The top of the filter incorporates a viewing window of clear laminated tempered glass. This allows the operator to see into the upper reservoir to control the feed and filtration process, and to manipulate the filter cake using the pair of gloves. The product discharge chute is positioned to enable the operator to scoop up the cake and deliver it to a receiving vessel. The side wall of the upper reservoir incorporates an insulated jacket to the maximum slurry depth. Heating/cooling during filtration and subsequent drying is aided by circulating a heat transfer fluid through this jacket.

The lower reservoir acts as a filtrate receiver. It is fitted with a sight glass so that the operator may monitor the rate of extraction of filtrate. The outer periphery of the upper rim of this lower reservoir is fitted with an O-ring body seal, of a suitable elastomer, which provides a liquid and vacuum tight seal between the reservoirs when they are brought together.

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