Filter monitoring is a core task of differential pressure gauges ? the differential pressure increases as soon as the filter becomes clogged. The measuring instruments thus signal when the filter should be cleaned or replaced. The efficiency of this type of solution could be illustrated by the exemplory case of WIKA pressure gauges of the DELTA-line series in water treatment.
With microswitch and operating display ? the WIKA model DPGS40 differential pressure gauge enables safe filter monitoring.
In the water industry, reverse osmosis is a widely used process to split up water from unwanted substances. The corresponding filtration systems work with semi-permeable membranes.
For filter monitoring, an international solution provider for the treating drinking, industrial and wastewater uses WIKA model DPGS40 differential pressure gauges in its plants in Germany. The instrument measures the pressure on both sides of the membrane.
Timely intervention at the filter
As well as the on-site display of the differential pressure, the pressure gauge comes with an integrated microswitch. This sends a warning signal to the control centre whenever a defined limit value is reached. This permits the operator to arrange for timely cleaning or replacement of the filter. Due to its mechanical measuring principle, the filter monitoring also functions reliably in case of a power failure.
Continuous monitoring
Prompt intervention at the filter is necessary for two reasons. Firstly: It prevents possible contamination of the water. Secondly: The operator saves energy by using continuous filter monitoring. The more fouled a filter is, the harder the pump has to work for the required media flow.
Integrated working pressure indication
The customer find the DELTA-line pressure gauge for filter monitoring for yet another reason ? due to the integrated working pressure indication. These details is important to the plant manager because it allows him to draw conclusions concerning the respective pump performance. To obtain this information minus the two-in-one solution, he’d otherwise have had to create yet another measuring location.
Further measuring requirements
Besides filter monitoring, the differential pressure gauges of the DELTA-line series are suitable for tasks in level and flow measurement. In different versions, they cover a variety of applications. DPGx instruments can be found with analogue signal output and up to two microswitches. All have ATEX approval. There is also a variant with SIL certification and DNV-GL approval for marine applications.
Note
An overview of most instruments in the DELTA-line series can be found in our flyer. Further Happiness are available in the pressure gauge and contact pressure gauge product lines on the WIKA website. When you have any questions, your contact will gladly assist you to.
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