Pumps selected for the duty
The vacuum source, receiver and piping must supply the pressure and flow required by the cake without excessive installed margin.
TP Series · Optimized vacuum circuit
TP Series Energy-Efficient Vacuum Disc Filter for Mining
BOYUN’s TP Series is a continuous cloth-media vacuum disc filter designed for mineral plants that treat electricity as a lifecycle cost. Models from 6 to 120 m² combine matched vacuum equipment, controlled air flow and a low-resistance filtration path while maintaining the capacity and cake-moisture duty defined by the slurry.
6–120 m²Standard filtration-area range
2.24 mListed disc diameter
Bent / straightPipe configurations by model
Baseline comparisonRequired for credible savings
Energy performance with process discipline
Review Sizing InputsLower Energy Demand Starts with the Complete Vacuum Path
An energy-efficient vacuum disc filter is more than a smaller motor. Useful savings come from reducing avoidable air leakage and pressure loss, selecting pumps for the real operating point and controlling the system without compromising cake formation or drying.
Protect the available pressure
Pipe routing, valve condition, sector seals and suitable cloth reduce losses between the filter surface and the vacuum equipment.
Use energy when filtration needs it
Disc speed, slurry level, vacuum and blowback settings should follow actual feed behavior instead of one fixed assumption.
How to calculate annual energy
Annual electricity = measured average input kW × operating hours. Compare configurations at the same dry throughput, feed condition and moisture target.
Energy-aware filtration cycle1 2 3 4 5
How the TP Series Converts Vacuum into Useful Dewatering
Every restriction or air leak consumes part of the pressure available at the cloth. The TP design and operating plan focus on the whole path.
Conditioned feed
Stable solids concentration and agitation support even cake formation.
Efficient formation
Vacuum and cloth permeability establish the filtration rate without unnecessary restriction.
Controlled drying
Disc speed and drying arc provide the residence time needed for the target cake.
Low-loss transfer
Seals, valve timing, receivers and piping protect vacuum at the filter sectors.
Clean discharge
Blowback and cloth washing restore the surface for the next filtration cycle.
Long-hour mining applications
Where Energy Cost Has the Greatest Commercial Weight
The TP Series is most relevant when a filter operates many hours per year and the plant can compare energy at a consistent production duty.
Iron Ore ConcentrateContinuous tonnage with a repeatable filtration duty.Copper ConcentrateEvaluate moisture and valuable-mineral retention together.Mine TailingsWater recovery where filterability supports vacuum operation.Process Water RecoveryConnect filtration power with water returned to the plant.
Technical specifications
TP Series Energy-Saving Disc Filter Models
These configurations come from BOYUN’s current TP Series data sheet. Final pump count, installed power, dimensions and controls depend on the project’s design point and utilities.
| Model | Pipe | Area (m²) | Spindle | Vacuum pump | Agitator | Roots blower | Total power | Dimensions (mm) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TP6 | Bent | 6 | 3 | 15 | 4 | — | 22 | Project-specific | Project-specific |
| TP12 | Bent | 12 | 3 | 18.5 | 4 | — | 25.5 | 2630 × 3000 × 2800 | 2.6 |
| TP18 | Bent | 18 | 3 | 22 | 4 | — | 29 | 2930 × 3000 × 2800 | 3.1 |
| TP24 | Bent | 24 | 3 | 37 | 4 | — | 44 | 3230 × 3000 × 2800 | 3.4 |
| TP30 | Bent | 30 | 3 | 37 | 5.5 | — | 45.5 | 3530 × 3000 × 2930 | 3.8 |
| TP36 | Bent | 36 | 3 | 37 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 51 | 3830 × 3000 × 2930 | 4.2 |
| TP42 | Bent | 42 | 4 | 45 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 60 | 4130 × 3000 × 2930 | 4.6 |
| TP48 | Bent | 48 | 4 | 55 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 74 | 4430 × 3000 × 2930 | 5.0 |
| TP54 | Bent | 54 | 5.5 | 55 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 75.5 | 4730 × 3000 × 2930 | 5.4 |
| TP60 | Straight | 60 | 5.5 | 75 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 95.5 | 5030 × 3000 × 2930 | 6.2 |
| TP72 | Straight | 72 | 7.5 | 75 | 7.5 | 11 | 101.5 | 5060 × 3086 × 2980 | 7.2 |
| TP84 | Straight | 84 | 7.5 | 2 × 45 | 11 | 11 | 119.5 | 5480 × 3000 × 2930 | 8.2 |
| TP96 | Straight | 96 | 7.5 | 2 × 55 | 11 | 15 | 143.5 | 6260 × 3085 × 2930 | 8.9 |
| TP108 | Straight | 108 | 7.5 | 2 × 55 | 15 | 2 × 7.5 | 147.5 | Project-specific | Project-specific |
| TP120 | Straight | 120 | 11 | 2 × 75 | 15 | 22 | 198 | 8100 × 3100 × 2980 | 12.0 |
Installed power is not annual consumption
Use measured or estimated operating input, load profile and annual hours for lifecycle calculations.
