Tired Of Water Washing Biodiesel? Try Dry Washing Instead! All Arbor Biofuels Towers Are On Back Order Until Feb. 15th
Description:
We've teamed up with Arbor Biofuels Company (ABC)
to bring you this great line of Biodiesel Dry Wash Resin Towers. These Biodiesel dry wash towers are perfect
for dry washing Biodiesel when using dry wash resins such as
Amberlite, Purolite, Thermax,
or other dry wash resins.
They're available in 6", 10", 12", 16", and 22" diameter towers. Each tower is sized perfectly to give you years of
reliable service when using dry wash resins. Made of high strength steel and powder coated in yellow, these
towers will not only allow you to dry wash your Biodiesel but will let you do it in style.
Why Use Arbor Biofuels Towers?
Unlike most Biodiesel Dry Wash Resin Towers on the market, these were designed from scratch to meet the needs of
dry washing Biodiesel with dry wash resins. Everything about them from the materials used to the dimensions have been
optimized to allow the dry wash resins to perform at their optimum levels.
During the design and testing phase, ABC worked
with specialists from dry wash resin manufacturers to identify optimum heights, dimensions, and surface
area necessary to obtain the best results when dry washing Biodiesel. Taking the knowledge learned from this
extensive research, ABC then developed what we
believe to be the best small scale Biodiesel dry wash towers available.
These towers have been designed to optimize the full use of dry wash resins such as
Amberlite, Purolite, and Thermax.
The dimensions, height, thickness, and resin support systems in these towers make them stand out from the rest
of the competition.
All-Metal Construction
Unlike some of the competition, these towers are built to handle dry washing right! Instead of using PVC or poly
components which are prone to cracking and splitting when dry washing, these towers are made of high strength
steel. Even the resin support is an all-metal design.
Full Flowing
These towers allow the Biodiesel to fully flow through all of the dry wash resin.
This means that your dry wash resin will last longer and wash your Biodiesel better because this design will
allow full use of 100% of the resin. This ensures that each user can acheive the full 100+
gallons of Biodiesel purification per pound of resin used.
Superior Resin Support System
The resin support system built into the 6" & 10" towers is far superior to competitors on the market.
Instead of using a single fine mesh screen placed at the bottom,
ABC placed the resin support system above the very
bottom of the tower. This allows the Biodiesel to fully flow through all of the resin instead of tunneling like in some designs.
Also unique to these towers is the support system itself. Instead of having just a single mesh screen, this design utilizes
two screens positioned at just the right angle welded inside a high strength resin support system. This
unique design allows for better flowing of the Biodiesel as well as better filtering capabilities to keep the resin
contained in the tower.
The 12", 16", and 22" towers have the absolute best in the industry ion support resin grid. These 170 micron wedge wire panels ensure proper
Dry Wash Tower function, eliminating common compaction problems typical when using gel-type resins with stainless steel wire mesh screens.
The 12", 16", and 22" towers also come with a high quality
site glass which greatly aids the operator with proper filling of the dry wash tower and allows the user to see
when the resin bed has nearly reached its full expansion.
Modular Design
The ABC dry wash towers were designed with growth in mind.
As your Biodiesel operation grows, so can your dry wash system! By building the towers so that they could be combined together,
you can quickly add additional dry washing capacity to your Biodiesel production. Simply add another tower to the setup and
you're good to go!
Expert Support
If you've studied up on dry washing Biodiesel, you'll quickly discover that the experts at
Arbor Biofuels Company are at the top of their game!
They know dry washing extremely well and have the experience, knowledge, and know-how to prove it! Because of this
expert knowledge, ABC is there to support you after the
purchase. Got a question about your setup? Give them a call or send an email! You'll be amazed at how fast
they'll not only be able to solve your problem but will most likely be able to offer you additional suggestions to
help you improve your Biodiesel production setup as well!
Which Tower Is Right For You?
Each tower can dry wash Biodiesel extremely well.
The best way to identify which tower would work best for your needs is to identify three things: 1: How much fuel do you need to dry wash? 2: How fast do you need to wash it? 3: How long do you want to go before having to regenerate your dry wash tower?
Here's a quick guide on the output capabilities of each tower.
