Advances in Filtration
and
Separation Technology
Volume 9
1995

"Shape up the Future"

Table Of Contents

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Introductory Remarks i
Table of Contents ii
  
Plenary Session
P1.1World-Wide Problems in the Future on Water
        Dr. Bawnann, Iowa State U/Bolton &, Monk 1
P1.2Now Plant Expansion Leads the Air Filtration Industry to New Heights
        Mr. Mcllvaine, The Mclivaine Company9
P2.2Fluid/Particle Separation: A Challenge to Colleges of Engineering
        Dr. Tiller, U. of Houston16
   
Poster session
PS.1 Particle Size Measurement in Turbulent Suspensions Using Microphotography
and Digital Image Analysis
       T. A. Kramer and M. M. Clark, U of Illinois21
PS.2 Water-Dispersed Polymer Adhesion on Glass Fibers
        W. Jodi and G. G. Chase, U of Akron26
PS.3A Study of Freezing and Vacuum Flashing to Recover Acetone from
Acetone-Water-Energetic Mixtures
        R. Boggavarapu and G. G. Chase U of Akron,
      and W. Sisk U.S. Army Environmental Center
31
   
New Developments in Air
Mal.1Filter Media Pore Size Analysis
        T. J. Ptak and D. Cady, Nelson Industries, Inc.37
Mal.2Two-Layer Filter Paper Media
        R. Forna, Ahlstrom Bosso, Italia 46
Mal.3An Analysis of Filtration Using the Method of Volume Averaging
        M. Quintard, L.E.P.T.-ENSAM (UA CNRS) and S. Whitaker, U of California, Davis54
   
Air Filtration
Ma2.1A Generalized Correlation Curve for Pleated Filter Designs in the
Laminar Flow Regime
         D-R Chen, D. Y. H. Pui, and B. Y. H. Liu, U. of Minnesota64
Ma2.2Performance of Multilayer High Efficiency MeltBlown-Fiberglass Filter Media
        E. Jankowska, Central Inst. for Labor Protection, Poland,
      T. Jaroszczyk and J. Wake, Nelson Industries, Inc
72
   
Air Filtration & Separation
Tal.1Development Parameters of a NewAntamotive Air Filter
        W. F. Murphy, Jr. and R. E Powell Reemay 90
Tal.2A Bi-Model Test Aerosol for Filter Leading Studies
         K. L. Rubow and B. Y. H. Liu,   U. of Minnesota and
      J-K Lee,   Pusan National U.,   Korea
98
 
Enclosed Space Air Filtration
Ta2.1The Use of Activated Carbon in Passenger Cabin Air Purification Systems
        J. W. Cobes, III and D. T. Doughty, Calgon Carbon Corp110
Ta2.3Characterization of a Modular Design Filter Testing System
        K-C Hsieh, 3M 118
 
Enclosed Space Air Filtration
Ta3.1Test Assessment of Passenger Compartment Air Filters -- SAE J1669
        J. G. Eleftherakis, Fluid Technologies, Inc.142
Ta3.2Local Efficiency Measurements Over Flat Filter Media: Application
to Automotive Cabin and Engine Air Filters
        B. Natarajan, J. C. Williams, S. Y. Tian, F. Liang and
      R. L. Dougherty, Oklahoma State U.
151
Ta3.3Filter Wet Velocity Redistribution with Filter Loading
        C.B. Tebbutt, G. Liu, R. Duran and F. W. Chambers, Oklahoma State U.159
 
Enclosed Space Air Filtration
Ta2.1 Testing of Adsorptive Cabin Air Filters According to DIN 71460 Part 2
        P. Lohse, Bluecher GmbH, Germany164
Ta4.2Characterization of Used Cabin Air Filters
        K-C Hsieh and Y-M Twang, 3M171
 
Air Filter Media
Wal.3Recent Developments with Microglass Media
        N. Scheffel, Herald Industries/J. C. Binzer184
Air Filtration Theory
Wa2.l Historical Review of Filtration Theories in Fibrous Media
         A. M. Kkan, Ford Motor Co.200
 
