2000 FILTRATION BASICS
SHORT COURSE BOOK

March 14-17, 2000, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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Table Of Contents

CHAPTER 1 - GENERAL FILTRATION INFORMATION & FILTER MEDIA 1-1
I.Definition of Filtration and Separation1-2
 A.Definition of Filtration 1-2
 B.Definition of Separation1-2
II. The Filtration Spectrum1-2
 A. Definition1-2
B. Liquid and Gas (Air) Filtration 1-2
III.Concentration, Types and Distribution of Contaminates1-2
 A. Concentration 1-2
 B. Contaminate Type1-4
 C. Distribution1-4
 D. Extractables 1-4
 E. Shedding  1-4
 F. Dirt Holding and Unloading1-4
IV.Retention Mechanisms and Fluid Flow1-5
 A. Crossflow Filtration1-5
 B. Cake Filtration 1-5
 C. Dead-End Filtration or Deep Bed Filtration 1-5
 D. Blinding 1-5
V. Filtration Mechanisms1-5
 A. Surface Filtration (a.k.a. Sieve Filtration)1-5
 B. Depth Filtration1-7
 C. Absorption and Adsorption (Ab versus Ad)1-7
 D. Triboelectric and Zeta Potential1-7
VI.Filtration Efficiency1-7
 A. Nominal Filtration1-7
 B. Absolute Filtration1-8
VII. Factors and Considerations Effecting Media and Filter Design and Use1-8
 A. Differential Pressure 1-8
 B. Filter Efficiency Rating1-8
 C. Flow Rate 1-9
 D. Viscosity 1-9
 E. Dirt Holding Capacity1-9
 F. Filter Rating1-9
 G. Useful Life1-9
 H. Hydrophilic / Hydrophobic1-9
VIII.Test Procedures1-10
 A. Bubble Point: ASTM-F3161-10
 B. Water Flow: ASTM-F3171-10
 C. Frazier Air Flow: ASTM-D7371-10
 D. DOP Efficiency: ASTM-D29861-10
IX.Trends 1-10
 A. Environmental Consciousness1-10
 B. Finer Filtration1-12
 C. Specialized Media1-12
X. Introduction to Filtration Media and Principle Applications1-12
 A. Disposable Filter Media1-12
 B. Extended Life Filter Media1-14
  1.     Automotive and truck engine air intake and fuel filters  1-14
  2.      Electrostatic charged media filters 1-14
  3.     Machine coolant filters 1-14
 C. Reusable Filter Media1-14
  1.    Baghouse reverse pulse and shaker bag filters 1-14
  2.     Typical extended life and reusable filter media  1-17
APPENDIX 1-18
BIOGRAPHY 1-20
 
CHAPTER 2 - INTERFACIAL PHENOMENA IN FLUID / PARTICLE SEPARATION2-1
I.Surface of Solid and Colloidal Particles2-2
 A. Particle Size 2-2
 B. Porosity and Surface Area2-3
 C. Electrical/Chemical Properties2-4
II. Fluid/Solid (Particle) Interface2-6
 A. The Free Energy of an Interface2-6
 B. Characteristics of Interfacial Phenomena2-7
III.Basic Concepts of Colloidal Systems 2-14
 A. Definition of Colloid2-14
 B. Lyophilic and Lyophobic Colloids2-14
 C. Creaming, Aggregation and Coalescence2-15
IV.Colloidal Phenomena in Solutions2-16
 A. Surface Activity and Surfactants2-16
 B. Aggregation and Micelle in Diluted Aqueous Solutions2-17
 C. Thermodynamics of Micellization2-23
 D. Principles of Emulsions2-24
 E. Flocculation Phenomena2-25
V. Application of Interfacial Phenomena to Fluid/Particle Separation 2-31
 A. Example 1: Physical Methods - Oil Assisted Dewatering2-31
 B. Example 2: Chemical Additives For Filtration/Dewatering2-33
VI. Experimental Techniques and Instruments2-36
 A. Surface Tension - Detachment Method 2-36
 B. Interfacial Tension2-38
 C. Contact Angle2-38
 D. Potential - Zeta-Meter2-41
 E. Adsorption from Solutions2-42
 F. Specific Surface Area - BET Gas Adsorption 2-42
REFERENCES2-46
PROBLEMS 2-47
BIOGRAPHY 2-53
    
