drops for each strainer size are listed in Table 2. A plugged strainer may completely block flow resulting. in a strainer differential pressure equal to the dead-head pressure of the system pump, which could lead to damaged strainer components. To clear a plugged strainer, refer to the cleaning section. Hot Water Jacket Option Y-Strainers with hot water jackets are used to circulate hot water through the jacket to maintain product temperatures. The hot water inlet should be piped to the lower connection (after Y-Strainer is in installed configuration) with the outlet at the higher connection for better heat distribution & air removal. See Figure 2: Example Hot Water Jacketed Y-Strainer Installation for an example of an installation. The surface area for heat transfer is approximately 143 in² - heat transfer rates are dependent on flow rates, temperatures, and fluid properties of both the hot water and the fluid on the process side of the strainer.
Figure 2: Example Hot Water Jacketed Y-Strainer Installation
Hot Water Out
Hot Water In
Assembly For Perforated Elements, Perfoated Elements with Mesh Overlay, and Wedgewire Elements 1. If using a mesh overlay on a perforated element, slide the overlay over the top until it is approximately centered on the element. 2. Install a sanitary gasket over the end of the strainer element and slide the strainer element into the housing. 3. Secure with a sanitary tri-clamp. For Perforated Elements with Filter Tube 1. NOTE: Perforated elements for use with filter tubes require a special element with a groove for the o-ring near the tri-clamp cap. Ensure you have this element before using a filter tube. 2. Slide the filter tube over the perforated element until the end reaches the inside of the element’s cap area. 3. Install the o-ring over the filter tube and secure it in the o-ring groove so that it holds the filter tube in place (See Figure 4: Filter Tube Element Installed on Perforated Element ). 4. Install a sanitary gasket over the end of the strainer element and slide the strainer element carefully into the housing. 5. Secure with a sanitary tri-clamp.
Figure 3: Exploded Y- Strainer View
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