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Upper PlY (c)
Figore 11.11. Continuous horizontal vacuum filters especially suited
Fittra!e evacuation hole to free settling and draining solids. (a) Principle of the conveyor
belt filter; units may operate up to 0.5 m/sec with a cycle time up to
Cloth reinforcement 10 min and produce cake thicknesses up to 15 cm. (b) Showing the
construction of a grooved rubber belt support for the filter cloth of
the belt filter (Purchm, 1981). (c) Rotating horizontal vacuum
ILbber falter; the unit has readily accessible piping and is amenable to
thorough washing of free draining solids (Dorr-Oliver Inc.).
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