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Water Quality

Featured Products

  • Various membrane contractors used in filtration for efficiently adding or stripping dissolved gases.
    3M™ Liqui-Cel™ Membrane Contactors

    Capable of both adding and removing dissolved gases, Liqui-Cel membrane contactors are commonly used for carbon dioxide removal, deoxygenation, nitrogenation and carbonation. Highly compact and efficient, they use microporous membranes with nearly 10x the gas exchange surface area of conventional vacuum towers.

    View 3M™ Liqui-Cel™ Membrane Contactors brochure (PDF, 2.9MB)

  • Three different length size filter lined up vertically side by side.
    3M™ High Flow Series Filter Cartridge

    Provides higher flow rates, longer life, better ergonomics and faster change-out times for a lower total cost of filtration. 3M™ High Flow Filter Systems require as few as one-tenth the number of conventional 2.5" filter cartridges.

    View 3M™ High Flow Series Filter Cartridge brochure (PDF, 5.2MB)

  • Two filter cartridges arranged like an upside down letter T.
    3M™ Micro-Klean™ RT Series Filter Cartridge

    All-polypropylene depth filters offer premium features including consistent particle reduction efficiencies, increased surface area and low initial pressure drop for enhanced flow. 3M™ Micro-Klean™ RT Series Filter Cartridges’ extended service life results in fewer filter change-outs while its enhanced flow characteristics can typically reduce the number of filters required to achieve a given flow rate.

    View 3M™ Micro-Klean™ RT Series Filter Cartridges data sheet (PDF, 522KB)

  • Two filter cartridges.
    3M™ High Flow HFR Series Filter Cartridge

    High flow capacity, high efficiency, inside to outside flow direction, liquid filtration cartridges designed for the applications listed below with large flow requirements. 3M™ High Flow HFR Series Filters fit into the standard Pall Ultipleat® High Flow HFU Filter Housings.

    Applications

    1. Pre-RO water
    2. Condensing water filtration
    3. Process waters
    4. Injection and produced waters
    5. Ground/reclaimed/waste waters
    6. Refining (amine sweetening, final product)
    7. Coolants
    8. Utility water
    9. Part washing (OEM)
    10. Beverage grade water and fluids

    View 3M™ High Flow HFR Series Filter Cartridge brochure (PDF, 1.4MB)

Featured Products
  • Three different length size filter lined up vertically side by side.
    3M™ High Flow Series Filter Cartridge

    Provides higher flow rates, longer life, better ergonomics and faster change-out times for a lower total cost of filtration. 3M™ High Flow Filter Systems require as few as one-tenth the number of conventional 2.5" filter cartridges.

    View 3M™ High Flow Series Filter Cartridge brochure (PDF, 5.2MB)

  • Two filter cartridges arranged like an upside down letter T.
    3M™ Micro-Klean™ RT Series Filter Cartridge

    All-polypropylene depth filters offer premium features including consistent particle reduction efficiencies, increased surface area and low initial pressure drop for enhanced flow. 3M™ Micro-Klean™ RT Series Filter Cartridges’ extended service life results in fewer filter change-outs while its enhanced flow characteristics can typically reduce the number of filters required to achieve a given flow rate.

    View 3M™ Micro-Klean™ RT Series Filter Cartridges data sheet (PDF, 522KB)

  • Two filter cartridges.
    3M™ High Flow HFR Series Filter Cartridge

    High flow capacity, high efficiency, inside to outside flow direction, liquid filtration cartridges designed for the applications listed below with large flow requirements. 3M™ High Flow HFR Series Filters fit into the standard Pall Ultipleat® High Flow HFU Filter Housings.

    Applications

    1. Pre-RO water
    2. Condensing water filtration
    3. Process waters
    4. Injection and produced waters
    5. Ground/reclaimed/waste waters
    6. Refining (amine sweetening, final product)
    7. Coolants
    8. Utility water
    9. Part washing (OEM)
    10. Beverage grade water and fluids

    View 3M™ High Flow HFR Series Filter Cartridge brochure (PDF, 1.4MB)

  • Two different size filter cartridges lined up vertically side by side.
    3M™ DF Series Filter Cartridge

    A proven alternative to most conventional bag filters. Our filter is a true graded porosity media structure that provides a 62% increase in surface area compared to a standard #2 bag and up to 4 times more service life.

