Filters and Filtration Handbook

Ken Sutherland1856174646, 9781856174640, 9780080558042

Filters are used in many industries, especially the water,sewage,oil, gas, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. This new edition of a well-established title retains the aim of being a practical account of filtration equipment and its applications. The previous edition is badly out of date, and Ken Sutherland has completely revised and re-written it, changing emphasis and content wherever necessary. It remains an essential book for the engineer working in a plant situation, who requires guidance and information on what is available and whether it is suitable for the job in hand. *Practical guide to products and their applications *Wide industrial market *The plant engineer’s source-book

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Table of contents :
Front Cover……Page 1
Filters and Filtration Handbook……Page 4
Copyright Page……Page 5
Contents……Page 6
Preface……Page 9
Acknowledgements to Illustrations……Page 11
1A. Filtration and Separation……Page 14
1B. Contaminants……Page 20
1C. Surface and Depth Filtration……Page 27
1D. Filter Ratings……Page 33
1E. Filter Tests……Page 41
2A. Introduction……Page 54
2B. Absorbent, Adsorbent and Biological Filter Media……Page 57
2C. Paper and Fabrics……Page 59
2D. Woven Wire and Screens……Page 79
2E. Constructed Filter Cartridges……Page 95
2F. Membranes……Page 98
2G. Packed Beds……Page 105
3A. Introduction……Page 110
3B. Strainers……Page 113
3C. Screens……Page 120
3D. Nutsche Filters……Page 127
3E. Tipping Pan and Table Filters……Page 128
3F. Rotary Drum Filters……Page 129
3G. Rotary Disc Filters……Page 141
3H. Horizontal Belt Filters……Page 145
3I. Centrifugal Filters……Page 149
3J. Pad and Panel Filters……Page 159
3K. Bag, Pocket and Candle Filters……Page 163
3L. Cartridge Filters……Page 171
3M. Backflushing and Self-cleaning Filters……Page 185
3N. Leaf and Plate Filters……Page 189
3O. Filter Presses……Page 196
3P. Belt Presses……Page 202
3Q. Variable Volume Filters……Page 203
3S. Cross-flow and Membrane Systems……Page 205
3T. Magnetic Filters……Page 211
3U. Electrically Aided Filters……Page 217
3V. Deep-Bed Filters……Page 218
4A. Introduction……Page 222
4B. Bulk Water Filters……Page 223
4C. Drinking Water Filters……Page 237
4D. Process Water Treatment……Page 244
4E. Municipal and Industrial Wastewater Treatment……Page 251
4F. Process Filters……Page 260
4G. Surface Treatment Chemicals……Page 280
4H. Metal Working Fluids……Page 289
4I. Dewatering and Fuel Treatment……Page 303
5B. Engine Filters……Page 308
5C. Oil–water Separators……Page 325
5D. Oil Cleaning……Page 333
5E. Hydraulic Systems……Page 344
6A. Introduction……Page 382
6B. Indoor Air Quality……Page 383
6C. Fume and Vapour Emissions……Page 404
6D. Dust Collectors……Page 415
6E. Machine Air Intake Filters……Page 429
6F. Vehicle Cabin Filters……Page 434
6G. Compressed Air Filtration……Page 435
6H. Pneumatic Systems……Page 448
6I. Sterile Air and Gas Filters……Page 450
6J. Respiratory Air Filters……Page 457
7A. Introduction……Page 464
7B. Sedimenting Separators……Page 467
7C. Centrifuges……Page 471
7D. Cyclones and Hydrocyclones……Page 486
7E. Coalescers……Page 487
7F. Wet and Dry Scrubbers……Page 491
7G. Mist Eliminators……Page 494
7H. Electrostatic Precipitators……Page 498
8B. Filter Selection……Page 502
8C. Reference Standards……Page 518
A……Page 520
C……Page 521
D……Page 523
F……Page 524
G……Page 526
I……Page 527
L……Page 528
M……Page 529
O……Page 530
P……Page 531
R……Page 532
S……Page 533
T……Page 534
U……Page 535
Z……Page 536