Ultra High-Efficiency Filter Systems

1. Depth-Loading Filtration

Unlike thin-surface filters, the UHF® media features an engineered fiber structure that utilizes the entire thickness of the media to capture and hold particles. This thickness results in a high void volume and allows the system to hold a large volume of particulate without blinding or generating rapid pressure-drop (ΔP) spikes.

2. Particulate Matter Capture via Diffusion, Interception, and Impaction

To achieve 99%+ removal efficiency on submicron particles, the UHF® technology utilizes advanced aerosol physics. The largest particles are captured through inertial impaction, while the smallest submicron particles—which move in erratic patterns known as Brownian motion—are trapped via diffusion as they navigate the porous fiber network. Particles falling somewhere in middle of the size range use a combination of both diffusion and interception via van der Waals forces to maximize removal efficiency across the whole spectrum.

3. Advanced Coalescence of Liquid Aerosols

For processes involving oil mists, plasticizers, or condensates the UHF® media acts as a high-performance coalescing interface. As submicron droplets travel through the fibers, they merge into larger droplets. Once they reach a critical mass, they are inertially separated from the airstream and drained from the unit housing via gravity, effectively removing the liquid phase contaminants from the air stream without blinding the filter as you would see in a baghouse or cartridge-style filter.

4. Optimized Fluid Dynamics and Energy Efficiency

The UHF® is designed for low fluid resistance. By maintaining a high ratio of open area to fiber surface, the system achieves elite removal levels at a fraction of the energy required by high-pressure Venturi scrubbers or the high-voltage requirements of Electrostatic Precipitators (ESPs).

5. Steady-State Performance and Media Resilience

The consistent predictable performance of the UHF® system is rooted in the mechanical and chemical resilience of its filter media. The media is engineered to maintain structural integrity under high-tensile loads and in chemically aggressive environments. Because the media is automatically refreshed while the system is in operation, the filtration performance remains in a “steady-state.” Removal efficiency and differential pressure are near-constant, and the downtime cycles seen in traditional batch-cleaning systems like baghouses or cartridge style filters are no longer an issue.