    View 3M™ DF Series Filter Cartridge brochure (PDF, 1.8MB)

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3M filtration products for steam and power generation.

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Save on chemical treatment alternatives. Reduce corrosion. Get water and energy savings. 3M filtration and separation solutions can help you improve your power generation process and reap the benefits.

Filtration in Steam and Power Generation

The demand for power has never been greater, and neither has the demand for efficient solutions to produce it. Because water plays a key role in steam and power generation processes, the filtration and gas management solutions you choose is critical to a successful operation.

3M has innovative, reliable and efficient solutions for steam and power generation applications to help you meet the demanding needs of your industry.

  • Infographic of the 4-step process map for industrial water filtration in steam and power generation.
       
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Incoming Water treatment

Depending upon incoming water quality, various filtration and water treatment steps will be required.

Clean In Place

CIP needs will vary from system to system, but filtration is a necessary part of these sub-processes.

Degasification

Deaeration is needed for incoming make-up water. 3M™ Liqui-Cel™ Membrane Contactors is a high tech, alternative to larger, more costly alternatives.

Boiler Feedwater Filtration

Boiler feedwater filtration is critical for system efficiency and uptime. Selecting the right filtration solution is a must.

Applications for Steam and Power Generation

We’re here to help. For more than 100 years, 3M has partnered with our customers to develop innovative filtration and purification products to help in their processes.

Source Water Pre (RO)

The water you use to generate steam and turn turbines must be filtered to reduce particulate and to control dissolved gasses that can cause scale or other deposits on expensive hardware. Over time, particulate and excessive oxygen in the water can negatively affect the efficiency and performance of your operation.


3M’s filtration products provide the solutions needed to help deliver the high-quality water needed for steam and power generation.




Featured Products

  • Three different length size filter lined up vertically side by side.
    3M™ High Flow Series Filter Cartridge

    Provides higher flow rates, longer life, better ergonomics and faster change-out times for a lower total cost of filtration. 3M™ High Flow Filter Systems require as few as one-tenth the number of conventional 2.5" filter cartridges.

    View 3M™ High Flow Series Filter Cartridge brochure (PDF, 5.2MB)

  • Two different size filter cartridges lined up vertically side by side.
    3M™ DF Series Filter Cartridge

    A proven alternative to most conventional bag filters. Our filter is a true graded porosity media structure that provides a 62% increase in surface area compared to a standard #2 bag and up to 4 times more service life.

    View 3M™ DF Series Filter Cartridge brochure (PDF, 1.8MB)

  • Two different size filter bags lined up horizontally side by side.
    3M™ NB Series Filter Bags

    Feature an inside-outside flow configuration which results in the capture of contaminants on the inside. 3M™ NB Series Filter Bags are collapsible for ease of disposal and are able to handle viscous liquids with ease.

Boiler Feedwater

Steam generation requires high-quality feedwater to help ensure efficient system operation. High-performance filtration can help prevent boiler corrosion and scale buildup which can impact the efficiency of the boiler and can lead to turbine failure.


3M has the filtration solutions you need to help ensure your boiler feedwater meets your system requirements.




Featured Products

  • Various membrane contractors used in filtration for efficiently adding or stripping dissolved gases.
    3M™ Liqui-Cel™ Membrane Contactors

    Capable of both adding and removing dissolved gases, Liqui-Cel membrane contactors are commonly used for carbon dioxide removal, deoxygenation, nitrogenation and carbonation. Highly compact and efficient, they use microporous membranes with nearly 10x the gas exchange surface area of conventional vacuum towers.

    View 3M™ Liqui-Cel™ Membrane Contactors brochure (PDF, 2.9MB)

  • Three different length size filter lined up vertically side by side.
    3M™ High Flow Series Filter Cartridge

    Provides higher flow rates, longer life, better ergonomics and faster change-out times for a lower total cost of filtration. 3M™ High Flow Filter Systems require as few as one-tenth the number of conventional 2.5" filter cartridges.

    View 3M™ High Flow Series Filter Cartridge brochure (PDF, 5.2MB)

  • Two filter cartridges arranged like an upside down letter T.
    3M™ Micro-Klean™ RT Series Filter Cartridge

    All-polypropylene depth filters offer premium features including consistent particle reduction efficiencies, increased surface area and low initial pressure drop for enhanced flow. 3M™ Micro-Klean™ RT Series Filter Cartridges’ extended service life results in fewer filter change-outs while its enhanced flow characteristics can typically reduce the number of filters required to achieve a given flow rate.