Test / Cyclones in Air
Wa3.l Investigation of the Particle Collection Efficiency of Melt-Blown Media at
High Air Velocity
        B. A. Phillips, M. Dever and W. T. Davis, U. of Tennessee 224
Wa3.2 High Efficiency Cyclones for Powder Processing Applications
        W. W. Gregg, Hosokawa MikroPul Environmental Systems240
Wa3.3Discussions on the Grade-Efficiency Curves Experimentally Obtained in the
Air-Cyclone and the Fibrous Filter
        S-H Kang, Yeungnam U., J-H Kim, Korea Electrothermochemical Co.,
      and S-T Kang, Shinil Junior College, Korea
250
 
Metallic Filter Media
Wa4.1Perforated Metal for Filtration and Separation Applications
        G. W. Erdle, J. Craig and J. Thurman, Industrial Perforators Assoc 255
 
Solid-Liquid Filtration & Separation
Mb1.1Sedimentation Behaviour of Submicron Particles in Concentrated Suspensions
        G. Bickert and W. Stahl, U. of Karlsruhe, Germany274
Mb1.1The Shrinkage and Cracking Behaviour of Fine Grained Filter Cakes -
Fundamentals and their Pratical Application
        T. Wiedemann and W. Stahl, U. of Karlsruhe, Germany278
Mb1.3Fluid Mechanics of a Rotating Filter Separator
        R. Lueptow, Northwestern U.283
 
Solid-Liquid Filtration & Separation
Mb2.2Thermodynamics Applied to Separations
        J. Giustino and G.G. Chase, U of Akron292
 
Flow Through Porous Media
Tb1.1Effects of Macroscopic Heterogeneities on the Dewatering of Filter Cakes by Air:
A Percolation Network Modeling Approach
        M. A. Ioannidis and I. Chatzis, U of Waterloo, Canada 301
Tb1.3Monte Carlo Simulation of Granular Filtration in Regular and Randomized
Networks of Constricted Pores
        V. N. Burganos, C. A. Parakeva, and A. C. Payatakes, U of Patras, Greece306
 
Flow Through Porous Media
Tb2.1Determination of Pore Size Distribution, Permeability and Wettability Using
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Measurements
        A. Gupta,   U. of Oklahoma 315
Tb2.2Wettability Determination Using Thin Film Ellipsometry
        A. Gupta,   U. of Oklahoma 324
 
Multiphase Flow
Tb3.1Mathematical Model for Electrical Resistivity
        J. Wang and A. Gupta, U of Oklahoma328
Tb3.2Microscope Observation of Filter Cake Formation
        R. J. Boyapati and G. G. Chase, U of Akron, T. Johnson, 3M341
Tb3.3Closed-Form Solutions for Unsteady Two-Phase Flow in a Channel
        A. J. Chamkha, U of Kuwait, Kuwait349
 
Multiphase Flow
Tb4.1Steady Non-Newtonian Fluid Flow in a Porous Medium Channel
        A. J. Chamkha, U of Kuwait, Kuwait362
Tb4.2Imbibition of Oil Film over Water in Edges of Angular Capillaries
        F .A. L. Dullien, M. Dong, I. Chatzis, U of Waterloo, Canada371
Tb4.3Determination of Filtration Models
        P. E. Morgan and J. Peddieson, Jr., Tenn. Tech. U. and B. A. Pardue, Fleetguard, Inc375
 
Multiphase Flow
Wb1.1MassTransport in Porous Media. 1. Prediction of Breakthrough Characteristics
        M. N. Bogere,   U. of Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico379
Wbl.2Improved Computer Modeling of Separation Equipment Using Least Median
Squares Curve Fitting and Genetic Algorithms
        C. L. Karr,   U. of Alabama385
Wbl.3Turbulant Gas-Particle Flow in a Vertical Duct
        G. Ahmadi and J. Cao, Clarkson U.390
 
Multiphase Flow
Wb2.1Gravity Sedimentation: One-Dimensional Numerical Modeling
        J. R. Karl, Solid Waste Dept., Metro, Portland and S. A. Wells, Portland State U. 400
Wb2.2A Computational Model for Coanda Ejector for Multiphase Flows
        M. A. Assar and J. R. Kadambi, Case Western U. and A. Rutstein,
      A. R. and Associates
411
Wb2.3 Fiber Deposition Rate in a Horizontal Turbulent Duct Flow - An Experimental Study
        G. Ahmadi and W. Kvasnak, Clarkson U418
 