CHAPTER 3 - SOLID / LIQUID SEPARATION3-1
I.Solid / Liquid Filtration and Separation3-2
 A.Stages and Methods3-2
 B.Solid-Liquid Separation Equipment3-3
 C. Equipment Selection3-3
 D.Filtration Objectives3-4
 E. Parts of the Filtration Process3-5
 F. Liquid Flow3-5
 G. Types of Filtration3-5
 H. Filtration Modes3-7
II. Filter Aid Filtration3-9
 A. Filter Aid Definition 3-9
 B. Properties3-9
 C. Types of filter aids3-9
 D. Clarification with Filter Aids3-11
 E. When to use Filter Aid Filtration3-11
 F. There are Two Basic Ways in which Filter Aids are Used:3-11
III.Batch Pressure Filter Equipment 3-13
 A. Various Types of Filters Showing Their Wide Variety3-13
 B. Filter Press3-14
 C. Cylindrical Element Filter 3-14
 D. Vertical Tank Vertical Leaf Filters3-16
 E. Horizontal Tank Vertical Leaf Filter3-16
 F. Horizontal Tank Vertical Leaf Filter with Rotating Leaves3-17
 G. Horizontal Rotating Leaf Filter - Centrifugal Discharge3-18
 H. Horizontal Plate Filters 3-18
 I. Vacuum Leaf Filters3-19
 J. Strainers3-19
 K. Sand Filters3-21
IV. Rotary Filters3-22
 A. Rotary Drum Vacuum Filter3-22
 B. Rotary Disc Filter3-24
 C. Table Filter - Tilting Pan 3-25
 D. Horizontal Belt Filter 3-25
V. Solid-Liquid Separation Equipment Selection and Elimination Procedure Questionaire 3-26
 A. Define the Slurry 3-26
 B. Define the Process3-26
 C. Solid - Liquid Separation Screening Matrix3-26
BIOGRAPHY3-30
 
CHAPTER 4 - GAS FILTRATION4-1
I. Introduction 4-2
II. Types of Filter4-2
 A.Filter Media 4-2
 B.Filter Elements 4-8
 C.Filter Area Optimization4-10
 D.Depth Versus Surface Filtration 4-11
III. Basic Principles of Particle Capture4-12
 A.Particle Capture4-12
 B.Filtration Mechanisms4-12
 C.Filter Efficiency and Particle Penetration 4-17
 D.Most Penetrating Particle Size 4-19
 E.Particle Adhesion4-19
 F.Particle Re-entrainment4-19
 G.Factors Affecting Particle Capture4-19
IV.Fibrous Filters 4-20
 A. Types of Fibrous Filters and Their Characteristics4-20
 B.Physical Properties of Fibrous Filters 4-21
 C.Fibrous Filter Models4-21
 D.Pressure Drop4-22
 E.Single Fiber Efficiency and Overall Filter Efficiency4-24
 F.Predicted Single Fiber Efficiency 4-25
 G.Performance Data4-27
V. Membrane Filters4-34
 A.Types of Membrane Filters and Their Characteristics4-34
 B.Polymeric Membrane Filter Media4-35
 C.Sintered Metal and Ceramic Membrane Media4-37
 D.Membrane Filter Models4-38
 E.Capillary Pore Membranes4-39
 F.Conventional (Tortuous Flow Path) Membranes4-40
VI.Filter Testing4-40
 A.Filter Performance Testing4-40
 B.Filter Performance Terminology 4-43
 C.Filter Test Techniques4-44
 D.Filter Test Standards and Recommended Practices4-44
REFERENCES4-49
APPENDIX A    Filtration Terms Used in Media Characterization 4-52
APPENDIX B   Particle Listing of Standard Test Methods and Recommended Practices for
Air Filter Efficiency Evaluation (circa 1994)
4-54
APPENDIX C    Summary of Standard Test Methods and Recommended Practices for Air Filter
Efficiency Measurement (circa 1994)
4-57
BIOGRAPHY4-62
 
CHAPTER 5 - HOW TO TROUBLE SHOOT A FILTRATION SYSTEM5-1
I. Abstract 5-2
II.Background 5-2
III. Three Opportunities for Trouble Shooting5-2
 A. When a Process is Being Designed5-2
 B. When a Process Changes5-3
 C. When Deviations Occur5-3
IV. Five Principles of Trouble-Shooting5-3
 A. Identify the Problem5-3
 B. Understand the Process5-4
 C. Determine the Solution5-4
 D. Apply the Solution5-5
 E.Confirm that the Solution Corrected the Problem5-5
BIOGRAPHY5-6
 
CHAPTER 6 - APPLICATION OF FILTERS IN TEXTILE AND INDUSTRY FIBROUS FILTERS6-1
I. Indtroduction 6-1
II.Filters in the Textile Industry 6-1
 A. Plant Air Filtration6-1
 B. Polymer Extrusion Spinpack6-2
 C. Dye Manufacture6-4
 D. Size Recovery Ultrafiltration6-5
III. Fibrous Filter Media6-5
 A. Woven Fabric Filter Media6-6
 B. Nonwoven Filter Media6-13
BIOGRAPHY6-16