A physical filter placed in flow lines, intakes, or sumps to catch solid contaminants before they reach sensitive components. It allows liquids or gases to pass freely while trapping particles that exceed the mesh size. Engineers specify these based on wire diameter, open area percentage, and maximum allowable pressure drop.
Heard on the job
Pull the suction screen on pump three and see if it's clogged with scale.
Also heard as
- mesh
- strainer