Interfacial Phenomena
Wb3.1Effect of Temperature and Pressure on Interfacial Tension of Oil-Water System
        W. Wang and A. Gupta, U. of Oklahoma 425
Wb3.2Flow Field-Flow Fractionation: An Analytical Procedure for the Determination of
Diffusion Coefficients and Molecular Weight Distributions of Dissolved Organic
Matter
        M. J. M. Wells, K. Healy, G. K. Stearman, and P. J. M. Dycus, Tennessee Tech U. 438
Wb3.3Activated Carbon Adsorption of Selected Organic Compounds
from a Synthetic Oil Shale Processing Wastewater
        S. Miller, P. Bonner, and L. Roberts,   Tennessee Tech University451
 
Flow Through Nonwovens & Filter Aid
Wb4.1Filter Aid Filtration of Viscous Polymer Solutions
        C. B. Wang, Eastman Chemical Co461
Wb4.2Electrostatic Charging of Meltblown Webs for High-Efficiency Air Filters
        L. C. Wadsworth and P. P. Tsai, U of Tennessee473
Wb4.3Fluid Flow-Pore Relationship of Filter Media
        K-J Choi, Fleetguard492
 
Centrifuges / Cyclones
Mql.1Mechanical Solid-/Liquid-Separation New Centrifuge "Superscreen"
        G. Bergjohann, Alfa Lavel Gmbh, Germany 498
Mql.2New Developments in Liquid/Liquid-Solid Centrifugal Separation
        H. R. Lehmann, Centrico, Inc503
Mql.3A New Centrifugal Classifier for the Separation of Concentrated Suspensions
under l0 µm
        G. Bickert W. Stahl, U. of Karlsruhe, F. Muller, BASF, R. Bartsch,
      Fryma-Maschinen, Germany
531
 
Centrifuges / Cyclones
Mq2.1New Technology Improves Tower Basin Cleaning
        R. Delenikos and W. Leizear, Claude Laval Corp535
 
Solid-Liquid Separation in Industry
Tq2.2A New Method to Recover PTA Crystals by Using a Pressure System
        E. Hao, Bird Machine Co./Baker Hughes541
Tq2.2Improvements in Deep Bed Filter Backwashing
        R. S. Kosar, Hydromation/Filtra-Systems Co 547
 
Centrifuges
Tq3.2The Superposition of Centrifugal and Gas Pressure Forces for Cake Filtration
        C. Stadager and W. Stahl, U. of Karlsruhe, Germany551
 
Equipment and Processes
Wq1.2New Media for the Chemical Process Industries: How does It Respond?
         E. Mayer, DuPont 560
 
Equipinent and Processes
Wq2.1Treating High Lead Wastewater to NPDES and Generating No Hazardous Waste By-Products: A Case Study
        E. Mayer, DuPont, and R. S. Rieber, EnviroGuard567
 
Membrane Filtration
Wq3.lLow Cost, Ceramic Membranes for Industrial Crossflow Filtration Applications
        B. Bishop, P. Perrone and Higgins, CeraMem Separations Inc579
Wq3.2Membrane Filtration: My Russian Experience
        L. J. Ortino, LJO Enterprises, Inc 587
 
New Developments
Wq4.lInternal Flotation in the Case of the Recycling of Cigarettes
        K. Keller, W. Stahl, M. Ruhland, U of Karlsruhe, P. Scheer,
      Rhone Polyenc Rhodia, Germany
597
Wq4.2The Helical Filter - A Next Generation in Centrifugal Discharge Filtering Equipment
        P. Patnaik, KETEMA 602
 
Coagulation/Flocculation/Flotation
Mwl.lThe Capability of Micro-Organisms as Natural Flocculants for Mineral Suspensions-An Outlook
        S. Schulze and W. Stahl U of Karlsruhe, Germany611
Mw1.2Influence of Tensides on Floc Growth and Particle Recovery During Spherical Agglomeration in Suspension
        F. Loffler and M. Muller, U of Karlsruhe, Germany 616
Mw1.3Modified Approaches for High Pressure Filtration of Fine Clean Coal
        J. Yang, J. G. Groppo and B. K. Parekh, Center for Applied Energy Research625
 
