Strainers, Filters and Cyclones

Identify the type of strainer shown.

• Y Strainers

• Bucket Strainers

• T Strainers

• Conical Strainers

Conical Strainers are used permanently in an application/operation.

• True

• False

• Depends on the application and/or operation

______ strainers consist of two separate strainer housings and a multiple ways valve installed.

<Select all correct answers>: The following types of strainer can be installed either in vertical or horizontal orientation.

• Conical strainer

• T strainer

• Basket strainer

• Y strainer

The strainer housing for basket strainer is depressurised through the use of?

Which of the following types of Basket Strainer is Mr Lim KK's personal preference/favourite.

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Turbulent flow has a Reynolds Number (Re) of greater than?

Identify the incorrect statement.

• Filters are used to remove small particles down to the size of microbes.

• Filters have similar duty and constructions as strainers.

• Liquid or gas passing through a strainer does not experience a pressure drop.

• Quick cleaning of filter is possible.

The higher the number of mesh, the finer the size of particles that can be filtered.

• True

• False

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Separation in cyclone filters is based on the difference in _______ between the mixtures of two phases.