Lab Analysis Capabilities
The Ronningen-Petter Application Development Lab is a resource that can be utilized to gain a better understanding of new and challenging filtration applications.
The lab has the capability to analyze customer-submitted samples with the goal of characterizing the process liquids for total suspended solids and particle size distribution. This information can aid in filter media selection and system sizing.
We have recently announced the Process Simulation Cell, a benchtop test method that can be used to estimate application performance of backwashing and bag/cartridge filter systems, using a small quantity of customer supplied sample.
The Process Simulation Cell is a compact, portable unit which can be operated either as an external backwashing filter or as a removable media filter. It is fully instrumented and and works in conjunction with a flow-calibrated pump. This system provides a fully controlled test environment in which filter media can be evaluated under process conditions similar to those of actual customer applications.
Besides providing media performance data, the Process Simulation Cell can estimate basic system performance information, such as cycle time, backwash system effectiveness and flux-rate optimization.
The sample quantity needed by the Process Simulation Cell is typically 5 - 10 gallons provided by the customer.
The Process Simulation Cell is capable of handling temperatures of up to 180° F and can analyze non-hazardous liquid samples of low-viscosity consistency (water, alcohol, and oil-based).
A sample submission form can be downloaded here, which provides instructions on how to collect proper samples, document them and ship them to our laboratory. This form is required before any lab testing will be performed. Please contact us to discuss sample quantities required for analysis.
If you would like to have one of your applications analyzed by our new Process Simulator to determine if an alternate filtration process would work for you, please
contact us, and we will respond to you within 24-hours.
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