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Paradigm Change – New Approaches in Filtration & Pre-Filtration Improves Sustainability and Profitability. Jim Phene Business Development Director. 40 Years of LAKOS. Pair of Dimes - Paradigm. Paradigm – Frame of Reference. Frame of Reference – Self-Imposed Limits. Open Mind.
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Paradigm Change – New Approaches in Filtration & Pre-Filtration Improves Sustainability and Profitability Jim Phene Business Development Director
Open Mind The Mind is like a parachute…it only works when it is open!
Presentation Take-Aways • Sustainability • Reliability • Best Interest of the End User
Entropy The tendency of a system to move from order to disorder….
Entropy in Action The tendency of a system to move from order to disorder….
Barrier Filtration Barrier Filtration - Screens
Issues with Barrier Filters – Bags & Screens • Bag/Screen Failures Misleading • Flow Rate Variation • Change Frequently • Filtration not available during change out
Issues with Sand Media – Cooling Water Applications Significant Water Loss Loss of Filtration During Back Flush Infiltration of Media Surface Sealing Maintenance Space in large applications
LAKOS Separator Benefits Centrifugal Filtration – Separators No moving parts to wear out No screen or filter element to plug/fill No maintenance required (backwashing+) No water loss Low / steady pressure loss Continuous / uninterrupted operation
Typical Applications • Full Stream or Inline of Full Flow • Side Stream or % of Full Flow • Basin or Sump Sweeping • Inlet Water • Pre-Filtration
Technique: Side Stream 90% of .35, 1, 5, & 10 Micron
Entropy in Action The tendency of a system to move from order to disorder….
Real World EconomicsAB-206 1540 Ton Cooling Tower Retrofit with Basin Cleaning
Real World EconomicsAB-206 1540 Ton Cooling Tower Retrofit with Basin Cleaning
ROI and Rule of 72 • Saved: $46,481 • LAKOS Cost: $75,000 • Payback: ($75,000/$46,481) X 12 Months equals 19.36 months. • 19.36 months/(12 months/year) = 1.61 years • (72/1.61) * 100 = 44.72 % ROI
Value of Filtration • Energy savings: 8-10% • Maintenance savings: 60-90% • Water savings: 5-10% • Chemical savings: 5-15% • Maintain Efficiency • Extend Component Life • Improve Productivity
Presentation Take-Aways • Sustainability • Reliability • Best Interest of the End User
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