Filters and Filtration Handbook 6th Edition

Practical information for the plant engineer

Filters and Filtration Handbook, 6th Edition builds on the success of its predecessor, collecting in one place all of the information you will need to select the most fitting filters and filtration methods. Filtration for the removal of contaminants is a critical process in the fields of chemical processing and manufacture, food, oil and gas, air-conditioning, water and hydraulics, and this book serves as comprehensive source of information on filters and filtration processes. Topics covered include filter media, membranes, filtration equipment, separation equipment, sedimentation equipment, solid/liquid separation applications, gas cleaning processes and filter selection. New to this edition, Basic Principles are expanded upon, now including pre-filtration, filtration mechanisms, cross-flow filtration, energy conservation and sustainability. Also included, up-to-date coverage of filter media, including both natural and synthetic fabrics, and combination media. and a brand new section on HEPA and ULPA. Filters and Filtration Handbook, 6th Edition remains an essential reference for those engineers working in a plant situation, who need guidance on the filtration equipment available and its suitability for a given situation.