Larox Filters Provides the Optimal Solution for Recovery of Magnesium Hydroxide from Naturally Occurring Brine Solutions
06 February 2008 14:00
Larox offers a superior solution for the recovery of Magnesium (as Magnesium Hydroxide) from naturally occurring brine solutions producing a filter cake of magnesium hydroxide with around 100 ppm chlorides and a filtrate containing 20 ppm suspended solids, thereby ensuring essentially 100% recovery of the precipitated magnesium hydroxide.
The combination of the Larox "C" Series Automatic Pressure Filter together with a Scheibler "A" Series Polishing Filter provides a superior solution for the recovery of Magnesium Hydroxide from naturally occurring brine solutions from processes using a thickener/clarifier for the hydroxide recovery.
The "C" Series Automatic Pressure Filter is operated with cake washing to reduce the residual Cl- levels in the filter cake to 100 parts per million, while at the same time the Scheibler "A " Series Polishing filter can produce a clarified filtrate containing 20 parts per million solids in the exiting stream. The solids discharge from the polishing filter is in the form of a sludge that goes back into the feedwell of the thickener, effectively ensuring 100% recovery of the precipitated Magnesium Hydroxide.
The same configuration can be used for any process around a thickener/settler or clarifier where the solids need to be isolated and a very clear filtrate is required.
Larox 'C' Series advantages
- Superior washing with reduced wash water
- Fully automatic operation ensures lower operating costs
- Drier filter cake reduces downstream costs
Scheibler "A" Series advantages
- No moving parts
- Cleaner filtrate – as low as 10 – 20 ppm
- Pre-coat or body feed not required
- Short cleaning/discharge cycle recycles back to thickener
- Very low energy usage - low pressure feed only
The Larox 'C' Series filters, the Scheibler polishing filter and the full range of Larox products are fully supported by the Larox Service group, the most comprehensive and experienced network in the industry, covering the world with operations in over 40 countries and providing reliable support throughout the entire lifecycle of the product.
Larox is committed to helping its clients meet the following goals:
- Reduced lifetime production costs – especially energy based costs
- Improved product quality, value and consistency
- Improved safety, health and environmental performance
- Improved yield and productivity
For more information on this company:
Larox Corporation - Industry Applications for Larox Solid / Liquid Separation Solutions
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