- Number of hours per day, and days per week the process will operate.
% Dry solids desired in filter cake (by weight)
Density in lb./ft. of wet filter cake if available
Process operating temperature
Specific gravity of slurry if available
% Solids in slurry
Chemical conditioning amounts if required (D.E., etc.)
Will press be located inside or outside, and at what temperature extremes?
Desired cake thickness (Std. is 32mm -1 1/4”)
Desired cycle time
Desired closure & control automation: Units are Manual, Semi-Automatic or Automatic