Filter Silencer

Air Intake Cleaning for Engines, Compressors, Blowers and Turbines

Description
Technical Data

The A and B standard Filter/Silencers (BMF) are designed for use on air intakes of centrifugal and axial compressors, blowers, engines and gas turbines. Custom design Filter/Silencers are available for large rotary positive blowers and reciprocating compressors.

The BMF assemblies can reduce intake noise from the source by up to 14dB. If additional acoustic reduction is required, other Burgess-Manning silencers can be added to the installation.

When the filter element replacements are needed, unique spring-loading catches simplify the removal and replacement of the filter elements. Replacement filters and spring clips can be ordered and shipped directly to your jobsite.

Applications:

Simple cycle power plant
Combined cycle power plant
Combined cycle power plants with carbon capture

Industries:

Power generation
Oil & gas
Petrochemical
Industrial manufacturing
HVAC and environmental systems

Environmental Conditions:

Outdoor installations with weather hoods for moisture protection
High-dust environments requiring dual-stage filtration

Minimum Information Required For Getting A Quote

Equipment type (engine, blower, etc.) with make, model, RPM
Air volume (CFM or lbs/hr) at inlet conditions
Inlet flange or piping size
Desired filtration efficiency
Maximum allowable pressure drop (in “W.G.”)
Required silencing (insertion loss or max noise level)
Any optional/special requirements

Acoustic Principles:

Transformative and Absorptive: Reduces intake noise by up to 14 dBA depending on size and configuration.
Additional silencers can be added for further attenuation.

Product Features & Benefits:

High Efficiency: Filtration efficiency ranges from 72% to 99.7% (AC Fine).
Noise Reduction: Built-in silencing with optional enhancements.
Durability: All-welded, air-tight housings made from aluminized and galvanized steel.
Ease of Maintenance: Spring-loaded catches for quick filter replacement.
Customizable: Multiple filter types and configurations for tailored performance.

Design:

Flow Rate: 1,500 to 48,000 CFM
Filter Sizes: 2″ or 12″ deep elements
Pressure Drop: Varies by filter type and configuration (see figures in bulletin)
Temperature and Pressure: standard for industrial air intake systems
Noise Attenuation: Up to 14 dBA
Housing Options: Bottom, top, or side outlet; optional support legs and weather hoods

Options:

Stainless steel or aluminum construction
Top or side outlet arrangements
Special outlet connection sizes
Companion flanges
Mounting pads/support legs
Special finishes (interior/exterior)
Trash screens (galvanized or stainless)
Pressure drop indicators (e.g., Magnehelic gauge)
Oil-free adhesive for FW filters

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Filter Replacement

Unique spring loading catches simplify the removal and replacement of filter elements.

APPLICATIONS

Engines
Compressors
Blowers
Turbines

Noise Reduction Levels

Reduce intake noise from the source by up to 14 decibels.

Relevant Industries

Oil and gas refineries, natural gas processing plants and LNG facilities represent remarkably intensive and acoustically challenging industrial environments, generating intense noise levels from complex processing equipment, high-pressure systems and continuous operations. Hydrocarbon processing facilities require comprehensive noise control solutions to ensure worker safety, regulatory compliance, community relations and operational efficiency.

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Power plants generate both energy and significant acoustic energy. Excessive noise can endanger employees, affect equipment longevity and violate local and international regulations. Burgess-Manning custom-engineers silencers for turbines, compressors, blowers, generators and transformers.

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Industrial applications generate considerable noise as a result of high-capacity machinery, continuous operations and complex infrastructure. Without proper noise control, these environments can pose risks to employee health, disrupt surrounding communities and violate environmental and occupational noise regulations. Implementing tailored noise mitigation solutions of acoustic walls, noise barriers and silencers while utilizing acoustic modeling, CFD, FEA and noise measurements to design solutions not only supports safety, but also enhances operational efficiency and community relations.

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