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Osmotic Shock Creates Nanoporosity
The approach involves using a solvent to swell trapped minor components in a structure.

Process Speeds Up Enantiomer Separation
Tailoring of flexible rack system can optimize performance for particular molecules.

Nanosheets Promise Energy-Efficient Separations
Novel process produces highly uniform and pure crystalline zeolite sheets.

Tackle Tray Trade-Offs
Find the right compromise between process and mechanical requirements.

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White Papers: In Depth Research

A Treatise of Filter Cake Washing Mechanisms in Pressure and Vacuum Filtration Systems
Author: BHS Filtration
Posted: 05/13/2011
During many chemical operations, cake washing is required since no filter system can remove all of the mother liquor by pressure or vacuum dewatering only. The topic of how to most efficiently wash the cake is important. This article introduces pragmatism into cake washing theory and will help engineers during their decision-making processes.

What Does It Cost To Own Your Dust Collector Filters?
Author: Camfil Farr APC
Posted: 03/04/2011
When choosing filters for your cartridge dust collector, a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) calculation allows you to make the most economical and sustainable choice. TCO is a step-by-step evaluation that explores energy use, maintenance and other factors to compare the real costs of operating a dust collector with different filters. This white paper explains how to perform TCO calculations to save money, time and energy.

Continuous Pressure and Vacuum Filtration and Washing of Organic Cellulose and Biomass Products
Author: BHS Filtration
Posted: 09/11/2009
Organic cellulose and biomass filtration, washing and drying is very unpredictable and even minor differences in feedstock,washing or cake moisture requirements can require a different process solution. Both vacuum and pressure operations can provide equivalvent process results. On-site testing is required to determine the optimum filter selection.

A Review of Filter Press Basics and Issues
Author: BHS-Filtration Inc.
Posted: 03/17/2008
Filtration experts, over the years, have discussed filter presses and have indicated that soon they would be a thing of the past; the last filter press would be replaced by more modern equipment. This article discusses the perceived shortcomings of the filter press as well as the batch or continuous filtration alternatives to replace them.

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