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Bag Filter Flow Rate

This document provides a conversion chart to determine flow rate through a filter bag based on viscosity and bag micron rating. It includes notes on adjusting the flow rate for different pressure drops or bag sizes. Conversion factors are given for various viscosity measurement units and bag sizes. Surface areas are provided for the standard bag sizes.

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Bag Filter Flow Rate

This document provides a conversion chart to determine flow rate through a filter bag based on viscosity and bag micron rating. It includes notes on adjusting the flow rate for different pressure drops or bag sizes. Conversion factors are given for various viscosity measurement units and bag sizes. Surface areas are provided for the standard bag sizes.

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Filter Bag Viscosity – Flow Rate Conversion Chart

To Use Chart
1 Select micron rated bag at the bottom of the chart.
2 Follow the corresponding vertical line up until it
intersects the selected viscosity in centipose.
3 Cross at right angle to the left hand ordinate, which
will indicate the flow rate at 1 PSI pressure drop.

Notes:
A For greater than 1 PSI ∆P simply multiply the
resultant GPM times PSI desired to obtain flow - or -
divide desired flow by the resultant flow to obtain
∆P.
B For #2 size filter bag and for extended life filter bag
multiply results by a factor of 1.88.
C For #3 size filter bag divide results by a factor of
3.48.
D For #4 size filter bag divide results by a factor of
1.99.
E For bags with covers, reduce results by 25%.

Conversion Formula*
(viscosity) (factor) (sp.gr.) = absolute viscosity
5.62 (centipoises)

*The conversion formula is approximately valid when


the numerator is greater than 250. For other values
consult appropriate Chemical Handbook.

Viscosity Units at 70 Degrees FFactor


Demmier #1 ...............................14.6
Demmier #10 .............................146.0
Engler ........................................34.5
Ford Cup #.................................17.4
MacMichael ...............................1.92
Parlin Cup #2.............................187.0
Redwood Admirality...................10.87
Redwood Standard......................1.095
Saybolt Furol..............................10.0
Saybolt Seconds Universal..........1.0
Stormer ........................approx. 13
To convert gallons per minute (gpm) to litres per
minute, multiply by 3.785.

Code for Filter Media:


P = Polypropylene/Polyester Felts
N = Nylon Felts
W = Woven Mesh

Note: (1) No. 1 size filter bag not to exceed 80 gpm.


(2) Where centipose lines run off at 80 gpm, the
differential pressure is less than 1 psi.

Filter Bag Surface Area:


Size 1 2.33 sq ft
Size 2 4.37 sq ft
Size 3 0.67 sq ft
Size 4 1.17 sq ft

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