    View 3M™ Micro-Klean™ RT Series Filter Cartridges data sheet (PDF, 522KB)

  • Two filter cartridges.
    3M™ High Flow HFR Series Filter Cartridge

    High flow capacity, high efficiency, inside to outside flow direction, liquid filtration cartridges designed for the applications listed below with large flow requirements. 3M™ High Flow HFR Series Filters fit into the standard Pall Ultipleat® High Flow HFU Filter Housings.

    Applications

    1. Pre-RO water
    2. Condensing water filtration
    3. Process waters
    4. Injection and produced waters
    5. Ground/reclaimed/waste waters
    6. Refining (amine sweetening, final product)
    7. Coolants
    8. Utility water
    9. Part washing (OEM)
    10. Beverage grade water and fluids

    View 3M™ High Flow HFR Series Filter Cartridge brochure (PDF, 1.4MB)

Cooling Water Loop and Blow Down

The objective of cooling water filtration is to ensure that particulate does not foul heat exchangers and other equipment in the cool water loop.


3M has filtration solutions that are designed to help filter your blow-down water to help reduce equipment fouling and the load on the power plants downstream waste water.




Featured Products
  • Three different length size filter lined up vertically side by side.
    3M™ High Flow Series Filter Cartridge

    Provides higher flow rates, longer life, better ergonomics and faster change-out times for a lower total cost of filtration. 3M™ High Flow Filter Systems require as few as one-tenth the number of conventional 2.5" filter cartridges.

    View 3M™ High Flow Series Filter Cartridge brochure (PDF, 5.2MB)

  • Two filter cartridges arranged like an upside down letter T.
    3M™ Micro-Klean™ RT Series Filter Cartridge

    All-polypropylene depth filters offer premium features including consistent particle reduction efficiencies, increased surface area and low initial pressure drop for enhanced flow. 3M™ Micro-Klean™ RT Series Filter Cartridges’ extended service life results in fewer filter change-outs while its enhanced flow characteristics can typically reduce the number of filters required to achieve a given flow rate.

    View 3M™ Micro-Klean™ RT Series Filter Cartridges data sheet (PDF, 522KB)

  • Two filter cartridges.
    3M™ High Flow HFR Series Filter Cartridge

    High flow capacity, high efficiency, inside to outside flow direction, liquid filtration cartridges designed for the applications listed below with large flow requirements. 3M™ High Flow HFR Series Filters fit into the standard Pall Ultipleat® High Flow HFU Filter Housings.

    Applications

    1. Pre-RO water
    2. Condensing water filtration
    3. Process waters
    4. Injection and produced waters
    5. Ground/reclaimed/waste waters
    6. Refining (amine sweetening, final product)
    7. Coolants
    8. Utility water
    9. Part washing (OEM)
    10. Beverage grade water and fluids

    View 3M™ High Flow HFR Series Filter Cartridge brochure (PDF, 1.4MB)

  • Two different size filter cartridges lined up vertically side by side.
    3M™ DF Series Filter Cartridge

    A proven alternative to most conventional bag filters. Our filter is a true graded porosity media structure that provides a 62% increase in surface area compared to a standard #2 bag and up to 4 times more service life.

    View 3M™ DF Series Filter Cartridge brochure (PDF, 1.8MB)

Degasification

Before water can be further treated or reused, a complex mix of dissolved gases and other contaminants must be removed. Although removal of these dissolved gases can be challenging, the right gas management solution can help provide the process water you need for your operation.


3M has gas management solutions to help improve your facility’s operating efficiency, performance and protect product quality.




Featured Products

  • Various membrane contractors used in filtration for efficiently adding or stripping dissolved gases.
    3M™ Liqui-Cel™ Membrane Contactors

    Capable of both adding and removing dissolved gases, Liqui-Cel membrane contactors are commonly used for carbon dioxide removal, deoxygenation, nitrogenation and carbonation. Highly compact and efficient, they use microporous membranes with nearly 10x the gas exchange surface area of conventional vacuum towers.

