NICKEL FOAM OIL MIST FILTER STAINLESS STEEL FRAME ACID-RESISTANTRESEARCH GRADE MATERIAL
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Manufacturer: Atomfair LLC
Brand: ATOMFAIR®
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Clean the filter when pressure drop reaches 150 Pa or visible grease accumulation exceeds 50% of the frontal area. Use only heated alkaline detergent baths at pH 10–12 and 60–80°C for cleaning; avoid concentrated strong acids below pH 2.
- Pressure Drop Monitoring: Clean the filter when the pressure drop across the plate reaches 150 Pa or when visible grease accumulation exceeds 50% of the frontal area.
- Cleaning Solution Parameters: Immerse the filter in a heated alkaline detergent bath at pH 10–12 and 60–80°C for 15–30 minutes during cleaning.
- Prohibited Cleaning Agents: Do not use concentrated strong acids with pH below 2 for routine cleaning, despite the inherent acid-alkali resistance of the nickel material.
- Drainage Hole Maintenance: Ensure the corner leak holes remain unobstructed to maintain proper gravity drainage of collected oil.
- Drying Requirement: Allow the filter to dry completely before reinstallation to prevent moisture-related issues.
Clean the filter when pressure drop reaches 150 Pa or grease accumulation exceeds 50% of the frontal area. Follow the step-by-step cleaning procedure to restore filtration efficiency.
Required Equipment: Alkaline detergent bath (pH 10–12, 60–80°C), Potable water for rinsing
- Inspect filter condition
Measure the pressure drop across the filter plate or visually inspect grease accumulation to determine if cleaning is needed. - Prepare cleaning bath
Heat an alkaline detergent solution to 60–80°C and adjust the pH to 10–12. - Immerse filter
Submerge the filter in the heated detergent bath for 15–30 minutes to dissolve accumulated grease and oil. - Rinse thoroughly
Remove the filter from the bath and rinse with potable water until all detergent residue is removed. - Check drainage holes
Verify that the corner leak holes are free of obstructions to allow proper gravity drainage. - Dry completely
Allow the filter to air dry completely or use a low-temperature oven before reinstallation.
At what pressure drop or grease accumulation level should the nickel foam oil mist filter be cleaned to maintain optimal coalescing efficiency?
The filter should be cleaned when the pressure drop across the plate reaches 150 Pa or when visible grease accumulation exceeds 50% of the frontal area. This threshold ensures that the inertial impaction and coalescence mechanism remains effective without excessive airflow resistance or saturation of the nickel foam core.
Can the stainless steel frame nickel foam oil mist filter be cleaned with concentrated strong acids despite its acid-alkali resistance?
No, routine cleaning should not use concentrated strong acids (pH < 2) even though the nickel foam and stainless steel frame are acid-alkali resistant. The recommended cleaning process uses a heated alkaline detergent bath at pH 10–12, 60–80°C, for 15–30 minutes, followed by a thorough potable water rinse, to avoid damaging the material over repeated cycles.
What is the recommended cleaning procedure for the reusable nickel foam oil mist filter to ensure long service life?
Immerse the filter in a heated alkaline detergent bath (pH 10–12) at 60–80°C for 15–30 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with potable water. Ensure the corner leak holes remain unobstructed for proper gravity drainage, and allow the filter to dry completely before reinstallation. This washable and reusable design avoids the need for disposable media replacement.
This plate-type nickel foam oil mist filter uses a reticulated nickel foam core within a stainless steel frame to achieve high-efficiency inertial impaction coalescence. Its acid-alkali resistance and washable design support reuse, but sustained performance requires periodic cleaning under controlled pH and temperature conditions.
Positive
- Irregular pore geometry for high separation: The stochastic reticulated nickel foam structure increases oil droplet collision frequency, achieving superior coalescing efficiency across a wide droplet size distribution compared to conventional mesh or baffle filters.
- Robust acid-alkali resistance: The all-metal nickel foam and stainless steel frame withstand corrosive exhaust condensates and aggressive alkaline cleaning agents without structural degradation, enabling extended service life.
Trade-offs
- Requires periodic cleaning: Optimal oil mist filtration efficiency is maintained only when the filter is cleaned at a pressure drop of 150 Pa or when visible grease accumulation exceeds 50% of the frontal area, introducing a routine maintenance schedule.
- Cleaning requires controlled conditions: Effective cleaning demands immersion in a heated alkaline detergent bath (pH 10–12 at 60–80°C) for 15–30 minutes; concentrated strong acids (pH < 2) must be avoided, and the filter must be dried completely before reinstallation.
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