In this Issue:

This issue will focus on filter testing for pressure and vacuum filtration as well as cake washing.

Welcome to the First Edition of A&SoF. A&SoF is an e-newsletter, managed by BHS, with its sole purpose to enhance the filtration knowledge of the marketplace to solve actual plant problems. I hope that you find A&SoF useful and informative. Your comments, ideas and suggestions for future issues are very appreciated. Barry A. Perlmutter - barry.perlmutter@bhs-filtration.com

Featured Problem Solving Technical Articles

Filter Testing:  Solid-liquid separation, by pressure or vacuum, cake washing and drying are integral components of a processing scheme to produce a chemical or pharmaceutical product or for fluid clarification and recovery.  Each of these steps must be optimized to meet a specific requirement.  This article will concentrate on the testing for pressure or vacuum operations.

Testing For Filter Cake Washing:  The topic of “how to most efficiently wash the cake” is one that many process engineers struggle with when considering the various techniques available to meet the economic, production and quality requirements of the operation.  This article introduces pragmatism into cake washing theory and testing and will help to guide engineers during their decision-making.