Paradigm Change – New Approaches in Filtration & Pre-Filtration Improves Sustainability and Profitability Jim Phene Business Development Director
40 Years of LAKOS
Pair of Dimes - Paradigm
Paradigm – Frame of Reference
Frame of Reference – Self-Imposed Limits
Open Mind The Mind is like a parachute…it only works when it is open!
Presentation Take-Aways Sustainability Reliability Best Interest of the End User
Entropy The tendency of a system to move from order to disorder….
Entropy in Action The tendency of a system to move from order to disorder….
Barrier Filtration Barrier Filtration - Screens
Issues with Barrier Filters – Bags & Screens Bag/Screen Failures Misleading Flow Rate Variation Change Frequently Filtration not available during change out
Issues with Sand Media – Cooling Water Applications Significant Water Loss Loss of Filtration During Back Flush Infiltration of Media Surface Sealing Maintenance Space in large applications
LAKOS Separator
No moving parts to wear out No screen or filter element to plug/fill No maintenance required (backwashing+) No water loss Low / steady pressure loss Continuous / uninterrupted operation LAKOS Separator Benefits Centrifugal Filtration – Separators
Separator Demo Separator
Typical Applications Full Stream or Inline of Full Flow Side Stream or % of Full Flow Basin or Sump Sweeping Inlet Water Pre-Filtration
Technique: Full Stream
Typical Applications – Full Stream
Typical Applications – Pre-Filtration
Typical Applications – Heat Exchanger
Inlet Water Filtration - Seawater
KORI Nuclear Power Corporation- K1 & K2-KOREA
Technique: Side Stream
90% of.35, 1, 5, & 10 Micron
Technique: Basin Cleaning
Basin Sweeping
Entropy in Action The tendency of a system to move from order to disorder….
Real World Economics AB Ton Cooling Tower Retrofit with Basin Cleaning
INDEPENDENT TEST RESULTS
Real World Economics AB Ton Cooling Tower Retrofit with Basin Cleaning
ROI and Rule of 72 Saved: $46,481 LAKOS Cost: $75,000 Payback: ($75,000/$46,481) X 12 Months equals months months/(12 months/year) = 1.61 years (72/1.61) * 100 = % ROI
Value of Filtration Energy savings: 8-10% Maintenance savings: 60-90% Water savings: 5-10% Chemical savings: 5-15% Maintain Efficiency Extend Component Life Improve Productivity
Presentation Take-Aways Sustainability Reliability Best Interest of the End User
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