FILTRATION SOLUTIONS FOR

THE MINERALS INDUSTRY

Tetratex ePTFE Membrane Filter Media:

Optimizes filter performance
Increases bag life and production rates
Reduces downtime

FILTRATION CHALLENGES

Reducing energy consumption and environmental emissions are two of the greatest challenges facing
the minerals industry today. Donaldson Membranes Tetratex ePTFE filter media can help overcome
these challenges.
Tetratex filter media can enhance the performance of your fabric filter by utilizing surface filtration
technology as opposed to traditional depth filtration methods.

The benefits of
Reduced Energy Consumption

Significant savings in power consumption can be

achieved by maintaining required airflow at a reduced
filter DP. Surface filtration principles inhibit particle
migration resulting in increased cleaning efficiency.

Reduced Emissions

Near-zero emissions can be achieved due to the

microporous structure of the membrane. Particulate is collected on the surface, reducing environmental emissions within regulatory limits.

Production Savings

Increased system airflow can be achieved through

reduced filter pressure drop, significantly reducing
the cost per BTU of product.

Reduced Downtime

Excellent cake release capability and low cake

formation allows for reduced cleaning and less
mechanical stresses. This helps to prolong bag life
and reduce bag changes.

TETRATEX IN ACTION

TETRATEX INCREASES PRODUCTIVITY BY 300 TPD

Improvements after the installation of the Tetratex Acid Resistant Woven Fibreglass fabric filter bags
to the kiln were significant;

Results after 4 weeks

Flow rate increased by 25%
Particulate emission were kept below 20 mg/Nm3
Air to cloth ratio increased by 69%
Productivity increased by 300 TPD
Bag life increased 5x

TETRATEX IMPROVES AIRFLOW RATE TO 179,500m3/h

The employment of Donaldson Membranes Tetratex Polyester has substantially increased the
airflow handling capability of the baghouse serving a difficult cement finish mill;

Results after 4 weeks

Flow rate increased to179,500m3/h

Differential pressure decreased by 34%
Cleaning pressure reduced to 5 bar resulting in lower energy consumption and fewer cleaning cycles
The plant manager was impressed with the results

OPERATIONAL SAVINGS
The use of Tetratex media could significantly reduce the cost per
ton of product and increase mill capacity. Membrane filter media
has a lower pressure drop than conventional media which results
in less energy being utilized.

INCREASE
Airflow
Filter bag life
Product collection
Ability to handle sticky/moist
dust

DECREASE
Particulate emissions
Baghouse pressure drop
Cleaning regime
Maintenance costs
Element changes

APPLICATIONS
Tetratex ePTFE membranes are used in many parts of the minerals manufacturing process, giving
improved airflow and throughput, which translates into increased production rates. The optimization of
mill efficiencies and the elimination of production bottlenecks can provide increased production output.

RAW MILLS - KILNS - COAL PREPS - ALKALI BYPASS - CLINKER COOLER - FINISH MILLS
Ambient/
Low Temperature

Typical Media

Venting/Conveying

Polyester

Kilns

Fibreglass

Raw Mills

Polyester

Clinker Coolers

Fibreglass

High Temperature

Homopolymer Acrylic
Coal Prep Plants

Antistatic Polyester

Aramid
Alkali Bypass

Homopolymer Acrylic
Finish Mills

Typical Media

Aramid
Fibreglass

Polyester
Homopolymer Acrylic

IN PARTNERSHIP
Donaldson Membranes is a global ePTFE filter media manufacturer with a 30 year proven track record
in quality manufacturing. Donaldsons experience is vital with the future uncertainty of emission
regulations and its impact on your business.
Donaldson offers a thorough and educated evaluation of your system
process to determine the most suitable filter media solution. We
work closely with our partners to provide comprehensive technical
expertise. Our experience in innovative design, manufacturing,
filtration knowledge and technical support will help you and your
organization to succeed.
We believe in partnering with our customers to provide filtration
solutions that offer added value. Our global presence with worldwide
sales and manufacturing locations allows Donaldson to reach the international market place with both
application support and supply chain.

For further information please contact:

Europe
Donaldson Filter Components Ltd
Oslo Road, Sutton Fields Estate
Hull, HU7 0YN
Tel: +44 1482 835213
membranes-europe@donaldson.com

America
Donaldson Membranes
85 Railroad Drive
Ivyland, PA 18974
Tel: +01 215-396-8349
membranes-usa@donaldson.com

Southeast Asia
Donaldson Membranes
No. 3 Changi Business Park Vista #02-00
Singapore 486051
Tel: +65 6349 8168
membranes.asia@donaldson.com

www.donaldsonmembranes.com

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