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A stack of plates dewatering a slurry.
Also known as: Plate and frame filter symbol, Press filter symbol
On a process diagram a filter press is drawn as a stack of plates through which a slurry is pumped, retaining solids as a cake and passing filtrate through.
Denotes a filter separating solids from a slurry by pressing it through filter media held between plates.
Contexts: Technical drawing
Operates in batches rather than continuously, which is why a filter press usually appears with duplicate units or a holding tank.
Contexts: Technical drawing
A rectangle containing several closely spaced vertical lines, with a slurry inlet and a filtrate outlet.