    View 3M™ Liqui-Cel™ Membrane Contactors brochure (PDF, 2.9MB)

  • Three different length size filter lined up vertically side by side.
    3M™ High Flow Series Filter Cartridge

    Provides higher flow rates, longer life, better ergonomics and faster change-out times for a lower total cost of filtration. 3M™ High Flow Filter Systems require as few as one-tenth the number of conventional 2.5" filter cartridges.

    View 3M™ High Flow Series Filter Cartridge brochure (PDF, 5.2MB)

  • Two filter cartridges arranged like an upside down letter T.
    3M™ Micro-Klean™ RT Series Filter Cartridge

    All-polypropylene depth filters offer premium features including consistent particle reduction efficiencies, increased surface area and low initial pressure drop for enhanced flow. 3M™ Micro-Klean™ RT Series Filter Cartridges’ extended service life results in fewer filter change-outs while its enhanced flow characteristics can typically reduce the number of filters required to achieve a given flow rate.

    View 3M™ Micro-Klean™ RT Series Filter Cartridges data sheet (PDF, 522KB)

  • Two filter cartridges.
    3M™ High Flow HFR Series Filter Cartridge

    High flow capacity, high efficiency, inside to outside flow direction, liquid filtration cartridges designed for the applications listed below with large flow requirements. 3M™ High Flow HFR Series Filters fit into the standard Pall Ultipleat® High Flow HFU Filter Housings.

    Applications

    1. Pre-RO water
    2. Condensing water filtration
    3. Process waters
    4. Injection and produced waters
    5. Ground/reclaimed/waste waters
    6. Refining (amine sweetening, final product)
    7. Coolants
    8. Utility water
    9. Part washing (OEM)
    10. Beverage grade water and fluids

    View 3M™ High Flow HFR Series Filter Cartridge brochure (PDF, 1.4MB)

Wastewater

The steam and power generation process creates contaminated water that needs to be filtered before it can be properly discharged into the environment.


3M has wastewater filtration solutions designed to help you protect the environment and meet increasingly stringent discharge requirements.




Featured Products

  • Various membrane contractors used in filtration for efficiently adding or stripping dissolved gases.
    3M™ Liqui-Cel™ Membrane Contactors

    Capable of both adding and removing dissolved gases, Liqui-Cel membrane contactors are commonly used for carbon dioxide removal, deoxygenation, nitrogenation and carbonation. Highly compact and efficient, they use microporous membranes with nearly 10x the gas exchange surface area of conventional vacuum towers.

    View 3M™ Liqui-Cel™ Membrane Contactors brochure (PDF, 2.9MB)

  • Three different length size filter lined up vertically side by side.
    3M™ High Flow Series Filter Cartridge

    Provides higher flow rates, longer life, better ergonomics and faster change-out times for a lower total cost of filtration. 3M™ High Flow Filter Systems require as few as one-tenth the number of conventional 2.5" filter cartridges.

    View 3M™ High Flow Series Filter Cartridge brochure (PDF, 5.2MB)

  • Two filter cartridges arranged like an upside down letter T.
    3M™ Micro-Klean™ RT Series Filter Cartridge

    All-polypropylene depth filters offer premium features including consistent particle reduction efficiencies, increased surface area and low initial pressure drop for enhanced flow. 3M™ Micro-Klean™ RT Series Filter Cartridges’ extended service life results in fewer filter change-outs while its enhanced flow characteristics can typically reduce the number of filters required to achieve a given flow rate.

    View 3M™ Micro-Klean™ RT Series Filter Cartridges data sheet (PDF, 522KB)

  • Two filter cartridges.
    3M™ High Flow HFR Series Filter Cartridge

    High flow capacity, high efficiency, inside to outside flow direction, liquid filtration cartridges designed for the applications listed below with large flow requirements. 3M™ High Flow HFR Series Filters fit into the standard Pall Ultipleat® High Flow HFU Filter Housings.

    Applications

    1. Pre-RO water
    2. Condensing water filtration
    3. Process waters
    4. Injection and produced waters
    5. Ground/reclaimed/waste waters
    6. Refining (amine sweetening, final product)
    7. Coolants
    8. Utility water
    9. Part washing (OEM)
    10. Beverage grade water and fluids

    View 3M™ High Flow HFR Series Filter Cartridge brochure (PDF, 1.4MB)

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