Cartridge Filter

Mit Water supplies cartridge filter housings and elements for final particulate protection of reverse osmosis and nanofiltration membrane systems. Cartridge filters are the last line of defence before high-pressure membrane treatment, capturing any fine particulates that may have passed through upstream pre-treatment.

Working Principle

Water flows from the outside to the inside of pleated or melt-blown filter cartridges housed in a stainless steel pressure vessel. Particles larger than the rated pore size (typically 5 micron) are retained on the outer surface. As differential pressure across the cartridges increases, the cartridges are replaced. Cartridge filters serve as guard filters to protect downstream RO membranes from particulate damage and fouling.

System Features

Our cartridge filter systems include SS304 or SS316L housings designed to accommodate standard 2.5-inch or 4.5-inch diameter cartridges in lengths from 10 to 40 inches. Multiple cartridges are installed in a single housing. The housing includes inlet/outlet connections, vent and drain ports, and differential pressure gauges.