AFS Society

Introduction to Filter Media
2024-08-05
Mr. Leonard Castellano

Monday, August 5 from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – CDT – 9:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. – EDT
Full Course (4 hours, .4 CEUs)
$425 AFS Members
$495 Non-members
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About the course:

This course introduces the basics of air/gas filtration. It provides fundamental information on air filtration principles, filter media and filters, applications, and testing.

Learning Objectives – After taking Introduction to Filter Media, Learners will begin to understand basic filtration concepts, become familiar with standard nomenclature, be introduced to the various types of filter media and the roles they play in filtration and learn about ways in which these media are tested.

Outline:

General concepts of filter media use
The various industrial uses of filter media

Filter media markets
Types of Filters Media, Selecting Appropriate filter media, Filter Media tests, Filter Aids
Types of the Filter Media (Sieving), Selecting Appropriate Filter Media, Filter Media Tests
Types of the Filter Media (Coalescer Filter Media,..), Selecting Appropriate Filter Media, Filter Media Tests, Filter Aids
Types of Filters Media, Selecting Appropriate filter media, Filter Media tests, Filter Aids
Types of Filters Media, Selecting Appropriate filter media, Filter Media tests, Filter Aids
Unmet Filter Media needs
Future of Filter Media (Latest & Greatest)

Filter Media by Application – Solid/Liquid Separation
Gas/Solid Separation (Air particulate filtration media)
Gas/Liquid Separation

Types of Filters Media, Selecting Appropriate filter media, Filter Media tests, Filter Aids
Unmet Filter Media needs
Future of Filter Media (Latest & Greatest)

Instructors:

Mr. Leonard Castellano was part of a leadership team that created R & D Filtration Innovation Center for Parker Hannifin from the ground up as part of the acquisition of CLARCOR. He led teams on construction, the procurement of equipment, developing systems and policies, and eventually created new developments, processes and services for the LOBs including applying and obtaining VPP status through OSHA.
Len has over 40 years of experience in the filtration industry and has expertise in Membranes, Fibers, New Product Development and Surface Modification. He is Project Management Professional Certified and Blue Belt Certified in New Product Blueprinting.
