Side Stream Filtration Case Study

Heathrow Airport – Terminal 5

Side Stream Filtration Case Study Heathrow

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Side Stream Filtration for Heathrow Terminal 5

Client: BAA

Date: 2012

Building: London

Sector: Aviation/Public Transport

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ABOUT THE PROJECT

Due to the success of the Amazon Side Stream filters installed previously at the

Heathrow Energy Centre, the same system was selected for a major project

initiated to ensure the high performance and accurate control of the heating

system operating in Terminal 5.

The system volume was significant - in excess of 500,000 litres of water,

therefore requiring the installation of 8 filter housings in each of the two main

plant rooms.

PROJECT CHALLENGES

Due to location and building construction the main plant rooms are located below

ground and prone to ingress of contamination. This issue was managed by using

50μm DuoLine bag pre-filters for initial high solids removal followed by 20μm

SupaPleat II cartridge filters for final polishing.

The large system volume required the use of four 84 Series prefilter housings

followed by four 63 Series polishing filter housings, all operating at 8-10bar. To

ensure minimal fluid loss from the circuit there was also a need to install

additional booster pumps.

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“Due to successful operation at the Energy

Centre, Amazon’s Side Stream filters were

selected for the Terminal 5 air conditioning

system. The filters were manufactured and

delivered on time and met all criteria. More

importantly, from an operational perspective,

they have continued to support BAA on a

practical level.”

BAA Supervisor

What the client said:

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Contact us

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Amazon Filters Ltd.

Albany Park Estate, Frimley Road

Camberley, Surrey

GU16 7PG

UK

Tel: +44 (0) 1276 670600

Email: sales@amazonfilters.co.uk

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