Side Stream

Typical install of a LAKOS Side Stream System

LAKOS Side Stream Filtration

At LAKOS, we understand the importance of efficient cooling tower operation and maintenance. Using a LAKOS Filtration System in a Side Stream application helps reduce suspended solids in a systems mainstream flow by siphoning off a portion of the main flow (typically 5-25%) increasing cooling tower efficiency and performance.

Key Benefits of Side Stream Filtration for Cooling Towers:

Improved Cooling Tower Efficiency
Side stream filtration helps remove suspended solids, debris, and contaminants from cooling tower water. By maintaining clean water conditions, you can prevent fouling, scaling, and corrosion, resulting in improved heat transfer efficiency and energy savings.
Cost Savings
Side stream filtration minimizes the need for manual cleaning and maintenance by continuously removing impurities, reducing the frequency of downtime required for cleaning and increase the intervals between chemical treatments.
Easy Integration and Customization
Our side stream filtration systems are designed to integrate seamlessly with your existing cooling tower setup. Their compact design allows for easy installation even in space-constrained environments.

Why Does My Cooling Water Need Filtration?

Cooling Tower

Solids accumulated in cooling towers clog tower nozzles and downstream equipment – resulting in loss of thermal capacity and system efficiency.

Condenser Tube

Suspended solids reduce heat transfer areas and decrease flow inside tubes by accumulating on internal tube fins.

Heat Exchanger Plate

Solids in cooling tower water clog channels and create areas of low thermal conductivity.

HVAC Products

eTCX Premium Efficiency System

Features and Benefits

Removes up to 98% of all solids 44 microns and larger at 2.6 specific gravity in a single pass and removes up to 99% down to 25 microns in recirculated systems
Side Stream flow ranges from 65-1,110 US GPM (15-252 m³/hr)
Continuous filtration and no backwashing required; periodic automated purging
Optional materials of construction and ASME code available

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TBX/TBI SideStreamClean Systems

Features and Benefits

Removes up to 98% of all solids 74 microns and larger at 2.6 specific gravity in a single pass and removes up to 99% down to 44 microns in recirculated systems
Flow ranges from 30-1,670 US GPM (7-379 m³/hr)
Designed with low head pumps for Side Stream applications
LAKOS Auto Purge and collection options remove solids without system downtime or depressurization, and with zero water loss

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Sand Media Filters

Features and Benefits

STS and CTS Series offer up to 95% filtration efficiency at 10 microns
Reduce manual basin cleaning by sweeping basin of suspended solids
Fully Automatic systems with adjustable backwash settings
Stainless Steel tank flow range: 18-310 US GPM (4-70 m³/hr)
Carbon Steel tank flow range: 318-1,006 US GPM (72-229 m³/hr)

Available in Stainless
Steel Available in Carbon
Steel

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