Filtration systems play a critical role in protecting equipment, improving process reliability, and ensuring product quality across industrial operations. Yet, many evaluations focus solely on filter cartridge efficiency, without considering the equally important role of vessel efficiency. While a high-efficiency cartridge is essential for capturing contaminants, overall system performance depends on factors like flow velocity, residence time, and vessel design.

At Jonell Systems, we take a total system approach to filtration, ensuring that both filter cartridges and vessels work in harmony for optimized contaminant removal, longer service life, and reduced operational costs. Whether you need a first-fit solution for a new Jonell vessel or a retrofit to solve challenges in an existing system, our expertise in filtration system engineering ensures maximum performance.

Filter Cartridge Efficiency: The First Line of Defense

A filter cartridge’s effectiveness is measured by its ability to remove contaminants from a process stream. Selecting the right cartridge ensures optimal contaminant capture without excessive pressure drop or premature clogging. Key efficiency factors include:

Beta Ratio (β-ratio) – A higher β-ratio indicates better filtration efficiency at a given particle size.

Absolute vs. Nominal Ratings – Absolute-rated filters remove a higher percentage of contaminants, while nominal-rated filters provide cost-effective contaminant reduction.

Depth vs. Surface Filtration – Depth filters are ideal for capturing deformable or gel-like contaminants, while surface filters suit rigid particulate removal.

Jonell’s first-fit filter cartridges are designed to maximize efficiency in Jonell vessels, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance. Our extensive range of media options—including polypropylene, polyester, and microglass—allows us to tailor solutions to the specific demands of your process.

Vessel Efficiency: The Overlooked Factor in Filtration

Even the most advanced filter cartridge cannot perform at its best if the vessel design creates inefficiencies. Common challenges that impact overall filtration performance include:

Flow Velocity & Residence Time – Excessive velocity can cause media channeling, reducing efficiency and potentially damaging the cartridge. Proper vessel design ensures consistent contaminant capture.

Flow Distribution – Poor flow distribution can overload some cartridges while underutilizing others, leading to frequent changeouts and higher operational costs.

Bypass & Seal Integrity – Improper sealing allows unfiltered contaminants to bypass the filtration system, compromising downstream equipment.

Dirt Holding Capacity & Drainage – Proper vessel drainage prevents contaminant re-entrainment, ensuring that captured particles remain trapped even during system disruptions.

Jonell’s expertise in filtration system design allows us to retrofit existing vessels to eliminate inefficiencies, reduce bypass risks, and improve system performance—without requiring a complete system overhaul.

Balancing Cartridge and Vessel Efficiency for Peak Performance

For a truly optimized filtration system, you need both a high-performance filter cartridge and a well-designed vessel. Jonell Systems follows a structured approach to ensure the best results:

Application Assessment – We analyze your process conditions, contaminant load, and efficiency requirements to determine the best filtration approach.

Solution Engineering – Whether it’s a first-fit Jonell filter and vessel solution or a retrofit for an existing system, we ensure the right filter media, micron rating, and vessel configuration for maximum performance.

Performance Validation – Our filtration solutions undergo rigorous in-house testing and field validation to confirm efficiency gains before full-scale implementation.

The Jonell Systems Approach: Total Filtration Solutions

At Jonell Systems, we understand that filtration is more than just the filter cartridge—it’s about the entire system working together for peak performance. Whether you are designing a new filtration system, upgrading to first-fit Jonell filters in a Jonell vessel, or looking to retrofit an existing setup to improve efficiency, our team has the expertise to optimize your process.

Why Partner with Jonell Systems?

✔ Engineered for Performance – Our first-fit filter cartridges are specifically designed for seamless integration into Jonell vessels.
✔ Retrofit Experts – We solve filtration challenges in existing systems, improving efficiency without requiring costly equipment replacements.
✔ Full-Spectrum Filtration Solutions – From filter media selection to vessel design, we provide customized solutions tailored to your needs.

✔ Data-Driven Filtration Optimization – We leverage advanced lab testing and real-world field data to fine-tune filtration solutions, reducing pressure drop, increasing dirt-holding capacity, and extending filter life.

✔ Custom Media & Product Development – Our technical team collaborates with customers to develop custom filter media and configurations, ensuring the highest performance for even the most challenging applications.

✔ Application-Specific Testing & Simulation – Through fluid compatibility studies, pressure drop testing, and contaminant retention analysis, we ensure that each filtration system is optimized for its specific operating conditions.

Need to improve your filtration performance? Contact Jonell Systems today to find out how we can enhance both cartridge and vessel efficiency in your critical applications.