Monasand® Sand filter
Monasand® Sand filter - Continuous sand filter
The continuous backwash sand filter MONASAND® provides a continuous filtrate production, without requiring periodic stops for sand cleaning. It ensures highquality liquid/solid separation by efficiently removing suspended fine particles. Additionally, it distinguishes itself with low water and energy consumption. It has a cylindrical-conical shape with a deep bed.
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Components
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Inlet Effluent
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Clear Water
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Filtrated Effluent
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Sand Bed
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Drain
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Filter Reject
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Cleaning Box
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Isolation Box
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Air-lit
Advantages
- Operation and continuous washing
- Excellent filtration efficiency
- Easy maintenance
- Adjustable washing flow
- Very low energy consumption
- Easy installation
Main applications
- Industrial water recycling
- Phosphorous removal
- Biofiltration
- Chemical processing
- Paper industry
- Drinking water production
- Process water production
- Tertiary treatment
Technical data
Model | Filtration area (m2) | Diameter (m) | Nominal Flow (m3/h) | Air Consumption (Nm3/h 4 à 5 bar) | Wash water flow |
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MDS 07 | 0.70 | 0.95 | 5 to 10 | 1.5 | 3 to 12 % |
MDS 15 | 1.60 | 1.45 | 10 to 20 | 2 | |
MDS 30 | 2.90 | 1.95 | 15 to 40 | 4 to 5.5 | |
MDS 40 | 3.90 | 2.25 | 30 to 50 | 6 to 8 | |
MDS 50 | 5.10 | 2.55 | 40 to 75 | 8 to 12 | |
MDS 30 GC/cell | 2.90 - 4.25 | - | 30 to 40 | 4 to 7 | |
MDS 40 GC/cell | 4.25 - 5.75 | - | 40 to 65 | 6 to 10 | |
MDS 50 GC/cell | 5.25 - 6.75 | - | 50 to 85 | 8 to 12 |