Paradigm Change – New Approaches in Filtration & Pre-Filtration Improves Sustainability and Profitability

Jim PheneBusiness Development Director

40 Years of LAKOS

Pair of Dimes - Paradigm

Paradigm – Frame of Reference

Frame of Reference – Self-Imposed Limits

Open Mind

The Mind is like a parachute…it only works when it is open!

Presentation Take-Aways• Sustainability• Reliability• Best Interest of the End User

Entropy

The tendency of a system to move from order to disorder….

Entropy in Action

The tendency of a system to move from order to disorder….

Barrier FiltrationBarrier Filtration - Screens

Issues with Barrier Filters – Bags & Screens

• Bag/Screen Failures Misleading• Flow Rate Variation• Change Frequently• Filtration not available during change

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Issues with Sand Media – Cooling Water Applications

Significant Water LossLoss of Filtration During Back FlushInfiltration of MediaSurface SealingMaintenance Space in large applications

LAKOS Separator

No moving parts to wear out

No screen or filter element to plug/fill

No maintenance required (backwashing+)

No water loss

Low / steady pressure loss

Continuous / uninterrupted operation

LAKOS Separator BenefitsCentrifugal Filtration – Separators

Separator Demo Separator

Typical Applications

• Full Stream or Inline of Full Flow• Side Stream or % of Full Flow• Basin or Sump Sweeping• Inlet Water• Pre-Filtration

Technique: Full Stream

Typical Applications – Full Stream

Typical Applications – Pre-Filtration

Typical Applications – Heat Exchanger

Inlet Water Filtration - Seawater

KORI Nuclear Power Corporation-KORI Nuclear Power Corporation-K1 & K2-KOREAK1 & K2-KOREA

Technique: Side Stream

Technique: Side Stream

90% of .35, 1, 5, & 10 Micron

Technique: Basin Cleaning

Basin Sweeping

Entropy in Action

The tendency of a system to move from order to disorder….

Real World EconomicsAB-206

1540 Ton Cooling Tower Retrofit 1540 Ton Cooling Tower Retrofit with Basin Cleaningwith Basin Cleaning

INDEPENDENT TEST RESULTS

Real World EconomicsAB-206

1540 Ton Cooling Tower Retrofit 1540 Ton Cooling Tower Retrofit with Basin Cleaningwith Basin Cleaning

ROI and Rule of 72

• Saved: $46,481• LAKOS Cost: $75,000• Payback: ($75,000/$46,481) X 12 Months

equals 19.36 months.• 19.36 months/(12 months/year) = 1.61

years• (72/1.61) * 100 = 44.72 % ROI

Value of Filtration

• Energy savings: 8-10%• Maintenance savings: 60-90%• Water savings: 5-10%• Chemical savings: 5-15%• Maintain Efficiency • Extend Component Life• Improve Productivity

Presentation Take-Aways• Sustainability• Reliability• Best Interest of the End User

Questions?

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