TECH NOTES
Spiral Water Technologies Introduces New Filtration System for Biogas Production Spiral Water Technologies, a leader in advanced automatic self-cleaning filtration and separation, has introduced a new wastewater treatment system for the production of biogas. This system, which integrates the company’s proven technology with specialized process flow conditioning, is in use at several dairy farms around the U.S. As part of a multi-stage separation approach, it has been shown to condition feedstocks for higher yield gas production and lower operating expenses (OpEx). Biogas results from decomposition of organic matter in anaerobic conditions. This organic matter comes from various sources, including farm animal waste products such as manure. Spiral Water’s products effectively filter this wastewater stream and also concentrate solids, which can then be converted to fertilizer and sold. Placed before an anaerobic digester, the new Spiral Water system also conditions and optimizes volatile Total Suspended Solids (TSS) and Volatile Suspended Solids (VSS) by breaking down deformable solids and making for a more nutrient-rich feedstock liquor that then goes through the specifically selected micron screens to the digester. Depending on the feedstock, with this system the anaerobic digesters are expected to create 10-30 percent more methane in the same footprint in a shorter digestion cycle time. In addition, because the filters clean mechanically, they also remove non-digestibles from the wastewater stream. By keeping digester tanks cleaner, the filters also help to reduce OpEx. www.spiralwater.com
GESSNER’s Naltex™ Extruded Sleeves GESSNER, a trailblazer in the world of filtration technology, has consistently provided cutting-edge and high-performing solutions for diverse industries. Among their innovations is the Naltex™ extruded sleeves. These sleeves are uniquely engineered components utilized for the outer casing of filter elements. They are crafted from high-performance materials that deliver superior endurance against varying environmental conditions and are available in diameters ranging from 1”-8”. The sleeves’ material exhibits remarkable resilience, promoting the durability and efficiency of the filter elements. The material’s robust nature allows it to resist diverse environmental conditions, making it versatile across numerous applications. They have been widely adopted across various sectors in need of media protection. They have demonstrated their efficiency in industries ranging from food and beverages to industrial applications, ensuring reliable pleat protection. www.gessner-filtration.com
Blueair Introduces Powerful Tabletop Air Purifier – Blue Pure Mini Max Blueair, a global leader in indoor air purification solutions, has introduced the Blue Pure Mini Max, a tabletop air purifier designed to efficiently clean the air in small spaces with minimum noise and energy use. Blueair’s smallest air purifier to date, Blue Pure Mini Max uses proprietary HEPASilent™ technology to deliver maximum filtration with minimum noise for compact spaces by removing at least 99.97% of airborne particles down to 0.1 micron, such as dust, pet dander, pollen and smoke. Its sleek, compact and lightweight design makes it ideal for small spaces, on desktops, nightstands and in nurseries so you can always keep clean air close. www.blueair.com ISSUE 1 2024 FILTNEWS.COM 9
