TEST FILTRATION PERFORMANCE BEFORE YOU COMMIT TO PERMANENT EQUIPMENT
Filtration problems that are invisible in design often become very apparent once a system is running. Contaminant loading, fouling
behaviour, and process variability are difficult to predict on paper — and the cost of getting them wrong in a permanent installation is
significant. Pilot testing under real operating conditions is the most reliable way to understand how a filtration system will actually
perform before capital is committed. PS Filter has been designing and supplying filtration systems across Canada and the U.S. since 1986,
and we can provide temporary rental and pilot filtration systems to support exactly this kind of evaluation. Reach out to discuss your
application and what a pilot program could look like for your site.
Why Consider a Rental or Pilot System?
No two process streams are exactly alike, and laboratory data or equipment specifications can only tell you so much. A pilot system puts filtration equipment directly on your process stream, under your actual operating conditions, so you can see how it performs before anything is permanently installed. This matters when contaminant loading is variable, when fouling mechanisms are not fully understood, or when the consequences of an underperforming system are costly to reverse.
A rental system lets you evaluate filtration performance on your actual process stream, test different filter media types or micron ratings side by side, troubleshoot performance issues in an existing system, and confirm filtration design parameters before permanent equipment is ordered or fabricated.
Typical Applications
PS Filter has supported pilot and rental programs across a range of applications, including:
- Produced water filtration trials
- Amine system filtration evaluation
- Glycol filtration troubleshooting
- Activated carbon adsorption testing
- Injection water polishing
If your application is not listed here, get in touch. Most industrial filtration challenges can be addressed with the right rental configuration.
Equipment That May Be Available
Depending on the application and process conditions, rental equipment may include bag filter housings, cartridge filter systems, activated carbon vessels, coalescing filtration units, and staged multi-media filtration skids. Equipment selection is based on your specific process parameters, flow rates, and filtration objectives. We will work with you to determine the right configuration before mobilization.
What Pilot Testing Tells You
Operating a filtration system on a live process stream generates data that cannot be replicated any other way. Real operating conditions reveal how contaminants actually interact with filter media, how quickly fouling occurs, and where the design assumptions do and do not hold up. A well-structured pilot program helps you:
- Determine the appropriate micron rating for your specific process stream
- Understand the fouling mechanisms affecting your system under actual conditions
- Optimize filter life and establish realistic changeout intervals based on real performance
- Validate long-term system design before permanent equipment is fabricated or installed
The result is a permanent installation built on evidence rather than assumptions, with fewer surprises once it is in the ground.
Speak with a Filtration Specialist
Every filtration application has its own process conditions, contaminant profile, and performance targets. There is no one-size-fits-all answer, and we are happy to help you find the right one. PS Filter can review your process data, talk through your objectives, and recommend a pilot filtration approach designed around your system.
