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title: "Water Filtration Unit"
industry: "Food Manufacturing"
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    value: 8.2
    unit: "bar"
    consequence: "Filter media structural failure due to exceeding yield strength of polypropylene fibers (35 MPa tensile strength) under differential pressure loading"
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  - node_1:
      trigger: "Calcium carbonate scaling accumulation exceeding 2.3 mm thickness on filter surface"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Integrate citric acid injection system with pH monitoring (target 4.5-5.0) and automated backflush at 5.8 bar differential pressure"
  - node_2:
      trigger: "Chlorine concentration exceeding 5.0 ppm in feed water for 72 continuous hours"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Install activated carbon pre-filter with 15-minute empty bed contact time and ORP monitoring (target &lt;450 mV)"
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    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:SEDIMENT_FILTER_CARTRIDGE"
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  - standard: "ISO 9001:2015 - QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS"
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# Industrial Specification: Water Filtration Unit

## 1. Technical Definition
A filtration component that removes contaminants from water used in the ultrasonic washing process.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **0.5-6.0 bar**. Failure boundary: **8.2 bar differential pressure across filter media**, Mechanism: **Filter media structural failure due to exceeding yield strength of polypropylene fibers (35 MPa tensile strength) under differential pressure loading**.

### 2.1 Analytical Physics Model
Governed by the **Darcy-Weisbach Pressure Drop**:

> **Primary Equation**: $\Delta P = f \cdot \frac{L}{D} \cdot \frac{\rho v^2}{2}$  
> **Engineering Impact**: Critical for sizing CIP (Clean-In-Place) pump heads.

| Symbol | Variable Definition | Localized Reference |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| f | Friction Factor | Engineering Constant |
| L | Pipe Length | Engineering Constant |
| v | Velocity | Engineering Constant |

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Calcium carbonate scaling accumulation exceeding 2.3 mm thickness on filter surface | 8 | Flow restriction causing pressure drop to 0.2 bar with 85% reduction in filtration efficiency | Integrate citric acid injection system with pH monitoring (target 4.5-5.0) and automated backflush at 5.8 bar differential pressure |
| Chlorine concentration exceeding 5.0 ppm in feed water for 72 continuous hours | 8 | Polypropylene filter media oxidation degradation leading to 40% pore size enlargement and particulate breakthrough | Install activated carbon pre-filter with 15-minute empty bed contact time and ORP monitoring (target &lt;450 mV) |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| spec | Config-dependent | microns | 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)`
- [Activated Carbon Filter](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/activated-carbon-filter.md) `(Standalone System)`

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Ultrasonic Cleaning System**, **Water Pre-treatment System**, **Automated Conveyor System**  
**Downstream Applications**: Washed Fresh Produce, Sanitized Food Packaging, Cleaned Processing Equipment  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 

### Q: How does this water filtration unit improve ultrasonic washing in food manufacturing?
**A**: Our filtration unit removes contaminants like sediment, chlorine, and organic compounds from water used in ultrasonic washing, ensuring cleaner wash water that enhances food safety and prevents cross-contamination during processing.

### Q: What maintenance is required for this filtration system?
**A**: Regular replacement of the activated carbon filter and sediment filter cartridge is recommended based on water quality and usage volume. The polypropylene housing requires periodic inspection and cleaning to maintain optimal performance.

### Q: Is this filtration unit compliant with food industry standards?
**A**: Yes, the unit is designed with food-grade materials including polypropylene housing and NSF-certified filter media, making it suitable for food manufacturing environments where water purity is critical for safety and quality.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- ISO 9001:2015 - QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

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### 🛠️ Engineering Resource Access
🔗 **[Full Specification: Water Filtration Unit](https://cnfx.com/industry/food-manufacturing/product/water-filtration-unit)**

### 🌐 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**: WATER_FILTRATION_UNIT | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: 36152b4b
