Food & Bev High Capacity PES Capsules0 pages
FCWPS Capsule Filters
High Capacity PES Membrane
Applications
Wine
Process Water
Beer
Clean in Place Solutions
Juices
Aseptically Packaged Liquids
Bottled Water
FCWPS capsule filters are hydrophilic and manufactured with
high capacity polyethersulfone (PES) membrane. The proprietary
membrane casting process creates a thick membrane with high
contaminant holding capacity, excellent retention characteristics
and high flow rates.
E
xcellent flow rates with excellent retention
characteristics
Remove organic contaminants from wine, beer, bottled
water
High capacity PES membrane is particularly suited for the
filtration of products that contain elements that can adsorb to
media, such as flavor elements and proteins. The lower binding
characteristics of PES avoid adsorption and make it a good choice
for filtration of beer and wine.
P
rotect processes by removing organic contaminants
from water, CIP solutions
Low product adsorption to preserve flavor
FCWPS Capsule Filters - Filtration Area
Capsule Length
Media
High Capacity PES
Membrane
2”
5”
0.9 ft (836cm )
2
2
10”
3.0 ft (2788cm )
2
20”
6.0 ft (5574cm )
2
2
2
30”
12.0 ft (11148cm )
2
2
18.0 ft (16722cm2)
2
Flow Rate / Filtration Area
The following table represents typical water flow at a one psi (69 mbar) pressure differential across a single 2 inch capsule with 1.0 ft²
(930 cm²) of media with 1/2” FNPT ports. The test fluid is water at ambient temperature. Higher pressure drops are acceptable, but as
flows increase the pressure drop of the housing becomes more apparent.
0.22 μm
0.45 μm
0.65 μm
1.2 μm
GPM
0.18
0.21
0.68
1.05
LPM
0.68
0.79
2.57
3.97
Pore Size
* For approximate flow rates for 5” through 30” capsules, refer to the appropriate cartridge data sheet
Construction Materials
Maximum Operating Parameters
Housing
Polypropylene
Liquid Operational Pressure
80 psi (5.5 bar) at 20 °C (68 °F)
Filtration Media
High Capacity Polyethersulfone (PES)
Membrane
Gases Operational Pressure
60 psi (4.1 bar) at 20 °C (68 °F)
Operating Temperature
Media Support
Polypropylene
43 °C (110 °F) at 30 psi
(2.1 bar) in water
End Caps
Polypropylene
Forward Differential Pressure 50 psid (3.4 bard) at 20 °C (68 °F)
Center Core
Polypropylene
Reverse Differential Pressure
40 psid (2.7 bard) at 20 °C (68 °F)
Outer Support Cage
Polypropylene
35 psid (2.4 bard)
Sealing Method
Thermal Bonding
Recommended Changeout
Pressure
Food and Beverage Grade
FCWPS capsules are used to remove organic and other
contamination in the critical clarification and filling filtration
processes for wine, beer, bottled water and aseptically packaged
products. FCWPS capsules also see service in removing organic
and other contaminants from process water and clean in place
solutions used in piping and other systems.