A filter (20) configured to separate the solid components and the liquid components from a slurry. The filter (20) includes a plurality of filter plate assemblies (46) that cooperate to define a plurality of filter chambers (70), each defining a perimeter (96) having an open section (98) when the filter plates (68) are in a closed position relative to one another. Each filter plate assembly (46) includes a closure (104) configured to close the open section (98). Preferably, the closures (104) are movable to an open position to permit a particulate cake to be removed from the filter chambers (70) without separating the filter plates (68).

A filter (20) configured to separate the solid components and the liquid components from a slurry. The filter (20) includes a plurality of filter plate assemblies (46) that cooperate to define a plurality of filter chambers (70), each defining a perimeter (96) having an open section (98) when the filter plates (68) are in a closed position relative to one another. Each filter plate assembly (46) includes a closure (104) configured to close the open section (98). Preferably, the closures (104) are movable to an open position to permit a particulate cake to be removed from the filter chambers (70) without separating the filter plates (68).

Various embodiments of a filter (31 38, 42) are disclosed. According to some embodiments, filter (31, 38, 42) may have a frame (34) and washing means operatively coupled to the frame (34) which is configured to wash one or more filter cloths simultaneously, the filter cloths being attached to a respective number of filter plate assemblies (13) which are supported by the frame (34). The washing means may comprise a laterally traversing washer mechanism, the laterally traversing washer mechanism being configured to move (8) along a lateral axis (35) of the filter (31, 38, 42) from a first side of the one or more filter cloths to a second side of the one or more filter cloths. In some embodiments, the washing means may be operatively coupled to the frame (34) via a track (3) and a washer carriage (1) on the track (3). In some embodiments, the washer carriage may be further provided with means, for example, to simultaneously shake one or more filter plate assemblies (13), without limitation. Methods of filtering slurry comprising the steps of moving (8) a laterally traversing washer mechanism in a direction along a lateral axis (35) of a filter (31, 38, 42); rotating at least one spray bar (2); and providing wash water to the at least one spray bar (2) are further disclosed.

A filter (20) configured to separate the solid components and the liquid components from a slurry. The filter (20) includes a plurality of filter plate assemblies (46) that cooperate to define a plurality of filter chambers (70), each defining a perimeter (96) having an open section (98) when the filter plates (68) are in a closed position relative to one another. Each filter plate assembly (46) includes a closure (104) configured to close the open section (98). Preferably, the closures (104) are movable to an open position to permit a particulate cake to be removed from the filter chambers (70) without separating the filter plates (68).

A filter (20) configured to separate the solid components and the liquid components from a slurry. The filter (20) includes a plurality of filter plate assemblies (46) that cooperate to define a plurality of filter chambers (70), each defining a perimeter (96) having an open section (98) when the filter plates (68) are in a closed position relative to one another. Each filter plate assembly (46) includes a closure (104) configured to close the open section (98). Preferably, the closures (104) are movable to an open position to permit a particulate cake to be removed from the filter chambers (70) without separating the filter plates (68).

A particle separator for the separation of solid particles out of a flowing fluid, the input mass flow, which is characterized in that a particle chamber for concentrating the solid particles to be separated is disposed in the flow path of the input mass flow and that at least one region of the wall of the particle chamber is implemented as a filter element through which a primary mass flow of the fluid can flow and that, additionally, at least one bypass opening is disposed in the wall of the particle chamber for the through-flow of the fluid with a secondary mass flow at higher filtration resistance.

A plate detection apparatus for a filter press comprises a base, a detection device having sensors configured to detect adjacent open plates of the filter press when open. The detection device is coupled to the base, is movable with respect to the base into and out of an extended state, and is resiliently biased to adopt the extended state. The detection device engages with the plates under resilient bias, which steadies the plates as well as enabling the detection device to accommodate variations in the plates, all of which facilitates their detection by the detection device.

A horizontal filter press (100) is provided with a track (105) and a plurality of filter plate assemblies (101) supported by side bars (104). A washer carriage (2), which is movably supported on the track (105), includes a washer unit (1) for washing the filter plate assemblies (101). The washer unit (1) may include a wash water manifold (11) having a first outlet (13) for feeding wash water to a first spindle (19) and a second outlet (14) for feeding wash water to a second spindle (19). Each of the spindles (19) may include a reel (20) for spooling a flexible hose (23) thereon, and they are each configured to be rotated with respect to the washer carriage (2). A first end of a spray bar (25) fluidly communicates with a first flexible hose (23) supported by a reel (20) on the first spindle (19).

A solid-liquid separation system having a filter cylinder, a filter cloth laying assembly, an assembly for carrying and moving the filter cylinder, a squeezing assembly, and an assembly for laying a filter cloth, unloading materials and rolling up a filter cloth. The assembly for carrying and moving the filter cylinder is located below the filtering cylinder and includes a working position A and a working position B, and the squeezing assembly is located above the filtering cylinder at the working position B. The filter cloth laying assembly includes a laying and folding component and a dispensing component, and the dispensing component is located above the filter cylinder. The laying and folding component is used for laying a filter cloth in the filter cylinder, and the dispensing component is used for spraying downward materials to be treated onto the filter cloth.

A method of cleaning a filter cloth of a filter press including a first cleaning nozzle and a second cleaning nozzle which jet cleaning liquid from positions upper right and left of the filter cloth toward respective diagonal corners of the filter cloth, the method including: jetting the cleaning liquid from only the first cleaning nozzle; and jetting the cleaning liquid from only the second cleaning nozzle.