Computer Controlled Drum Cell Filter Deluxe

The Computer Controlled Drum Cell Filter, allows for the study of the filtration of liquids with suspended solids and the observation of the operation of a filter drum, enabling its use to investigate the filtration of multiple solutions with suspended solids and sludges of a wide variety and composition.

ATENG 11689 — Computer Controlled Drum Cell Filter

(for main items)

• With this unit there are several options and possibilities:
• Main items: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
• Optional items: 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10.
• Let us describe first the main items (1 to 5):
• 1PFTC. Unit:
  Anodized aluminum frame.
  The unit includes wheels to facilitate its mobility.
  Main metallic elements made of stainless steel.
  Diagram in the front panel with distribution of the elements similar to the real one.
• Suspension tank, capacity: 80 l.
  Stirrer in the suspension tank.
• Rotating perforated drum:
• Surface: 0.1 m².
• Adjustable number of revolutions: 0.1 – 2.5 rpm.
• Tank of the drum: 20 l.
• Agitator in the drum tank:
• Number of revolutions: 0.3 – 3 rpm.
• Polyethylene tank for filter cake: 10 l.
• Drain tank for air-liquid separation: 70 l.
• Pump to impel the mixture, maximum flow: 160 l/h.
• Computer controlled vacuum pump, max: -0.097 MPa. Unit: ATENG 11689
• Vacuum pump cooling water tank: 45 l.
• Pressure sensor at the water inlet, range: 0 – 1.6 bar.
• Pressure sensor at the vacuum tank, range: -1 – 1 bar.
  Drain valves.
• The complete unit includes as well:
  Advanced Real-Time SCADA.
  Open Control + Multicontrol + Real-Time Control.
  Specialized Control Software based on LabVIEW.
  National Instruments Data Acquisition board (250 KS/s, kilo samples per second).
  Calibration exercises, which are included, teach the user how to calibrate a sensor and the
  importance of checking the accuracy of the sensors before taking measurements.
  Projector and/or electronic whiteboard compatibility allows the unit to be explained and
  demonstrated to an entire class at one time.
  Capable of doing applied research, real industrial simulation, training courses, etc.
  Remote operation and control by the user, as well as remote support from technical
  support, are always included.
  Totally safe, utilizing 4 safety systems (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic & Software).
  Designed and manufactured under several quality standards.
  Optional ICAI software to create, edit and carry out practical exercises, tests, exams,
  calculations, etc. Apart from monitoring user's knowledge and progress reached.
  This unit has been designed for future expansion and integration. A common expansion is
  the Scada-Net (ESN) System which enables multiple students to simultaneously
  operate many units in a network.
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Complete Technical Specifications (for main items)

• DAB. Data Acquisition Board:
  The Data Acquisition board is part of the SCADA system.
  PCI Express Data acquisition board (National Instruments) to be placed in a computer slot. Bus
  PCI Express.
• Analog input:
  Number of channels= 16 single-ended or 8 differential. Resolution=16 bits, 1 in 65536.
• Sampling rate up to: 250 KS/s (kilo samples per second).
• Input range (V)=±10 V. Data transfers=DMA, interrupts, programmed I/0. DMA channels=6.
• Analog output:
  Number of channels=2. Resolution=16 bits, 1 in 65536.
• Maximum output rate up to: 900 KS/s.
• Output range (V)=±10 V. Data transfers=DMA, interrupts, programmed I/0. DAB
• Digital Input/Output:
• Number of channels=24 inputs/outputs. D0 or DI Sample Clock frequency: 0 to 100 MHz.
• Timing: Number of Counter/timers=4. Resolution: Counter/timers: 32 bits.
  The Data Acquisition board model may change at any moment, providing the same or better
  features than those required for the unit.
• 3 PFTC/CCSOF. Computer Control + Data Acquisition + Data Management Software:
  The three softwares are part of the SCADA system.
  Compatible with actual Windows operating systems. Graphic and intuitive simulation of the
  process in screen. Compatible with the industry standards.
  Registration and visualization of all process variables in an automatic and simultaneous way.
  Flexible, open and multicontrol software, developed with actual windows graphic systems,
  acting simultaneously on all process parameters.
  Management, processing, comparison and storage of data.
  Sampling velocity up to 250 KS/s (kilo samples per second).
  Calibration system for the sensors involved in the process.
  It allows the registration of the alarms state and the graphic representation in real time.
  Comparative analysis of the obtained data, after the process and modification of the conditions
  during the process.
  Open software, allowing the teacher to modify texts, instructions. Teacher’s and
  student’s passwords to facilitate the teacher’s control on the student, and allowing the access
  to different work levels. PFTC/CCSOF
  This unit allows the 30 students of the classroom to visualize simultaneously all the results
  and the manipulation of the unit, during the process, by using a projector or an electronic
  whiteboard.
  4 Cables and Accessories, for normal operation.
• 5 Manuals:
• This unit is supplied with 8 manuals: Required services, Assembly and Installation, Interface and
  Control software, Starting-up, Safety, Maintenance, Calibration & Practices manuals.
• References 1 to 5 are the main items: ATENG 11689 + DAB + PFTC/CCSOF + Cables and Accessories + Manuals are included in the minimum
  supply for enabling normal and full operation.
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