Filterability Index Unit

The Filterability Index Unit, is a unit for demonstrating the filtering process through a porous media. It enables a water quality test to be made on a suspension to be filtered through sand or similar granular media.

ATENG 11641 — Filterability Index Unit

Bench-top unit.

Anodized aluminum frame and panels made of painted steel.

Main metallic elements made of stainless steel.

Diagram in the front panel with distribution of the elements similar to the real one.

Feeding tank of 1 l capacity.

• Filtration unit, with porous bed filter, removable:
• Height of the filter: 70 mm.
• Test filter cell diameter: 44 mm.
  The filter unit can be dismounted to change the sand.
  A regulation valve controls the flow, which is observed on a flow meter.
• Water flow meter, range: 0.07 - 0.55 l/min.
• Differential manometer of 500 mm, to measure the head loss.
  ATENG 11641 detail
  Corrosion-resistant materials are used.
  The elements and tubing connections of this unit are transparent so that the operation can be observed and air bubbles avoided.
• Accessories included with the unit:
  Thermometer, with range from -10 °C to 110 °C.
  Stopwatch.
  1 l graduated test tube.
  0.6 l glass beaker to collect filtrate.
  Air pump for purging the manometer.