From rental to ownership – a strategic investment

At the demonstration plant in Tofte, second generation biofuel is produced to help reduce CO₂ emissions from the transport sector. The purpose of the plant is to verify the technology before deciding on the development of a full scale commercial facility. In April 2022, Ditech supplied a test filter on a rental basis. After several months of strong results, the customer decided to purchase the test unit and additional self cleaning filtration systems for use in advanced process systems.

By renting a filtration system for a defined period, customers can reduce initial costs and thoroughly test performance before making an investment decision.

Automatic self cleaning filters

Following installation of the Auto Line filter, customers can expect an automated process, increased productivity, and minimal maintenance. The robust and compact design makes the system well suited for applications where reliability and operational safety are critical.

The filtration principle is based on a screen element that retains solid particles on the inside of the filter. During the cleaning cycle, linear or rotating scrapers remove the retained solids and guide them into a chamber at the bottom of the filter. This chamber is designed to hold a high concentration of solids until flushing occurs. The scraping function is activated automatically by differential pressure or at predefined time intervals.