Powell Fabrication & Manufacturing, Inc.

Sodium Hypochlorite Filter Backwash




Powell has been involved in the sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) and chlorine (Cl2) industry since 1964 and is a leading innovator and provider of equipment to safely and efficiently produce, filter, dilute, store, monitor, load, and unload chlorine, sodium hypochlorite, sodium hydroxide, sulfur dioxide, methanol, ammonia, phosgene, hydrochloric acid, phosphoric acid, and a variety of other chemicals.


Powell offers customized solutions for the safe handling and containment of hazardous gases.

Sodium Hypochlorite Continuous Process

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Sodium Hypochlorite Filter Backwash

Powell offers a plate and frame filter backwash for de-watering backwash discharge from filter-aided systems. Plastic wetted parts eliminate the need for neutralization. Reuse water and air drying produce a pH balanced dry cake ready for disposal. Filter Press System

Features:

  • Recessed polypropylene filter plates with gaskets.
  • Porting arrangements:  all types including open discharge.
  • Automatic closing device:   pneumatically operated, factory set, simple one lever close-stop-open control in a compact control box. No electricity required.
  • Fabricated Steel Framework: 100 psi maximum operating pressure.
  • Accessible with 25" clearance from bottom of plates to floor.
  • Side Bar Covers of stainless steel or phenolic material.
  • Double Acting hydraulic cylinder with rod cover.
  • Modified Epoxy Paint for superior corrosion resistance.
  • Automatic Plate Shifter included (not shown).