Products called Water Filter, Water Flue Filter or Water System are systems that purify the pollutants in the flue gas by using water. In order for such systems to work efficiently, they should be designed by taking into account some important issues. These filter systems are used in a wide range from industry to furnace chimneys. In the rest of our article, we will examine these systems in detail.


What is Aqueous Filter?

The water filter precipitates the pollutants in the air by working with the principle of spraying the water. In addition, particles such as smoke, oil, soot, soot and odor in the air are transferred to the water and separated in the air. Aqueous flue filters are suitable for filtering particles over 20 microns. Therefore, electrostatic filters should be used to remove pollutants with lower particle size.


How Does the Water Filter Work?

Wet Chimney Filters can be designed as vertical or horizontal type according to the usage area. It is actively used in the market in two different designs whose working principles are exactly the same. The parts and working principle of a vertical water filter are explained in the image.
Where is it used?

First of all, aqueous chimney filters are used as a ventilation solution in many areas such as restaurants, ovens, industrial facilities. Before the electrostatic filter systems, the municipalities required the water system filter to obtain a chimney license, but with the developing technology, new generation chimneyless systems started to take its place. Unfortunately, today's watery chimney systems alone are insufficient to filter smoke and odor. However, the desired efficiency is obtained by using it together with the electrostatic filter in furnaces where the flue outlet temperature is high.
Does It Eliminate Smoke and Odor?

No, smoke and odor particles are smaller than 3 microns. However, aqueous filters are effective against pollutants with particle sizes larger than 20 microns. Therefore, aqueous systems cannot eliminate smoke and odor.
Is it possible to get a Chimney License with a Water Filter?

Previously, we explained this issue in our article titled How to get a chimney license for those who are considering opening a restaurant, restaurant, kebab shop. You can take a look at the article about such chimneys here. Returning to our subject, you can only get a license for the furnace chimney with water filter systems. For other food businesses, you need to buy an electrostatic filter. Electrostatic filter systems cannot be used for furnace chimneys due to the high temperature for now, but many companies, including Havmak, are doing R&D studies on this. Therefore, in the coming years, water filters will be replaced by completely new generation systems. Therefore, we recommend that you invest with this situation in mind.