Measure before optimizing
The Data Behind a Credible Energy Comparison
BOYUN separates the process requirement from the energy calculation. The first step proves the filter can meet production and moisture. The second compares how much electrical input each complete configuration needs.
01
Same dry-solids throughput
Compare kWh at equal tonnes of dry solids, not only motor nameplates.
02
Same moisture requirement
A shorter drying arc can lower power and still fail the product specification.
03
Measured current baseline
Record average kW, vacuum, uptime and feed condition where existing equipment is available.
04
Defined project boundary
State whether pumps, blowers, agitators and auxiliaries are included in both alternatives.
Energy review inputs
Send Process Data and the Existing Energy Baseline
When current operating data is unavailable, BOYUN can still compare candidate designs on one common duty and state the assumptions.
ProductionDry t/h and annual operating hours
Current energyAverage measured kW and load profile
FeedSolids, PSD, mineralogy and variability
OutcomeMoisture and filtrate requirements
VacuumOperating pressure, pumps and receiver data
ElectricityTariff and expected project life
UtilitiesVoltage, frequency, air and water
BoundaryIncluded motors and auxiliary equipment
Choose by lifecycle priority
TP Series, PG Series or Ceramic?
Energy is one decision variable. Cloth consumption, particle retention, maintenance practice and slurry response can change the best choice.
PG Series standard vacuum disc filter
A broad-duty cloth-media platform when proven arrangement, flexible configurations and plant standardization lead the decision.
Compare the PG SeriesBY Series ceramic vacuum disc filter
A cloth-free option for suitable fine concentrates where capillary filtration and ceramic plate cleaning fit the duty.
Compare the BY SeriesEnergy-efficient disc filter FAQ
TP Series Energy Questions
Use comparable operating data to turn an energy claim into a procurement decision.
What makes the TP Series an energy-saving vacuum disc filter?
The TP Series is configured to reduce avoidable pressure losses and match the vacuum system more closely to the filtration duty. Pump selection, piping resistance, sealing, cloth permeability, valve timing and control strategy all influence actual input power.
How much energy can the TP Series save?
A responsible saving figure requires a defined baseline. Compare measured average input power at equal dry throughput, feed conditions, operating hours and cake-moisture requirement. BOYUN can prepare a project-specific comparison when current-equipment data is available.
Does lower installed power guarantee lower annual electricity use?
No. Installed motor rating is not the same as average operating demand. Annual energy depends on actual load, control method, uptime, air leakage, pump efficiency and tonnes processed. The proposal should separate installed power from the operating estimate.
Will an energy-efficient disc filter maintain capacity and cake moisture?
It should be selected against the same filtration duty as the comparison equipment. Slurry test data is needed to confirm filtration rate and moisture. Energy optimization must not remove the vacuum and drying time required by the cake.
When should I choose the TP Series instead of the PG Series?
Consider the TP Series when long operating hours and electricity cost make lifecycle energy a major purchasing criterion. The PG Series may remain appropriate when simplicity, existing plant standardization or a specific vacuum arrangement carries more value. Compare both on total scope and annual duty.
Can an existing disc-filter plant be upgraded for lower energy use?
Some losses can be reduced by correcting leaks, pipe restrictions, control settings, worn valves or mismatched pumps. A retrofit assessment must review the existing equipment and process data. It is not safe to promise compatibility or savings without that inspection.
What data is needed for an energy comparison?
Provide current dry throughput, average measured kW, annual hours, feed solids, cake moisture, vacuum level, pump data and electricity price. If there is no current baseline, BOYUN can compare candidate configurations using the same design duty.
Build a Project-Specific TP Energy Comparison
Share current average kW, dry throughput, operating hours and moisture target. BOYUN will define the comparison boundary and recommend the next engineering step.