6" x 48" Dry Wash Ion Exchange Resin Tower Dimensions: 13" x 13" Foot Print, Approx. 65" (5' 5") Tall Weight (Empty): 38 lbs Maximum Flow Rate: 9 Gallons Per Hour (0.15 GPM) Resin Capacity: 20 lbs Dry Wash Resin Output: 90 Gallons Washed Every 10 Hours Ideal For: 30-100 Gallon Batches Resin Life: Up To 2000 Gallons Of Biodiesel Before Flushing/Regenerating (Using Thermax)
10" x 60" Dry Wash Ion Exchange Resin Tower Dimensions: 17" x 17" Foot Print, Approx. 77" (6' 5") Tall Weight (Empty): 58 lbs Maximum Flow Rate: 25 Gallons Per Hour (0.42 GPM) Resin Capacity: 70 lbs Dry Wash Resin Output: 250 Gallons Washed Every 10 Hours Ideal For: 100-300 Gallon Batches Resin Life: Up To 7,000 Gallons Of Biodiesel Before Flushing/Regenerating (Using Thermax)
12" x 72" Dry Wash Ion Exchange Resin Tower Dimensions: 19" x 19" Foot Print, Approx. 87" (7' 3") Tall Weight (Empty): 108 lbs Extras: 1.25" Diameter Site Glass, Lower Bolted Cleanout, Lower Bolted Flange Maximum Flow Rate: 50 Gallons Per Hour (0.83 GPM) Resin Capacity: 120 lbs Dry Wash Resin Output: 500 Gallons Washed Every 10 Hours Ideal For: 300-500 Gallon Batches Resin Life: Up To 12,000 Gallons Of Biodiesel Before Flushing/Regenerating (Using Thermax)
16" Dry Wash Ion Exchange Resin Tower Dimensions: 19" x 20" Foot Print, Requires a 12' Ceiling Extras: 2" Diameter Site Glass, Lower Bolted Cleanout, Upper Bolted Cleanout, Front Manway, Maximum Flow Rate: 150 Gallons Per Hour (2.5 GPM) Resin Capacity: 250 lbs Dry Wash Resin Output: 1500 Gallons Washed Every 10 Hours Ideal For: 1000-1500 Gallon Batches Resin Life: Up To 25,000 Gallons Of Biodiesel Before Flushing/Regenerating (Using Thermax)
22" Dry Wash Ion Exchange Resin Tower Dimensions: 25" x 26" Foot Print, Requires a 15' Ceiling Weight (Empty): Approximately 450 lbs Extras: 2" Diameter Site Glass, Lower Bolted Cleanout, Upper Bolted Cleanout, Front Manway Maximum Flow Rate: 300 Gallons Per Hour (5 GPM) Maximum Resin Capacity: 700 lbs Dry Wash Resin Output: 3000 Gallons Washed Every 10 Hours Ideal For: 2400-3000 Gallon Batches Resin Life: Up To 60,000 Gallons Of Biodiesel Before Flushing/Regenerating (Using Thermax)
What Kind Of Pump Should I Use?
For our 6" towers, we recommend using our Dry Wash Adjustable Metering Pump for use with this tower.
With the ability to adjust the output flow up to nearly 10 GPH, it's a perfect combination!
For the other towers, Arbor Biofuels Company recommends using
a diaphragm style pump that can deliver a consistent flow through the towers for extended periods of time.
Being able to adjust the flow rate is also crucial.
Example Pumps include Milton Roy Series, Liquid Metronics Incorporated (LMI), and Pulsafeeder Click Here to learn more about diaphragm pumps
If you have trouble finding a pump, contact Arbor Biofuels Company
as they can often help you find a used one.
Want To Build One Yourself?
If you'd like to build your own tower and save some money, be sure to check out our
Ion Exchange Dry Wash Tower Kit.
It comes with all of the parts needed to construct
a 6" Ion Exchange Dry Wash Tower just like the 6" Tower on this page.
It can be purchased with or without a steel tube as well as with or without dry wash resin. It's a great way to save some money
and get a high quality ion exchange dry wash tower at the same time. Click Here For More Details!
Additional Resources
Learn more about dry washing Biodiesel with this great collection of resources. Thermax Dry Wash Resin Our Thermax page goes into detail about why dry washing works. Purolite Dry Wash Resin Our Purolite page is packed with helpful information for getting started dry washing. How To Flush A Column This great video details how to properly flush Ion Exchange Resin How To Test Soap Content This video details how to test Biodiesel for soap content Soap Test Kit This kit was built just for testing soap contents in Biodiesel when dry washing Dry Washing Forum This forum is packed full of people that know dry washing like no other.
Even the folks at Arbor Biofuels Company participate on a regular basis. Ion Exchange Explained Article all about using Ion Exchange Resins.
Testing For Soap
Remember, dry washing isn't effective if soap levels aren't measured. We recommend testing for soap content before and after
dry washing to identify if all the soap has been removed. Check out this great tutorial video that will walk you
through the basics of soap testing.
We carry the same great soap testing kit that is used in the tutorial video.
It comes complete with everything you'll need to start testing soap levels in Biodiesel ensuring
a great experience with your dry wash towers.
6" DRY WASH ION EXCHANGE RESIN TOWER This option is for the 6" Dry Wash Resin Tower. You can purchase it with your choice of Purolite, Thermax, or with no resin at all.
When purchasing it with resin, the resin is cheaper than if purchased separately. 10" DRY WASH ION EXCHANGE RESIN TOWER This option is for the 10" Dry Wash Ion Exchange Resin Tower. You can purchase it with your choice of Purolite, Thermax, or with no resin at all.
When purchasing it with resin, the resin is cheaper than if purchased separately.
12", 16", & 22" DRY WASH ION EXCHANGE RESIN TOWERS This option is for our 12", 16", or 22" Dry Wash Ion Exchange Resin Tower. You can purchase the towers with your choice of Purolite, Thermax, or with no resin at all.
When purchasing it with resin, the resin is cheaper than if purchased separately.
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All of our towers are also available as complete turnkey systems. All turn key systems include a high quality, metering liquid transfer pump with a fully adjustable flow rate.
Adjusting flow rate allows the user to maintain a constant flow to accommodate changes in system pressure
as the columns load with impurities during use.
The complete liquid transfer system includes pressure relief valves, iron cross top fittings,
pre and post filtration, pressure gauges, and all plumbing. The pressure relief valves ensure safe operation of the system
and the iron cross top fittings provide easy accomadation of the filters, gauges and pressure relief valves.