concentrates | Iron Ore, Gold, Silver, Copper, Lead, Zinc, Molybdenum, Chromium | Disc Filter, 8'-10" to 10'-6" diam. or Drum Filter |
| Metallurgical Processing | Tailings | Paste Backfill, Pond Reduction | Disc Filter, 8'-10" to 10'-6" diam. |
| Metallurgical Processing | Small-to-Medium Scale Process | Iron Ore, Gold, Silver, Copper, Lead, Zinc, Molybdenum, Chromium, Tailings | Disc Filter, 4'-6" diam. "Pocket Filter" |
| Steel | Sludge | Blast Furnace Sludge | Drum Filter, 6' to 10' diam. |
| Mineral Processing | Various | Potash, Wollastonite, Gypsum | Disc Filter, 4'-6" to 12'-6" diam. |
| Chemicals | Precipitates | Sodium Bi-Carbonate, Calcium Carbonate, Alumina | Disc or Drum Filters |
| Food & Beverage | Various | Sugar, Vinegar, Yeast | Drum Filters, Pre-coat Drum Filters |
| Pulp & Paper | Various | Green Liquor, Waste Streams | Pre-coat Drum Filters |