We have recently installed a "Lakos" type filter into our cooling water system and it is being incredibly temperamental. It varies from collecting virtually nothing for days, to the far more in just an hour. We are looking at getting an ultrasound flow meter to measure the internal flow, but...
Thanks Sean, Automated backflushing is looking good at the moment. We're installing a filter to remover the silt and other fines - seems to be cost effective. Have you considered one?
Sorry, I probably wasn't specific enough (new to all this).
Most of the problems are resulting from debris in the make-up water taken from a river. It is finding its way through the pumps into the exchangers.
We currently have two screens in series before the pumps, but materials are still...
I am looking at ways of improving the current method of screening cooling water. We are having problems with fouling of heat exchangers due to the make-up water.
I was wondering if anyone could let me know what they have seen, used or can recommend. Really, any help would be incredibly useful...
