Filter monitoring is really a core task of differential pressure gauges ? Fearless increases when the filter becomes clogged. The measuring instruments thus signal once the filter should be cleaned or replaced. Delighted of such a solution could be illustrated by the example 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 really a widely used process to split up water from unwanted substances. The corresponding filter systems use semi-permeable membranes.
For filter monitoring, a global 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 has an integrated microswitch. This sends a warning signal to the control centre when a defined limit value is reached. This permits the operator to set up for timely cleaning or replacement of the filter. Because of 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 just two reasons. Firstly: It prevents possible contamination of the water. Secondly: The operator saves energy by making use of continuous filter monitoring. The more fouled a filter is, the harder the pump must work for the desired media flow.
Integrated working pressure indication
The customer find the DELTA-line pressure gauge for filter monitoring for another reason ? as a result of integrated working pressure indication. This information is important to the plant manager because it allows him to draw conclusions concerning the respective pump performance. To acquire this information minus the two-in-one solution, he’d otherwise have had to set up yet another measuring location.
Further measuring requirements
As well as filter monitoring, the differential pressure gauges of the DELTA-line series are suitable for tasks in level and flow measurement. In various versions, they cover a wide range of applications. DPGx instruments are available with analogue signal output or more to two microswitches. All have ATEX approval. Gleam 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 technical information on the products are available in the pressure gauge and contact pressure gauge products on the WIKA website. In case you have any questions, your contact will gladly assist you to.
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