295 Figure 3 – Filter plate and filter media misalignment Filter Plate failures: Sealing edges of plates will abrade away if the failed cloth is not detected soon enough, causing plate failures and lost production. Figure 4 – Worn filter plate 2. CURRENT METHODS FOR FILTER MEDIA FAILURE DETECTION Prior to discussing the methodologies currently utilized for detecting filter media failures, it is essential to provide a technical overview of the various filter plate configurations. This foundational understanding of filter plate arrangements is critical for appreciating the operational challenges and the imperative for effective torn filter media detection strategies. 2.1. Types of tailings filter plate arrangements 2.1.1 Open discharge filter #1 button filter plates use a closed filtrate discharge system, in which filtrate leaves the system via a piping system. It is considered closed because the filtrate is not readily visible as it leaves the system. Because of this design, it’s difficult to visually identify which specific plate has a failed cloth. When there is
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