Water/Wastewater /Flocculation/Agglomeration
Mw2.lPrecoat Technology: A New Twist
        J. R. Smith, Graver Chemical Co631
Mw2.3Cost Reduction with Backwashable Pleated Cartridges
        J. E. Schmitz, Parker Hannifin 640
 
Water/Wastewater
Tw2.1 Treatment of Fishmeal Processing Wastewaters in Chile -- A Pro-Active Approach by Industry to Prepare for the Future
        R. Menon, EIMCO and B. Dragicevic, Envrotech Chile, Chile645
Tw2.2Effect of Initial Seed Concentration and Granulation Enhancernent Factors on Start-Up of the Anaerobic Sequencing Batch Reactor
        R.A. Wirtz, Strand Eng, F. L. de los Reyes 111, U of Illinois and
      R. R. Dague, Iowa State U
654
Tw2.3Selective Filtration of Particles from Suspension Using Ultrasonic Standing
Wave and Divided Flow Fields
        D. A. Johnson, Masters Builders Inc. and D. L.Feke, Case Western Reserve U.672
 
Water/Wastewater
Tw3.1Temporal Changes in Hydraulic Conductivity and Suspended Solids Removal in a Subsurface Flow Constructed Wetlands Municipal Wastewater Treatment System
        D. B. George and M. C. Kemp, Tennessee Tech U. 686
Tw3.2Continuous-Flow Biological Studies of a Synthetic Eastern Oil Shale Processing Liquid Waste
        R. W. Lowhom, R. B. Bustamante, and W. P. Bonner Tennessee Tech U.705
Tw3.3Remediation of Contaminated Soils with IGT's SELPhOx Process
        M. C. Mensinger, A. Rehmat and D. M. Rue, Institute of Gas Tech.
      and A. M. Gatchett, EPA
720
 
Water/Wastewater
Tw4.3The Feasibility Study and Modeling of Municipal Wastewater Treatment by an Innovative Double-Stage Flotation System
        M. Krofta, D. Miskovic and D. Burgess, Lenox Institute of Water Tech732
 
Water/Wastewater
Wwl.lCoalesence/Filtration of Water-in-Oil Emulsions
        T. Virarghavan, U of Regina, Canada, G. N. Mathavan Resource App. Inc.,
      J. R. Scoular and L. Kuruoz, Saskatohowan Research Council, Canada
747
Wwl.2Industrial Sludge Dewatering Trials
        J. Buermans, Fournier Industries Inc., Canada 764
 
Environmental Impact
Ww2.2Modeling of Contaminant Migration Through a Phosphogypsum Stack
        G. G. Chase, U of Akron and B. J. Scheiner, BOM770
Ww2.3Using Principal Components Analysis for Data Interpretation
        D. A. Stanley, C.L. Karr and B. J. Scheiner, BOM 792
 
Environmental Impact
Ww3.3 Studies of the Mechanism of Containment of a Novel Zeolite/Cement Medium for Arsenic Stabilization
        M. G. Bakker and G. L. Turner, U. of Alabama and P. Brown, BOM801
 
Environmental Impact
Ww4.1Cake Structure in Pressure Filtration and Dewatering of Coal-Water Mixtures
        D. J. Sung , Yeungnam U, Korea, J. Groppo and B. K. Parekh, U. of Kentucky819
 
Belated Papers
Mb2.3An Overview of Filtration and Dewatering
       D-X He and S-H Chiang, U. of Pittsburgh848
Tb1.2Pore Level Aspects of Liquid Infiltration in "Dry” Porous Media
        J. C. Chatzis, U. of Waterloo, Canada865
Tq2.1Steam Pressure Filtration (SPF)
        R. Bott and T. Langeloh, BOKELA, Germany874
Tq2.5Thin Layer Dewatering of Sewage Sludge with the Wring Press Sico-W.A.P.
        T. Langeloh and R. Boft, BOKELA, Germany882
Tq4.lA Novel Extraction Method for Fluoropolymer Materials
        V. A. Geraci and M. O. Schmidt, Memtec America, K. Gearingher, Fredicktowne Labs888
Ww4.3Evaluation of Various Recirculating Sand Filters
        J.L. Nichols, Dept. of Public Works, Oplympia and N.M. Abboud, U. of Connecticut895
 
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