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title: "Filtration System"
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  spec:
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    typical_range: "0.5-6.0 bar differential pressure"
    unit: "μm"
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  max_safe_operating_point:
    value: 8.0
    unit: "bar"
    consequence: "Membrane delamination due to excessive transmembrane pressure exceeding polymer yield strength (35 MPa for polyethersulfone)"
fmea_matrix_quantitative:
  - node_1:
      trigger: "Solvent viscosity increase to &gt;2.5 cP at 20°C"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Pre-filtration with 10-micron depth filter and viscosity monitoring interlock"
  - node_2:
      trigger: "pH excursion below 4.0 or above 10.5"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "316L stainless steel housing with PTFE gaskets and inline pH sensor with automated bypass"
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  pressure-gauge:
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  - standard: "ISO 16889:2008 HYDRAULIC FLUID POWER - FILTERS - MULTI-PASS METHOD FOR EVALUATING FILTRATION PERFORMANCE"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
  - standard: "ANSI/ASHRAE STANDARD 52.2-2017 METHOD OF TESTING GENERAL VENTILATION AIR-CLEANING DEVICES FOR REMOVAL EFFICIENCY BY PARTICLE SIZE"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
  - standard: "DIN EN 1822-1:2019 HIGH EFFICIENCY AIR FILTERS (EPA, HEPA AND ULPA) - PART 1: CLASSIFICATION, PERFORMANCE TESTING, MARKING"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
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# Industrial Specification: Filtration System

## 1. Technical Definition
A component within a Solvent Recovery Module that separates solid contaminants from liquid solvents through physical barriers.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **0.5-6.0 bar differential pressure**. Failure boundary: **8.0 bar differential pressure sustained for &gt;30 seconds**, Mechanism: **Membrane delamination due to excessive transmembrane pressure exceeding polymer yield strength (35 MPa for polyethersulfone)**.

### 2.1 Analytical Physics Model
Governed by the **Hansen Solubility Distance (HSP)**:

> **Primary Equation**: $R_a = \sqrt{4\Delta\delta_d^2 + \Delta\delta_p^2 + \Delta\delta_h^2}$  
> **Engineering Impact**: Predicts seal/gasket swelling when exposed to CIP chemicals.

| Symbol | Variable Definition | Localized Reference |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| \delta_d | Dispersive | Engineering Constant |
| \delta_p | Polar | Engineering Constant |
| \delta_h | Hydrogen | Engineering Constant |

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Solvent viscosity increase to &gt;2.5 cP at 20°C | 8 | Filter media blinding with &gt;90% flow reduction | Pre-filtration with 10-micron depth filter and viscosity monitoring interlock |
| pH excursion below 4.0 or above 10.5 | 8 | Polymer membrane hydrolysis with &gt;15% pore size increase | 316L stainless steel housing with PTFE gaskets and inline pH sensor with automated bypass |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| spec | Config-dependent | μm | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)
- [Filter Housing](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/chemical-manufacturing/product/filter-housing.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Pressure Gauge](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/food-manufacturing/product/pressure-gauge.md) `(Standalone System)`

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Solvent Feed Pump**, **Contaminated Solvent Storage Tank**, **Clean Solvent Collection Vessel**  
**Downstream Applications**: Purified Solvents for Chemical Synthesis, Recycled Solvents for Cleaning Processes, High-Purity Solvents for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
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### Q: What materials are compatible with this filtration system?
**A**: This filtration system is constructed from stainless steel, polypropylene, and PTFE membrane materials, making it compatible with a wide range of chemical solvents while resisting corrosion and chemical degradation.

### Q: How does this system integrate with solvent recovery modules?
**A**: The filtration system is designed as a component within solvent recovery modules, where it separates solid contaminants from liquid solvents through physical barrier filtration, ensuring clean solvent recirculation and process efficiency.

### Q: What maintenance is required for the filter elements?
**A**: Maintenance involves periodic replacement of the PTFE membrane filter elements based on pressure gauge readings indicating clogging, along with routine inspection of the stainless steel housing and polypropylene components for wear or damage.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- ISO 16889:2008 HYDRAULIC FLUID POWER - FILTERS - MULTI-PASS METHOD FOR EVALUATING FILTRATION PERFORMANCE
- ANSI/ASHRAE STANDARD 52.2-2017 METHOD OF TESTING GENERAL VENTILATION AIR-CLEANING DEVICES FOR REMOVAL EFFICIENCY BY PARTICLE SIZE
- DIN EN 1822-1:2019 HIGH EFFICIENCY AIR FILTERS (EPA, HEPA AND ULPA) - PART 1: CLASSIFICATION, PERFORMANCE TESTING, MARKING

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### 🛠️ Engineering Resource Access
🔗 **[Full Specification: Filtration System](https://cnfx.com/industry/chemical-manufacturing/product/filtration-system)**

### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **3** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: FILTRATION_SYSTEM | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: ce5448a5
