Product Introduction
The HFU660UY200H13 is a high-flow, single open-end pleated filter cartridge designed for industrial water pre-filtration. It belongs to the same series as the previously discussed HFU660UY200H1. The “660” indicates a 6-inch diameter and a 60-inch (1524mm) length. The pleated design provides a large filtration area, and the standard flow direction is from the inside to the outside of the cartridge.
Filtration Precision
The “H13” in the product code likely specifies a filtration rating. While “H1” often denotes 1-micron absolute precision, “H13” may indicate a different, potentially finer, grade within the same series. For example, it could represent a 1-micron nominal rating or a 0.45-micron rating. The exact micron value for “H13” requires confirmation from the manufacturer’s official specification sheet.
Flux
This series is engineered for high flow rates. A 60-inch cartridge can typically handle flow rates up to 204 gallons per minute per pressure differential (gpm/psid), equivalent to approximately 772 liters per minute at 70 millibars. The maximum recommended flow rate can be as high as 1300 liters per minute (LPM).
Salt Rejection Rate
This product is a depth filter cartridge, not a reverse osmosis (RO) or nanofiltration membrane. Therefore, it has no salt rejection capability. Its function is to physically remove suspended solids, silt, and particulates to protect downstream equipment.
Pressure Drop
The initial pressure drop is very low. The recommended replacement indicator is when the differential pressure across the cartridge reaches 2.4 Bar. The maximum allowable pressure drop is 3.4 to 3.5 Bar.
Molecular Weight Cutoff (MWCO)
Not applicable. MWCO is a parameter for separation processes at the molecular or ionic level (e.g., UF, RO). This cartridge operates on the principle of mechanical particle size exclusion.
Membrane Thickness
This product does not utilize a thin-film “membrane.” Its filtration is performed by a pleated media, typically made of polypropylene (PP) or glass fiber. The thickness and structure depend on the specific pleated media layer.
Replacement Cycle
The replacement is not time-based but condition-based. The cartridge should be replaced when the differential pressure across it reaches the recommended 2.4 Bar threshold, signaling that it is loaded with contaminants and requires changing.
Features
High Flow with Low Pressure Drop: The large diameter and optimized pleat design enable high flow rates while maintaining a low initial pressure drop.
High Dirt Holding Capacity: The design maximizes contaminant loading, extending service life and reducing change-out frequency.
Cost-Effective Operation: Reduces overall system costs by minimizing the number of required housings and labor for replacements.
Material Construction: The filtering media is typically polypropylene. End caps are thermally bonded to prevent media migration and secondary contamination.
Cage-Free Design: The “UY” series often features a construction without an internal metal support cage.
Application Fields
It is primarily used as a pre-filter or guard filter in large-scale industrial water treatment systems:
Pre-filtration for Reverse Osmosis (RO) and Ultrafiltration (UF) systems.
Condensate water treatment in power plants.
Pre-treatment for seawater desalination.
Pretreatment for high-purity water in electronics manufacturing.
General industrial water filtration in petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and oilfield injection water applications.
Conclusion
The HFU660UY200H13 is a high-performance, large-flow depth filter cartridge designed for robust particulate removal in industrial settings. Its key advantages are high dirt holding capacity, high flow rates with low pressure loss, and cost-effective operation, making it an excellent choice for protecting critical downstream membrane systems and equipment.
Related products
Other Lengths in HFU Series:
HFU620UY200H13(20-inch),HFU640UY200H13(40-inch).Different Media Types:
HFU660GFseries, which likely uses glass fiber media for different adsorption characteristics.Other Precision Ratings: Models with different suffixes (e.g.,
HFU660UY400HorHFU660UY700H) indicate different micron ratings for varying filtration needs.Caged Versions: Some series may offer cartridges with internal support cages for specific pressure requirements.
