A separation device is a apparatus used in various industrial processes to concentrate fluids, especially in environmental management applications. The equipment consists of a array of vessels that house rectangular filter plates, together with a separation layer, this arrangement enables it to effectively separate fluids from matter.

Mastering the operation of a membrane filter press is essential in choosing the ideal design of press for any given industrial application. Here's a detailed overview:-

The membrane filter press typically consists of a sequence of flat plates with a rectangular gap between each. A flexible filter is stretched across the superior and inferior of these plates, and on alternating plates, a gland is placed to create a seal between the filters.

In use, the chambers between the plates are fed with a fluid mixture containing the sludge. As the feed enters the space, high pressure is applied by the filter press machine manufacturers press's pneumatic system, pushing the liquid through the membrane filter. The matter that cannot pass through the membrane filter remain within the area.

As the chamber becomes loaded with the retained particles, water is removed using a measured drainage system, normally after closure of the area plates, by opening a shunt valve connected to a sewer system or to a solids dewatering unit.

Meanwhile, the filters that prevent the passage of solids to the underpressure plate on opposite sides, give up water, causing the solution to become more concentrated. Leftover water is usually drained before the filter press shuts down, after all of the spaces have been filled and filtered.