Y Type Strainer:
The Y-Strainer consists of Y shaped housing with suitably designed element. Y-Strainer are usually used in batch operations where the liquid flow may be interrupted periodically for cleaning and maintenance Y-Strainer are in cast/ forged form or fabricated types. Cast & forged strainer are designed as per ASME B 16.34, and fabricated type Y strainers are designed as per ASME Section VIII Division 1. Sizing is based on the required filtration area for the given flow rate and the maximum allowable pressure drop.
Various parameters like viscosity, density, operating temperature, degree of filtration determines the selection of a particular design of strainer element.